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Cottagecore 2024 

Tuscumbia, Alabama 

This is it! My first vendor experience of 2024 is here, and I am super nervous, let me tell you why. 

Last year, I set up in Cordova, it was my first vendor event for the year, and my last. It did not start out well for me, it was hot, the ground was dry, people were mad at me for stirring up dust, it was embarrassing to say the least. We sat there for two hours with no soul in sight. Then all of a sudden, a crazy pop of Tsunami came and blew us all away, you think I'm exaggerating, but we were all screaming and holding on to our tents and things for dear life while praying the storm away. My dear friend, Julie, ended up injured and having to have back surgery the next summer. 

So, you can say my nervousness for Cottagecore was legit. My boyfriend came to spend the day with me and help me with making sure I am fed and able to take bathroom breaks, he was a real trooper. The event was spectacular, very well planned out, and the citizens of Tuscumbia were super excited for the event and were all so very nice and welcoming. I was able to go home with enough money to pay a power bill or two, so I was very happy with my day! 

I am looking forward to being invited back to the 2nd annual Cottagecore Fest!  

8/30/24