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Post by dansmith05 on Feb 18, 2008 22:39:45 GMT -5
Hello to eveyone...this will be my first time at bonnaroo and i've been looking forward to it for years now. I was wondering....if i make some bbq sandwiches or breakfast burritos and sell them outside my rv, would it be a problem? i really enjoy cooking and wanna share the goodness for a fair price. good idea or not?
Post by dansmith05 on Feb 18, 2008 22:47:54 GMT -5
thanks for the answer and thanks for the welcome...thats good news. i just wanted to make sure i didnt make a big scene over a burrito. so if yall were looking for some good food, what would you choose??
Post by kaleidoscope kristen on Feb 18, 2008 22:50:23 GMT -5
actually, both sound like a great choice!
the burritos might be a little bit easier to maintain since everything is wrapped up and such.. I bought an awesome, HUGE, breakfast burrito from a really nice girl who was selling them out of her back pack for $6 near Shakedown Street.
You should make some extra pocket change.. there's an endless multitude of hungry people at roo!
People around your campsite always want food without having to venture out... offer 2 dollar grilled burgers or something... dollar bottled water... Dollar hot dogs, etc.
It gives you a good bit of pocket change for party favors.
Also, I've found that selling your own mixed drinks is a great idea, and a great deal for the purchaser... you can sell a good bloody mary for 4 dollars, easy.
Post by plasticpepper on Feb 18, 2008 23:43:09 GMT -5
breakfast burritos or other breakfasty food is probably a good choice. Most people are trying to eat breakfast at their campsite so you could probably find customers easily. If you try to sell lunch/dinner food most people will be in centeroo rather then the campgrounds so it won't work as well, I think.
I had a great business selling food between 1 and 4 on Saturday and Sunday last year, and there was no shortage of market. I'll be doing it again this year, traveling the lines of cars coming into the festival, and then on the roads into centeroo. Don't be afraid to pack up your wares and sell as you walk through the crowd. That was my most financially rewarding method.
Post by papernapkin on Feb 19, 2008 7:35:19 GMT -5
Since I am vegetarian I always thought about making some quick, on-the-go veggie food (you know, burritos, homemade veggie burgers, etc. ) Do you guys think this would go over well? I have met several veggies while at Roo and we all have the same complaint as far as vegetarian options go.
I guess someone should say it so... It is technically illegal to sell stuff without a vending permit and without collecting sales tax. I've never known anyone to get hassled (unless they are selling bootleg Bonnaroo merchandise) but they can throw you out. Just thought it should be mentioned.
In '04 we had a site right on the main walkway right outside the Centeroo entrance and Roo people and TN tax people were continuously stopping by asking if we were selling anything and making sure we knew the rules. And we weren't selling anything! Of course that was the 1st year they started enforcing sales tax laws and vending rules so...
Post by CreativeUnderclass on Feb 19, 2008 11:26:31 GMT -5
good advice troo, karma!
The only thing I would say in regards to selling stuff to your neighbors is it can be more fun to simply share with them, and usually you get something back whether its some brews, snacks, party favors, or just good conversation.
You will do fine. Might do better depending on where you are parked, but again if you cook it they will come.
Personal fav from unapproved venders are the grilled cheese. Fav from vendors has to be shaved ice in the hot sun, with corndogs a close second.
"Also, I've found that selling your own mixed drinks is a great idea, and a great deal for the purchaser... you can sell a good bloody mary for 4 dollars, easy." I like to get a stiff drink form the locals selling them on the walk to center roo. They make them 70% liquor just like home.
Post by dansmith05 on Feb 19, 2008 12:09:41 GMT -5
this has been very helpful. im really not trying to make a bunch of cash, but it does help. I think it would be a good way to meet people since its my first festival. So breakfast burritos it is!! now i just have to come up with a price....im thinkin 4 bucks?.? too step?
You can trade the stuff you are selling, too. For party favors, cold beer, whatever. I stayed completely intoxicated all day and made enough to cover gas back to NC in a few hours of work.
Post by Capttrips25 on Feb 19, 2008 16:03:28 GMT -5
Im thinking about selling shots of local moonshine. I figure a buck a shot for pure white lightnin'. How about it city folk? yall want to sample some of our mountain dew?
Post by chicojuarz on Feb 19, 2008 16:17:26 GMT -5
capttrips25 said:
Im thinking about selling shots of local moonshine. I figure a buck a shot for pure white lightnin'. How about it city folk? yall want to sample some of our mountain dew?
its been a long time since I've had any moonshine. And you know I'd buy a few of those. but only if I get to drink from a jar lid.
if you sell vegetarian burritos, then be sure to provide an alternative for those who abstain from the vegetarian lifestyle. like a meat burrito. bacon, ham, sausage, and steak. all in one burrito.
EDIT: + Chicken
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