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The SOHO Old House Fair 2002
Fifty vendors and approximately 2,000 visitors made SOHO's first go at this annual event a great success and very gratifying to the SOHO committee who put it together on short notice. Thank you to all the volunteers who were such an important part of this success.
An excellent mix of exhibitors, musical entertainment from the 1850's to 1950's, and plenty of good food. South Park's 30th and Beech businesses supported SOHO's new charge and were an integral part of the day's success. Studio Maureen had a special art exhibit, Sparky's provided both electricity to our musicians and great hamburgers and hot dogs from the grill, Santo's was kept busy by fairgoers with coffee, wonderful baked goods and sandwiches while Word Of Mouth Bakery & Catering, friends of the newly opened Ginseng Yoga Center, had the best fresh strawberry shortcake in town!
Exhibitors were pleased with sales and leads, one exhibitor sold out and another had their best show of the season. We had many first time vendors and lots of veterans. Rumor that the Old House Fair would not be continued after South Park Action Council decided not to host the event prevented some old vendors from applying in time, and now that it is established that SOHO will be keeping this as an annual event we look forward to seeing you next year with a much expanded event.
Home tour tickets were limited to 500, which as expected sold out. The Historic Home Tour consisted of four styles of architecture, two of them in South Park and two in Golden Hill. The homeowners who so graciously opened their homes received our gratitude and the gratitude of tourgoers whose many compliments and appreciative words were heard all day. SOHO's goal of preservation through education was met in the great success of this event. Next year's plans have already begun so you can expect the best Old House Fair ever!
Co-sponsors, The North Park News, San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles and the San Diego Historical Society were all present and we'd like to take this opportunity to once again thank them and applaud their contribution of support to SOHO as advocates of historic preservation.
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