04-05-2018, 11:57 AM
Hot enough today? Real heat doesn't start till July 1. It will be a long slog till then and an even longer slog after. (Hot through Oct.; then Hawaii has a striking temperature drop in Nov.)
HFM tent issue isn't just about rain; it's about heat. How far are most vendor tables set in from the front of their pop-ups? 1-2 feet, maybe. Think that provides adequate shade for our visitors (and locals) who want an enjoyable shopping experience? How long do you think tourists are going to last roaming along the uncovered aisles?
The old tent arrangements provided complete shade and provided cooler conditions than scattered pop-ups. By mid-summer we'll probably see a serious drop-out of vendors on the gift and clothing side......
HFM tent issue isn't just about rain; it's about heat. How far are most vendor tables set in from the front of their pop-ups? 1-2 feet, maybe. Think that provides adequate shade for our visitors (and locals) who want an enjoyable shopping experience? How long do you think tourists are going to last roaming along the uncovered aisles?
The old tent arrangements provided complete shade and provided cooler conditions than scattered pop-ups. By mid-summer we'll probably see a serious drop-out of vendors on the gift and clothing side......