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OKLAHOMA CITY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 2016

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I just completed one of my biggest art shows of the year.  This show is in my  home state but still requires a 5 1/2 hour drive from my house.  The Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts celebrated 50 years and it is one of the best shows I have ever participated in.  The show features 144 artists from around the country.  I have been honored to show there for the past three years. One of the challenges of doing this terrific show is that it is 6 days long and each day starts in the morning and doesn't end until 9:00 in the evening.  That means being outside regardless of the weather - rain or shine - and being bright and shiny for each and every customer. The crowds are huge and thousands of people attend each year.  The artists are amazing and the food - oh my the food.  The food vendors for this show are not the typical corn dog and kettle corn found at most art shows.  The food vendors for this show have everything from lobster sliders to str...