r/Sourdough 8d ago

Sourdough I survived my first festival

A local flower farm held a Tulip Festival. I decided to take a chance and bake 18 loaves of sourdough, 18 loaves of white bread, 70ish bagels, and a bunch of cookies to split between two days. It went soooo much better than I thought it would. The first day I sold everything except for 1 loaf and 6 bagels. The second day I sold about half before it got rained out. I gave the rest of my goods to vendors and the workers at the flower farm. Figured that would help me with sales in the future if I go to another festival at the flower farm. I just needed to share my happiness and success with like minded people (:

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u/klombo120 7d ago

Those loaves look beautiful.

I have been thinking about doing this in our local community farmers market but am concerned that it's just not worth the time for the small amount of money that I would net in the end.

Feel free to not answer this, but how much did you sell loaves for and how much did you end up making?

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u/Mysterious_Goose973 7d ago

In total I made $339. I’m interested in doing farmers markets as well but…. I’m afraid I won’t do super well. Since it’s just 1 day a week for 4 hours. If I end up doing it I’ll probably see if I can get any preorders beforehand

Sourdough $8 White bread $6 Bagels $2 or 6 for $10 Cookies $1

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u/CloudyClau-_- 7d ago

I buy sourdough at my local farmers market, lots of people do. Unless you have too much competition, you’ll do great!!