09/27/2026
I went back and forth about whether to share this.
I never want my business page to become a place for unnecessary drama or negativity. But I also believe transparency matters - especially when small businesses are spending their own money, time, inventory, and energy to participate in an event.
My experience with Moonfire Realms was deeply disappointing.
I was there for approximately 2½ hours, and during that time I personally observed extremely sparse attendance and very little customer traffic through the vendor area.
I had invested in inventory, preparation, travel, my display, and an entire themed setup specifically for this event. I understand that event organizers cannot guarantee sales - that’s not what I’m asking for.
But I do believe vendors deserve to know what they’re realistically investing in.
After the event, I requested reimbursement of my vendor fee. I am not asking to be compensated for my inventory, travel, time, or preparation. I simply asked for the vendor fee to be returned given the circumstances.
Regardless of the outcome, I feel it’s important to share my experience so other small businesses can make their own informed decisions.
This isn’t about telling anyone what they have to do.
It’s about saying: please do your research before investing your time and money.
Ask questions. Look at past attendance. Understand the admission price. Ask about marketing and promotion. And make sure the event makes sense for your business before committing.
For me personally, based on my experience, I will not be participating in future Moonfire Realms events, and I cannot recommend the experience to other vendors.
Small businesses work incredibly hard for every dollar they invest.
We deserve transparency, too. 🖤