聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 According to feedback from those in attendance at the Crafty Christmas Trade Show and Market held on November 18 at the Canora Rainbow Hall, the event met or exceeded all expectations, said Candace Doogan, organizer.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Approximately 250 to 300 people attended the trade show portion of the event early in the day, and took their time inspecting the products on display by vendors at 31 tables, which was pretty much the maximum the space could handle, according to Doogan.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 The event has been held in December in previous years, but Doogan said the November date seems to be a hit with those attending the show. It appears to be early enough that people haven鈥檛 done a lot of Christmas shopping yet, and the weather still wasn鈥檛 too cold.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Doogan said there were about 20 new vendors from last year, which is an effort on her part to give repeat customers a good selection of new products each year.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 As in past years, Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance, and brought smiles to many faces whether they were wandering around speaking to vendors or welcoming young children to sit on Santa鈥檚 knee.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Doogan said a newcomer this year was Santa鈥檚 helper Elfie the elf, who 鈥渟eemed to be popular with everyone, no matter how old or young.鈥�
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 After the trade show, about 45 women stayed for the craft fair portion of the day,
put on by Flipping Fashions from Kelvington, which brought all supplies.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 The participants create art out of wood, with the choices being a tree, a snowman or a sleigh. Included was an appetizer supper, sponsored by Candy鈥檚 Catering, during which there was time for the paint to dry.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Doogan said many indicated they wanted to sign up for next year鈥檚 event, which is already in the planning stages.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 The feedback was very encouraging, with some calling it 鈥渢he best show they鈥檝e seen,鈥� said Doogan.
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 The list of vendors included: Robin Falkowski of Springside with G & R Custom Creations; Athena Greba of Canora with Seacret; Michelle Schneider of Canora with Watkins; Elly Carlson of Canora with Jamberry; Rashele Wasylenchuk of Yorkton with BR Honey; Sherry Joanette of Preeceville with Tied up in Knots Crafts; Candace Doogan of Canora with Candy鈥檚 Catering and Steeped Tea; Nancy Tratch of Canora with Handmade Bracelets; Grace Davis of Canora with Creations by Grace; Sara Rozema of Kamsack with Sweetlegs; Marcella Davis of Yorkton with Carpe Diem Art; Marie Kupchinski of Buchanan with Mary Kay; Megan Strauss of Togo with Alchemist鈥檚 Circle Gifts; Sandy Bedore of Kamsack with Discovery Toys; Jenna Campbell and Sandy Bedore of Kamsack with Custom Vinyl Creations; Lorie Wasyliw of Canora with Avon; Heather Wiebe of Buchanan with Pampered Chef; Kyla Leis-Mines of Runnymede with Rada Cutlery; Crystal Ternary of Kamsack with Essential Oils; Cindy McGregor of Kamsack with Tupperware; Danielle Couto of Canora with Momma鈥檚 Homemade; Nancy Logan of Canora Beach with Buckle up Bags; Taylor Thompson of Preeceville with Tiber; Tammy Appleton of Yorkton with Thirty-One; Shauna Rakochy of Canora with Lipsense; Mavis Watson of Canora with Filling the Gap Food Bank; Debbie Banks of Springside with Sunset Gourmet; AnnaLee Parnetta of Kamsack with Costume Lady; Anna Schaab of Yorkton with Garlic Garden; and Kristy Ostafie of Moosomin with #Shucks Pearls.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Proceeds, both monetary and non-perishable food products, were donated to Filling the Gap Food Bank, which is especially in need of support during the Christmas season, said Doogan.
