The Wakamow Valley Authority is preparing to hold its annual Christmas craft and bake sale, and this year the event will take place over two days instead of the usual one-day event.
According to the Wakamow Valley Authority’s general manager Donna MacQuarrie-Bye, this is to make it worthwhile to vendors.
“It takes a lot of time and work to set up for one day, so we thought it would be beneficial for both parties involved to expand it over a two-day period,” MacQuarrie-Bye explained.
The annual event is planned by the authority’s Special Events Committee and the purpose is to help raise funds for park-based initiatives.
“It’s a fundraising event so (the committee) can continue supporting the activities that go on within the park,” she said. “It keeps the fundraising going for all the different programs (in the park).”
There’s no one program the committee seeks to fund, but some of the proceeds will roll over into the upcoming Valley of Lights display and also the Winterfest event, which is planned for the upcoming year.
The craft and bake sale provides a space for vendors to come out and showcase their many products and services. The timing is ideal as Christmas is right around the corner and many shoppers are starting the quest to find that ideal holiday gift.
“We have about 22 different vendors, and (they cover) everything from Tarot card reading to sewing, (and) grandpa signs to baked goods,” said Donna MacQuarrie-Bye. She explained that grandpa signs are door welcoming signs and are perfect for all occasions.
“We sold out our vendor spots early this year, which is great. Both nights are full,” she added. “There is something for all ages in there. Bring your kids down, and we’ll have a concession there as well.” There will be chili on a bun for sale provided by the Wakamow Authority. A table will also be set up with baked goods for sale.
The Wakamow Valley Authority will additionally be holding a door prize, and there will be a penny parade available as well.
“We welcome everyone to come on down and get some early Christmas shopping in,” said Donna MacQuarrie-Bye. “We’re looking forward to it and hopefully our vendors can sell out of all their product too.”
The Wakamow Valley Authority was established in 1981 through an Act of the Saskatchewan Provincial Legislature. The authority is responsible for implementing the Wakamow Park Master Plan and operates on the mandate of achieving the enduring sustainability of Moose Jaw’s River Valley on behalf of its citizens.
“Our goal is to preserve and conserve the park in its natural beauty,” Donna MacQuarrie-Bye said.
Wakamow Valley Authority is a non-profit organization and plays a vital role in overseeing any development in the Moose Jaw River Valley.
For more information on the event, contact Donna MacQuarrie-Bye at 306-692-2717 or email her at [email protected].
The Christmas craft and bake sale will take place at the Sportsman Centre Event Hall in the Wakamow Valley Park, and will take place on Friday, Oct. 13 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and then again on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There will be an admission fee of $2.00 for all individuals who attend.
The Sportsman Centre is located at 276 Home Street East.
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