Holiday Bazaar at local church tomorrow (Nov 15th)

[debodun]

It's about 20 miles away (one way). It's been going on for decades. Mom and I used to go every year. After she passed, I sort of shoved it to the back shelf of my priorities. A few years ago I remembered and invited an aunt to go with me. We did it for a while, then she started having mobility issues and has understandably turned down my invitations the last two years.
A great deal of the volume of the sale is indeed Christmas items, but as I am trying to sell my old decorations, I go more to look for other things I collect. I went last year and came home with some small horse figurines.
They also have a food sale and lunch counter, but I have never bought any food items. Three years ago, my aunt bought a sandwich, dessert and beverage. Mom and I used to go to their suppers. They had two a year - roast beef in the spring and turkey in the fall. I don't know if they still do that. Another local church serves a turkey dinner, but they are getting pricey - $20 for an adult admission.

 

[Coco]

I used to love those Craft Fairs and yes, they are popping up here in Wisconsin, too. Starting on black friday there will be lots more. Now the crowds and lack of energy on my part keeps me home and warm!

 

[debodun]

I found this link to the sale:

Holly Berry Sale – Amity Reformed Church

 

[That Lady in PA]

Now the crowds and lack of energy on my part keeps me home and warm!

Not wanting to bring anymore stuff into the house keeps me away from those events!

 

[debodun]

I misspoke. The sale is 17.7 miles from my house (I just tried to estimate). It seems a new group in in charge of the sale this year. Entrance was always through the front door of the church's community room. This year they made the attendees walk around the back and come in the rear entrance. Prices are also more. Before most things were 25 and 50¢. I didn't see anything less than $1. Anyway, I can never pass up a cat or a cross.

 

[StarSong]

They also have a food sale and lunch counter, but I have never bought any food items. Three years ago, my aunt bought a sandwich, dessert and beverage. Mom and I used to go to their suppers. They had two a year - roast beef in the spring and turkey in the fall. I don't know if they still do that. Another local church serves a turkey dinner, but they are getting pricey - $20 for an adult admission.

Church sponsored craft fairs and food sales are generally fund raisers, hence the price.

 

[debodun]

Church sponsored craft fairs and food sales are generally fund raisers, hence the price.

Guess it goes with inflation. When my mom and I use to go it was $12. Increasing food costs have likely contributed, but if I'm going to spend $20, I can get food and have lots of leftovers.

I asked today about their dinners. The person said they don't do them anymore as a church function - they hire a food service to come n and do it, and it's two chicken barbecues - not roast beef and turkey dinners.

I did look at the food sale - $14 for an apple pie.