The 49th annual Show and Sale, in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton, will be back to full capacity with over 100 vendors.
Executive Director Kaylen Burgess said 105 craft vendors will be set up at Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School on Michigan Avenue in Sarnia this weekend.
"This is the first year since 2019 that we're running at full capacity and the vibe's very positive around here, everything's looking really great and we're looking forward to a very successful weekend," said Burgess.
Just under $60,000 was raised last year.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Show and Sale, 2021. Blackburn Media photo.
"So our goal for this year is to hit that $60,000 mark on the weekend to bring more money to spend for our youth mentoring programs," Burgess said. "This is one of our biggest fundraisers so we certainly depend [on it] to provide quality programming for youth in Sarnia and Lambton County."
Artisan vendors will be selling items such as woodworking projects, stained glass pieces, candles, greenery, holiday décor, signs, pottery, and more.
Although organizers are focused on this weekend's event, next year's 50th Show and Sale will be a special celebration.
"We have a very dedicated team working on this event, including the lead sponsor Catherine Wilde from Fleck Law, who's been with us since 2017," said Burgess. "So as soon as this one's done, we'll sit down and start preparing for the 50th and we'll certainly bring a few new aspects to the event that year."
The Show and Sale will be held on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Admission is $7.