Talented local artists and crafters showcased their products during the inaugural Artisan Fair for Estevan on Saturday and Sunday at the Souris Valley Theatre’s grounds.
Most of the exhibitors were located inside the theatre’s Frehlick Hall or outside under a tent. A few vendors were out among the elements. Angela Klaassen with Imagine Events, Weddings and Event Planning organized the event, and was pleased with the response.
“We had a lot of great vendors selling different types of wares,” said Klaassen. “We had some potters and painters, and people who did some woodworking, so we had a good turnout of different types of artists.”
“And then we had a nice amount of people come out to show their support and purchase some great items.”
Approximately 25 exhibitors showed up, which Klaassen viewed as a nice amount to create an intimate showing. The exhibitors seemed happy with the show, she said.
“Everybody seems to be having a good time,” said Klaassen. “Everybody has had items purchased.”
They didn’t have a figure for the number of people who attended, but Klaassen expects it will be a couple hundred.
Klaassen said the planning for the artisan fair started a few months ago. She viewed the theatre’s grounds as a great site for the fair, and the theatre itself as the perfect beneficiary. Proceeds from the concession and admission fee will be directed towards the theatre’s summer youth camps.
“We felt it was a really good and important cause to support the arts in the Estevan area,” she said.
Klaassen is not from the Estevan area originally, but she has friends who have been part of the shows or have supported the theatre in the past.
She expects this will become an annual event.
