Carnduff makes a hub of arts and crafts out of itself every year, with the Carnduff Country Classic Craft Show. That time of year is coming again, with the show set to take place again, on April 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Centennial Arena.
“It’s remarkable and wonderful. There’s something here for everyone. If anyone needed a birthday present or anniversary gift, there’s something here to pick,” said Charlene Hubbard, president of the craft show committee. “It’s mostly crafts but we’ve opened it up to the home base about five or six years ago. So anybody with crafts, or any homemade products is welcome to come.”
Hubbard noted the show isn’t a trade show, and that it’s not an event that’s open to businesses. The show is held more for individual vendors.
“If you know how to sew or maybe paint, or build something, you’re encouraged to participate,” said Hubbard. “We have about 50 exhibitors coming, and we have everything from paintings and woodwork, to sewing and homemade jewelry.”
Exhibitors from across Saskatchewan and Manitoba often sell their handiwork at the show; and Hubbard said the show tends to be smaller than many others since it takes place in the spring.
“We’re smaller than what you’d see in the fall, because people are getting ready for Christmas and that kind of thing in the fall,” said Hubbard. “Last year we had 69 exhibitors, so it’s down this year at 50.”
Hubbard said they wouldn’t turn down anyone who wants to sell their wares at the show, unless the venue hits capacity, adding, “It was full last year, at 69, and I don’t think we could hold more than 69 exhibitors for it to be presentable.”
According to Hubbard, the show began as a fundraiser for the baseball diamonds 15 years ago, with proceeds over the years being donated to a number of different community initiatives and organizations.
“This year, proceeds are going to the community theatre and the ball diamonds. We like to split up the money amongst other communities, and other organizations,” said Hubbard. “People who are on the theatre committee board will be helping us set up. The ball diamond people will also help us put it on.”
Hubbard added that many people associated with minor sports and theatre groups provide valuable assistance during every show, setting up, working the door, helping out in the kitchen and with the auction and doing other assorted tasks to keep things running smoothly.
Along with the crafts from vendors, there will also be a concession with homemade fare available, including soup, pies and perogies.
