The De Winton Community Association’s (DCA) annual Christmas Craft Fair, held on November 22 at the De Winton Hall, was a resounding success.
Hundreds of visitors came out from the community and surrounding areas to visit, shop, snack, and be entertained. At the peak, our parking lot was full, and people had to park on the road. A testament to the popularity of this annual holiday event!
There were 32 vendors on site, which is the maximum we can fit, and most had a Christmas and Holiday focus.
Free holiday photos were available to attendees throughout the day.
And returning this year, were the Calgary Fiddlers, playing two afternoon shows. These youngsters are talented, engaging, and humorous. Many people attend every year just to watch and hear some holiday-themed music. It is always a highlight of the day.
Birchwood Early Learning Centre, the Preschool located at the hall, hosted a bake sale, raising $546 that was donated to the Okotoks Food Bank! There were rumours that visitors were clamouring for the lemon loaf recipe as they pretty much sold out of everything! Thanks to Sandra Wain and her helpers for this amazing initiative and contribution!
This year saw a new Coordinator step up from the community to organize the day. Rachel Marx spent months organizing this event for her first time. Rachel and her volunteers hosted an amazing day. These folks are why this is such a great community! Thank you, Rachel and your band of merry elves! Time to start planning next year’s event!
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