CONNEAUT – The Conneaut High School Class of 2029 has a number of milestone events in its future. It just needs to find a way to fund them.
The ninth annual Craft and Vendor Show at Conneaut High School assists the freshmen class in raising those funds.
“The money raised follows the class throughout their high-school career and is used towards homecoming, prom and their senior class trip to Cedar Point,” CHS Freshman Class Advisor Kari McKinley said. “The class officers are responsible for helping with the setup and tear down of the event, as well as helping with admissions, concessions and the raffles throughout the day.”
The Craft and Vendor Show, hosted throughout the CHS cafeteria and connecting hallways, will be held on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $1 for adults and children and students are free. Entrance is at the Jackson Street doors.
Participating vendors will offer a large variety of unique goods.
“We currently have more than 50 crafters and vendors who will be participating,” McKinley said. “Our crafters and vendors include many local talents and offer something for everyone. There will be multiple woodworking items, handmade wreaths, laser engraving signs, spring and holiday decor, jewelry, crochet plushies, tumblers, beach glass items, beef jerky, mixes for dips and drinks, and even goodies for pets!”
Exciting new vendors will appear at the event.
“New this year are local authors that will be selling historical books about the county, as well as murder mysteries,” McKinley said. “There will also be various consultants from businesses such as Pampered Chef, Avon, Scentsy, and Mary Kay.”
The event will also feature a 50/50 raffle, basket raffles with winners drawn at 2 p.m., a visit from the Easter Bunny, as well as concessions.
Though the freshman class receives the proceeds from the Craft and Vendor Show, it takes a number of people to ensure the event is a success.
“I am the freshman class advisor and oversee the event, however, there are a lot of people who help make it happen,” McKinley said. “The Athletic Boosters run the concession stand and make sure no one leaves hungry. CHS English teacher, Suzzanne Nellis, helped make the craft show what it is today by helping with the layout of the event and advertising.”
