Sandi Gunderson Warner, Contributor
Rich Civic Times
GARDEN CITY, Utah. May 2016. Seven years ago Mayor John Spuhler had, what I like to call, an epiphany. He recognized that so many talented artists and crafters in the Bear Lake area are not represented at the Raspberry Days Craft Fair due, mostly, to the fee charged for a booth. So he decided we needed an affordable venue to showcase the talents of our local residents. Thus was born the Bear lake Valley Craft Fair (BLVCF).
The BLVCF had a slow start but we persevered and every year we see more and more patrons as fair goers come to realize who and where we are and happy customers spread the word. And where we are is in the Lakeside Bldg north of the library and city offices in the Garden City Complex on 300 West.
Granted we don't get the crowds the outdoor craft fair does but we like our site because we're indoors out of the heat and wind and, sometimes, rain. And even though we're a small group we are proud to represent the Bear Lake Valley's handcraft tradition. Over the next few weeks I will be introducing you to some of our vendors who will be at this year's Bear lake Valley Craft Fair. So, if you are planning to attend Raspberry Days this year please stop by and see for yourself how talented and friendly we Bear Lakers are.
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