Te Awamutu i-Site manager Raewyn Anderson is pleased with the success of her first Te Awamutu Annual Craft fair. Photo / Dean Taylor
New Te Awamutu i-Site manager Raewyn Anderson’s first annual craft fair has been a huge success thanks to good weather and hard work from her volunteer team.
She said all the sites were safely in place and the Te Awamutu Annual Craft Fair was open for business by 9am.
“For the small team of staff and volunteers a sense of pride was experienced at getting this amazing event organised,” she said.
“Running for over 20 years now, the Te Awamutu Craft Fair is a fixture on the November calendar.”
Families came out in force, often taking the opportunity to walk their dogs, and enjoyed the sunshine and huge range of arts and crafts.
“Clothing, soaps, metal products, wood products and jewellery to name just a few of the items for sale, all made in New Zealand by a range of amazing people,” said Anderson.
“Many stallholders are repeat attendees and they commented to volunteers how much they enjoyed this craft fair.
“They appreciate how well this fair is run and said it is the highlight of their year.”
It is also a highlight of the start of summer for many locals looking for special Christmas gifts, or just browsing in the sunshine or sitting in the shade with lunch, enjoying the entertainment.
This year Lizzie Marie provided that perfect musical background for the event.
Many hours are spent behind the scenes by the manager and volunteers, planning, organising and preparing for the day.
It is a major fundraiser for Te Awamutu i-Site with proceeds from site sales helping to keep the centre operational.
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