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 This year there were 51 vendors. Oasis director
Nancy Cunningham, who helped organize the craft and vendor fair,
said 56 were signed up but a few did not come because of weather
reports. Cunningham was grateful that the rain and storms did not
develop though they took down everything an hour early due to gray
skies.
Cunningham said there were many new vendors; however, there were
also many who were regulars that had participated in past Balloon
Fest Craft Fairs and had heard about Up in Smoke.
Word is getting out about the crafts, vendors and upcoming Family
Fun Day in the park. Cunningham was pleased at the numbers of
crafters for the second year of revitalizing a craft fair in the
park.
Among vendors were a church youth group selling plants, three of the
Oasis members and family members who set up booths to share their
wares. Cunningham said, One Busby Bee’s came from Minnesota. Her
mother Judy Busby served on Oasis Board.
Kim Hatfield was a vendor who had attended LCU many years ago and
had not been back to Lincoln for many years. Hatfield said she had a
super fun time.
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Scrubby Girlz was another vendor selling scrubbers, dusters, and
Swiffer covers and they said their sales were good.
Several comments were made regarding not having many vendors and
Cunningham said, “I think people were expecting the 100 plus vendors
that the Balloon fest used to have. We are trying to rebuild that
craft fair, but it takes time to rebuild. We will get there as each
year passes.”
Besides the vendors, there were other activities at the park; Brady
Realtors sponsored the Mobile Petting Zoo, which was a free activity
for children. It is always a great hit among attendees both young
and old.
Montie Denny from All About Fun Inflatables provided hours of bouncy
fun at reduced arm band prices.
Cunningham said, KONA Ice was new this year. The shaved ice was a
hit on the warm day! What many may not know is KONA has a give back
program. They will donate a percentage of sales to the Oasis.
The vendor and craft fair provided several activities for the whole
family to enjoy.
[Angela Reiners] |
