The Dodge County Fairgrounds will once again be displaying thousands of treasures from local vendors and crafters each month during the summer. The monthly Flea Market and Craft Fair will be held six Saturdays from May through September from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. All events will be held on-site at the Fairgrounds.
2018 event dates include:
- May 19
- June 16
- June 30
- July 21
- August 25
- September 15
Booths will be located both indoors and outdoors. The flea market and craft fair will be held rain or shine. All booths will be moved indoors in the case of inclement weather. Admission is always free and there is no charge for parking at the Fairgrounds. Most vendors will offer their own shopping bags at this affordable event, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own tote bags, rolling carts or wagons to transport goods.
The second event in June will also host a fundraiser for Bo’s Heavenly Clubhouse, a local organization that helps families deal with the grief and loss of a child. Attendees on June 30 will be helping families locally and all over the country, as funds will be raised for Bo’s Heavenly Clubhouse and the families that the organization supports.
Attendees can expect even more vendors this year, as well as attendees. Arrive early on Saturday morning to find the most desirable and unique finds. Past events included more than one hundred vendors from all over the Midwest. Even more, vendors are expected for the 2018 season.
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Flea market vendors showcase unique collectibles – antiques, glassware and collectible toys. Bargain hunters can also search for DVDs, tools, and unique collectibles. Craft fair booths will feature unique wooden furniture, toys and unique gifts, clothing, handmade jewelry and soap and craft and household decor. Additional vendors include small and home-based businesses from the local community.
Family-friendly activities are often available to keep the smallest attendees entertained while parents browse. Past activities include glitter tattoos, balloon animals, face painting and princess meet-and-greets. Raffles will also take place at each event.
Concessions are available for purchase at each event. Concessions during the 2018 season will be run by Frosty’s Animal Rescue, an organization that helps find amazing animals amazing families in the area. Fresh, local, seasonal produce is also sometimes offered at various events throughout the summer months.
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Even though more vendors are expected for the 2018 season, the Flea Market and Craft Fair are always welcoming more vendors – antiques and collectibles, crafts and handmade goods, small business owners, food and fresh produce and on-site activities. Interested vendors may contact Mary Edwards to reserve their booth space. Please contact Mary at fleamarket_craftfair@yahoo.com or 920-350-5360. Booths are very generous in size. Affordable booth rental fees range from $15-20 per market. Vendors interested in participating for the entire season will receive a discounted rate – their fifth booth rental for free.
by Jamie Adcock author of runningdivamom.com and sunprairiemom.com
