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How can you
help our local children in need and get a head start on your holiday shopping?
Attend the Snowflake Boutique! What began as a few friends selling their crafts
from their home 37 years ago (1975) has evolved into a major Central Oregon
event looked forward to by thousands of people.
This year,
for its 37th
anniversary, the Snowflake Boutique is looking to be as big as ever. The event,
which annually kicks off the holiday season, is set for November 4th
and 5th at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds & Expo Center in Redmond
in the North Sister building. The show is open from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday November
2 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday November 3. Admission is $3.00, which also
entitles each visitor a chance to win hand made treasures donated by Snowflake
members and local crafters as well as gift certificates generously donated by
local restaurants and businesses.
The
Snowflake Boutique is unique in many ways. It is a club, not a business. Club
members donate their time to organize, set up and run this arts and crafts
show. Consigners are “juried” to assure that their handcrafted items are of the
highest quality and are not duplicates of another consignor’s craft. We usually
have around 80 consigners that take part in the show, each one with their own
unique style that almost guarantees the perfect gift for you or someone special.
Don’t mistake “Boutique” for
“Bazaar.” The Snowflake Boutique differs from a bazaar in that items are
intermingled for maximum ambience rather than segregated in booths. Common
themes include fishing, sports, floral arrangements, tree decorations, autumn,
holiday, kitchen, garden, western, and everything in between. You can expect
to find wood carvings, bird houses, quilts, furniture, clothing and accessories
for kids and adults, doll clothes, metal work, ceramics, handmade soaps and
candles, jewelry, one-of-a-kind decorations, and lots of Santa's, snowmen and
angels – just to name a few. And there’s no need to pull out your wallet out
every time you find something you want – just pay one time as you exit (we even
take debit and credit cards).
The nonprofit organization
that presents the Snowflake Boutique each year donates the post-expense proceeds
to the Family Access Network (FAN) in Redmond. FAN is a collaborative network
of agencies and school districts that provide services to children and families
in need of basic resources, such as food, shelter, education and clothing.
Snowflake always welcomes new crafters. There are
several open juries during the year, beginning in May. Check our
Consignors Page for the details and dates. All are invited to bring your handcrafted items,
meet new friends and join our club. It’s NOT too late!
If you’ve not had the pleasure
of experiencing this event, please reserve the time to do so. Your one stop
shopping center “Snowflake Boutique” is a wonderful beginning to the holiday
season and a delight for the senses.
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