As a small business owner, Norma Burdine Scott understands the importance of craft fairs and meeting customers where they are.
For those reasons and then some, Scott, who is the owner of Craft Country by Norma, began the Summer Craft Fair last year and as the event celebrates its second year, it does so with a bigger event planned.
The event will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Off the Rails Event Center, 5 E Railroad St., Roachdale.
"I am a fellow crafter and small business owner and felt like there was not enough craft fair type events for this area in the summer. This event is an event for small business owners and crafters of all kinds to showcase their products and talents to the community," Scott told The Putnam County Post.
Vendors slated to be there include: Sandies Sensational Bling Boutique, Ron's Woodwork, Scentsy, Miss B's Apothecary, Craft Country by Norma, Tanglewood Bags, I love to Crochet, Crafty Creations, Candles and More, Mamaw's Custom Creations, Color street, A Storied Sticker, AMEhighWreaths and Linda's Creations. In addition food will be available for breakfast and lunch will be prepared by Big Al's BBQ.
Scott said last year did not go quite how she hoped, but this year's event makes up for that.
"I had it at my home because I have a lot of land, but we were just too far off the beaten path and didn't get enough attention. This year will be very different because it is indoors and outdoors and we have a great food vendor. I am super grateful to the owners of Off the Rails Event Center because my original venue was unable to host the event and they stepped in and offered a great venue just a few months before the event," Scott said.
And, she admits when it comes to vendors, there is something for everyone.
"I will have my business, Craft Country by Norma, with hats, tumblers and tee shirts that are western, trades and first responder themed. Paperbox crafts will be there with their handmade paper boxes and decor. There will be face painting and Sandies Sensational Bling will be there with paparazzi jewelry and boutique items. There will be a Scentsy rep there with many wax melt products. Tanglewood Bags has sewn items of all kinds. Crafty Creations has home decor, Candles and More from Greencastle will be there with her candles and wreaths. Mamaw's Customs Creations will have badge reals and keychains. AMEwreaths will have more wreaths and I love to Crochet will have crochet animals. Linda's Creations is more sen items, Ron's woodwork from Roachdale will have different wooden items for consideration. Christine doesn't have a business name but she will have homemade spice blends and cookware. LMA graphics and Walker Lane Designs LLC are new vendors that just joined and both have various decor, accessories and drinkware. A Storied Stickers will have stationery and stickers," Scott said.
Scott said it is her hope that people will show up Saturday and take part in the event.
"I am hoping to get the community out to see some great vendors, support vendors that are mostly local and get the family out for a fun day in the community," Scott said.
For more information, visit www.craftcountrybynorma.com.
