A positive signal that spring is coming to Okotoks this weekend.
The annual Okotoks Commerce and Way of life Truthful will probably be held on the Okotoks Recreation Middle on Saturday and Sunday.
The occasion, a collaboration between Okotoks and the District Chamber of Commerce and Okotoks Market Sq., will convey collectively greater than 90 vendor cubicles on the commerce truthful itself and greater than 50 distributors on the craft market.
Okotoks Chamber Government Director Daybreak LeMaistre says it's a showcase for all issues native.
“We attempt to maintain this system as native as potential…We attempt to maintain it for companies that truly serve Okotoks and the realm. Whether or not what you are promoting operates straight in Okotoks or is outdoors of Okotoks however serves the realm, that's actually essential. “The place our focus was. “So we had the chance to advertise as many native collaborations as we will throughout the neighborhood.”
That features all kinds of native companies, organizations and repair golf equipment.
“We have now actual property brokers, house renovators, electricians, most of our service organizations throughout the metropolis, so the Kinsmen are representing Present and Shine, we’ve the Elks there, the Simpora Basis with their duckling race rubber and Rotary. “He's additionally on the market selling his grandstand derby. Town of Okotoks will probably be there with statutes, hearth and all their toys.”
Some native political figures and teams may also arrange stands.
“We have now RJ Sigurdson, our native MLA, in addition to the Highwood UCP constituency and the Highwood NDP constituency, and we’ve heard rumors that there may very well be one or two NDP provincial management candidates who may very well be within the operating. . . from the weekend, they made enjoyable of it on their social networks.”
There may also be some meals vehicles on website, coinciding with the hotter situations anticipated over the weekend.
Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to five p.m. and Sunday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to four p.m.
Admission is $5 per particular person, with free admission for kids 12 and below.
Tickets may be bought on-line or on the door.