Showing posts with label fair. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fair. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

A Sought After Shopping Destination {UMS Craft Fair}

Did you know that Union hosts one of the largest craft fairs in the state of Missouri? Yes, right here in our middle school, over 300 booths, representing arts and crafts from many different states, set up a little shop in the gyms, halls, classrooms, and cafeteria. And  thousands of people from a good 2 hour radius descend onto Union to shop until they drop.

Have you stopped by the UMS Craft Fair yet? By shopping at the fair, you are not only supporting small home businesses who have booths, but you are also supporting the middle school, the band, and the town of Union.

It's a vicious cycle:
  • UMS teachers, parents, and students organize and host the craft fair
  • artists and vendors purchase booth space in the fair (with the money going directly to UMS)
  • YOU and other shoppers purchase items at the craft fair (money goes to the small businesses and hobbyists)
  • artists and vendors as well as shoppers eat and spend time in Union over the weekend (money going to local businesses)
Yep, this event supports the community, the school, and local businesses, and you get to shop and pick up Christmas gifts and a thing or two for yourself.

Here is the important info:

November 10 to 11, 2012
Saturday 8 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Union Middle School
503 West End Avenue
Union, MO

Oh, and there are coupons to use at the craft fair! On Friday (update: CLICK HERE to get the coupons!), I will post a link on the Experience Union Facebook page to download an app with the coupons. There will be a printable version as well in case you don't have an iPhone or Android smartphone to use the app.

{P.S. Coupon app is sponsored by Marcink Designs, and all booths that have a coupon will be donating to our local Giving Tree program that gives Christmas gifts to local kids who may not otherwise receive any gifts. So be sure to visit the booths with coupons!}

Marcink Designs booth last year at UMS
What kinds of items can you find at the craft fair? Pretty much anything imaginable. Here are just a few of the items:
  • soaps and candles
  • beaded jewelry
  • spoon rings and bracelets
  • aluminum can airplanes
  • clutches and purses
  • tutus and headbands
  • Christmas trees and ornaments
  • wooden deer and snowmen
  • mice in a tin can
  • shabby chic chalkboards
  • wine charms
  • lamps
  • kettle corn
  • cupcakes
  • rugs
  • leather gun holsters
  • floral wreaths
  • wire jewelry
  • wood name plates
  • copper art
  • knit baby hats
  • dog collars
  • stained glass
  • washer pendants
  • crystal potpourri
  • pretzels
  • glassware
  • notecards
  • mandolins
  • wheelthrown pottery
  • potato bags and dishcloths
  • old world spices
  • corkscrews
  • aprons
  • leather wallets
  • chocolates
  • key fobs
  • wooden toys
  • and lots and lots and LOTS more!
So come say "hi" to Gussie and I at booth 58/59 in the big gym, across from the men's restroom. Mention you are an Experience Union fan, and we'll give you a little treat!

Sweet Madelynne and Little Elephant Company booth last year at UMS.

Monday, July 2, 2012

Winners of the {Fabulous Fair Freebies}!

Without further ado...


(4) passes to Thursday AND(4) dinners of your choice from the Kiwanis stand
Sarah Kliethermes

(4) passes to Friday AND

(4) roast beef dinners from the New Hope Assembly of God stand
Justin Rybak

(4) passes to Saturday AND

(4) items of your choice of treat from the Lions Club stand 
Donna Cregger

(4) passes to Sunday AND

(4) snowcones from the Democratic Club stand
Diana Richardson

(2) VIP passes to the Main Stage concert of Hotel California, a salute to the Eagles AND

(2) giant drumsticks from the Democratic Club stand 
Lulu Bradberry

(4) snowcones from the Democratic Club stand 

Nancy


(2) snowcones from the Democratic Club stand 
Regina Close


(4) giant drumsticks from the Democratic Club stand 
Ashley Livengood

(4) giant drumsticks from the Democratic Club stand

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Please email tyann@marcinkdesigns.com or call/text/ 636.584.3864 to arrange a pick up of your passes and prizes!

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

2012 Franklin County Fair and {Fabulous Fair Freebies}

Sticky cotton candy fingers, juicy turkey legs, tasty warm waffle ice cream sandwiches, powder sugary funnel cake faces, tantalizing roast beef sandwiches...can't you smell the delicious fair food now?

The Franklin County Fair is a long time tradition for Union. The four days of fair fun each July beckons to families from all over Franklin County every year. Fair days are filled with sights, sounds, and scents that create wonder and amazement, making everyone feel like a little kid again.

This year, the dates are Thursday, July 5th, through Sunday, July 8th. For all the exciting happenings at the fair this year, a schedule of events, and where to pick up your season passes, see the Franklin County Fair website.

So what is your favorite summer fair memory? Is there something special at the fair you want your children to experience? Tell us and you could win family passes to a day at the Franklin County Fair!

Maybe it is...


The storming of the midway rides.

...or is it...

The thrill of the dragon roller coaster.

...or even...

The wonder of a first ride on the carousel.

 Maybe it's the activities...

The feats of strength in the kids' pedal tractor pull.

...that only a fair has...

The muddiness of the pig scramble.
Oh, and I know there are more (can't make this post too terribly long!)...horseshoe tournament, 4-H exhibits, FFA petting zoo, teen dance, Fair Queen Contest, Antique Tractor Pull, money and candy scramble, Little Mr. and Miss Contest, dairy show, beef show, rabbit show, bubblegum contest, LollyPop the Clown, Super Farmer Contest, Demolition Derby...the list goes on and on and on...

See the entire schedule of fair events at the Franklin County Fair website.

So what do we have for {Fabulous Fair Freebies}? Oh, sweet mothers, do we have some freebies for you!

(4) passes to Thursday
(4) passes to Friday
(4) passes to Saturday
(4) passes to Sunday
(2) VIP passes to the Main Stage concert of Hotel California, a salute to the Eagles
(4) dinners of your choice from the Kiwanis stand
(4) roast beef dinners from the New Hope Assembly of God stand
your choice of treat from the Lions Club stand (more details coming soon)
(10) snowcones and (10) giant drumsticks from the Democratic Club stand

How to win {Fabulous Fair Freebies}
Simply comment on this blog post with your favorite fair memory or a memory you look forward to making this year.
That's it!

Now, how about additional entries? Sure!
(1) Share this blog post on Facebook



Now enter another comment below that you have shared this opportunity with your friends.

(2) "Like" Experience Union on Facebook.

Just click this button --->

Now enter another comment below that you "liked" us.

(3) "Subscribe" to Franklin Co Fair on Facebook.

Just click this button --->


Then leave another comment.

(4) Leave a comment saying which day of the fair you want to win passes for.

(5) Post a picture of you or your family enjoying the fair on the Experience Union Facebook wall.
Then leave another comment.

(6) Leave a comment as to your favorite food at the Kiwanis stand.
Here is what they will have this year:
pork steaks, bratwursts, turkey legs, rib eye, pork burger, hamburger, baked beans, chips, and giant pickles

(7) Leave a comment as to your favorite food at the New Hope Assembly of God stand.
Here is their menu this year:
all day: pizza, pretzels, nachos, roast beef, hot dogs, chili ala carte or as a topping
breakfast: biscuits and gravy on Thursday, breakfast burritos on Friday, sausage and cheese biscuits on Saturday
drinks: milk and juice
oh, and fresh fruit!

(8) "Like" New Hope Assembly of God on Facebook.

Just click this button --->


Now enter another comment below that you "liked" them.

(9) Leave a comment as to your favorite treat at the Lions Club stand.
Here is what they will have this year:
Dippin' Dots, waffle ice cream sandwiches, funnel cakes, shakes

(10) Leave a comment as to your favorite treat at the Democratic Club stand.
Here is what they will have this year:
granddaddy drumsticks, snowcones, soda, water, candy, chips

(11) "Like" the Democratic Club's candidate Mary Jo Straatmann on Facebook.

Just click this button --->


Now enter another comment below that you "liked" their page.

Bonus entry: If you have completed all 10 additional entries, leave just one more comment that you have done it all!

Super Bonus entries: Share this post every day until July 2nd and then come back and comment that you did so. Each share that you comment about is another entry...woo hoo! That makes 25 possible entries...oh, yeah!

Winners will be drawn on Monday, July 2nd! We look forward to seeing and hearing more about the fair through your experiences!!!

Author: Tyann Marcink
Photos: Marcink Designs