The Ever Popular Annual Ladybug Bazaar

When? First Saturday in November, Nov. 7, 2009

Time? 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Place? Gym complex at Battle Ground High School--both gyms.

No admission. Suggested donation: Canned or packaged food or money to buy food for the North County Community Food Bank.

Note: North Parkway Ave. in Battle Ground is closed south of Onsdorff Blvd. just short of the Battle Ground High School campus. Parkway is OPEN to the gym complex entrances. From Main St. turn north onto Parkway Ave.; the entrances are on the left. Watch for the Ladybug Bazaar signs.

Babysitting will NOT be available this year due to the prevalence of flu among children.

Restrictions:

For the safety of small children and adults...no strollers are admitted into the gym areas. Strollers may be parked in the foyer and babysitting is available.

To protect the gym floor surfaces, no liquids or foods are allowed in the gyms. Vendors are asked to provide relief persons to be able to occasionally leave their tables.

What is the background of the Ladybug Bazaar?

Starting as a small bazaar of 12 tables in the basement of the Odd Fellows Hall in 1967, the event has over the years grown in size and prestige. It is currently one of the largest non-commercial bazaars in Southwest Washington. The quality of the merchandise offered to the public is superb. Vendors must live in Clark County, Washington.

What is the Ladybug Bazaar all about?

The Ladybug Bazaar has two missions: First to provide a venue for quality handcrafted items by local artisans, and second to provide profits to the club which are used to carry out service to the community. The Ladybug Bazaar is the main fundraiser for GFWC - Battle Ground.

How does the club make money from the Ladybug Bazaar?

The club rents both gyms from Battle Ground High School, then rents tables from a party supply company, then rents out 150 spaces to artisan vendors.

How much does it cost to rent a space at the Ladybug Bazaar?

Rental prices are according to the size of space and location within the gyms. Currently, single spaces rent from $50 to $65.

If I want to rent a space at the Ladybug Bazaar, how soon can I get a space?

Because of its popularity, the bazaar maintains a waiting list. It takes about two years to get to the top of the list.

How do I find out more

about participating in the Ladybug Bazaar?

If inquiring about a vendor space or to get on waiting list please call Ruth Anne Lance (360-687-1503) or they can email her (lanceins1@comcast.net). Note: These are Ruth Anne’s business contacts, and that’s OK.