From line up before the doors opened to the crowds inside, the 2022 Ladybug Bazaar was a hit. It's one of Battle Ground’s main events and brought thousands of shoppers to the city.
Next Ladybug Bazaar
Sat., Nov. 1, 2025
With 18991 vendor spaces filled to the brim with an extensive variety of handmade items, shoppers made their rounds in two gyms and the mezzanine in one gym. All vendors have Clark County connections; support of local artisans is a goal of the GFWC-Battle Ground event.
Ladybug Bazaar: bringing crafters and shoppers together
Why is the Ladybug Bazaar so popular?
With 189 spaces in two gyms and an open loft in the West Gym there is room for a wide variety of creations and still maintain wide aisles for ease of shopping! All wares are handcrafted by local artisans! Commercial booths are not allowed! In the foyer of the gym complex is a place for shoppers to sit down, relax and have a snack or two! Since 1967, the Ladybug Bazaar has been a social event providing a time and place to meet old friends! Guys enjoy the bazaar too!
Questions, Questions, Questions
When? Always on the First Saturday in November, 9 am to 4 pm.
Where? The two-gym complex at Battle Ground High School, plus an open upstairs area in the larger gym. The main parking lots are (1) at the Main St. high school entrance and (2) off N. Parkway Ave. Watch for the Ladybug Bazaar signs and reader boards in downtown Battle Ground.
Admission charge? None, and no parking fee. There is a suggested donation of canned or packaged food or money to buy food for the North County Community Food Bank.
Restrictions for shoppers? Yes, for the safety of both small children and adults, no strollers are admitted into the shopping areas. However, strollers may be parked in a designated place in the foyer. Shoppers appreciate this restriction.
To protect the gym floor surfaces, no foods are allowed in the gyms. It is suggested to vendors that they provide relief persons to be able to occasionally leave their tables. There is a room set aside to be used only by vendors for relaxation and to have snacks.
To comply with school district policy only certified service dogs are allowed.
History? Starting as a small bazaar of 12 booths in the basement of the old 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.
Purposes? The Ladybug Bazaar has two missions to provide a venue for quality handcrafted items by local artisans, and (2) to provide cash for the nonprofit, GFWC Battle Ground, to carry out its community service. The bazaar has turned its profits into student scholarships, assistance to a shelter for victims of domestic violence, food and other dire needs through the local food bank, public library programs which by law cannot be paid for by our tax dollars and many other community bebefits.
How does the club make money from the bazaar? The club rents the gym complex from the Battle Ground School District then rents individual spaces to vendors. Vendors pay NO percentage of their sales to the club.
How much rent do vendors pay? Rental prices depend on the size and location in the gym. Currently, they run from $60 and up.
If I'm a vendor on a wait list, how soon can I expect to be able to rent a space? The wait time depends on how long vendors continue to re-rent their spaces and how many vendors drop their participation.
Notes to Prospective Bazaar Vendors
A much asked question from prospective vendors is, “Will there be room for me at the next Ladybug Bazaar?” The answer right now is “no,” but vendors can ask to be on a wait lists, for example, "jewelry wait list" or "pet accessories wait list."
If you wish to rent a space at the Ladybug Bazaar, mail the following contact information through snail mail (USPS), not electronically. Information required includes your name, mailing address, residential address (if you have a P.O. box), email address, phone number and a photo that shows the kind of creations you intend to sell.
Send the formation to: GFWC-Battle Ground, P.O. Box 871, Battle Ground, WA 98604-0871.
If you qualify for participation, someone will notify you.
Only artisans who live in Clark County are eligible.
The 2023 Ladybug Bazaar gave shoppers an opportunity to bid on this colorful oversized throw.
Vendors have the option to renew their contracts for spaces in next year's bazaar and many do. In this photo are Contracts chairman RuthAnne and bazaar general chairman Gloria.
Both ladies have met challenges in organizing the bazaar this year after transitioning from the Covid years.
No peeking! While club secretary, Darlene holds the jug of tickets, Chairman Glo pulls out the winner.
The husband of a vendor, Tom Reid, was the elevator man throughout the day. Thanks, Tom!
One of the newer club members, Marsha, was among those who were stationed among the crowd to answer questions and give directions,
Shoppers take a break to "sit a spell" at the snack bar area organized by long-time member, Marla.
See more photos of the 2024 bazaar
Go to the "Action Snapshots" page. There are more snapshots on the club Facebook page. GFWC-Battle Ground.
See the many programs and projects the club funds through its profits from the Ladybug Bazaar, a community impact event.
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Since 1967