Bethlehem Food Co-op’s 4th Annual Craft Fair & Earth Day Festival on Saturday 4/22

April 11, 2017 The Valley Ledger

BETHLEHEM – April 11, 2017 – The Bethlehem Food Co-op will hold its 4th Annual Craft Fair and Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 22, from 11 am – 4 pm at the St. Francis Center for Renewal on Bridle Path Road in Bethlehem.

The new, larger venue will host more than 50 local artisans, food vendors and community organizations. Crafters include jewelry, needlecrafts, quilts, pottery, artwork, textiles, woodwork, handmade crafts, and more. Food vendors include Taza Truck, Wayfare Baker, Monocacy Coffee, Warm Sugar, and others. (The complete list of vendors can be found at the end of this press release.) The first five new members to join the co-op during the event will receive an Italian basket with wine, bread, cheese, pasta, and more.

A raffle will also be held featuring items donated by vendors and local businesses. Raffle tickets are 1 for $2 or 3 for $5. Children’s activities include hands-on science and crafts. Speakers and demos will also be featured on topics including:

Mindfulness towards the Earth
Weyerbacher beer tasting
Solar energy
Fire cider demo
Upcycling
Seed starting
Bethlehem Public Library
Alliance for Sustainable Communities

The event is free (no admission fee) and open to the public. Free onsite parking is available. More event information can be found here:

http://www.bethlehemfood.coop/annual_craft_fair_earth_day_festival

Started in 2013, the Craft Fair is a fundraiser for the Co-op. The Bethlehem Food Co-Op is owned by the community members it serves, and will support local producers and sustainable, humane, and natural food systems. Member-owners make a one-time $300 equity payment and will receive an equal voice in Co-op operations, opportunities for hands-on involvement, discount days, and access to unique educational opportunities. A monthly payment plan is available to accommodate those who need to divide up the equity payment. The Co-op currently has more than 400 member-owners. The faster the Co-op gains member-owners, the sooner the store can open its grocery store to serve the community.

The Bethlehem Food Co-Op is a diverse community encouraging physical, social, and economic health by providing healthful, affordable food; emphasizing local, sustainable, humane, and natural food systems; and offering unique educational opportunities to the entire community. More information can be found at http://www.bethlehemfood.coop.

2017 Bethlehem Food Co-op Craft Fair Vendors

Aeronautique

Alliance for Sustainable Community LV

Animal Food Bank of the LV

Ann’s All Naturals

Artsy Allure

Baby Cheeks Design

Bare Beauty Products