BATTLE GROUND VILLAGE HOSTS HOLIDAY SHOPPE &
BAZAAR
Local
artisans have an opportunity to sell to holiday shoppers
Battle
Ground Village is hosting a Holiday Shoppe & Bazaar this 2012 holiday
season. The Shoppe, located next door to Bold Training and across from the
center park pavilion, will be offering a wide variety of quality, handmade
products including wooden toys and furniture, jewelry, paintings, specialty
foods, memory books, and treats, such as roasted nuts.
This is the
second year Battle Ground Village has opened its doors to a retail-type Holiday
Shoppe. Last year, the Shoppe was a huge hit with customers, as well as the
vendors. The Shoppe is open between 10am – 5pm, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday,
beginning November 8th, running through December 15th.
The Shoppe will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
“I am so
thrilled to be participating in the Shoppe again this year,” exclaims Don
Clark, woodcrafter and vendor at the BGVillage outdoor market. “Before the
store opens, the vendors join together and decorate the space. I believe the
customers appreciate the warm, inviting atmosphere where they don’t have the frantic
mall crowds and they can spend time finding that special gift.”
Battle
Ground Village has many retail gift shops and restaurants that attract customers
from all over the area, and now customers will have another “shoppe” to visit,
filled with unique holiday gifts for their friends and family.
Bethany
Froes, from Amintire Memory Books, says “As the full-time cashiers for the
Shoppe last year, my design partner, Melissa, and I had the pleasure to meet
many customers. It was fun to see the excitement of a young child getting their
first tutu or a thankful husband finding that perfect piece of jewelry for his
wife. Melissa and I will be cashiering again this year and hope to see many
return customers, as well as new faces.”
The Shoppe
will be decorated for the holidays, with lights, garland, and fun ornaments.
“It’s not every day that local artists and craftsmen have a chance to run their
own shop,” says Carmen Villarma, Battle Ground Village developer. “The vendors
can accept their own payment, or there is a central cashier accepting most
forms of payment, including credit card. We tried to make it as easy and
stress-free for the customers and vendors to enjoy their holiday shopping
experience at Battle Ground Village.”
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If you’d like more information about
this topic, or to schedule an interview with Carmen Villarma, please call
Jennifer Riddle at 360-397-0334 or email at: Jennifer.Riddle@TMGnorthwest.com
Marketing and Media Specialist
Battle Ground Village
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