Hillcrest Bazaar set for October 19th at the Butte Civic Center

Is there anything more wholesome or American than an elementary school bazaar?  Especially in the fall, you can practically smell the home-baked pumpkin pie and cookies.  But bazaars are so much more.  Handmade crafts and pottery.  Jewelry and cupcakes.  And these days, even face painting and music.  Here in the Mining City, one particular bazaar has not only become an autumn tradition, but it has grown from the walls of the elementary school gymnasium to the biggest arena in Silver Bow County.  Of course, I am talking about the annual Hillcrest Bazaar Arts and Crafts Show, and it is coming to the Butte Civic Center on October 19th.

Now in its 48th year, kids who were students at Hillcrest back in the mid 70s now have grandkids of their own attending Hillcrest, but the mission of the bazaar remains the same:  raising money for the small school on Continental Drive and its students.  What a success story.  The bazaar over the years has grown by leaps and bounds and regularly attracts a very impressive number of booths.  Last year over 100 vendors were on hand for this spectacular fall gathering and an equal if not greater number is expected for this season's event.

The Hillcrest Bazaar will run from 10am until 4pm but you should plan on arriving early because the crowd again this year will be bustling and if you want the best selection, particularly for Holiday items, you'll want to be one of the first on hand.  For details on how you can become a vendor, check out their Facebook page.