Saturday: Handmade Market & Pet Product Vendor Fair in Bloomington

Plan to visit this annual spring, family-friendly Handmade Market & Pet Vendor Fair to benefit Southern Minnesota Animal Rescue Team (SMART), a foster-based 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 2008 that rescues and rehabilitates abandoned and homeless pets.

LOCATION: Bloomington Armory, 3300 W. 98th St.

TIME: 10a - 3p

FREE!

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Enjoy FREE ADMISSION to this juried event featuring handmade, upcycled and homegrown items from regional artisans and pet-related products and services from local family-owned businesses...more than 40 talented vendors in all.

And don't worry, we'll have hot lunch, cold drinks, Chili's Chips & Salsa and Lady A's Cupcakes on site to give you the energy to browse the 7,000 square feet of bright, well-appointed space!

Here's just a sneak peek of what you'll find:

* Handmade rag rugs and hand-loomed cotton rugs
* Wildlife prints, framed photography and greeting cards
* Premium natural body care
* Homemade dog treats
* MUSIC -- Eclectic Entertainment with DJ E
* Handmade pet beds, leashes, collars and harnesses
* Tarot card readings
* Minnesota State Fair Blue Ribbon jams and jellies by JAMAZING! (http://www.jamazingmn.com)
* Hand-poured 100% soy candles and wax melts
**BLING** for your kitchen, tabletop, lawn & garden, jewelry lover AND MORE

You'll also see some GREAT RAFFLE PRIZES. We'll start drawing at 2:30pm. Need not be present to win (but you do need to be age 18 or older).

AND...a (mystery) WINE GRAB...only $10 per bottle!

Please see our Facebook event page for more details and check back for updates (Lots of pictures!):

http://www.facebook.com/events/839510826160137/

SMART has no paid staff and relies on volunteers, donations and fundraisers to continue its mission. To make a secure one-time or recurring tax-deductible contribution, please visithttp://www.smartrescue.org.

Thank you for your support.