1st Craft fair of the year in Horseheads

Horseheads, New York – In order to shine the light on entrepreneurs and get the community out for a day of craft shopping, Grand Central Plaza organized a craft fair.

“We do this every so often just to get the community out with the bad weather that we’ve had a cold the snow just something fun for people to get out and do,” said Amber Saltsman, Administrative Assistant, Grand Central Plaza.

According to one local vendor, participating in the grand central craft shows is always a success.

“People in the community will call us to contact us ask us to meet them up here and deliver some sauce to them and, it just helps the business grow,” Deneen Lantz, Owner, Stiff’s Barbecue Sauce.

According to a lot of vendors, this craft fair is an inspiring event that helps them grow their brand creatively while supporting other local brands.

“Being here is great to see all the creativity by everybody else. This is how I choose to express creativity. But looking at people who use wood or metal or whatever inspires me,” said Kurtis Priester, Owner, of Kurt’s making Whoopie.

Creating networking opportunities, the grand central craft extravaganza brings vendors together from various areas.

“A lot of these vendors travel from show to show,” said Saltsman.

Many vendors mentioned that they are grateful for the signature events return.