Creative Youth vendors at the Junior Christmas Market Nov. 16

WESTLOCK - Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is a chance to support young entrepreneurs for a Christmas Market & Craft Fair at Westlock Memorial Hall presented by Community Futures Tawatinaw Region.

“There are over 56 kids in total participating. They are selling some amazing things,” stated Amanda Robinson, Marketing and Communication Analyst for Community Futures Tawatinaw Region.

“We have feathered earrings and 3D printed items vendors. A girl that does pressed flower art will be there.”

“Some of the kids also curate items and have vendors with homemade baking.

“It's going to be pretty impressive!”

This market is free to attend.

The event is open to all community members, and you don’t want to miss this interesting unique market where you can discover unique crafts and homemade gifts.

The products are all created and provided by Junior Market entrepreneurs.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there to see and take your own pictures with the jolly couple.

There will be a kids’ craft corner with festive activities to entertain the young ones.

There will be a North Pole Mailbox available for attendees to write their letter to Santa and post it on the spot at the Christmas Market.

People in attendance can enjoy live music, concessions and free adult and youth door prizes.

“We have a singing group of sisters called Songbird Rising that have done the program. They perform all over Alberta. They're going to be busking and singing for the day,” commented Robinson.

“Their younger brother is the youngest DJ in Alberta. He is DJ Panda and he's going to also be playing some music for the day.”

The vendors are all from ages 10 to 17. They are from Westlock and area but all from neighbouring communities like Athabasca and Sturgeon County.

It is really important to support the area’s young business people and investigate the fantastic products they have waiting for you, said Robinson.

“You know the kids work so hard so it's really important to me that people come out and support them.”

This is the first year this event is being held.

Robinson explained that it is the next step for youth after the Lemonade Day program for young people who want to be learning more and operating businesses. Robinson is also City Director for Lemonade Day for Northern Alberta.