West Rowan Farm Home and Garden Spring Festival
West Rowan Farm Home and Garden Spring Festival
Spring seems to be busting out all over at the West Rowan Farm Home and Garden store on Hwy 801 in Bear Poplar, NC. While I suppose you could say that about most places this time of year, it seems to be more so at this store. Brian and Elsie Bennett are experiencing their first year as store owners and like new parents want to show off. They easily accomplished that on March 23rd, 2013, at their store’s spring festival grand opening.
On the day of the event, a variety of vendors brought items to sell such as quilts, cakes, wreaths, bread, boots, horse tack, jewelry, flowers and metal art. Throughout the day, shoppers not only enjoyed browsing, but also enjoyed a variety of entertainment from cloggers, to singing groups and instrumentalists, including professional banjo player, Dale Mills and friends. A horse and buggy ride added to the day’s fun.
One of the goals for the festival was to raise money for several local ministries including a soup kitchen. That goal became a reality by the end of the day because a truck load of food as well as $700.00 was collected. Overwhelmed with the kindness, Elsie said, “Neighbors helping neighbors, friends you can call family … those are the folks that hang out in a little town called Bear Poplar/Mt Ulla.”
It looks like from the positive response of the spring festival that many would like to see it become an annual event. What better way to shake off winter blues, fellowship together as a community and help those in need than an event such as this?
Congratulations, West Rowan Farm Home and Garden store! Because of your generous spirit in giving of your time and facilities for a community event, you are my choice for business of the week.
If you would like to read more about this event, check out the following Salisbury Post link:http://salisburypost.com/article/20130329/SP01/130329683/1023/dicy-festival-brings-together-bear-poplar-friends-neighbors
Do you know of a small-town community event where neighbors are helping neighbors? Leave a comment, message on facebook or email dicysm@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Dicy
