(Chelsea Update would like to thank Trinh Pifer for the information in this story.)
The 9th annual Chelsea Spring Expo is back with even more attractions to make this a fun-filled April 18 day for all ages.
Nearly 150 vendors will be on display at the Washington Street Education Center on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. with information, samples, crafts, and products for sale. It’s a great day to find out what your community has to offer and enjoy free goodie bags and door prizes. Stop by the best-ever bake sale offered by the Chelsea Senior Center for homemade pies and other delicious treats, too.
There’s free admission and parking.
As the event organizer, the Chelsea Senior Center engages community partners and volunteers of all ages to make this family friendly event a huge success. New this year, will be a Chelsea School District Art Extravaganza on display during the Expo, which will showcase the creativity of students from kindergarten through 12th grades. Over 700 pieces of visual arts including ceramics, drawings, paintings, and photography will leave you inspired.
To complement this celebration of art, the Chelsea High School show choir, Co. C, will perform at 1 p.m.
According to Sue Whitmarsh, Co.C publicity chair, “Co.C is delighted to be performing at this year’s Expo, showcasing their upcoming Spring Show, Deco Soiree – a celebration of all things swing, which takes place May 15-16. Under the outstanding and dedicated leadership of Steve Hinz, director of Choral Music at Chelsea High School, Co.C celebrates 25 wonderful years this year.”
The Chelsea Spring Expo showcases our community’s ability to create a premier event for local resources and information. Local businesses, crafters, and non-profits have a unique opportunity to connect with more than 1,400 potential customers, network with other vendors, promote their services, and support small business and community development.
Bill Harmer, director of the Chelsea District Library, has had a regular presence at the Expo. “My staff and I have a lot of fun attending every year because it’s a chance for us to connect with our library users and a great opportunity to share what the library has to offer. Plus, we get visitors from all over the county, which gives us a chance to reveal everything our wonderful community has to offer.”
Throughout the day, a KidZone sponsored by SRSLY will offer fun and creative activities including face painting, make your own greeting card, and Brick 4 Kidz Legos. Adding to the family fun will be a special appearance from the Frozen Snow Queen from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
All exhibits will be indoors, so rain or shine, plan to meet your friends, bring your family and join us at the Washington Street Education Center at 500 Washington St. A terrific lunch menu will also be available. Call 475-9242 for more information or click here.
Special thanks to our 2015 Platinum Sponsor: Chelsea United Methodist Retirement Communities.
Gold Sponsors: Chelsea Milling Co., Chelsea State Bank, Silver Maples, and St. Joseph Mercy; Silver Sponsors: Cole Funeral Chapel, Edward Jones, Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Thrivent Financial; Friends of CSC: Chelsea Hometown Pharmacy, Chelsea Lanes and Antiques Mall, IHA Chelsea Family and Internal Medicine. This event is also supported by State Farm Insurance and the Chelsea School District.
