(The following submitted article was submitted to the Patriot by the Big Lake Chamber.)

“We have an awesome event”, exclaimed Big Lake Schools Director of Community Education and Communications Allen Berg and cosponsor of the event.  “People will see everything that Big Lake has to offer under one roof”.   

“Our Big Lake Community Fair is this Saturday, April 23, from 10-1 pm at the Big Lake High School and it’s FREE!” added Big Lake Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Gloria Vande Brake.

“Coborn’s is giving away food samples, our 40 exhibitors have lots of items they are giving away and our sponsors are giving away nine bikes or scooter/skateboard combos displayed throughout the gym,” Vande Brake continued.   

Evolution Tae Kwon Do and Starz Dance students will provide entertainment along with BLHS Chamber Choir, Treble Choir, Jazz Band and Poetry Out Loud students.  Robotics students will demonstrate their work and Shrek actors and actresses will be in costume.

Farmers Market vendors will also sell locally-produced items in the parking lot.

“All proceeds will go to BLHS Volunteerism Scholarships,“ Vande Brake said. “Two $500 scholarships will be given out next month and we’re hoping for more scholarships next year.  We invite everyone to come out and bring their kids, grandkids and neighbor kids!”

Gold and Bike Sponsors of the Fair include Becker Big Lake Ice Association, Custom Doors Sales, Insurance Specialists Team, Liberty Bank & State Farm-Cory Laugen.

Silver Sponsors include Big Lake Spud Fest, Casey’s, Coborn’s, Edina Realty—Ryan Benjamin, Fed Ex Ground, First Class Mortgage, Minnco Credit Union, Minnesota Limited, Park Dental, Starz Dance Studio, Window Concepts of MN and Wruck Sewer & Portable Rentals.

Additional Bike Sponsors include Big Lake Spud Fest, Driscoll Accounting, Edina Realty-Ryan Benjamin & Window Concepts of MN.