ACTORS FROM THE UPCOMING Middle School MUSICAL “NEWSIES Jr.” promoted thier show and handed out newspapers and note pads to the guests at the Becker Business Expo. Left to right: Samantha Staller (8th Grade), Tahniya Clay (7th Grader) and Abby Reitan (7th Grader). Newsies Jr. is scheduled for Feb. 17-18-19 at the BHS PAC. Friday’s show is at 7 p.m., Saturday has one show at 2 p.m. (no Sat. evening show) and Sunday has a 2 p.m. show. (Patriot Photo by Carol Hanson).
LOCAL COLOR. Santiago area residents Richard Alickson, Dave Anderson and Jim Aleckson enjoyed catching up with each other at the Becker Expo. (Patriot photo by Mary Nehring.)
ATHLETES FROM BECKER SCHOOLS signed autographs for sports fans at a table at the Expo. (Patriot Photo by Carol Hanson).
BECKER SCHOOLS HAD A BOOTH at the Expo and was “manned” by High School Principal Dave Kreft (L), Director of Curriculum and Assessment Carla Nolan (M) and Becker Intermediate School Principal Nathaniel Boyer(R). (Patriot photos by Mary Nehring.)
BELLY DANCERS put on a free show during last Saturday’s Business Expo at the Fieldhouse in Becker. (Patriot Photo by Carol Hanson).
A BELLY DANCER balanced a sword on her head as she showcased some of her talents during the free show Saturday. (Patriot Photo by Carol Hanson).
GUESTS ENJOYED doing a meet and greet with several pups being showcased at the Canine Cabin booth Saturday. (Patriot Photo by Carol Hanson).
CLOWNS entertained the youngsters at the Becker Expo Saturday. (Patriot Photo by Mary Nehring).
THE BECKER STARZ DANCERS donned bright yellow raincoats and held yellow umbrellas while performing at the Expo Saturday. (Patriot Photo by Carol Hanson).
FARM FRIENDS BARN. Volunteers Mary Jo Cobb, Butch Woolhouse, Fred Graning and Kristi Kelly were all smiles at the Becker Chamber Expo held Saturday, February 4th at the Becker Schools Fieldhouse. (Patriot photo by Mary Nehring.)
TIFFANY MCDOWALL OF McDowall Custom Embroidery (not pictured) brought her children to the Expo and they certainly were enjoying the giveaways they received especially their custom balloon animals. Left to right: Sierra, Owen and Ava. (Patriot Photo by Carol Hanson).
ACTORS FROM THE NEWSIES play walked around the Expo to promote their upcoming play and to hand out newspapers and note pads. (Patriot photo by Mary Nehring.)
BECKER ROBOTICS had a booth where they had several robots on display for interested parties. (Patriot Photo by Carol Hanson).
THE CROWDS EBBED AND FLOWED all morning and afternoon as patrons ditched their homes to join hundreds at the Becker Expo Saturday. (Patriot Photo by Carol Hanson).
TJ Construction had a booth at the Business Expo. (Patriot Photo by Carol Hanson.)
NEARLY ONE HUNDRED crafters and businesses set up shop at the Business Expo Saturday to the delight of the visitors. (Patriot Photo by Carol Hanson).
STARZ DANCE entertained the crowd throughout the day at the Becker Expo. (Patriot photos by Mary Nehring.)
Expo draws quite a crowd!
By Bill Morgan, Editor, Staff Writer
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February 9th, 2023 @ 10:05 am
The Becker Chamber of Commerce held their annual Becker Business Expo last Saturday to a worthy crowd. Nearly 100 vendors were reportedly on hand for the four hour event held at the Fieldhouse at Becker Schools.
LPI had rented space right inside the main doors where they gave away free paper bags for guests to carry their purchases and giveaways in. There were clowns roaming the floors as well as actors from the upcoming Middle School production, Newsies. The actors were dressed in their newsboy caps, knicker pants, plaid shirts and suspenders. They walked around the Expo with messenger bags slung over their shoulders while they gave away Patriot newspapers and writing pads.
Local businesses that attended were: • Tastefully Simple • Voxxlife • Becker Blends • Sherburne State Bank • Pleasant Hills Country Concepts • Becker Public Schools • Epicure • St Cloud Credit Union • Keller Williams Realty • Scentsy • Color Street • Becker Spine • FedEx Ground • Izzy Creation • Elevier Women’s Center • Becker Backpack Buddies • Inspire Ballet Academy • Wruck Sewer & Portable Rentals/Wruck Excavating • Soulstis • Ruby Ribbon • Serenity Health Advisors • Royal Renovations • Companions Forever Pet Cremation Service • Pink Zebra • Patriot News MN • Mary Kay • Tupperware • Young Living • Pampered Chef • Edina Realty • Brenner Dental Group • Knight Barry Title • Haller Realty • Becker Youth Baseball • Thirty One.
Local crafters were: • Prairie Fire Kitchens • That Poncho Lady, LLC • Sumaiya Raka Fine Arts • The Simple Gourmet • LindsayLandCreations • Elk River’s Edge Creations • Not Just Journals • F-Bombz • Krafty Farmhouse Gifts • Jessy Cups and Creations • Its a Stitch • Girl in Garage / Cakes and Sweet Treats by Danielle • Majestic Creations • Naturally Unique • Honeypine Boutique • MN Wearables • The Pink Turtle Art Studio • Crimson Sunrise Farm Alpacas • Serenity Handcrafted • All Star Embroidery • Char Demarais Signs • From Aarhus to Yours • Terebinth Refuge.
