Vendor fair returns to Sobeys

Darlene Lachance from Thentix and Stephen Laing from Just Freeze It Sweets were two of the vendors at Sobeys on the weekend.

A vendor fair returned over the weekend to the Sobeys store in Amherstburg.

Approximately 15 vendors from businesses in Windsor-Essex County were throughout the Sandwich St. S. store. Franchise owners Rick and Krista Truant said it was not only a way to draw people into the store, but to let them see some of what is being created around this area.

“We’re trying to showcase a few of our local vendors,” said Rick.

The vendors were letting people sample their products, and Rick stated it was a way for customers to try what was being sold before actually buying it.

It was the second year for the vendor fair at Sobeys and the Truants are aiming to expand it.

“We’re going to start doing it twice per year,” he said.

Vendors like it too, Rick added, as they are able to directly meet and chat with the customers.

Sam Badreddine and Chloe Bates from The Pasta House enjoyed the experience again this year. Badreddine said it was their second year and it allowed vendors to showcase their talents to the public and educate them on what they do.

Brad Devine from Little Foot Foods added it was nice to have vendors gathered in one place. He said they usually do samplings in stores they go into and were happy to be out last weekend.

Harrison Kerr from Cottage Springs was out with some of their beverages.

“I think it’s cool,” he said. “I think it’s a good idea.”

Stephen Laing from Just Freeze It candies said it was a very good event, adding it gets local people out to try different things and to meet the vendors. Darlene Lachance from Thentix agreed it was a good idea and it was a way to promote local.

Vendor fair returns to Sobeys

By Ron Giofu