Chamber event to feature new bridal fair and return of cupcake wars
The East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual East Troy Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 at East Troy Middle School, 3143 Graydon Ave.
This year’s event will feature a new bridal fair and return of cupcake wars, as well as 55 vendor booths, kids activity area, blood drive, health fair, entertainment all day and giveaways.
Admission is free, but contributions of non-perishable food items for the East Troy Food Pantry will be welcomed. All attendees 21 or older will be eligible to enter a free raffle.
This year’s highlights include:
• Cupcake Wars, with the 2013 Cupcake Wars Champions chosen in new adult and youth divisions by a panel of local celebrity judges and silent auction for cupcake entries.
• New Bridal Fair, featuring a variety of vendors to help future brides plan their special day, including Miss to Mrs. Bridal Consignment Boutique Fashion Show.
• Stay & Play, presented by the East Troy Community School District, will invite parents and children 1-5 years old to participate in activities designed to promote cognitive, language and social development through play.
• St. Peter’s Catholic Church and School will host a BloodCenter of Wisconsin Blood Drive at the health fair in the gym.
• Cub Scouts Pack 92 Pinewood Derby (bring a car to race).
• Performances by East Troy High School Varsity Poms, and JV Poms.
• Kay’s Academy of Dance performances.
• Square Side Resale & Consignment Fashion Show.
• Performance by Southern Wisconsin Youth Orchestra
• Pet Therapy Demonstration.
Area businesses and organizations will be well-represented in the booths that will fill the school’s hallways and gym.
As of press time Monday, vendors include: 31 Gifts & Tupperware, Agape House – Christian Counseling, Aging & Disability Resource Center of Walworth County, AKF Flying Dragons, Alpine Valley Resort, Animal 911 Southeast Wisconsin, Associated Bank, A’staisora Wellness Studio, Awakenings 3 Bodywork, Barsamian Chiropractic Clinic, Blooms in Bloom, Budget Blinds, Camp Timber-lee, CenturyLink, Citizens Bank of Mukwonago, C&S Mobile Music, East Troy Acupuncture, East Troy Area Community Foundation, East Troy Area Historical Society, East Troy Community Schools, East Troy Hometown Pharmacy, East Troy Lions Public Library, East Troy Manor, East Troy Railroad Museum, East Troy Shell, Evergreen Golf Club, First Citizens State Bank, Five O’Clock Somewhere Travel & Cruise, Gateway Technical College, Good Shepherd Lutheran, James R. Taylor & Sons, Inc., J. Roberts Menswear, Kettle Moraine Ranch, Knutson Bros. II LLC, Lakes Area Rental, McPherson Concrete Construction, Miss to Mrs. Bridal Consignment, Modern Woodman, Mukwonago Athletic Club, ProHealth Care, Quality Custom Framing, Realty Executives, Reputable Builders and Remodelers, Riverside Chiropractic Wellness Center, Shorewest Realtors, Simply You Jewelry, Square Side Resale & Consignments, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church & School, The Heritage, Wanezek Family Dentistry, Wisconsin Donor Network/Tissue Bank – Blood Center of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Spinal Rehabilitation Center, Witte Supply Company and Zinniker Farm Inc.
The Chamber will offer a variety of concessions in the auditorium, where entertainment will take place throughout the day. The menu will include pulled pork, hot dogs, walking tacos, Elegant Farmer 4-inch pies, soda, water and lemonade.
For more information, call (262) 642-3770 or visit www.easttroywi.org.
Join the Cupcake Wars
Individuals interested in joining the Expo’s Cupcake Wars should make 18 cupcakes (a dozen for display/silent auction fundraiser and six for judging) with a design using the theme, “Spring into East Troy!”
Entries should be brought to the Expo between 9-10 a.m. on March 23 at East Troy Middle School.
Entries will be displayed with the others in the auditorium and those visiting the Expo will cast a vote for their favorite using a special coin that they will receive at the door. The winner of the popular vote will receive the Fan Favorite award.
A panel of celebrity judges from East Troy’s dining establishments will evaluate the entries from 1-2 p.m. on the auditorium stage. The judges will rate the cupcakes on taste, creativity and theme. The winners of the youth (ages 17 and younger) and adult divisions will each receive a trophy, an apron and the title of East Troy Expo 2013 Cupcake Wars Champion.
A silent auction for the cupcake entries will be held throughout the day. Bidding will close at 2:30 p.m. for the awards ceremony. Proceeds will benefit Chamber programs and events.
