Local vendors, giveaways and live entertainment will be under one roof when East Troy Expo returns for its seventh year. The free event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 at East Troy Middle School, 3143 Graydon Ave.
Organized by the East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce, this year’s expo will focus on local living, featuring local businesses and organizations, a local artists showcase on the main stage and hands-on help from local technology experts.
“It’s a day of food, fun and community where you can visit all your favorite local businesses and organizations and discover new favorites all in one place,” East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Vanessa Lenz said.
Lenz said the Chamber started the event to show off everything the area has to offer and give local businesses and organizations a chance to network and come together as a community.
Exhibitors will be on hand to share information and insight on all aspects of their business or organization.
“The goal is to bring people in one place together to learn and share,” she said.
“You can get advice from local experts on anything from health and fitness to recreation to savings to home and garden and more.”
The event will also feature a kids’ activity area, entertainment all day, raffles and giveaways.
“Most vendors will be doing giveaways at their booths so attendees will have multiple chances to win,” said Lenz.
All attendees 21 or older will be eligible to enter a free raffle.
Contributions of non-perishable food items for the East Troy Food Pantry will be welcomed at the door.
Main Stage entertainment
10:30 a.m., Kay’s Academy of Dance
11 a.m., Square Side Boutique Fashion Show
11:30 a.m., Local Artists Showcase
1:30 p.m., Cookie Wars awards
1:45 p.m., Raffle drawing
Special events
Food court – The East Troy Woman’s Club will be assisting the Chamber with selling pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, walking tacos, Elegant Farmer 4-inch pies, soda and water
East Troy Classic – East Troy Cub Scouts Pack 92 will host a Pinewood Derby. To sponsor a car for the Chamber race, email vanessa@easttroywi.org.
Blood Drive – St. Peter’s Catholic Church and School will host a BloodCenter of Wisconsin Blood Drive in the cafeteria from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ask a Geek – The East Troy High School Tech Integration Squad, affectionately known as the East Troy Geek Squad, will answer questions about smart phones, laptops, tablets, and technology.
For more information, call (262) 642-3770 or visit www.easttroy.org.
Cookie Wars at the Expo
The Cookie Wars competition at East Troy Expo is open to area bakers looking to show their sweet side.
To enter: make 18 cookies (a dozen for display/silent auction fundraiser and six for judging) baked using the theme, “Local Living.” Decorating is optional. Bring entries to the Expo between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 28.
The entries will be displayed in the auditorium and those visiting the Expo will cast a vote for their favorite. The winner of the popular vote will receive the Fan Favorite award.
A panel of celebrity judges from local dining establishments will choose the 2015 Adult and Youth Cookie Wars Champions. A silent auction for the cookie entries will be held throughout the day. Bidding will close at 1:30 p.m.
Register at www.easttroy.org.
