24 Jul 2023 St. Joseph hosts fun Bazaar, offers Grand Prize
CONWAY — Mark your calendars! The St. Joseph Bazaar is planned for Aug. 4th and 5th at 1101 College Ave.
The Bazaar is an annual event that benefits St. Joseph School. Traditionally, the Bazaar consists of home-cooked box lunches served on Friday, Aug. 4. On the grounds of the Midway, you will find some of the longest-standing booths still operating today, such as the Ham & Bacon Stand, the Hat Stand, and the 4-leaf Clover.
Those who cannot attend can participate in the Grand Prize Raffle by contacting Kathy Deny’s at [email protected]. Raffle tickets are also available at many area businesses. Donations begin at $2 for each chance, or 6 for $10, 18 for $20 or 100 for $100
BAZAAR GRAND PRIZE: 2023 Polaris Ranger Crew 1000 Premium White Lightning and trailer from C2 Powersports.
2ND Prize: $800 credit to Total Tire.
3RD Prize: $500 Cash.
During the community event, there are games for all ages from the bounce house for the very young to the Basketball Shoot, Baseball & Football Throw for the teenagers, to the Ham & Bacon Stand for adults. Additionally, there are many delicious food options on the grounds. The Hamburger Stand is a must for everyone, and the Silent Auction is always a favorite place to pick up special items for yourself or a place to start Christmas shopping.
Learn more at Bazaar | St. Joseph School (stjosephconway.org).
The first St. Joseph Bazaar took place in 1912 when the School Sisters of Notre Dame sold fancy needlework to the parishioners to purchase school supplies for the St. Joseph Grade School. This was the beginning of what has become a community event for the city of Conway.
The Bazaar Mission Statement exemplifies the importance of this event to the entire parish: “The St. Joseph Bazaar exists solely to benefit St. Joseph School. It offers parishioners and others a way to help provide financial support and a margin of excellence for the educational opportunities of students. In the implantation of this mission the Bazaar maintains an environment that encourages and provides community interaction, continuity, fellowship, public service, leadership development, stewardship, and evangelization; therefore, generating abundant opportunities for elevation the general good of the school. The Bazaar is a ministry through which the school expresses its commitment to being a loving, caring, joy-filled people dedicated to the growth of God’s kingdom and the living of the Gospel.”
