About Us - ArtsandCrafts2000.com

What began as a fundraiser for the St. Joseph's Catholic Church renovations project, has expanded to one of the premiere arts and crafts show in Lambton County. Initially, sixteen people were charged with finding a way to offset the $345,000 shortfall in the building fund, and
Arts and Crafts 2000 was born. Under the guidance of Wayne Thomas and a host of volunteers, Arts and Crafts 2000 saw almost 130 vendors and close to 4000 guests in its first year. Deb Winterton, church secretary at St. Joseph's, says, "We are not just trying to build a building ... we are trying to build community", and in this case the community responded.

Held in late spring each year at Corunna Athletic Park, Arts and Crafts 2000 has become an annual event and requires an army of volunteers to plan and execute this giant one-day show. Each year the response from vendors and guests alike has been incredibly positive. Mother Nature herself has been unable to put a dent in the enthusiasm. Wayne Thomas spends a good deal of time each year searching for the highest quality vendors for this show. Because of this, Arts and Crafts 2000 continues to attract large crowds and a good, diverse group of crafters and other vendors. This years event has been set for May 31 2009, and is shaping up to be another great year.

For more information about Arts and Crafts 2000, or to become a vendor, please see the Contact Us page.