ELLY GRIMM
• Leader & Times
Those looking to start tackling those outdoor improvement projects will soon have some help thanks to multiple area vendors.
This year's SpringFest Home Show will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 25 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 26, and everything will be at the Seward County Activity Center at 810 Stadium Ave. There will be many vendors on hand for home remodeling and improvement, equipment, cleaning and restoration, cookware, phones, food and snacks, clothing, and much, much more, according to coordinator Cheryl Collins.
“We've already got a lot of vendors are already signed up, and there are still some spots left. We will truly have a little bit of everything for everyone, so it should be a great event,” Collins said. “For this year, what's really important for us is being able to get foot traffic through these businesses that will be participating. All the businesses that will have booths will have the opportunity to have literally thousands of potential customers come through their store in that two-day period, and at this point in time, that's a really big deal. If you want people to know about your business and you want to show it off, this is a great place to showcase it. If any business wants to sign up and have a booth, they would just call the radio station at (620) 624-3891, stop by the studio at 1410 N. Western Ave., or email me at
The annual event is a great opportunity for shoppers, Collins said.
“Like I say with all of our shows, where else can shoppers go and visit 80-plus businesses at one time in one space? If you're just planning on browsing around, or if you're seriously considering purchases, this show is a great event to look around and see the different possibilities for home improvement and gifts and spring decor,” Collins said. “Shoppers will be able to go through so, so many different businesses, and all of them are from around this area, so it's a great way to support smaller businesses. For a lot of people, this event is truly a one-stop shop.”
While the event is a busy time for the KSCB-The Legend staff, Collins said there is also a lot of fun to be had.
“We enjoy all the vendors who have become basically family throughout the years, we get to see them every year and it's great to catch up with them,” Collins said. “It's also the start of a new season and we get that big chance to bring businesses and potential customers together, which is always the goal of our shows. Planning for these shows is truly an ongoing process, and we always get calls from people asking if this or that vendor will still be in their usual spot this time around, or whether or not this or that vendor will be back for this show. There are people who plan around this show so they can maximize their time at the show, and it makes us feel good having that much interest.”
Collins added she enjoys seeing the contrast between the spring show and the holiday show that happens in the fall.
“The overall setup of both shows is the same in terms of bringing everyone together, but with the fall show, people are thinking more about making their homes pretty and festive for the holiday season and/or getting Christmas gifts,” Collins said. “Whereas with the spring show, people are thinking more about what to do outdoors and what improvement projects they can get done since the weather's getting warmer. There's excitement with both shows, but what the people are excited about is different. The holiday show usually conjures up those Christmas memories and ideas for decorations and presents and all of that, while the spring show makes people think more of being outdoors, so seeing our vendors adjust their booths to reflect the seasons is awesome. Each show has a different feel, and I absolutely love that.”
Overall, Collins said, she expects another successful show.
“I think we'll have another big show, and I expect everything will go smoothly and go well. I expect all the vendors will do a lot of good business, they're all excited and ready to show off their respective wares,” Collins said. “I also hope the weather that weekend will allow people to come, we always joke we have a better show when the weather's not the best because that means people won't be working outdoors, so they'll want to come to the show and take a look at everything. And as always, I want to say 'Thank you' to the community and surrounding areas for their support, because we would not be able to do these shows without that support. We would love to have everyone possible come out and if you're a business owner, maybe you'll get inspired to have a booth of your own at a future show. Just come out and see everything, or come out and bring some of your wares, because like always, there will be something for everyone.”
