Harvest Bazaar Set for Saturday Nov. 2nd

The Harvest Bazaar is a longstanding Caribou County tradition, dating back to the first half of the twentieth century.  In addition to the other events that have much-anticipated  spots on the yearly event calendar, the Bazaar is a chance to enjoy the comfort and warmth of the community coming together to celebrate the season.   

The Soda Springs Presbyterian Church is pleased to be hosting the traditional Harvest Bazaar again this year.  With the exception of an interruption due to Covid, this event has taken place since 1941, making this year the 83rd year since its inception.  According to the October 30, 2014 edition of the Caribou County Sun, the event was initially started “to provide useful items to servicemen, who had been called up after the Dec. 7 attack on Pearl Harbor.  Many local men and boys immediately volunteered for service, and the women of the church wanted to do something to help.  As the years went by, after WWII, it was moved to the November date, where it has remained ever since.”

The dinner has also remained largely the same in terms of its menu, with a Thanksgiving-style spread, sides, and homemade pies.

Representatives of the church explain that “We celebrate our many blessings and friends and neighbors with a turkey dinner with all the trimmin’s and pumpkin pie.  

Baked goods, handmade crafts, silent auction and 50/50 raffle all are a part of the Bazaar, which is Saturday, November 2nd.  Doors open at 10:00 A.M., take-outs may be obtained from 10:30 - 1 P.M. and dinner is served in-house from 11 A. M. to 1 P.M.  The Presbyterian Church is located at 109 S. 1st East St., across from the northeast corner of City Park.  For more information or to place take-out orders on Saturday, please call 208-547-3771.  There is no charge for dinner. Donations are happily accepted.”

A portion of the funds raised this year will go toward providing wells for clean water in villages which do not have reasonable access to potable water. The Soda Springs Presbyterian Church has provided funding for two wells in Ghana, and helped with funding a well in Ethiopia, to date.  

The Soda Presbyterian Church folks always look forward to the Harvest Bazaar, and are grateful for the ongoing community support.  They appreciate those who help to make it all happen, including their own congregants, as well as many from other faith communities, and are especially grateful to all those who show up to make this such a great event. “Come see your neighbors, or meet new friends, and enjoy a great meal, a fun time, and celebrate our many blessings,” the organizers say.