This year's event, which is taking on a different look from her past Rediscovering Your Backyard spring events, features vendors from Massena to Watertown with representation from communities around St. Lawrence and Jefferson counties.
"The North Country has a wealth of local artisans, gift shops, foods, antiques and crafts people of all types. The North Country Department Store concept, which we also host late each fall in Jefferson County, provides an opportunity to put all of these small and home business people under one roof," Assemblywoman Jenne said.
"It's good to be reminded of the diversity of local businesses right here in our backyard. Our history, culture and shared values have instilled a passion for quality, entrepreneurship and authenticity in North Country residents. That creativity and quality workmanship will be on display Saturday. This event is designed to empower residents and visitors to support that tradition," she noted.
This year's department store will feature several vendors that have been part of the Rediscovering Your Backyard event each spring for several years, but Assemblywoman Jenne said she is excited to check out a number of vendors that will be making their first appearance at the spring show.
This year's event features a little bit of everything - from vendors that offer horse carriage rides and health and wellness products to equestrian lessons and boarding, from a traveling cigar bar and lounge to photobooth services and from golfball suncatchers and pottery to hope chests, handmade crafts and raised feeding stations.
The show, as it has in the past, will also feature a number of vendors selling clothing, home decor, jewelry and artwork.
There will also be several vendors selling local food products - ranging from cookies, fudge and gluten free baked goods to herbs, local and specialty foods, jams and jellies and maple syrup products.
This year's show will be held from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Saturday at the SUNY Canton Roos House. Proceeds from the event benefit the SUNY Canton athletic teams, who will be assisting vendors at the show.
IN THE PHOTO:
Artist Steven C. Cobb of Massena is one of several vendors making their first appearance at the North Country Department Store Saturday at SUNY Canton's Roos House. Mr. Cobb will have artwotk, sculptures and home decor items available at his booth. The shows runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.