The North Country Department Store will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Indian River Middle School off Route 11 in Philadelphia. The cost of booth rental is $30 for a standard 10 x 10 space or $60 for a 10 x 20 space.
Vendors interested in taking part in the show should email judy@addierussell.com or call (315) 386-2037 to register. The deadline for registrations is Nov. 10.
“The Department Store is one of two Rediscovering Your Backyard events we do each year, and it represents a great opportunity to connect local merchants with local residents as we enter the holiday season. I'm always amazed by the talent and products available right here in the North Country," Assemblywoman Russell said.
"This is an effort to showcase the many small businesses that provide our North Country with a wide variety of unique products," she added.
She also sponsors a Your Special Day event each spring in Ogdensburg. The event, previously known as a bridal expo, was rebranded this year since many of the vendors cater to a number of special events ranging from weddings to graduation and anniversary parties.
The Department Store attracted nearly 100 vendors last year, and the early registrations show this year's event is on pace to reach similar numbers.
The vendors already registered for this year's event sell products ranging from jewelry, housewares and home decor to antiques, toys, sporting goods and honey and specialty foods.
"There's something for everybody available at this show," Assemblywoman Russell said of the diversity of small business people that take part in the annual event.
"This store concept provides an opportunity to be exposed to products from artisans, food producers, antique dealers and shop owners from a three-county area under one roof," she noted.
Proceeds from the event are divided between the Indian River FFA and Noah's Ark Preschool. The organizations provide volunteer support for the event.
