Relief Sale Booths

Ten Thousand Villages

Ten Thousand Villages is a non-profit program of the Mennonite Central Committee, creating income for 30,000 artisans from 33 developing nations by selling their crafts in stores and at events like the Northern Michigan Relief Sale.

Handcrafted Items

We have several local artists who make hand crafted items including clocks, shelves, puzzles, lamps, etc.

Country Bakery Mercantile

The Country Bakery Mercantile is a popular booth. Pies, cakes, bread and other baked goods, jams, jellies, cheese, cookbooks, plants, and other country style food items are for sale on Friday night and all day Saturday. You’d better make this booth one of your first visits…these baked goods go fast!

The Produce Stand

Fresh produce is for sale on Friday afternoon and all day Saturday.

Creative Corner

Creative Corner is a booth specializing in many country handicrafts, wreaths, wall hangings, Christmas ornaments, handwoven rugs, stained glass creations, and specialized items. Each year is different, so check it out Friday night. They sell on Friday evening and all day Saturday.

Creative Corner

Quilters’ Corner

Quilters’ Corner is a booth for those looking for patterns, quilting supplies or just plain good advice. Qualified quilters are on hand to help with questions and directions from getting started to finishing up. You can also watch ladies quilting on a quilt for a future Relief Auction. The booth is open Friday night and all day Saturday.

Handmade Soaps and Such

Kathy Pasusta travels from Wyoming, Minnesota each year to donate her handmade soaps and lotions made with all natural ingredients.

Kids' World

Kids’ World

Kids’ World is a place designed for children to do their own shopping with prices geared to their level. Stuffed animals, games, surprise bags and other fun things are available for them to select from. Open house Friday evening allows children to get a sneak preview before selling begins on Saturday at 7:30am.

Simply You - Teen Boutique

Simply You – Teen Boutique

This booth is an extension of Kids’ World and is new to the Relief Sale in 2008. Items available for purchase include candles, bath and beauty items, picture frames, purses and handbags, stationary, jewelry, hair accessories, music CD’s.

Used Books

Each year many people donate used books to the sale. A wide variety of books are available from many subject areas. Come check it out…you just might find that used book you’ve been looking for.