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3RD ANNUAL BETHLEHEM FOOD CO-OP CRAFT FAIR\u00a0<\/u><\/strong>TO FEATURE 30 LOCAL VENDORS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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BETHLEHEM – April 5, 2016<\/em> – The Bethlehem Food Co-op will hold its 3rd Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, April 30<\/span> from 11 am \u2013 4 pm<\/span> at Christ Church UCC, 75 E. Market St. in downtown Bethlehem. The event is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n

Thirty high-quality, local artisans will sell a variety of items including jewelry, needlecrafts, metal work, pottery, artwork, textiles, woodwork, handmade crafts, and more. Local eateries and bakeries will also sell breads, desserts and other sweet treats. (The list of vendors can be found at the end of this press release.) The first five new members to join the co-op during the event will receive a gift basket filled with Monocacy Coffee, bread from Wayfare Baker, a bottle of wine, red pepper jam, and other treats.\u00a0 http:\/\/www.bethlehemfood.coop\/3rd_annual_co_op_craft_fair<\/a><\/p>\n

From 11 am – 12:30 pm<\/span> author Jon McGoran will be a special guest at the co-op table. An author of ecological thrillers, he is a former communications director for Weavers Way Co-op. He will be on hand to speak with attendees about co-ops and the nation\u2019s food system, as well as to discuss his books Drift<\/em>, Deadout,<\/em> and Dust Up<\/em>. Following his appearance at the craft fair he’ll be holding a book signing at the Moravian Book Shop from 1- 3 pm<\/span>.<\/p>\n

A raffle will also be held as part of the event, featuring items donated by vendors and local businesses. Raffle tickets are 1 for $2 or 3 for $5. Ticket purchases of $10 or more can be made with a credit card. Each co-op members that attends, as well as members that sign up that day, will receive three complimentary raffle tickets. Photos of vendor products and raffle items will be posted on the Co-op\u2019s Facebook page here \u2013 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1032068330165321\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Started in 2013, the Craft Fair is a fundraiser for the Co-op. The Bethlehem Food Co-Op is owned by the community members it serves, and will support local producers and sustainable, humane, and natural food systems. Member-owners make a one-time $300 equity payment and will receive perks such as an equal voice in Co-op operations, opportunities for hands-on involvement, discount days, and access to unique educational opportunities. A monthly payment plan is available to accommodate those who need to divide up the equity payment. The Co-op currently has more than 312 member-owners. The faster the Co-op gains member-owners, the sooner the store can open its grocery store to serve the community.<\/p>\n

The Bethlehem Food Co-Op is a diverse community encouraging physical, social, and economic health by providing healthful, affordable food; emphasizing local, sustainable, humane, and natural food systems; and offering unique educational opportunities to the entire community. More information can be found at http:\/\/www.bethlehemfood.coop<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2016 Bethlehem Food Co-op Craft Fair Vendors<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n