Junk Bonanza 2009. Opening Morning.

Thursday morning September 17th 2009. Junk Revolution's 4th Annual Junk Bonanza opened in it's new home, Canterbury Park, Shakopee Minnesota.


Marshall's Farm Market of Eden Prairie MN welcomed Junk Bonanza customers with locally grown produce and plants along with delicious homemade honey, pesto, salsa, jams, breads and more.


Early Bird shoppers (many from out-of-state) were in line by 7:30 AM and buzzing with excitement! They would be the first customers to lay their eyes and hands on some the most incredible antiques and good junk in the Midwest.


Emily and crew handed out Good Junk Bags to the first 200 customers that ordered their EB tickets online.






For an added treat, we passed out freshly baked mini donuts to customers waiting patiently for Canterbury's gates to open.




Despite the long lines, my son Tyson, Irene, and Bonanza's efficient staff were able to get folks inside quickly and without a hitch.


John and I managed to sneak a few mini donuts that morning...unfortunately the white sticky sugar on our fingers and lips gave us away.






Visitors were immersed in an indescribable sea of creativity, beauty, excitement, and energy the minute they came through the Junk Bonanza gates. Bonanza's 110 talented, knowledgeable, and passionate exhibitors proved once again, nobody does it better!


Good thing folks had all those donuts for extra shopping fuel!

A special thanks to Heather Bullard for spectacular photos...my camera hibernated in my bag the entire event. (If I fail to mention names or businesses, please comment, as I want to be sure everyone is credited!)

If you made it to the Bonanza, thank you for coming. If not, hope to see you next year!

Be sure to check out the links in my sidebar for some great Junk Bonanza stories and photos. Next up...Bonanza exhibitors and some cool junk!
Stay tuned!
Peace,
Ki

Taking a little break!

Wow! Last week's Junk Bonanza was grand! It was a whirlwind of events including set-up, out-of-town guests, TV appearances, magazine meetings, parties, the actual event, tear down, and now closing details! Whew!

I can't wait to share everything with you. I am just too pooped to do it today...I need a nap!
Peace,
Ki

It is going to be one heck of a Junk Bonanza! I was at Canterbury Park today. I stood in the center of the deserted tent and took a deep breath. In less than 48 hours the tent and buildings will be overflowing with the best antiques, architectural salvage, vintage items and good old junk you have ever seen in one venue!

We are sold out to vendors and continue to receive emails and calls for space. Press has been incredible and we anticipate big crowds! I have been fortunate to have the absolute best team to work with on the Bonanza and couldn't have done it without them.

I am tired, nervous, and a bit overwhelmed! I can't wait to greet folks in line as we open the gates at 8AM Thursday Sept 17 for Junk Bonanza 2009 Early Birds

Don't forget to stop by our blog party on Thursday at 1PM. I am excited to add former editor-in-chief of Country Living Nancy Soriano and editor-in-chief of Where Women Create Jo Packham to our guest list! Can't wait to tell you all about it next week!
Wish me luck!
Peace
Ki

Bonanza Blog Party

We are having a party!!! This will be my first blog party ever! I wasn't quite sure what a blog party was, so I asked a few celebrity bloggers for input. I learned that the only criteria is, that it has to be fun! So I guess that means treats and prizes!

THE SCOOP:
Happy Trails Meet & Greet Blog Party
Junk Bonanza
Paddock Gardens Canterbury Park Shakopee, MN
Thursday Sept. 17
1:00 to 2:00PM

I have received RSVP's from a few of your favorite bloggers including Heather Bullard, Margo Robolady, Matthew Mead, Linda Restyled Home, The Farm Chicks, and Kari Artsy Mama

Meet Nancy Soriano, Design + Lifestyle Expert and Former Editor-in-Chief of Country Living along with Jo Packham, Editor-in-Chief of Where Women Create

Bring your cameras and cards to pass out (if you have them) and get ready for some fun!

If you plan on attending, grab a blog button to post (the cute squirrel in my sidebar or below) and leave a comment below with your blogsite. (You don't need a blogsite to RSVP.) I will add you to the blogroll on my sidebar .





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I can't wait to meet everybody!
Ki