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Where to Shop Local This Holiday Season


Shop local this holiday season and help support the Ankeny community!  Santa’s North Pole Village Craft Sale is the Ankeny Art Center’s biggest fundraiser of the year. This event began several decades ago as a means to raise operational funds for the Ankeny Art Center as well as financial support for dozens of other local nonprofit groups. 

This is one of the most popular craft shows in Iowa and features hand-crafted items such as fine art, jewelry, furniture, clothing, candle makers and holiday decor.  Local organizations provide meals and drinks and the shuttle will take you from location to location all day for only a dollar. There are about 300 crafters and vendors in attendance at this huge event! The cafeteria opens at 8 am and there is an array of food vendors throughout the event as well. See www.ankenyartcenter.com for coupons and more details!

Saturday, November 2, 2013  
Hours: 9am-4pm  
Admission: $5   
Shuttle bus available  
Three locations: Northview  Middle School, Prairie Ridge Middle School and Parkview Middle School


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