BETHESDA, Ark. — The Campground Church is set to host its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 14, aligning with the opening day of Arkansas' modern gun deer season. The timing, organizers say, offers hunters and families alike an opportunity to shop for local crafts, enjoy homemade food, and support a good cause.
The bazaar will begin at 8 a.m. for the sale of baked goods and continue with craft vendors and activities until approximately 1 or 2 p.m. The event, located at 10 Harmontown Road in Bethesda, will feature local artisan items, soups, chili, desserts, and other offerings. Organizers Freda Keener and Barbara Henson emphasized the community-focused nature of the event during a recent radio interview.
This year’s bazaar will also include Keener's signature homemade pumpkin and wheat-flour dog treats, shaped like bones. All proceeds from the event will go toward paying down outstanding lunch debts for students in the Batesville and Southside school districts, providing direct support to local families.
The Campground Church Christmas Bazaar has become a valued tradition in the community, combining seasonal shopping with a broader purpose of giving back. For those unable to attend, organizers encourage raising awareness of this initiative to help students in need.