Maricopa Vendor Expo on Saturday

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People in Maricopa will get a chance to learn about and support local small businesses at Saturday’s Maricopa Vendor Expo.

It’s the first time time the Expo will be held along a major thoroughfare, so organizer Giina Segarra says she expect an even larger crowd than usual as drivers can spot the event from John Wayne Parkway. It will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Vendor Village in the parking lot of Poco Loco Decor & Gifts, 20800 John Wayne Parkway.

“Most everyone out there are local Maricopa residents trying to extend their businesses,” Segarra says. “There will be handouts about the businesses, samples of products and 30-plus gift basket raffles. Many vendors give out free stuff, whatever their business is about.” Segarra says the expo is held every six months.

She says there will be specials, free raffles at the businesses’ tables and an hourly $100 raffle.

Kids will be entertained by a bounce house, plus popcorn and cotton candy.

If You Go:

Event: Maricopa Vendor Expo

Time and day: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 31

Address: 20800 John Wayne Parkway in the Poco Loco Decor & Gifts parking lot

Contacts: Organizer Gina Segarra, (520) 208-6777

Web site: www.maricopavendorexpo.com

Participants to date: Creative Memories, Home is where the Hound Is, Paws for Reflection, Fine Fashion Jewelry, Mary Kay, Pictures to Paper, Pure Romance, Passion Parties, Amy Jamison Photography, Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop, Bella Bee Workshop, Maricopa Girl Scouts, Bouncy Bouncy Inflatibles, Arbonne, Michelle’s Professional Pet Grooming, Maricopa Baby Talk, Gold Canyon Candles, Avon, Tupperware and B’s Purses.