Now accepting applications for the 2026 Deer Hunter Widow’s Craft Fair
The 2026 Deer Hunter Widow’s Craft Fair, benefitting the Friends of Townsend Fire and sponsored by Nicolet Express, will be held Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Townsend Town Hall, 16564 Elm Street, Townsend.
Vendor Promotion
Approved vendors will be mentioned in the Nicolet Express Deer Hunter Widow’s Craft Fair ad scheduled for October 23, 2026, and featured in a full-page Deer Hunter Widow’s Craft Fair promotion in the November 18, 2026 issue.
Each approved vendor will receive a 3.25-inch-wide by 2-inch-high ad space to promote their business, products, or services. The paper is direct-mailed to households in Lakewood, Laona, Mountain, Townsend, and Wabeno. It will also be available at select outlets, posted online, and promoted through social media.
Vendor Spaces
- Total of 13 indoor spaces at Townsend Town Hall, each approximately 10 feet wide by 8 feet deep
- 4 are center-hall spaces with visibility from multiple sides
- 9 are wall spaces with access to electrical outlets
- 3 outdoor parking lot spaces, each 20 feet wide by 12 feet deep
Fees, Donations, and Selection Process
Vendor spaces are $35 each, whether indoors or outdoors. Approved vendors will also be asked to donate an item for bucket raffles that will benefit the Friends of Townsend Fire. The item can be something that is either created by the vendor or an item such as or a gas gift card, local restaurant gift card, etc. All monies collected from the bucket raffles will benefit the Friends of Townsend Fire which is a 501©3 non-profit organization with a mission to assist the Townsend Volunteer Fire Department and the communities they serve.
Applications must be submitted online by Wednesday, September 30, 2026, to be considered. Because space is limited, this is a juried craft show designed to ensure a diverse selection of high-quality handcrafted items made by local artisans. Artisan food producers, including local bakers are also invited to apply. One outdoor space will be reserved for a food truck vendor.
How to Apply
Complete the online form below and attach three photos of the items you plan to sell. For questions, email info@nicolet.express or call 715-276-8001.