Hop into Spring and Support Small Businesses
Ellen Keaton
Ashland Beacon
Longer days, robins in the yard and daffodils peeking through the ground are signs that spring is just around the corner. When I see daffodils, it takes me back to my childhood days when cousins would gather at my grandmother’s to color Easter eggs. She loved flowers, and the long walkway to her house was lined with bright yellow daffodils each year. The Easter eggs would always be hidden in those daffodils for us to find. Easter is early this year, March 31, and there are a number of upcoming events in the area to find that perfect decoration or enjoy a fun event with your family.
First up is the 2024 Spring Vendor/Craft Showcase at El Hasa Shrine organized by Kimberly Green. Kimberly is the small-business owner of Kimskreations Boutique, LLC. This is the first of four events she will host this year. “I try to make each one better than the last. Giving back to my community and special organizations are dear to my heart,” shared Green. In the past, she has donated to Hopes Place, Shriners Children's Hospital and Wildwood Church of God.
This year’s Spring Craft Show will be held at El Hasa Shrine building March 16 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A special pancake breakfast with the Easter Bunny and egg hunt has been added to the event this year. “We have over 80 vendors inside and out that will be there. There is no admission to shop from our vendors. There will be a five-dollar charge for the pancake breakfast and egg hunt. We also have various items up for raffle, and all raffle proceeds will be donated to Wildwood Church of God for the 2024 Guatemala Mission Trip.” She went on to explain, “Various church members going will build a home for a family. There will also be time for teaching the word of God, worship and fellowship with everyone.”
March 23 offers two opportunities for fun and shopping. The 2024 Spring Vendor Craft Showcase is a unique shopping experience and a fundraiser to support the Ashland High School Softball Team and their upcoming season. This show is organized by Twyla Agee. Proceeds go directly toward equipment, uniforms, concession stand supplies and the expense of game play in Myrtle Beach, SC over spring break.
The showcase is being held Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Ashland Blazer High School. Admission is free, and there is plenty of parking for shoppers. The first 50 shoppers will receive a free shopping bag filled with coupons and donations from some of our amazing local businesses!
According to Agee, “We have a wide variety with over 65 vendors, crafters, small businesses and local food trucks. Some familiar names are M&J Rolling Cafe, Hillbilly Hibachi, Scentsy, LipSense, JustASmallTownGirlTees, Brown Landscaping and Bubbles N Sweets. Also, England Enterprises is providing a large inflatable which is free for kids.”
If you have any questions, reach out to host Twyla Agee at:
Just a short trip down Route 60 is the next stop for the day. Boyd County Community and Economic Development is teaming up with Camp Landing Entertainment District to bring you the first annual Bunny Hop Saturday, March 23 from 1-3 p.m.
Bring your children, and hop from table to table to get fun treats from local businesses. Easter baskets are being donated by participating businesses for door prizes. The drawings will be at 3 p.m., and you must be present to win. The Easter Bunny will be available from 3:30-5:30 p.m. to take your own photos.
The Bunny Hop will be held indoors and line up will begin between Cowboys & Angels and Candy Landing.
Local businesses are invited to join in the fun. There is no charge to set up a table; however, all businesses are required to provide at least one Easter basket door prize valued at $25 or more for the door prizes. Tables must be reserved by March 9. Boyd County Community Development Director, Kacy Abrams stated, “I would love to have at least 30 business tables to join in the fun.” They are approaching that number at this time, so please email
“We are looking forward to seeing everyone, and we’re excited to have an opportunity to organize fun events for our community. Thank you to Camp Landing for joining forces with us and making this a success!” replied Abrams. Get your calendars, mark the dates, grab your best spring bonnet and hop on out to these fun events.