The Carman Community Hall will be buzzing on Saturday, Oct. 25, as the annual Carman Fall Gun Show returns for its 35th year, bringing together vendors, collectors and outdoor enthusiasts from across the region.
The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature 80 vendor tables showcasing firearms, ammunition, hunting supplies and accessories. Attendees will also find gun parts, knife-sharpening services and, for the first time this year, a vendor selling outdoor apparel. Admission is $8 at the door, with children 12 and under admitted free.
Organizer Bruce Reid said the show has grown steadily since it began more than three decades ago.
“Over the years, the show has almost doubled its attendance,” he said. “We’re seeing a younger crowd now, which tells me interest in the hobby is growing.”
Several longtime vendors have taken part every year, and Reid said he has a waiting list of others eager to join the show. In addition to the displays and sales tables, visitors can take part in the annual raffle, with 100 per cent of proceeds going to charity. This year’s funds will support Carman Handi-Van.
The show also offers plenty of prizes throughout the day in celebration of its 35th anniversary. Food will be served by Crazy Ladies Catering — a popular draw for many attendees. “They’re very well known for their schnitzel burger,” Reid added.
Reid credits the dedication of friends and volunteers with helping the event thrive year after year. Show apparel, created by local business Dredger, has also become a crowd favourite.
The Carman Fall Gun Show takes place Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Carman Community Hall.
