The Carman Gun and Hobby Show is set to return for its 35th year on April 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Carman Hall (60 1st St NW). Admission is $7 for the day, and children 12 and under are free.
The event is organized by Bruce Reid, who can be contacted at carmangunshow@gmail.com.
“This year, we have 80 tables with guns, ammo, knives and hunting-related items for sale,” said Bruce Reid. “Back for another show, there will be food served by Crazy Lady’s Cafeteria, which is always a big hit. It’s all amazing as when I first started the spring show in Carman, I wasn’t too sure how it would work out. Well it worked out as it’s now the biggest one-day show in the province. This is possible due to the great attendance every show and I have a great crew which makes this easier to put together.”
The Gun Show features a special charity component, where an item is raffled off and 100% of the proceeds are donated to a different charity each year. This year, the proceeds will benefit the palliative care unit at the Carman Hospital.
Reid is excited to see how many people will come out on Oct. 26 to the Carman Hall. The canteen will also be open all day for people to come and get a bite to eat.
“Every show, I try and change it up to make it more interesting,” Reid said. “It sounds like my regular crew of volunteers will be returning for another which I couldn’t do the show without them. There are some new vendors which adds to the show, with several door prizes and the usual raffle. The interest from guys and gals in the sport seems to have really grown over the years.”
