By MIKE COURSON
Great Bend Post
One Christmas tradition begins before Thanksgiving in Great Bend. The Annual Christmas Craft Mall opened for a 34th season on Nov. 18. Manager Shari Miller said the mall will remain open at the Central Baptist Church at 3301 Lakin Ave. in Great Bend until Dec. 23.
"We're open every day, seven days," she said. "Monday through Saturday, we are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday we're open from 1-6 p.m."
This year's mall features handcrafted and baked goods from more than 45 vendors. The ever-popular fudges and jellies are back, as are homemade sweatshirts and candles. There are now apple cider bombs along with hot cocoa bombs. There are a variety of nuts, freeze-dried candy, bierocks, honey, ornaments, jewelry, seasonal decor, and more. Hoisington's B&B Metal Works will again have art for sale, and Miller said gift baskets are a nice addition this year.
"If you haven't been in yet, you need to come in," she said. "We have a great mall this year. Lots of goodies."
Central Baptist Church is located at 3301 Lakin Ave., just off Harrison Street. Use the west door entrance for the mall located in the church basement.