From staff reports
Returning for its 62nd year, the Saint Peter’s Catholic Church Fall Bazaar promises a happy time for the whole family on Saturday, Oct. 8. Running from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., the bazaar will feature family fun, food, fabulous finds, and fellowship.
The bazaar was originally scheduled for Oct. 1, but the threat of Hurricane Ian convinced organizers to back the event up a week
The 2022 bazaar will have some similarities to previous events but will also feature new activities. Spread out in the center of the Saint Peter’s campus at Lady’s Island Drive near Sea Island Parkway, this year’s bazaar will see a return of the popular International Food Court. The American Grill will feature hamburgers, hot dogs, and brats with peppers and onions. Numerous entrees and desserts will fill the large Hispanic tents. Returning from previous years will be the very popular Filipino lumpia, which always sells out early. Curry chicken and grilled chicken dinners will satisfy hungry attendees. Additional culinary delights will include pizza and Italian meatballs. Pork BBQ, coleslaw, and Caesar Salads will also be available.
Attendees can take-out any of the food available at the bazaar.
Also returning from previous years is the Sweet Shoppe featuring delectable baked goods and other sweets.
Returning from 2021 is the Craft Beer Garden, which will feature four to six different brews from local brewery, Shellring Ale Works. Soft beverages and water, sponsored by the Habersham Land Company, will be available for purchase.
A dedicated area for children and parents will include inflatables, games, and friendly animals provided by Beaufort Barnyard and Petting Zoo.
Like previous bazaars, the 2022 event will feature a Silent Auction. This year, the silent auction will highlight brand new items ranging from dinners to hardware to original artwork donated by local businesses and individuals. Auction organizers promise affordable options attractively arranged in baskets and other bins or tubs.
New to the Saint Peter’s Bazaar this year is the Craft Fair that will showcase numerous local artisans. Providing an opportunity for early Christmas shopping, the Craft Fair will include jewelry, embroidered and crocheted handicrafts, children’s clothing, metal works, pet nutrition, oyster shell items, coastal and holiday décor, and hand-made cutting and charcuterie boards. Several coastal artists will also have original works available for purchase.
Also new in 2022 are the exquisite stained-glass windows in Saint Peter’s Church that illustrate the life of St. Peter. Crafted by Redfern Art Studios of Savannah, the windows may be viewed during the fall bazaar. Guided tours of the church will be offered as well.
Proceeds from the 62nd Annual Fall Bazaar will support the Lowcountry Outreach Center, a ministry of Saint Peter’s Church. Housed in the former Lowcountry insurance Services building adjacent to the church property, the Lowcountry Outreach Center has the mission of meeting needs that are not currently served in our area. Following a model pioneered by Neighbor-to-Neighbor in Myrtle Beach, the center has begun by focusing on transportation, offering rides for the homebound. The Center will also focus on community connections helping to link individuals with local resources.
