Lake Ashton Veterans Association Auxiliary Annual Craft Fair To Benefit Military Veterans

Lake Wales, Florida — 24 October 2026 — The Lake Ashton Veterans Association Auxiliary (LAVA
Auxiliary) is again hosting their annual Craft Fair event, to be held at the Lake Ashton Clubhouse, 4140
Ashton Club Dr, Lake Wales, FL 33859 on Saturday, 24 October 2026. The Craft Fair will run from
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM; admission is free, and the event is open to the public.

More than 40 local vendors are participating, including custom wood crafts, wreaths, gnomes, painted
glassware, table runners, seasonal centerpieces, sewn, knitted and crocheted items, homemade
chocolates, original artworks, Christmas items, handcrafted cards, and a variety of arts & crafts items
and specialty hand-made items.

A “Patriotic Tree” will be on display, with three chances to win $100 of Florida Lottery scratch off
tickets. LAVA Auxiliary will be selling raffle tickets for chances to win - $5.00 for a “baker’s dozen”
(13) tickets. Winner does not need to be present to win. Don’t miss out on the fun. This could be your
lucky day!

Lunch items will be available for purchase, and homemade baked goods will also be sold.
All proceeds from this event will be donated to Soldiers Freedom Outdoors – Healing the Hidden
Wounds of War (soldiersfreedomoutdoors.org). Their mission - To Honor, Respect, Empower and
Cherish all of our veterans and active duty service members to “Heal the Hidden Wounds of War” through
eco and equine therapy.

For additional information please contact the LAVA Auxiliary Craft Fair Chairperson:
Joan DiBattista
239-851-7899
LAcraftfair@gmail.com
https://soldiersfreedomoutdoors.org/