Lions club invites public to attend Jan. 25 Toy and Craft Show

        Tyler Thompson of Montezuma purchased his young son, Kohen, a beautiful John Deere tractor at the 2024 Montezuma Lions Toy and Craft Show. This year's show slated for Saturday, Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. is expected to be one of the biggest in the show's 32-year history. The show will be held in the Montezuma High School central gym.

By Roger Allen

​        Montezuma Lions Club will be hosting its annual Toy and Craft Show on Saturday, Jan. 25 and it may prove to be one of its largest shows in its 32-year history according to William Gregory, chairman. As of the Lions club’s Jan. 13 planning meeting, Gregory reported a record 29 vendors had reserved at least 62 display tables, notably surpassing the numbers at the same time last year. 
      The show will be held in the Montezuma High School central gym. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $2 per person, except that children’s admission will be free. 
       Frequent drawings for door prizes will be held during the day. Optional tickets will be sold for the main door prize, a collectible toy International Harvester 1466 tractor.
       Several food choices will be available at a hallway concession area offered by Neva Gregory.
      The show is a fundraiser for the Lions club. They encourage the public to come support the show, even if it’s only for a few minutes, as it promises to have something of interest for all ages. 
      The show includes a growing number of craft vendors, along with a vast array of collectible and consumer toys and other novelties for all ages. There will be several new vendors. One of them will be featuring Caitlin Clark trading cards.
     A limited number of display spaces may still be available for individuals or regular vendors to rent and show and sell or trade their wares or collections. Table rent is $20 per table. For more information contact William Gregory at 641-891-8206.
    Chairman Gregory wishes to remind all Lions members they are needed to help set up for the show beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, and to assist vendors with set up beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday.