A hometown newspaper with a local office, local owners & lots of local news

Home show is back from hiatus

The Cloquet Area Home, Business & Sports Show is back — in person — after being canceled three years in a row due to the pandemic.

The show will run from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 17-18 at the Black Bear Event Center. Admission is free.

Cloquet Chamber president Kelly Zink said the local business organization is thrilled to host the popular community event once again.

“It will be bigger than ever,” she said. “With over 125 booths including home improvement for your upcoming projects, clothing and shoes for shopping enthusiasts, saunas and hot tubs, cars, trucks, RVs, there is truly something for everyone.”

She also highlighted the massive craft show held in the hallway outside the Otter Creek event center and entertainment options, Here is the lineup:

Friday, March 17

Balloon animals 3-8

Easter Bunny 4-7

Magic show 4:45

Shooting Stars dance 5:45

K-9 demos 6:30

Magic show 7

Saturday, March 18

Balloon animals 10-5

Easter Bunny 11-2

Shooting Stars dance 10

K-9 demos 11

Magic show noon, 2