Crowds filled the Fallon Convention Center this weekend as the 25th Annual Soroptimist Home & Garden Show brought together local vendors, nonprofits, families, and plenty of hands‑on activities.
The two‑day event, held April 11–12, featured about 25 vendors and nine nonprofit groups offering everything from handmade crafts and garden plants to community outreach and family activities.
Visitors browsed handmade jewelry, local art, garden plants, home décor, and canned goods while stopping at interactive booths offering demonstrations, samples, and hands-on activities. Families crowded around the 4‑H chicken‑poop bingo game, and a Saturday morning car show drew spectators before they headed inside.
Food and drinks were a big draw as well, with Lazerz Catering serving breakfast burritos in the morning and pulled‑pork and chicken sandwiches throughout the day. Revel and Roam Cocktails offered mimosas, raspberry squeeze, bloody marys, and their signature “Peachy” mule.
The Soroptimists of Fallon also used the event to raise money for scholarships and local programs for women, selling peanuts and raffle tickets at their booth. Many vendors donated gift baskets for the raffle, and visitors entered throughout the day for a chance to win.
One of the vendors, this reporter, had a meaningful first‑time experience selling art at the show, talking with visitors about each piece and hearing their reactions. It was rewarding to watch people stop, look closely, and take photos of the work.
The show ultimately highlighted how much the community enjoys coming together, with visitors lingering to talk, browse, and share the experience. The Home & Garden Show once again offered a place for people to connect over local creativity and the traditions that make Fallon feel like home.
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