North Star High School opens its doors for first-ever “Springfest”

and Western Secondary School were combined to create North Star and thus far the new school’s involvement in the community has been overwhelming to say the least.

“It’s popular,” said Willimason of the turnout. “Vendors like events like this and they are entirely happy to be here. I haven’t heard anything negative.”

Those who visited on Saturday could view vendors and purchase goods not only in the large cafeteria area but the gym as well. As an added bonus, the cafeteria served up a great lunch.

With a new school and hosting a new event comes challenges and there were a few but hard to notice.

“We have to tweak a few things. The hallways are a little narrower, but we adapt,” said Williamson.

By Fred Groves

The tantalizing aroma of Carmel corn wafted through the halls of North Star High School in Amherstburg on Saturday. Nearly 100 vendors, considerably more than anticipated, had lots to offer as the school opened its doors for its first and hopefully annually, Springfest.

“We’ve never done this in this building before. So far so good,” said a pleased organizer, teacher Sam Thomas.

Running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the many who attended not only had a chance to get some delicious caramel corn but there were books, jewelry plus lots and lots of pictures and prints.

As far as the actual number of vendors, both Thomas and fellow organizer Roma Williamson were surprised at the volume and in fact, had to turn some away.

“I thought maybe 50 or 60. We filled up in two days,” commented Thomas of the actual 98.

The former Amherstburg High School

Western Secondary School was well known throughout the region for hosting Pumpkinfest the weekend before Halloween. The three-decade long tradition always drew big.

“Pumpkinfest was 30 plus years. This is our new version, but we will still do Pumpkinfest,” said Thomas.

And although she wasn’t about to reveal any details of that event, it looks like North Star High School sure knows how to have fun.