RIVER FALLS — River Falls Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is putting on its 44th craft fair, bringing nearly 100 local vendors to the city with all kinds of products.

The event is open to anybody from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 23 at River Falls High School (818 Cemetery Road) and offers a variety of quality, handmade items.

FBLA is an organization that helps students prepare for careers in business and has over 230,000 members, according to its website.

Anything from homemade scarves, smoked bacon, honey and much, much more can be found.

“The range of product is quite impressive,” River Falls FBLA leader Charles Conley said. “It’s pretty amazing the amount of crafts people are able to come up with and make money selling.”

Conley said they are continuing to grow the fair in terms of attendees and the number of vendors while also doing what they can to ensure vendors remain local. For those who have never been to a craft fair, Conley mentioned they truly have it all.

“Anything you’re looking for, you’re going to find it there,” Conley said. “I was quite shocked at what is available.”

Conley also mentioned products including jewelry and Amish candy as just a few of the long list of items.

Thousands of people visit the craft fair in River Falls, but it still has the small, local feel they are aiming for.

River Falls’ craft fair does not just have a benefit for the vendors and the attendees though, as the students also gain the valuable experience of seeing and interacting with dozens of local business owners to see how they operate. As they aspire to run businesses of their own, the craft fair equips them with much of the knowledge needed to make it all happen.