On Saturday, December 8, the Anguilla Chamber of Commerce held its third annual Christmas Fair at the parking lot near its offices. Twenty-nine businesses and organizations had tents in which they showcased their various products.

Representatives from the CW booth spreading holiday cheer

Patrons stopped at the various tents and also enjoyed many activities such as a fashion show, a visit with Santa Claus and string band music done by the Energetic Superflies. There was also a concession stand selling food and drinks, raffle prizes and many of the separate booths had specials.

View of various booths

One of the major events was the fashion show in which four different factions were involved. Charla Connor, Fabiana Liburd, Alexis Ryan and representatives of Temenos Golf Club showed off their innovative clothing lines. Many people came out to shop as well as visitors from St. Maarten. It provided a place for Anguillians to shop as well as gave the members of the Chamber of Commerce an opportunity to network and become more intimate.

One of the models

Some of the noteworthy events were a presentation from the Anguilla Pepper Steppers, (the skip rope team), as well as a booth by Carlito Gardens in which special palm trees and poinsettias were brought in specifically for the Christmas Fair. ACOCI’s Executive Director Mr. Calvin Bartlett was very appreciative of all the hard work done by everyone to make theevent successful and he looks forward to having the event again next year.

- Jason Allen

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