Volunteers are needed for the 49th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair and the accompanying Auto, Marine, RV and Equipment Sale.
The 2015 auction will be held the weekend of April 10-12 in Creston, 12 miles east of Kalispell on Montana Highway 35. The three-day event is run entirely by volunteers and raises money for the rural Creston Fire Department.
People interested in volunteering are invited to attend a meeting Thursday, April 2 at 7 p.m. at the Creston Fire Station, 4498 Hwy 35, Kalispell, to learn more about how they can participate.
During auction weekend, help is needed Friday, April 10, to unload trucks and trailers as items are dropped off at the sale site. Intake on Consignment Day runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., so community members can help for the morning, afternoon or even just a couple of hours after work.
On Saturday, organizers need those people who are able to hold auction items up so they can be readily seen by the bidders. The event also needs additional people available to help with the cleanup on both Saturday and Sunday.
Volunteers are also sought for every aspect of the auction, which starts Saturday at 9 a.m. and Sunday at noon. Community members make this fundraiser happen, and the Creston Fire Department encourages auction attendees to volunteer for part of the event. With multiple food stations, the indoor rummage sale and the outdoor auction, there are areas suited for everyone to help out.
Food and drink will be available to all volunteers throughout each day. Volunteers are reminded to dress warmly and for the weather; work gloves are also advisable, particularly Friday.
The Creston Auction & Country Fair is the Creston Fire Department’s annual fundraiser. The money raised at the auction goes towards the purchase of additional training programs and firefighting equipment without using tax dollars.
For more information, visit the website and auction FAQs page at www.crestonfire.org, or on Facebook under “Creston Auction,” or call the auction hotline at 406-250-7396.