08-03-2025
Hundreds shop local at spring shopping event in Clive
CLIVE, Iowa — Clive is hosting its second annual spring shopping event at the Horizon Events Center on Saturday.
160 vendors are participating in Clive's Spring Craft, Vendor, and Boutique Shopping Event. Based on the event's name, a lot is going on.
The event was organized by Lisa Canedo, whose goal was to showcase small businesses and encourage people to shop local. Canedo started hosting craft shows years ago in Mason City, Iowa. Now, she hosts over thirty shows across Iowa and in bordering states.
'I do it for the vendors, and I do it for the community because they want to buy local. Here we are,' said Canedo.
Canedo also hosts a holiday craft show at the Horizon Events Center.
2 Harts Boutique is one of the small businesses showcased at the event. The boutique is owned by Joan Warren of Grimes. Her business represents double-digits of vendors, by providing their products through her store. Warren said her best seller is her denim, made by Judy Blue.
Her boutique carries a wide range of sizes because Warren said she felt it was important for all women to be able to shop.
Another vendor at the event is Ruff Kutz, who provide different crafts made from wood.
Susan Green and her husband, Jim Hasty, run the business together. Jim uses repurposed wood for all of his creations, making cutting boards, display boards, decorative signs, pet feeders, etc. Susan paints designs or calligraphy on the crafts. No two pieces are the same.
Lulu London is another vendor at the event. Amy Grinley and her husband own the business and are based out of Ames. They sell dog bandanas with so many different designs, including Iowa sports teams, holidays, or just colorful patterns.
Clive's Spring Craft, Vendor, and Boutique Shopping Event will go until 4 p.m. and there is a $5 admission fee.
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