From left, Susan Cripe, Shauna Young and Kristen Firestone are among those helping to plan and organize the annual Wawasee Middle School Craft Bazaar. In front of the three women are a few items typically found at the bazaar.

SYRACUSE — Christmas can mean many things and, locally, it means it is the time of the year for the annual Wawasee Middle School Craft Bazaar. The bazaar, now in its 26th year, is a fundraiser for WMS.

It will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the school, 9850 SR 13, south of Syracuse and slightly south of CR 1000N.

Approximately 230 vendors are expected at this year’s bazaar. As always, there will be many handcrafted items available and unique Christmas gifts. One can expect to find something at the bazaar that probably can’t be found somewhere else.

New this year will be Electric Brew of Goshen. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Among those helping at the bazaar this year will be the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Builders Club and the WMS cheerleaders.

Parking is free and available at the school, as well as nearby Vineyard Church, 7566 E. 1000N, just north of the school. Shuttle service will be provided from the church to the school.

If interested in being a vendor for next year’s bazaar, call the school at (574) 457-8839 or pick up an application at this year’s bazaar.

For additional information about the bazaar, call the school at the number listed above.