Penticton organizers of a last minute fire relief fundraiser held in September are calling it a big success after $10,500 raised in the one day event.
The funds were split between Mamas for Mamas 琉璃神社 branch, South Okanagan Food Bank, and ALERT Canada.
Hayley Mullen, of Arcadia Modern Home who put together the event was thrilled with the turnout and the amount raised.
She said Penticton businesses, artists, musicians, wineries and breweries were happy to come together to organize the fundraiser held on Sunday, Sept. 17, in a new event space at 124 Estabrook Avenue.
Local musicians Will Schlackl, Ari Neufeld and Broke Down Trucks weree performing while Wayne and Freda, breweries, wineries and restaurants provided the drinks and food.
There were local jewelry, home decor and art vendors there too as well as clothing stores including downtown鈥檚 Ad Hoc and Slow Current.
