Consign49 Fall 2025 Pop-Up Consignment Sale
Contributed by Ryanne Ori
Does the onset of cooler weather have you craving pumpkin spice everything and a serious seasonal refresh for your wardrobe and home décor? How would you like to shop from a selection of thousands of high-quality items at 50–90% off retail prices, all while directly supporting local community members?
Consign49 is a four-day consignment sale held each spring and fall, where over 300 local community members participate by bringing new and gently used clothing, accessories, and home décor items together to form a largescale resale pop-up. Each consignor independently prices and prepares their items, which are dropped off at the event location approximately one day before the sale begins. Consign49 Team
Members then organize everything so it can be easily shopped by category and size in a retail-like setting. Once the event opens, shoppers can browse the entire venue before bringing their selections to the central checkout station. Consign49 events are a smart, sustainable way to shop, save, and earn money while extending the lifecycle of high-quality items. Consignors are motivated to clear out their homes while earning some extra cash for the holidays, and shoppers enjoy a huge selection of brand-name and seasonal items at a fraction of retail prices. Through the generosity of consignors, many unsold items at the end of the event are donated to local charities in need.
For the upcoming event, Consign49 is partnering with Alaska Adult & Teen Challenge PacWest as the primary
recipient of donated unsold items. The Consign49 Fall/Holiday 2025 Consignment Sale will be held November 13–16 at Raven Hall at the Alaska State Fairgrounds in Palmer. Admission and parking are free, all major credit cards are accepted, and dressing rooms will be provided. Event hours are 9 a.m.–8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on Sunday. On Sunday, November 16, many remaining items will be marked halfprice, depending on whether individual consignors have chosen to include their items in the half-price sale.
If you’re interested in becoming a consignor at a future event, visit consign49.com for more info. Consignor spots are limited and available on a first-come basis.
Dig N it Kid Zone
Contributed by Kara Scott - Henry
Dig N It Kid Zone is a modern children’s attraction located in Wasilla, Alaska, created with kids’ fun and development at its heart. When I first decided to start this business, my goal was to design a space centered on both entertainment and growth for children.
The concept features indoor sandboxes, an innovative play experience that’s the first of its kind in Alaska. We’re thrilled to bring this unique opportunity to our community! Alaskan children deserve a warm, safe, and engaging place to play and learn, especially during our long winters and cool summers.
Our indoor sand play areas provide the perfect solution, allowing kids to explore, build, and create while staying comfortable indoors. We offer a variety
of toys and equipment, including Tonka and CAT construction vehicles, so kids can dig, haul, and imagine to their heart’s content. For the little ones, we also offer a sand-free play area designed just for babies.
Hosting birthday parties has been one of the most rewarding parts of this journey. Seeing the excitement on each child’s face reminds us why we do what we do.
Dig N It Kid Zone features two large
where children can
their creativity, develop their social, motor, and sensory skills, and most importantly, to have fun. Our mission is to provide an imaginative and safe environment where every child can play, learn, and grow. Questions? Call Kara at (907)
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