Friends of Confederation Centre of the Arts are accepting donations for one of their most anticipated annual fundraising events – the Pinch Penny Fair. For over 50 years, this event has raised funds to support arts education programs at the Centre.

This year’s Pinch Penny Fair will take place on Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Confederation Centre of the Arts. Admission is $2 and children 12 and under are free. This giant indoor yard sale is a thrift shopper’s dream with hundreds of items for sale, including books, sporting goods, toys, plants, music, jewellery, furniture, tools, glassware, and more.

Donations for the Pinch Penny Fair will be accepted at the Centre’s box office entrance at Queen Street and Grafton Street on the dates listed below. As a reminder, donations should be gently used items. Clothing, televisions, and computer donations cannot be accepted.

Donations drop-off schedule:

• Saturday, May 3 from 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.
• Friday, May 9 from 3 – 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 13 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

For additional information or to support the Friends of Confederation Centre of the Arts