by Jenn Puckett
The Early Bird Sports Expo at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds has been an event that outdoor enthusiasts have looked forward to each year since 1988. Started by Tom and Mary Austin, this four- day outdoor extravaganza was taken over in 2006 by Dave and Betty Broadt. The event showcases the best of outdoor sport- ing activities like hunting, fishing, archery, trapping, boating, and more. Vendors from all over set up at the event with outdoor
New owners: Jarrett and Jenna Swartz & Family
The newest commemorative patch with artwork by Ken Hunter will be available at this year’s Expo!
sport-related products and displays, and events throughout the weekend provide plenty of entertainment for the public.
After the 2020 show, the Broadts decided it was time to find new ownership, and vendors Jarrett and Jenna Swartz jumped at the chance to take over the event. I recently had an opportunity to speak with Jenna regarding her and her husband Jarrett’s commitment to this long running show, and the importance of carrying on the tradition. Jarrett owns Timber to Table Woodworking, designing custom furniture from purchasing the tree, cutting it down, drying it and creating beauti- ful unique pieces. He is a long-time outdoor enthusiast engaging in hunting and fishing. Jarrett introduced Jenna to these interests soon after they met. Their two children both hunt and fish as well. Jenna’s enthusiasm for getting families into the outdoors, wheth- er it be birdwatching, fishing, hiking, or hunting was amazingly apparent after speaking with her. As a mom myself, I know it is
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