With more than 130 vendors and large crowds throughout the weekend, the Dauphin’s Countryfest Business Expo was a great success.

Business Expo chair Natalie Haslund, who also serves as beverage services chair for Countryfest, was pleased with the number of vendors for this year’s event.

“There was probably an extra 20 to 30 vendors added on. Tons more crafters, crafter-plus. The attendance has been phenomenal. Our 50-50 is double from what it was last year. It’s just been a great turnout, so I’m really happy with that,” she said.

While there were plans to add more crafters to the expo, Haslund said the request from local crafters to attended was already there.

“We took it over last year from the Kinsmen and we weren’t sure what to expect. We took it over in January and only had four months,” she said.

“This year we had a year to plan for it. So there was just better planning, I think more awareness about the expo. And we were able to advertise a little bit more, as well. So we knew what to expect or what we could offer everybody.”

Last week’s snow storm kept some out-of-town vendors from the expo.

“It was just the snowfall. The only reason why some a few vendors did not show up, they were snowbound or they just couldn’t get out in time,” Haslund said, adding organizers extended the set-up time to Saturday morning to allow for that after the storm hit.

Changes were also made to accommodate the entertainment lineup, which included Bluey, Taylor Swifter and Princess Bell.

“But overall, the turnout was really good,” Haslund said.

“This year was a great success and we look forward to doing next year and seeing how we can do more.”