Love Like Maddie Foundation Seeks Vendors for 2nd Annual Family Fun Day at Lake Rabon
April 7, 2025
The Love Like Maddie Foundation is inviting local vendors to take part in a special community event this spring — the 2nd Annual Love Like Maddie Family Fun Day, scheduled for Saturday, May 31 at Lake Rabon in Laurens, South Carolina. The event begins at 12:00 PM and promises a day of family fun, fellowship, and celebration.
Organizers are now accepting vendor applications from local makers, small businesses, boutiques, crafters, and service providers who want to showcase their goods or services while supporting a meaningful cause. The deadline to apply is May 3, and space is limited.
“This event is about coming together as a community to celebrate love, faith, and family,” said Chelsey Hines, founder of the Love Like Maddie Foundation. “We want vendors who believe in those values and want to be part of something uplifting and joyful.”
The story of Maddie is one of both immense joy and profound loss. October 8, 2023, forever marked a bittersweet moment for her family, as they celebrated milestones amidst tragedy. What started as a day of jubilation turned into an unimaginable nightmare when a car accident claimed Maddie’s life. Yet, amid the sorrow, her parents, Chris and Chelsey Hines, found solace in the memories of their vibrant daughter, whose love and laughter illuminated their lives.
The first Family Fun Day in 2024 drew hundreds of attendees, with live music, shopping, food, kids’ activities, and more — all in a relaxed, lakeside setting.
“This isn’t just another event,” Hines said. “It’s a day where people can come as they are, feel connected, and share in the love that Maddie brought to so many.”
If you have a small business or service that would be a great fit, the Love Like Maddie Foundation would love to hear from you.
To sign up as a vendor or request more information, email [email protected] or send a direct message via social media.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
📍 Location: Lake Rabon, Laurens, SC
⏰ Time: Starts at 12:00 PM
📌 Vendor Deadline: May 3, 2025
