Tuesday was the 27th annual Great Bend Tribune’s Women’s Expo at the Great Bend Events Center.

The event was designed especially for women, but open to all, as a fall tradition of fun, connection, discovery and shopping. Guests could explore booths with unique vendors, enjoy free samples, and sign up to win prizes as dozens of local businesses showcased their products and services. Admission was free, but participants were encouraged to bring donations for the Barton County Food Bank. Ten boxes of food were collected.