“One man’s junk is another man’s treasure” doesn’t even begin to describe the sheer volume and variety of stuff up for auction each year to help support the Creston Fire Department — and this spring will be the 47th one.

The annual Creston Auction and Country Fair and the accompanying auto, marine, RV and equipment sale will be held the weekend of April 6 and 7 in Creston — just north of Bigfork on Montana 35.

This fundraiser for the all-volunteer Creston Fire Department is the largest spring event in Montana and draws thousands of people from throughout the region and Canada annually.

On Consignment Day, Friday, April 5, merchandise will be accepted from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the sale grounds in Creston. Items can be consigned or donated to the Creston Fire Department.

The main event will be on Saturday, April 6 — a daylong auction featuring a wide variety of items. Grounds open at 8 a.m., and entrance is free. Ray Mallery and Sons will kick off the event by performing the national anthem at a 9 a.m. opening ceremony, which will also feature a Civil Air Patrol color guard.

Local arts and crafts will be on sale in the Eastside Grange Hall, and a rummage and bake sale will be held in the Creston School gym. Donated items for the rummage and bake sale are always needed.

The bidding for cars, trucks, boats, recreational vehicles, tractors, farm equipment, trailers and other large items kicks off at noon on Sunday, April 7.

For more information, go to www.crestonfire.org or call 250-7396.