The 29th annual Helena Bridal & Anniversary Fair will be Sunday, Jan. 21, at the Helena Civic Center.

The doors to the Ballroom display area will open at 12:30 p.m. and the program begins at 2:15.

"Because the fair is so close to Valentine's Day, sponsors will be offering Valentine gifts and gift certificates for sale this year," said Pearl Winsor, the fair's coordinator.

The programs include wedding ideas, and demonstrations of cleaning wedding rings, using a gem microscope, making frosting flowers, and more.

Cherish Hamilton, Mrs. Montana America 2006, will be greeting guests. Thirty-three business will display wedding-related products and services.

Several businesses will offer party gifts and merchandise, and services will be for sale at special prices. Prizes worth more than $3,000 in merchandise and services also will be given away.

Admission is $6 per person at the door. Brides or grooms and anniversary couples are invited to pre-register at any of the participating businesses or by calling 442-4309.