(outdoor demonstrations weather-permitting)
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We’re introducing Street Tacos and Puerto Rican Empanadas to our food choices this year! We had a trial run last week, and everyone came away with rave reviews! We’ve also added grilled Mexican corn. Stop by during the Fair for a sample of these new food items!
We have a new platform this year for our musicians and choirs! After being used for the past 25 years, the old platform had seen better days. This year’s platform is a little larger than the old one, adding some much needed space. We all like it, and think you’ll like the new version, too! … Read more
Making Fresh Pretzels and Pretzel Dogs for the Fair! These won’t be baked until the Fair, so they’ll be fresh and hot when you get them! You can also make your own pretzel during the Fair inside the Craft Pavilion. (1 on the Fair Map)
David Wheeler and Will Fowler put away their violins after playing a pretty cute duet during the bluegrass instrumental music. Come hear them and others during the afternoon music at the Fair.
Many hands make light work! Finishing up a hand pieced, hand quilted, quilt for this year’s Fair. Stop by the Sewing booth in the Craft Pavilion to see or purchase this quilt during the Fair!
Jenni and Brandon are getting ready to show how raku pottery is made, and I managed to make it over to the demonstration pavilion tonight to watch. Raku is made by wood-firing one lone piece in a small kiln to 1,100°, removing the pot from the kiln while it still hot, and laying some sort … Read more
Clayton taking a last minute measurement for a microphone cable while Blair Lancaster works on his guitar settings…
Our bakers have been busy preparing hamburger buns for the Fair! All the bread served during our Fair is hand made right in our own bakery (located inside the Homestead Market) using all whole grain flour and simple ingredients – no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Come by the Market and take home fresh bread … Read more
We have spent many fun evenings gathered around the quilt singing, talking and poking ourselves here and there ????. We have already used over 660 yards of thread and dried out many marking pens. We determined at the beginning of the project that we would not be seeing the last stitch on Thanksgiving night and … Read more
Be sure to plan your Thanksgiving weekend so you can make it out to the Fair! The Fair this year is Friday, November 25, through Saturday, November 26 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. There’s so much to do, you’ll want to take a look at this year’s schedule and map so you don’t miss … Read more
