(outdoor demonstrations weather-permitting)
We have so many things for little hands, (and big ones!), to do in the Make Your Own tent behind the Craft Pavilion. Take your pick and make your favorite items – they make great Christmas presents, or just to keep for your own enjoyment. Click through the photos to see some of yesterday’s happy … Read more
Be sure to have a time slot for petting the animals in the Petting Pen! A favorite place for kids of all ages during the Fair, and you can bring home some of the animals, too! The puppies and bunnies are both for sale and looking for a new home, so if you’d like one … Read more
Kids of all ages have enjoyed making their own wooden sailboat in the Make-Your-Own area behind the Craft Pavilion. First build your sailboat, then attach the sail, choose your favorite color paint, or colors of paint, you decide! then take her out for a test float! These make great presents and create special memories. Be … Read more
Geared towards younger kids, this mini barn is their chance to raise a barn like the adults – on a child’s size scale. There is no cost, just jump in and help! Constructed out of East Texas Yellow Pine this miniature barn measures 8 feet wide x 10 feet long and is 6 feet 6 … Read more
To advance my loom I put the beater bar at rest. Then I take off the hook and roll the bottom bar forward. Finally I roll the top bar. Now I can continue to weave on my scarf for the fair. -Tikvah K. age 7 [envira-gallery id=”3912″]
Each year we create a commemorative Letterpress printed bookmark to give away to our friends and neighbors. Come see us in the make your own tent, to get yours. They’re FREE! Also, during the Fair, you can add your name to the back for only $1. Kids enjoy picking out type letters, arranging them perfectly … Read more
Block by block we are hurrying to finish the thousands of tiny stitches across our quilts for the Fair! The younger ones are busy stretching the loops across their small looms as they make a bunch of hot pads. [envira-gallery id=”3753″]
Elephant cuddles are among the many sewing projects that we’re still preparing for fair.
The Children’s Writings are moving out from the Bookstore area this year. Look for them inside the Craft Pavilion, location #1 [envira-gallery id=”2617″]
