(outdoor demonstrations weather-permitting)
Kids Young and Old alike can try their hand at dozens of different crafts in the Make-Your-Own tent. Pictured here is Weaving on a Loom, other options include woodworking (make a spoon, birdhouse or sailboat), knitting (headbands, pot holders and more), leatherwork (bookmark or dog collar), pottery (pots!), metal work (a brass spoon or a … Read more
Thank you to all our friends and neighbors for once again coming out and joining us for the Fair this weekend! With a record breaking attendance of 23,000+ we had a great time and wanted to share a glimpse of our photos from the Saturday of the Fair with you. We would also love to … Read more
Our jump rope makers are hard at work preparing beautiful hand made jump ropes for purchase. Or make your own during the Fair! [envira-gallery id=”7601″]
How many people just love the make your own boats at the Fair? We all sure do, and the woodworkers are busy cutting out this year’s make your own boats for young and old to enjoy. [envira-gallery id=”7367″]
Each rope starts out as 5 , 50′ lengths of nylon. Then we start to twist them until the beautiful colors begin to blend together into a tight rope. After that we pull them out straight and smooth. Then we attach handles. These are wonderful jump ropes, just the right weight for a great jump! … Read more
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
This enterprising young fellow is making his own birdhouse with a little assistance from one of our woodworkers. There’s a great number of make your own activities available at the fair including candlemaking, clay pottery, leather goods, watercolor, crosstitch, fiber arts, soap and much more. Bring your kids out tomorrow and they can even make their … 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
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
Filled with brightly colored yarns, and of course, a few subtle, warm colored skeins, the Fiber Arts building is worth taking the time to stop by and see! See the spinning wheels and Takli’s turn the raw cotton, flax and wool into skeins of prepared thread to be warped on the loom. Watch as yarn … Read more
