(outdoor demonstrations weather-permitting)
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
November has arrived, and everyone is currently very busy finishing preparations for the 2015 Fair! 2015 has been a very busy, productive year, and there are new things to look for at this year’s Fair. In the Pottery shop, we have a new glaze and firing method called Raku. Check out the photos of the … Read more
Probably nothing signals that its Fair time more than when we raise the music tent . . . and now it is here! We were able to improve the audio system this year so everything should sound better than ever. Be sure to come listen to our live afternoon music at 2:30 and evening music … Read more
Happy 2015 from Homestead Fair! The next Fair is only 10 months away. But you don’t have to wait that long to visit us: Cafe Homestead and the Craft Village, (The Barn, Potter’s House, Woodworking, Fiber Crafts, Blacksmithing, Gristmill), are all open year round Monday-Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Our new Homestead Market opened … Read more
The 2014 Fair is now finished and thanks to all of you, our neighbors and visitors from across the country, it was the most wonderful Fair ever. We had record breaking attendance: 20,047 visitors came over the 3 days of the Fair. We hope everyone had an enjoyable time. Feel free to email feedback to … Read more
Thanks to all of you, we had our biggest day of all time! Over 9200 people came to the Fair today! That’s not only our biggest Friday ever, it’s our biggest day across the board. We sold out of BBQ Brisket in the first hour-and-a-half and sold out the BBQ chicken an hour later! One … Read more
The Fair is larger than ever, we have many new things to see, hear, do, taste and try and you really will need all 3 days to take in the whole Fair; especially if you plan to try any of the Make-Your-Own activities or attend any of this year’s workshops & seminars. In addition, the … Read more
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″]
A number of people have asked if Cafe Homestead will be open during the Fair. It will be open, including Sunday, however the only items on the menu all be: Hot Tea Hot Coffee Cinnamon Twists Dozen of specialty food items, drinks and desserts (to see the full menu click here) will be available in Food … Read more
