(outdoor demonstrations weather-permitting)
So what is this thing? It’s a stainless steel essential oil distiller. Stop by the herb garden this Friday and Saturday to see Teresa and Gretchen explain and demonstrate how to use this distiller to make essential oils from plants such as mint and many other plants that are easily grown in an herb garden. … Read more
Although it looks like the weather will be beautiful for the Fair don’t forget that it will be chilly in the evening! Bring your jackets so you can stay and enjoy the evening music. Taking along a cup of hot apple cider or Kai Organics Chocolate Mint Chai to the big tent will help keep you … Read more
Most folks only see the end result for a couple of days, but getting all of those gorgeous crafts and other products set out and properly displayed does take a while. I strolled through the pavilion last night and lots of booths have already been hard at work. I even found some new items I … Read more
Ruthie has always wanted to weave a coaster and since grandma runs the weaving shop she came two days ago to learn how to weave. She had so much fun that now she is making her first piece for the Fair. Ruthie is six. She also hand sewed and pieced her first baby quilt for … Read more
Joseph Wheeler, one of our weaving students, and his family are building a tiny home for the fair. Joseph, with the oversight of his teacher, Yohannah, is going to weave the linen/cotton fabric for the Roman shades. They are just putting the loom together that Blake built for Fiber Crafts. Joseph is off to keep … Read more
We’re finishing up our last week of preparation for this year’s Fair! Threading the demonstration loom for the fair with the naturally colored green and brown cotton. This cotton grows in these colors. We put on 40 towels. Our students will be weaving on these in front of Fiber Craft’s booth in the pavilion. … Read more
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.
