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Award Winning Old Deerfield Craft Fairs
Exhibitors
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a list of our 2007 Fall Exhibitors |
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Old
Deerfield Fall Craft Fair
&
Quilt Fest
outdoors in the village of Old Deerfield, MA
September 20
& 21, 2008
Saturday, 10:00
to 5:00
Sunday, 10:00 to 4:00
Rain or shine
$7 adults; $1 children under 12
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Wreath
by Mauli McDonald |
Featured
Artisans: Randy Fisher, Fisher Birdcarvings; Patrick Zephyr Photography;
Silver Spiral Design Jewelry by Emily Cavin, Shana
Brautigan, Rooted in Clay; & Linda J. Williams |
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Customers intending
to purchase Phil Wagaman's exquisite wooden gameboards at the Christmas
Sampler should plan to come to the Fall show
instead, Phil regrets he will be unable to do that show this year.
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| New
to 2007 Festival Events:
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Exhibit
of Word Quilt Winner Marsha Molloy on display in the
Memorial Hall Museum.
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Nearly
190 craftspeople from 14 statesSample the Fiber Fest . . . see
the subtle shades of hand-dyed wool, feel the textures of woolens
and yarns from over a dozen area farms. A small selection of
animals will be on hand from these farms.
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Great
variety of crafts featuring The Art of the Book. Don't
miss Lynn Butler author of "Buzzin
with Buzzy a local author whose book is essential
for home schooling elementary children.
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Dining
tent surrounded by a food cour
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Free
shuttle buses & free parking
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Plus
Free Quilt FestShowcase of Museum Quilts.
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Free
admission to the Native American Beadwork Exhibit at Memorial
Hall Museum.
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Tour
of Deerfield's famous tree-lined mile of beautiful colonial
homes.
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American
Girl Tea Events:
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Girls
and their dolls can savor an American Girl Tea Party, and then
visit the old dolls, dollhouses, and children's books in Memorial
Hall Museum lead by a historical enactor playing the part of
Mary P. Well's , author of THE BOY CAPTIVE OF OLD DEERFIELD.
Call 413-774-7476, ext. 31 for Reservations
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Craft
Demonstrations, Rain or shine
All of these events are included with craft fair admission!
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What is the current weather
in Deerfield? Click
here!
With New England in its autumnal
splendor, the village setting for the Fall Craft Fair
& Quilt Fest couldn't be more picturesque. This award-winning
show has been recognized for its traditional crafts (#2 in New England)
and fine arts categories (ranked 7th in N.E.) and offers a great variety
from Shaker furniture and hooked rugs to pottery and fine arts. |
At the Fair Both days:
Big
Read Booth,
Fahrenheit 451–
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Big
Read &
BookMark
Events
See the Deerfield fire truck
Free Gifts –
including fire hats to the first 500 booth visitors |
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Used
book sales – Great bargains
Saturday
only:
Author signing
– Norton Juster
Arena Civic
Theatre musical performances
from the Phantom Tollbooth
Print Basics
– Historic Deerfield, History Workshop
The Printer’s
Apprentice – Wilson Print Shop
Hand Bookbinding
–Flynt Center
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Trick
or Treat Chair by Bradley Weeks |
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| Directions
to Old Deerfield:
Take I-91 to Exit 24 (northbound);
or Exit 25 (southbound). Then go 6 miles north on Routes 5 &
10.
Just 5 miles north of Yankee
Candle.
Free shuttles & Express tickets at marked lots along Routes
5 & 10 in South Deerfield |
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