The Fair archive
Stories from the Fair.
Craftspeople, farm life and Fair preparations through the years.
2023
2022
2020
2019
Sunset on the 32nd Annual Homestead FairFinal Day of FairSeminar PresentationsHandcrafted Holiday ShoppingMake Your Own Activities / WeavingPetting PenSaturday Afternoon Music 2019What did you like the best today?The Hay Maze Gets a Roof!Parking Pass and New Fair App!Art GalleryThe Last Music Practice of 2019Wooden Toys and CombsMany Hands Make Light Work!Afternoon and Evening MusicHorse Farming DemonstrationsStroopwafels
2018
2017
THANK YOU For Making the 30th Annual Homestead Fair the Best Ever!Fabulous Friday 2017Sheep Dog Herding Goats DemonstrationAfternoon Music at the Homestead FairLoading up for a Hay RideHorse Rides for KidsHey, who likes the Hay Maze?Petting PenMini Barn Raising for the KidsNew Gift Boxes for the FairJump RopesBeautiful Hand-sewn QuiltsCraft PavilionChalk Board SignsBlacksmithing for the FairGift Baskets made by Little HandsFinal Music RehearsalPreparing the Make Your Own BoatsMaking Furniture for the FairGlazing PotsRaku PotteryFinishing the Student PotteryA new Food Court for the 2017 Fair!Welcome to the 2017 Homestead Fair!
2016
The Garden enjoyed the rain!Horse Training DemonstrationMini Barn Raising During the Saturday Fair2016 Fair Extended Through SundayFirst Friday Music of the 2016 Fair!A spoon as large as….a man?Being Swept AwayHand Woven BasketsAll fired and ready to goPloughshare Seminar BarnBlacksmiths making their own new toolsThe Basket ShopCarriage House in the Herb GardenFairgrounds Lit Up – Timberframe Barn for AuctionFairgrounds Lit Up – GristmillSamples and TreatsWeaving Booth Ready!Sewing Booth Setup and ReadyHands On – Popcorn!Bath FizziesAround the Food CourtSweet and soft dollsThe LARGEST Wooden Spoon Ever!Grilled Corn new for FairThe Fair Opens This Week!What is it?Don’t forget a jacket!Early Saturday Music PracticeThe shelves are filling up!Sheepskin Slippers under construction Ruthie learns to weaveHand Built Tiny House Gets Handwoven Curtains for the FairUpdates from the Fiber Crafts ShopThe Fiber Arts booth is filling up!The apples arrived!Hand Built Pottery by StudentsEmpandas and Street TacosThe new platform is taking shapePretzels and Pretzel DogsNew ViolinistsQuilting with FriendsGetting ready for a new demonstration Preparing the sound for the Fair Music3600 Hamburger BunsOne Turn Left!Fair Dates – November 25 & 26Raku PotteryWhat does it take to make a pretzel dog?Hand Built Dinner Ware Set.Make-your-own soap ball at this year’s annual Thanksgiving FairLeather BoothThe Jalapeño Polish Sausage is out of the smoker!Youth Choir is Warming Up!Hand made axesSoap Nearly Ready for CuttingWaffle Cones Hot off the PressBlacksmithingSoap Makers are coming to the home stretch6 to 9 year old choir practiceFresh Hot Tamales!Hi Everyone – It’s Fair Time Again!Hand Made Jump RopesWeaving Marathon to the Finish!Hand Made Bread for Soup BoothWoodworking for little handsBaby Bunnies for the Fair!
2015
Did You Know – History of Homestead GristmillDistiller In ActionFresh SpinachNever A Dull MomentHand Made GranolaMake Your Own CraftsSourdough Pizza DoughPetting Pen Favorite of KidsJump Ropes For AllHandmade Solid Brass PuzzleMake-Your-Own Birdfeeder (and lots of other things!)Woven PotholdersEssential Oil Distiller Ready For Fair #2Parking Passes – Friday Free, Saturday $5.00Fluffy Little ChicksSteam Engine On Display At The Blacksmith ShopAquaponics Plants Growing RapidlyChimichanga In Sabor De Mexico BoothIndian Tandoor Sells OutHorses Lend A Helping HoofFresh Made EggnogMusic Tent Packed to the Max all 4 SessionsWarming Up for Saturday Afternoon MusicGrass Fed Beef JerkyGearing up for Friday 7:00 MusicBrighten Your Afternoon: Come Listen to Music at 2:30PMAquaponics GreenhouseThe Barn Open During FairWeaving Booth Ready500#’s of Cheese to be cut into wedges for the FairBrick Oven PizzaFor Animal LoversMandolin UpdateHayridesHamburger fixin’s being preparedHarvest Spice Ice Cream in the MakingMake Your Own – SailboatHands On For Kids – Mini Barn RaisingOur Queen Sized QuiltA Maze of HayLeather GoodsThe Finishing TouchCheese Sliced for HamburgersMacaroni, anyone?Weaving Chenille ScarvesEssential Oil DistillingAdvancing The LoomFiber Arts Booth Setting UpPrinting – Make Your OwnLinen Totes In ProgressHandwoven BasketsHand Made Instrument – A MandolinThe Final Stitches and LoopsDamask Hand TowelsSoaps Are Ready To CleanSewing and Quilts!Fiber ArtsNovember Has Arrived!Sewing ProjectsMusic Tent is Up for 2015Cinnamon RollsAquaponics Produce Growing!Happy New Year From Homestead Fair!
2014
To our 20,000+ visitors: Thank you for a Fabulous Fair!Fiber Crafts Spinning DemonstrationJust for Kids: Toy Sailboat BuildingLunch Time!Afternoon Music at 2:30Aquaponics In ActionTHANK YOU for our Best Friday EverFriday AM Barn RaisingFriday Morning at the Food BoothsFor the Best Fair Experience, Plan Your Visit Early!Children’s Writings Moved to the PavilionCafe Serving Limited Menu during the FairDid You Know Signs And Treasure HuntHay Maze Almost ReadyBrooms Are Sweeping InWoodworking: From Tree to Basket!Inside The Aquaponics Green HouseApple Cider, Pressed from Fresh Apples Straight out of the OrchardsShish KabobsA Trip to the Sawmill, “From Tree to Chair!”Saturday Morning Instrumental Music PracticeApple TurnoversYouth Choir PracticeFrench Fries By The ThousandsPreparing French FriesNew Piano Album ReadyAquaponics Green HouseWatch Our New 2014 Fair VideoMake Your Own Soap Ball Preparations CompletedWe All Scream for Ice Cream!BBQ Brisket: New For The 2014 Fair6 To 9 Year Old Children’s ChoirAquaponics – Fish Arriving This WeekMeet The Teachers: Stan BeckworthPackaging SoapDovetailsFoot Powered LatheHand Built LampsChildren’s Writings DisplayLast Weekend In The GreenhousePreparing Baskets For The Make-Your-Own ProjectsFiber CraftsInside The GristmillHomestead Farms: Preparations Are In Full SwingNew Bellows In The Blacksmith ShopSetup in the Music TentSorghum Caramel ApplesCinnamon RollsHandsewn JumpersSorghum Pecan BrittlePress Release: 27th Annual Homestead FairMaking Bread Sticks & French Loaves for the FairInside The Potter’s HouseA Symphony of SoundYou’re Never Too Old To HelpFabulous Handmade Waffle Cones – Halfway ThereTry Woodworking at the FairFirst Pottery Firing for the FairMusic Tent is Going UpBuilding Works of Art at the Potter’s HouseWrought Iron Lampstand2014 Fair Dates: November 28th-30thAquaponics: “It Looks Like a Greenhouse”Soap Ball Soap ReadyCrafting Fair GraphicsHot Dog BunsMake Your Own Soap BallsUnloading The Kiln7,000 Hamburger BunsCooling Down The KilnDelicious Apple Cider DonutsSaturday Kiln Firing in ProgressMeet The Band: Our Piano PlayerReady for the Platform