The Fair archive
The Fair
Historical stories from the Homestead Fair archive.
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Watch Our New 2023 Fair VideoKai TeaBee KeepingStay Dry During the Fair! ☔️The Petting Pen is Waiting!Music Preparations in Full SwingChristmas Shopping Buffet!Press Release: 35th Annual Homestead FairPreparing our sheep for shearingCutting Boards for the Fair!Woven by Little HandsHand-Crafted PotteryWoodworking from the Smallest HandsSunset on the 32nd Annual Homestead FairSaturday Afternoon Music 2019What did you like the best today?The Hay Maze Gets a Roof!Wooden Toys and CombsMany Hands Make Light Work!Afternoon and Evening MusicStroopwafelsA Glimpse of the 2018 Fair on SaturdayA Glimpse of the Fair on FridayShakes and Latte’sMusic Tent ReadyCraft Pavilion UpdatedGardening PreparationsFrom Lumps of Clay into Beautiful PotsProjects for the Fair: Wood workingParking Passes for the FairWELCOME to Homestead Fair 2018!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 RopesCraft PavilionChalk Board SignsGift Baskets made by Little HandsFinal Music RehearsalPreparing the Make Your Own BoatsMaking Furniture for the FairGlazing PotsRaku PotteryFinishing the Student PotteryWelcome to the 2017 Homestead Fair!The Garden enjoyed the rain!Horse Training DemonstrationMini Barn Raising During the Saturday Fair2016 Fair Extended Through SundayA spoon as large as….a man?All fired and ready to goPloughshare Seminar BarnThe Basket ShopCarriage House in the Herb GardenSamples and TreatsWeaving Booth Ready!Sewing Booth Setup and ReadyHands On – Popcorn!Bath FizziesSweet and soft dollsThe LARGEST Wooden Spoon Ever!Grilled Corn new for FairThe Fair Opens This Week!What is it?Don’t forget a jacket!The shelves are filling up!Ruthie learns to weaveHand Built Tiny House Gets Handwoven Curtains for the FairUpdates from the Fiber Crafts ShopEmpandas and Street TacosThe new platform is taking shapePretzels and Pretzel DogsNew ViolinistsQuilting with Friends3600 Hamburger BunsOne Turn Left!What does it take to make a pretzel dog?Leather BoothBlacksmithingSoap Makers are coming to the home stretch6 to 9 year old choir practiceHi 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!Make Your Own CraftsPetting Pen Favorite of KidsParking Passes – Friday Free, Saturday $5.00Steam Engine On Display At The Blacksmith ShopChimichanga In Sabor De Mexico BoothHorses Lend A Helping HoofFresh Made EggnogMusic Tent Packed to the Max all 4 SessionsGrass Fed Beef JerkyThe Barn Open During FairMandolin UpdateHayridesMake Your Own – SailboatHands On For Kids – Mini Barn RaisingOur Queen Sized QuiltThe Finishing TouchEssential Oil DistillingAdvancing The LoomFiber Arts Booth Setting UpPrinting – Make Your OwnHand Made Instrument – A MandolinThe Final Stitches and LoopsDamask Hand TowelsSoaps Are Ready To CleanSewing and Quilts!Fiber ArtsNovember Has Arrived!Music Tent is Up for 2015Happy New Year From Homestead Fair!To our 20,000+ visitors: Thank you for a Fabulous Fair!THANK YOU for our Best Friday EverFor 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 InWatch Our New 2014 Fair VideoPress Release: 27th Annual Homestead FairYou’re Never Too Old To Help