Join us on Black Friday & Super Saturday for our Christmas Fair!
If you’re looking something special, fun, and educational to do with the entire family during the holiday, come out to the Christmas Fair at the Frontier Culture Museum!
Plan to spend the entire day at the Museum!
Find unique holiday gifts from artisan craftspeople at our Artisan Fair. Learn about holiday traditions from costumed interpreters on the Museum’s many exhibits. Enjoy great food and entertainment on our Pavilion;
Dates & Times:
- Friday, November 23: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday, November 24: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission is FREE
Pay-What-You-Will! (donations gladly accepted), so bring the entire family! The Museum will be open all day with plenty of activities to keep everyone busy.
Schedule of Christmas Fair Activities:
- Artisan/Craft Fair (Courtyard & Veranda)
- Holiday-Themed Activities (Museum Exhibits)
- Food & Beverage Vendors (Pavilion Food Court)
- Seating for Eating (Pavilion)
- Caroling (Courtyard – Times TBD)
Artisan Fair in the Courtyard:
Here’s a partial list of the wide variety of holiday and artisan craft vendors attending. Check out the links to their Facebook pages and websites to see what each artisan will be offering at the Christmas Fair.
- Lavender Fields at Tantivy Farm
. - Uniquely by AudreyAnn
. - Dancin’ Dee
. - Natural Necessities
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- The Art of Craig Snodgrass
. - Dragonfly Beach
. - Sher Creations
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- New River Nature
. - Coya’s Creations
. - Handmade by Elizabeth-Ryan
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- Gruber Handicrafts
. - DAT Candy
. - Mountain Memories
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- G&G Crafts
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- 1000 Words Boutique
. - Bramblewood’s Goodies
. - Alicia Wade
. - Micky Ann
. - And Many More….
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Activities on Museum Exhibits
Black Friday November 23
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
- West Africa: Pounded Yam, Fufu
- England: Decorating the House/Holiday Traditions
- Ireland: Cooking Oat Cakes
- Germany: Cider PressBlackpowder Demonstrations
11:30 – 2:00 pm
- Ganatastwi: Tanning-Hidework
- 1740s America: Woodworking
- 1820’s America: Holiday Baking/Music
- 1850s America: Games / Holiday Decorating
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Saturday November 24
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
- West Africa: Cooking Akara (black bean fritters)
- England: Beer Brewing
- Ireland: Dyeing/Spinning
- Germany: Holiday Decorating
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1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Ganatastwi: Pottery, Dug-out Canoe
- 1740s America: Woodworking / Food Preservation
- 1820’s America: Holiday Decorating & Traditions
- 1850s America: Foodways
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