The Mad River Valley Craft Fair celebrates its 31st year in The Valley on Labor Day Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, September 1 and 2. It will be held rain or shine under the large, big top tent with several smaller display booths, at Kenyon's Field just north of Waitsfield Village. One hundred juried artists and artisans from the northeastern states, Montreal and beyond will display a wide variety of hand-crafted fine and functional arts and crafts including jewelry, pottery, glass, ceramics, basketry, sculpture, paintings, etchings, clothing and household items.
Prices also range from the modest to the upper end.
At least six of the 100 exhibitors are local artists and artisans, part of the growing cadre of talent that drew thousands to The Valley during the Vermont Festival of the Arts in August. Richard Piliero of Moretown offers beautiful nature and wildlife photographs he has taken around the world. Deonne Myrick of Donne Design in South Duxbury makes fun and functional polar fleece hats. Their diverse instruments include the zampona, charango and flute. The live music provides a relaxing atmosphere in which to enjoy The Valley setting, the mountains and the art.