Looking for family fun? Look no further than Ellicottville’s own Main Square and Holiday Valley.
On Saturday July 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. art will fill the area around the town gazebo, as well as demonstrations of many different artistic mediums. Some demonstrations will be about weaving, glass blowing, wood carving, using a saw mill, cooking with shiitake mushrooms, as well as other demonstrations.
Many artists working with different mediums will be attending, such as painters, potters, metalsmiths, weavers, carvers, quilters, candle making and other artists.
This part of the fair is “very casual,” said Bob McCarthy, chairman of the event. McCarthy feels that as a family event this is supposed to be an a time where people can walk around and see what they want to see and not be rushed; “walk through time and material.”
After the event at the Purple Door Knob, McCarthy says his work will be privately displayed for all those who wish to come to see.
The fair is free, but there is a charge for the chicken BBQ that the church will be holding. There will also be a free petting zoo, hayrides and pony rides for children. People will also be able to purchase all the Americana artwork displayed at the festival. There will also be a folk art auction during the day.
The folk art fair is to benefit the Historical Society of Ellicottville and the Alley Katz.
“(The fair is) all about the mystery of ‘back when’” and discovering the Americana art, McCarthy said.
On Sunday, at the Tannebaum Lodge at Holiday Valley where people can enjoy continuous music. Two stages will be set up so that people can listen to the music of such bands as Blue Mule, Homemade Jam, Zazoo, Cold Creek, Angelica Grim, and the headliner of the evening, The Doerfels. The show starts at noon and is scheduled to last until 7 p.m.
“We’re just thrilled to be a part of it … and be able to give back to the community as it has given to them,” said Tom Doerfel. “How many people get to make a livelihood out of their hobby?”
People can call 716-699-8758 to buy their presale tickets for $10 or purchase them at The Barn, A Touch of Ellicottville, Red Door, The Gin Mill or Holiday Valley, where tickets will also be sold at the door for $15 (children 12 and under are free). The music portion of the fair is to benefit the Rotary Foundation for Youth.
“Saturday is focusing on artisans and watching them work … but Sunday is fun, down-home and relaxing,” said Liz Boberg, from EZ3 and Homemade Jam.
People can get more information from McCarthy at 716-378-0916.
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