FAIR INFORMATION
The Mountain State Art & Craft Fair was introduced as part of West Virginia’s Centennial Celebration. It was intended to be a one-time event in 1963 to provide a marketplace for the state’s talented artisans. That remains the goal more than a half century later.
Artisans who exhibit at the fair are selected by a jury of experts. Their products represent some form of traditional or contemporary Appalachian arts and crafts.
West Virginia’s Art & Craft Guild has been affiliated with the Fair since its inception. Tamarack: The Best of West Virginia, also has a working agreement with the Fair.
Cedar Lakes Conference Center is operated by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture.
Fair attendees enjoy music, dance, art, and agriculture.
A tradition beginning with West Virginia’s Centennial Celebration in 1963, the Mountain State Art & Craft Fair continues to offer a rare shopping experience.
Chat with the artisan who made the unique jewelry that caught your eye. Smell the fresh baked bread as it comes from the oven for the next family’s supper. Listen to the musician play authentic mountain tunes on the dulcimer you just purchased.
The ‘granddaddy’ of the state’s art & craft fairs is July 4-6 at Cedar Lakes Conference Center, near Ripley. See MSACF.com for details.
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Animal lovers will enjoy the Mountain State Art & Craft Fair.
Pursley's Exotic Petting Zoo has kid-friendly animals all three days of the Fair. Retired WVU Extension Agent Ed Smolder offers three sheep shearing demonstrations on Saturday, July 6. And yes, pets on a leash are welcome at Cedar Lakes Conference Center.
See MSACF.com for more details.
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