 
Welcome!
Thank you for visiting our Mountain State Art & Craft Fair web site. Whether you're a first-time visitor, or if you've been to the website to get information in years past, there's lots of the new information in each section about this year's fair.
Our theme “A Tradition Worth Holding On To” speaks to the mission of our event. Our fair guests have the opportunity to watch as exhibitors demonstrate their skills and take home some of the Appalachian region's finest artisan products. In some cases guests are able to try their own hand at crafting a memory from raw materials. Our entertainment is reminiscent of days gone by and promises to bring back or make new memories for young and old alike. There are plenty of activities for the young and the young at heart as well!
We invite you to come spend one day or all three days with us! There will be plenty of hay bales to provide a resting spot and something for all of our guests at the 2010 Mountain State Art and Craft Fair – “A Tradition Worth Holding On To.”
Schedule of Events & Activities
Click here for Interactive Workshops Schedule
Click here for Schedule of Events & Activities
Entertainment Schedule
Sit back beneath a shade tree, relax, tap your toes, clap your hands and enjoy the wild and wonderful music these gifted musicians will provide for your enjoyment while they share their love and passion for Traditional, Bluegrass, Gospel, and other Appalachian music!
2011 MSACF Entertainment Schedule
Click HERE for printable schedule
Coming Soon!
Youth Fishing Derby (12 & Under)
Children can fish for one hour and catch and release as many fish as they wish in that time.
Winners will be determined by the length of the fish. Spotters will be available to measure the fish as they are caught by the children.
Children must be accompanied by an adult but the child must do the fishing, NOT the adult.
Fishing poles and bait will be provided by the Fair or children can bring their own.
Awards will be presented to:
Age 7-12 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
Age 6 & under 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
Gift certificates for the awards have been provided by Wal-Mart in Ripley.
Gate admission to the Fair is:
$6 for Adults
$2 for Children 6-12
Children Under 6 are Free
Firecracker Chili Cookoff!
Sanctioned by the International Chili Society (ICS), the chili contest will award cash prizes in four categories: red chili, verde chili, salsa and people’s choice. Contestants must prepare their chili on-site for the red chili and verde categories while salsa entries can be prepared on site or delivered to the event.
Click here to download the Official Cookoff Sanctioning Application!
For more information please visit the following sites:
WVDA Chili Cookoff News Release:
http://www.wvagriculture.org/news_releases/2009/6-17-09.html
International Chili Society Page:
http://www.chilicookoff.com/Event/Event_Display.asp?EventID=2457 |