Horseshed Fair
This year the Horseshed Fair will be held on October 7, 2006. It is the
31st annual fair. The fair is held every year on the first Saturday in
October.
The Annual Horseshed
Crafts
Fair is held at the First Church of Christ Unitarian, known as the
historic Bulfinch Church, on the Town Green. The Fair
will start at 10 a.m. in the horse sheds and
on
the grounds of this National Historic Landmark during the height of the
fall
foliage and apple picking season. It is widely advertised and
draws
several thousand attendees each year.
Over 80 crafters typically participate. Offering hand made items such
as
jewelry, quilts, baskets, ceramics, painted clothing, needlework, toys,
wood
items, silk flowers, holiday gifts, art works and much
more.
A variety of food and beverages are available for sale in four
locations
throughout the day.
For more information and an application, contact:
First Church of Christ
P.O. Box 66
Lancaster, Massachusetts 01523
or call the Church at (978) 365-2427
One Saturday each fall, the annual Horseshed Crafts Fair opens on the
grounds of the First Church of Christ (the Bulfinch Church), 725 Main
St., on the Town Green. .
Close to 90 crafters participate, with choices ranging from silk and
dried flower art, Victorian dolls and jewelry. Space is limited so
crafters should reserve space early.
Proceeds from the fair will go toward church programs.
The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call the
church at 365-2427 or send information to: First Church of Christ, PO
Box 66, Lancaster, 01523.
Built in 1816, the 15 connected wood-framed horsesheds (part of the
original 26) will house a plethora of crafts.
The First Church of Christ Unitarian is located on the Town Green at
725 Main St. in Lancaster.
This event is free and open to the public.