The Annual Craftsmen’s Fair began in 1933 and runs for nine days each year, featuring the juried work of hundreds of members with sales booths, interactive demonstrations, and curated exhibitions attracting over 20,000 visitors annually. This video from 2021 captures the essence of the Fair, and provides a sense of the wide range of creative experiences you can expect to find each year.

Daily Demonstrations

Enjoy different demonstrations daily by Craft Guilds and Juried Members. Many of these demonstrations include the opportunity to try the technique yourself, so be sure to ask when you visit the tents. Our daily demonstrations are generously sponsored by Dorr Mill Store, NBT Bank and Baker Newman Noyes.

Basketry with Northeast Basketmakers Guild: Tent D

Leam about basketry from dermonstrators as they weave various types of baskets. You'll even have the opportunity to try it out yourself.

Pewter Casting with Jon Gibson: Tent H

Get a close up look at the process of pewter casting in antique 18th century bronze molds from a League member named by Early American Life magazine as being among the 200 finest traditional craftsmen in America.

Hand Stitched Leather with Diane Louise Paul: Tent R

Diane uses vintage and antique leather-making tools and techniques to make lasting leather goods that are both functional and works of art. Her skill and use of heritage techniques have earned her a spot as one of Early American Life magazine's Top Traditional American Craftsmen for 18 years in a row. Today only, you can purchase her work in The Shop at the Fair.

Music at The Fair

The League is excited to offer live music every day of the 2025 Fair. These talented local musicians will be playing daily from 10am-4pm at the Art, Craft & Design tent, adjacent to the food vendor area. 

10am-1pm: Jacob McCurdy
1pm-4pm: Kimayo

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