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The Festival celebrates the geographic region and
community -- the people who live here, what they create,
and what they do (as recreation or livelihood). Dozens
of craftsmen and women will demonstrate their skills and
show their work. Many will have hands-on activities for
visitors. Ask a question, and you may be surprised at how
willing they are to share their stories.
Demonstrations include horsehair hitching, mohair cinch
making, fly-tying, taxidermy, basketry, woodwork, metal
work, glass, pottery, spinning, weaving, knitting, ropemaking, quilting, treadle sewing, rug work and felting.
Special highlights during the festival:
Roy Pilcher, chain saw artist from Devil’s Monument, will
carve a seven-foot statue for the proposed Children’s Nature
Center in the state park. Visitors can watch it take shape
over the two days.
David Osmundsen, from Buffalo, will demonstrate metal
work with his portable forge.
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