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Thursday – Saturday,  October 9, 10 & 11, 2008
9am – 5pm

• 40+ Craft Vendors
• Cloggers
• Musicians
• Old-Fashioned Harvest Demonstrations
• Old-Fashioned Apple Butter Making
• Homemade Ice Cream
• Chain Saw Carving
• Mini-Buggy Rides for Children
• Classic John Deere Tractors
• Prize Drawings

Crafters Tents will Display Many Diverse Offerings
Over 40 vendors offering wood crafts, stained glass, bent metal, soaps, crocheted and embroidered items, jewelry, candles, woven baskets, and much more will fill the tents across from the Blue Gate Restaurant. In addition to the tents there will be many unique demonstrators elsewhere in town. From quilting and apple butter making to chainsawcarving there will be lots for everyone to see and do!

Fall Crafters Fair Gospel Sing
The Gospel sing will feature live free entertainment early afternoon Thursday, Friday and Saturday on the stage across the road from the Blue Gate Restaurant. Plus evening concerts in the Blue Gate Theater. Groups performing are the Providential Quartet, the Balos Family, Todd Allen Family, Sisters X Two, John Schmid, and Three Bridges.

Kid’s Tent
Our sponsor, Splash Universe – Wana Waves, will be giving away “Stay and Play” packages to two lucky winners.  Stop by to enter!
Hours: Friday 3-5pm and Saturday 10am-5pm

Activities:
• Face Painting by Creative Comedy Balloons and Face Art
• Balloons by Wiggleston the Clown
• Games
• Pizza by the Slice East of Chicago

Crafts to Enjoy:
• Pumpkin Painting
• Pine Cone Birdfeeders Indian Headbands
• Jewelry Making
• Tin Punch

Things to See and Do throughout Town

D’Vine Gallery,  Corner of Depot and Harrison:  will be giving demonstrations in the following: Fiber Art: Knitting, Felting & Weaving; Clay Tile Work; Garden Crafts: Potpourri, Wreath Making.  For more information call 260-768-7110

Past Times, Corner of SR5 and Depot:  Fall Farmer’s Market with pumpkins, and gourds!  Also, How Too Build Your Own Scarecrow Activity:  take home a 5’ to 6’ scarecrow for a nominal fee.  260-768-7046

Galarina Folk Arts, Main St.:  Special guest will be artist and children’s author, Will Moses.  We will be introducing his newest book, “It’s Raining Cats and Dogs”.  This is an excellent opportunity to get a signed 1st edition book.  The Gallery will feature a large show of Will Moses prints and original paintings.  Will Moses will be at Galarina from 9:30am to 5:00pm Friday and Saturday.  For further information call 260-768-4227

Lambright Woodworking, LLC, Morton St.:  Meet the Furniture Builders event.  Visit with the fine furniture crafters and also receive 10% – 15% off your purchases. 260-768-7401

The  Courtyard of Arts on historic Morton St.:  Visit local crafters in this Working Artisan Village.  You’ll find indoor and outdoor dinning with live music at The Garden Gate Café!  Enjoy Home made soups, salads, sandwiches, cupcakes and caramel apples during this fun event! Thurs., Fri., hours 8am-8pm, Sat., 9am-4pm.  260-768-7675

Peggie’s Creations, Harrison St.:  Enjoy the magic sounds Pan flute, Thurs, Fri,  & Sat. by Manuel Julian Chancoso, from Chicago.    Peggie is also hosting the LaGrange County Council of the Aging tent where they will be serving Chili and offering a Quilt raffle.  You can also take a look at their public service transportation vehicle the “LCAT”.  260-768-4520

Kids Kreations, on Harrison St.:  Adora Doll “Make Your Own Baby” event.  Choose from various doll kits and build a baby for yourself or a friend.  Pictures will be taken of your baby and entered in the “Cutest Baby” contest for a free $100 doll to be given away on November 20th. 260-768-4751

Simple Sounds, Davis Mercantile: Enjoy a 5 minute dulcimer or nose flute lesson anytime!  768-7776

A Touch of Country on Harrison St.will be serving dips and cheese balls upstairs with the original “Dip Chick”  Stop by for yummies! 260-768-7222

Head Over Heels, LLC, Davis Mercantile lower level:  Your local outdoor adventure store is providing Live Music for a festive atmosphere! 260-768-7764

Visit www.Shipshewana.com for directions, lodging and more information on things to do in Shipshewana!