The wholly remarkable story of Strange Folk Festival starts very simply. It starts with a gnome. A gnome who no more cares about the weather forecast than a blade of grass cares about what yard it’s in.
To get to Strange Folk, you will need coordinates, I mean, Directions.
Time may be an illusion, but our 125 Artists and Crafters most certainly are not. The first 100 people to present a vendor purchase at the info booth will receive a free Strange Folk Tote Bag filled with goodies!
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I sew things, usually funny or quirky, some pretty, some baby stuff, not sweet baby ...
I create hand-thrown, high fired pottery. All of my pottery is glazed and food and ...
I use the traditional techniques of hand stitched embroidery to make up-to-date pieces. I especially ...
We are hosting 125 indie crafters and artists from across the country! Thanks to the internets, you can shop from most of them 24-7. Here you’ll find product photos and website links.
Strange Folk has live music starting both days at high-noon! We are so excited to announce the line-up! You can preview bands on their websites, which we have linked to. Enjoy! Saturday, September 26th 12:00 - Bob Rueter 2:00 - The Bella Birds 4:00 - The Run Around Sunday, September 27th 12:00 - eYE(S) 2:00 - The Northwoods 4:00 - TBA
On Saturday between 12p.m. and 6p.m., observe knitters in their natural habitat at Strange Folk! If you knit or crochet, join the pack for a day and reconnect with your amigurumi instincts. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and join us near the tennis courts at the festival! On the way, be sure to pick up a free Ravelry button (while supplies last) from Dyeabolical Yarn's table in the big pavilion.
You may be asking, "What culinary delights await me at Strange Folk?" For starters, you can get your caffeine fix with 9 Bars Coffee's organic, locally roasted hot or cold brews. Either would pair nicely with an artisan made baked good from The Hot Cookie. You've done a little shopping, and now you're really hungry! Get your grill on with Backyard BBQ and Stowers BBQ, or try the meditaranian specialties from Greek God Gyros. Looking for something on the lighter side or vegetarian/vegan? Check out Romeros noodle bowls and fried bananas or ...
Printable flyer is printable, need we say more? Download the PDF File: 2009_Strange_Folk_Flyer.pdf (473kb)
We are currently seeking volunteers for Strange Folk! Please, help if you can, and pass it along. Thanks! Strange Folk Volunteer Schedule For each shift we need: 2 Info Booth Workers - Sit in the shade, occasionally sell a tote bag, and point at the restrooms. You'll be in the center of the festival, with a great view of the bands! 2 On-Call Volunteers - Help while you shop! This requires that you be present at the festival for the whole shift, and have a cel phone. We may call you at any ...
This year, Strange Folk is hosting The Upcycle Exchange! This exciting new concept challenges shoppers to clean out from their closets, and withhold from their trash, all kind of things that our crafters use to make merchandise. You'll be delighted to know that a large portion of wares that Strange Folk vendors create are made with re-purposed materials, and The Upcycle Exchange aims to collect exactly the post-consumer waste they need to do so. As a reward for donating, you'll receive a COUPON BOOK that you can use at ...
We are giving away goodie bags to the first 100 shoppers to present a Strange Folk vendor purchase at our info booth! If you have the competitive drive of Miss Violet Beauregarde, then you might have a chance! As for the rest of you, said bags (sans goodies but awesome nonetheless)are available for sale at the info booth during the festival. Every year, we offer something a little different with an original new design. We are just SO excited about the 2009 bags and SO sure they are going to ...
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