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!

If you have donations for The Upcycle Exchange, please drop them off with the Ecology Club in the fenced area on the backside of the main pavilion. Don’t forget your coupons! It’s ok if you forget your towel though.

Live Music starts at noon each day.

Your kids will love our giant sandbox, handmade hula-hoops, and an igloo we made from milk cartons! We have all kinds of hand-ons Eco-friendly Projects as well.

The Artisan Guild of Southern IL will be demonstrating a wide range of crafts, and hosting an Alpaca and Llama petting zoo.

The O’Fallon Library has arranged for several local authors to be on hand through-out the weekend at The Writers Block. They are also providing several computers with free internet access in the Laptop Lounge.

Bring your latest project and join Knitters in the Wild at 1 p.m. on Saturday

Two animal rescues will be on hand with a few friends in tow. Meet the REGAP Grayhounds and 10th Life Cats!

The Wine Tasting tent opens at 1p.m. each day.

You must be getting hungry, and we have an exciting variety of Food Vendors. No need to travel to the end of the universe to find a good restaurant.

Twittering at the festival? Tag it #strangefolk

That about sums it up! Now, go round up 42 of your closest friends and come get all your holiday shopping done.