Live Music!

The fair will include performances by local groups Chokecherry, the Mill City Mongrels, and The Roe Family Singers!

Workshops!

Workshops are open to all, but our space is limited, so be sure to sign up early on the day of the show, otherwise you might miss out. The workshop administrators may charge a small fee for materials.
9:00-10:00 Learn to Knit, a basic class taught by employees of the Yarnery
10:00-11:45 Plush Rush! Make a stuffed creature with Jenny Harada
12:30-1:30 The art of Ukranian Eggs, with John Carlson
1:45-2:45 The Bat Annex Free Skool teaches Bookmaking
2:45-3:45 The Bat Annex Free Skool teaches Spinning

Other Activitites

Mall of America employees will be handing out free ride passes for The Park (formerly Camp Snoopy).
The Craftstravaganza is a family-friendly event! Complimentary face painting for kids will be provided by Em Hermann of Magikal Faces.
Hungy? A Minnesota State Fair favorite food vendor, the Ballpark Cafe serves up hamburgers, free-range chicken, and salad.
Volunteers from Union Gospel Mission will be accepting donations of canned and non-perishable food items.
If you get tired after a long day of shopping at the Craftstravaganza, relax! Sol Yoga will be giving seated massages.

Crews from WCCO TV and the Indie Craft Documentary will be filming at the fair. Dress to impress, because you might be in the background!

We are still seeking volunteers to help in the following areas: street-level marketing, assisting vendors, tallying visitors, and cleanup.
Please contact us if you are interested in being involved.