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The MayFaireBrought to you by the people who offer our region’s popular Kriskindlmarkt, Clifton Forge School of the Arts is transforming its fabulous Mill, garden, and the banks of Smith Creek for The MayFaire, a celebration of Spring and the Arts, to give visitors an opportunity to purchase plants of all kinds (bedding, perennials, hanging, and unique), and quality, handmade gifts by 35+ talented artisans for the home, garden, gardener, and Mother’s Day.
Workshops on Fairy Gardens, Herb Gardens, and Mosaic Glass Stepping Stones. We will have several vendors with fairy garden wares and we may have a visit from Mother Nature (the real person, not the one who has been messing with the weather!) Outstanding Raffle and Silent Auctions sure to please Mom, and because nothing is more wonderful than a delicious picnic on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, we are holding an exciting Silent Auction of Gourmet Picnics made by area chefs to benefit Lisa’s Kitchen, a local community service program. Picnic bidding begins Saturday morning and ends Sunday at 12:30, at which time picnicking will commence in our cafe, near the Creek, or in our beautiful garden. Delicious catered spring menu for dine-in or take-out dining throughout the weekend including hot entrees and boxed lunches by Full Circle Catering. Enjoy chicken salad, pork BBQ, roasted pork tenderloin with sweet potato biscuits, caprese and other kinds of salads, fresh roasted/candied nuts, fresh cinnamon rolls, maple baked goods, and delicious desserts like strawberry shortcake and triple chocolate brownies. See area artists painting and drawing in our garden and throughout the region and purchase their work at the ‘Wet Paint Sale’ at 4:00 p.m. Saturday. Enjoy performances by several groups affiliated with the School of the Arts: our Brass Ensemble, the Alleghany Mountain String Project students, and Greg Burns of Metta Vibrations. $2 Cash Admission, children free. On Saturday evening, May 5, join us for singer/songwriter Bill Staines, performing in the School’s Gallery at 7:00 p.m. Beer, wine, beverages and snacks will be sold. This concert is sponsored by Highlands Community Bank. Tickets available online or at the door. The MayFaire is presented in partnership with Country Garden Florist and is a fundraiser for Clifton Forge School of the Arts, the community art school of the Alleghany Highlands, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. WE LOOK FORWARD TO A WONDERFUL CELEBRATION OF SPRING, MOTHERS, GARDENS, AND THE ARTS! |
Event Schedule
(More Details Coming Soon!)
(More Details Coming Soon!)
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Saturday, May 5
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Workshops:
11am-3 pm Mosaic Garden Stepping Stones. Project requires drying time, and if you pick up your finished stepping stone the week of May 7, the price is $25. If you live out of the area and need to take the wet stone with mold (so you can make more!), the cost is $37. Instructor: School of the Arts Glass Instructor, George Ayars. Register here. *Make a Broken Pot Fairy Garden (stay tuned for times and cost) Instructor: Country Garden Florist *How to Plant a Mosquito-Repellant Herb Planter (stay tuned for times and cost) Instructor: Country Garden Florist Silent Auction & Raffle bidding - Gourmet Picnics fundraiser, Gift & Artisan items. Food 1pm-3pm Clifton Forge School of the Arts Brass Ensemble 4:00pm Fine Art Wet Paint Sale 7:00pm Bill Staines concert in the Gallery Buy Concert Tickets Here |
Sunday, May 6
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Workshops and Demonstrations
Live Music Food 12:30pm End of Silent Auction for Gourmet Picnics, Picnicking on the grounds begins (please bring a blanket!) Tables and chairs also available. 3:30pm End of Silent Auctions and raffles for gift and artisan items. 4:00 pm Close of this first annual event! |
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So Many Vendors!
Handmade artisan goods plus plants and other delights for the garden
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GOURMET PICNICS
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Location: Clifton Forge School of the Arts, 518 Church St, Clifton Forge, VA 24422
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540-862-7275 cfsota@lumos.net |
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