Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Travel Tuesday: Mt. Vernon Colonial Market and Fair

Each fall Mt. Vernon host a colonial market and fair. They invite artists and vendors to set up on a 12 acre field. I have gone probably a dozen times.  I have to say, this year was one of the best, the weather was mild, the field was dry, and there were more vendors than in recent years (though prices were up - no real bargains to be found.) It was a great time out. One of the many joys in our neighborhood. 



















 

18 comments:

  1. Some nice handicraft and wares there to be seen. I was eyeing the red headed woodpeckers. And that laying down rabbit.

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    1. The rabbit was 12 pounds of beeswax, I didn't look at the price.

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  2. I love artesan fairs like that. I never buying anything, but those woodpeckers would have been awfully tempting.

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    1. The bird carver's tent was busy,

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  3. The weaving looks rather interesting. I like seeing things like that.

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    1. I have always wanted to learn how to weave.

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  4. That would be fun to attend! Love those rabbits!

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    1. Beeswax, most of them in old candy molds.

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  5. What a great day and a great fair; so many cool things. Plus watching the people actually craft their products is fun.

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  6. It's satisfying to observe the craft skills of some of our fellow human beings.

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  7. That looks like a fun excursion. Alexandria must be a great place to live!

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  8. This looks like a wonderful event with lots and lots of photo ops. You got some great photos here. I especially love the portraits.

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    1. I should slow down and take more photos, it was a little crowded in places.

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  9. yes yes yes this is something I would enjoy seeing some day.

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    1. I will let you know when it is on, or joint the email list from Mt. Vernon. I am a member and I have guest passes.

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