An Octoberfest with a Artistic Twist

Quail Hole Occasions, the staff behind the beloved Woodstock-New Paltz Artwork and Crafts Truthful, first reimagined Oktoberfest into an artwork and crafts-focused pageant in 2019. Handcrafted Octoberfest marries collectively the perfect of harvest time and Oktoberfest celebrations with Quail Hole’s mission to offer artists and craftspeople a one-of-a-kind alternative to showcase their artwork varieties and join instantly with the general public. The curated, open-air pageant—named one of many 200 finest craft gala’s within the nation in 2023 by Sunshine Artist Journal—will make its return to the Dutchess County Fairgrounds for 2 days on Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1.

The lineup for this yr’s occasion gives just a little one thing for everybody to get pleasure from, from children to grandparents and everybody in between.

“Handcrafted Octoberfest champions the craft, coaching, and story behind every object and attraction. That includes artworks and craft, but in addition connoisseur specialty meals, native wine and spirits, and agricultural marvels, this celebration highlights the thought of small-batch and hand-spun, with a lot of harvest enjoyable for all ages on the aspect,” says Ola Rubinstein, director of Quail Hole Occasions.

From furnishings to fiber, jewellery, candles, ceramics, steel, and extra, guests will get pleasure from shopping the work of over 100 juried artists and craftspeople in over 10 media classes.

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Rings by Sweetpeas & Gypsies.

Searching for a press release piece or two for the house? Trendy customized furnishings from Gerard Ryan, traditional Adirondack chairs by John Finnan, or the awe-inspiring cast metalwork of Juliann Ferro of Farm Lady Cast are certain to thrill. For anybody out there for vacation items for mates, household, or themselves, there are lusciously scented candles, seasonal decor, beautiful blown glass, cozy knitwear, and unique jewellery designs galore.

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Hand drawn metalwork by Farm Lady Cast.

A number of exhibitors can even be main demonstrations that showcase the processes behind their considerate strategies and artistry. Get an inside take a look at the normal methodology of handspinning fiber with the Ulster County Handspinners Guild, change into a part of the demonstration with Nicole Dubensky of Sweetpeas and Gypsies by committing to a bit of everlasting jewellery, or try any of the opposite thrilling demos on wood-turning, glass-cutting, weaving, jewelry-making, and steel forging.

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Internationally famend artist Hugh McMahon will likely be demonstrating pumpkin carving strategies.

Bringing the entire household is straightforward and wonderfully enjoyable, due to a full slate of actions geared toward children and the children at coronary heart.

There will likely be horse-drawn carriage rides that take guests across the fairgrounds; a pumpkin carving demonstration from internationally famend artist Hugh McMahon; a petting zoo with lovable livestock; and a drop-off household artwork and crafts space with youngsters’s programming and inventive free play. With a sturdy lineup of reside music within the Leisure Tent, dance performances from Germania of Poughkeepsie, quite a lot of native meals distributors, and a beer backyard, the pageant is certain to kick off the autumn season on an particularly excessive observe.

Guests can get pleasure from carriage rides all through the truthful grounds.

Handcrafted Octoberfest will happen on the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck on Saturday, September 30 from 10am to 6pm and Sunday, October 1 from 10am to 5pm. Tickets can be found for buy at Quailhollow.com.