After a successful inaugural year, the Artisan Fair will return to the Northville Central School on Saturday.

The event, sponsored by the Northville Educational Foundation, will feature one-of-a-kind creations and run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“Visitors can expect a vibrant day celebrating creativity,” said Carolyn Wilcox, who is one of the event organizers.

“More than 20 local and regional artisans will be offering everything from fine art and jewelry to textiles, home decor and specialty gifts.”

“We’ll have live demonstrations in weaving, stained glass, and collage, plus a fascinating discussion about artistic blacksmithing. Families will love the children’s activity tables sponsored by the Sacandaga Valley Arts Network. Add in delicious food, community connections, and a warm atmosphere, and you’ve got a day that’s as much about inspiration as it is about shopping.”

Jewelry, ceramics, woodworking, textiles, painting, gourmet treats and many other items will be offered, and an artisan creation raffle will also be held.

Proceeds support student programs and community enrichment through the Northville Educational Foundation, which is a non-profit organization with a goal to enhance the quality of education by funding programs, initiatives and resources that traditional funding sources may not cover.

There will also be a Booster Club chicken barbecue from 2 to 6 p.m.

“The Artisan Fair grew out of a desire to both raise funds for the Northville Educational Foundation and build name recognition by engaging the community in a meaningful way,” Wilcox said. “Northville already has a wonderful reputation for arts and festivals — the Rotary’s Woodworking and Fine Arts weekend in July is a great example of how an event can grow into something really special. We wanted to create something that reflects that same spirit while giving the Foundation its own signature event.”

The event was well-received in its first year, according to Wilcox.

“We were thrilled with the turnout for our very first Artisan Fair. Launching any new event is about building momentum and awareness, and last year gave us a strong foundation to grow from,” she said. “It also helped us make real progress toward our goals — between the fair and our annual Sacandaga Sprint 5K, the Northville Educational Foundation raised more than $7,000. For a first year, that felt like a big win for both the Foundation and the community.”

Last year’s event took place in mid-October on a holiday weekend, something Wilcox said organizers took into consideration for this year’s event.

“The biggest change is the date. Last year, we held the fair on a holiday weekend, which we realized can be tricky — families travel, and artisans book up quickly. By choosing a non-holiday weekend, we’re making it easier for both locals and visitors to attend, while also attracting more high-quality vendors,” she said. “We’ve also added artisan-friendly touches like providing lunch and volunteer’ booth sitters,’ so creators can take a break without worrying about their displays. As the fair grows, we hope it becomes a true destination event for Northville.”

Heading into its second year, Wilcox said she has high hopes for continued growth.

“Our hope is steady, sustainable growth — more artisans, more visitors, and more opportunities for connection each year,” she said. “This year we’ve nearly doubled our artisan participation and added engaging demonstrations and discussions that spotlight unique art forms. Most of all, we want people to have a great time while supporting a cause that strengthens our schools and community. If guests leave inspired and artisans feel valued, then we know we’ve succeeded.”

For more information about the Artisan Fair, visit nefnorthvilleny.org.

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Left: Pizzas line the counter at Sergio’s Pizza. At the end of each night, the restaurant uses an app to sell slices that would otherwise go to waste.

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