Harvest Faire set to roll in new venue

One of Sisters' longest-running events has a new home.

The Sisters Harvest Faire is set for Saturday and Sunday, October 10-11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The event will be located on Main Avenue, one block north of Cascade Avenue. The location includes Fir Street Park, offers plenty of parking and the same extensive and unique shopping that makes this event a tradition.

More than 175 juried artisan vendors will be present selling quality handcrafted items including pottery, metal art, photography, painting, jewelry, clothing, furniture, home décor, specialty foods and much more.

The event is sponsored and staged by the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce.

For years people from all over Oregon and the Northwest have converged on Sisters to celebrate the changing of the seasons with this festival of handmade artisan goods and food. The annual Harvest Faire boasts hands-on activities, educational opportunities, great food, and good old-fashioned fun not found anywhere else, including free music featuring The Anvil Blasters on Saturday and Michael Kevin Daly on Sunday.

"The Sisters Harvest Faire is a great place to find all of those one-of-a-kind, handmade items, that aren't available in stores, and it's the perfect reason to visit Sisters," said Jeri Buckmann, events director for the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce. "Meander at your own pace through our charming downtown. Visit the shops. Enjoy delicious snacks or a meal. You're sure to find good music, great crafts, and amazing experiences. Come spend the weekend and experience all that Sisters is about."

Artists this year include Dee & Barbara Adams, famous for their pottery; David Johns aka, "Spiceman," with Oregon Flavor Rack; and local artist Don Zylius, just to name a few.

Visitors are encouraged to start their holiday shopping early, and buy a handmade item that is as unique as Sisters.

For more information visit www.sisterscountry.com or call 541-549-0251.