The Holiday Season was Kicked off at the Friends of the Fair, Holiday Marketplace Saturday 11/11 Tri-county Fairgrounds. A festive and resounding success, sales were brisk as more than 1000 shoppers visited 50 local and regional merchants; handmade baskets, gourmet chocolates, fine jewelry, candles, home decor, hand made stationary, creative wearables, totes, hats, scarves, ceramics and stained glass art. Guests enjoyed morning mimosas, all day wine tasting, food vendors and more merchants in the outdoor courtyard. Afternoon live music provided by Giacomo, our local favorite, had guests dancing, enjoying the sunshine and taking in the festive vibe.

The Gingerbread House Contest brought holiday smiles and the CASH GRAB booth was a HUGE favorite of attendees of all ages. FREE to participants, they had 10 seconds to grab as much funny money as they could with a chance at instant cash throughout the day and the grand prize of 100.00 for the most money grabbed. Produced by the Friends of the Fair team, they are thrilled with this years overwhelming success and already talking about an even bigger event next year!