This Labor Day weekend, the Homeplace 1850s Farm is celebrating the hard labor and hand
work skills of our ancestors during our Trades Fair. At a time when few things were manufactured, people had to rely on their skills or their neighbors to produce everything from knitted socks to horseshoes.

Visit this weekend with local traditional trades and craft people as
they share their skills and knowledge of these lost folk arts. Hand crafted items will be available for purchase.

Vendors and Demonstrators

-Pedigo Grist Mill (Early era grist mill) will be giving demonstrations and selling corn meal.

-Brent Mckinney (Stone Cutter) will be demonstrating the art of stone carving.

-Tennessee River Artist Blacksmith Association (TRABA) will be demonstrating blacksmithing.

-The Herbal Connection (Saturday Only) will be offering herbal teas, candles, and other herbal items.

-Playful Oak Arts will be offering handmade jewelry items made from copper.

-Bramble Bee Farm (Sunday Only) will be selling honey and items made from their farm raised local bees.

-Tammy Tarwick will be offering homemade jams and jellies.

-Gargoyle Ranch will be selling homemade goat milk soaps, candles, and cremes

-Lee Family Farm and Petting Zoo (Sunday only, 10am-3pm) will be showcasing friendly farm animals.

-Amish Baked goods. Some of the Local Amish community will be joining us to offer their homemade baked goods

-Thomas Armstrong, a local artist specializing in wood burning images on raw wood.

-Anita Whal will be featuring rag rugs and birdhouse gourds

Craft Activities

-Pinch-pot Pottery - Visitors will be guided through the process of making a small pinch-pot.

-Corn Husk Dolls - Visitors will be able to make a small traditional Corn Husk Doll.

-Pot holder Weaving - Visitors will be able to weave a small potholder that they can use at home.