Photos and article by Shirin McArthur
Farm Fest 2014
Farm Fest & Wilderness Artisan Fair
Artisan Avelino Jimenez from Regalos de la Tierra Pottery Company shows off his hand-crafted, high-fired pottery.
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Farm Fest & Wilderness Artisan Fair
Visitors and vendors admire the Regalos de la Tierra pottery.
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Farm Fest & Wilderness Artisan Fair
Harold Markel (right) from Aspen Magic Woodworks explains his creations to Cynthia Nez and Phillip Herbert.
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Farm Fest & Wilderness Artisan Fair
Henry Hoffman and Asher Gelbart of Green Energy Now discuss solar powered fountain pumps.
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Farm Fest & Wilderness Artisan Fair
Grace Storm, almost 6 years old, explains how to use felted soap as her mother, Lexa Jobe, looks on.
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Farm Fest & Wilderness Artisan Fair
Edward and Amy Taczanowsky, touring southern New Mexico on their motorcycles from Tucson, chat with photographer Mitchell Clinton about motorcycles. Edward and Amy report that they have really appreciated their stay at nearby Spirit Canyon Lodge.
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Artisans from around Grant County gathered on Saturday, Aug. 23, at Little Toad Creek Inn & Tavern near Lake Roberts for the 2014 Farm Fest and Wilderness Artisan Fair. The festival continues with live music again on Sunday, Aug. 24. Little Toad Creek Inn & Tavern is also offering a "locavore" lunch and dinner menu,featuring local farm fresh meat & produce,in conjunction with this event.