Walnut Grove Farm, a National Historic Register farmstead, is hosting its 33rd annual Holiday Market with new dates, November 2nd & 3rd from 10 AM to 4 PM. Featuring gifts from regional artisans, simmering foods and family fun, the event has become an established shopping tradition. Walnut Grove Farm is located ½ mile north of Knoxville, Illinois on Carr Street. Admission is a generous gift of food items for local charity Christmas baskets.
Walnut Grove Farm has showcased fine artistic talent from people who are some of the most creative business entrepreneurs in West Central Illinois. At this juried show, artisans will be offering a diverse range of hand-made and personally produced items from children’s coloring books to vintage ceiling tin art, functional pottery to watercolor and mixed media paintings, artisan soap to fine quilts, folk art, and jewelry to wood carving; hand-felted and crocheted wearable art, candles and CBD oil products. “Tacos & Thai” food truck offers fusion food & hot drinks. “Sass Kitchen” will have desserts. Thirty local and regional artisans will be selling their wares, many are one-of-a-kind gifts. Twelve of the artists and food purveyors are new to this holiday event.
Warm food, festive music and meeting the artists are a staple at Walnut Grove Farm. Chat with Old World Saint Nicholas who will arrive daily at 11 AM. Enjoy live music with Larry Lucas at 1 PM on Saturday and John Heasly at 1 PM on Sunday. Families can kick-off the holiday season by ordering fresh, natural designer wreaths and greens to be picked up in December.
“Christmas at Walnut Grove Farm” is truly a holiday homecoming. Extended family celebrations have grown to include a visit to this barn festival. Coupled with meaningful gift-giving and opportunities to support superb local artisans while sharing food gifts with those in need, the barn is always about celebrating quality and our community. Come see us and support local businesses and art!” states farm host, Jan King. Visit Barn-Fest.com for details or call (309) 337-5354.
***Courtesy of the Walnut Grove Farm***
