Agriculture and art meet to showcase the region’s artisans and ag students from 4-H, The Grange and FFA showing their animals, roping demonstrations, animal exhibits, antique farm implements, food and beverages, and a hay auction to benefit local 4-H and FFA programs. The event draws families who want to do a little holiday shopping before the Parade of Lights!
Click here for the 2022 2nd Annual Ag & Artisan Holiday Faire Highlight Reel!
Saturday, December 2
The Historic Storke Dairy
876 C Centerville Lane, Gardnerville
10 A.M. – 4 P.M.
Schedule of events:
10 a.m. doors open!
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Charlie Abowd book signing: Recipes and Rambles hat Made Adele’s a Nevada Hot Spot: Forty Years of Cuisine and History as Told by Chef Charlie Abowd (America Through Time)
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Santa is in the house for family selfies!
Noon – 2 p.m. Beef cutting demonstration and steak bite tasting, UNR Extension Mobile Harvest Trailer
4 p.m. time to head over to the Parade of Lights!
Vendors
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- Chef Charlie Abowd’s – over four decades, he played a big role at Adele’s Restaurant in Nevada. He’s bringing a piece of Nevada’s history with his book ‘Recipes and Rambles.’ Meet the chef, grab a book, and savor the tastes of the past! https://charlieabowd.com/
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- JK Custom Kindling – handcrafted wooden flags, burnt wood plaques, and charcuterie boards – the perfect additions to your holiday celebrations.
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- The Freckled Sunflower – showcasing their rustic wood, paper, and glass creations with that charming country vibe.
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- 2 Wheels N Wings – bring beautifully crafted horseshoes. Perfect for a western themed gift.
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- Kadence Ortiz – handmade goats’ milk soaps and greeting cards.
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- MJB Metalworks – beautifully crafted metal works, that make for the perfect holiday gift.
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- JK Custom Kindling – handcrafted wooden flags, burnt wood plaques, and charcuterie boards – the perfect additions to your holiday celebrations.
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- Kadence Ortiz – handmade goats’ milk soaps and greeting cards.
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- Pat Stoddard Aragon – fine arts paintings. See the west and ranch life like you’ve never seen it before! Pat’s paintings bring the western genre to life! https://www.patstoddardaragon.com/
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- UNR Cooperative Extension 4-H – baked goods and farm animal exhibitions including horsemanship, chickens and more! These kids will amaze you with their knowledge and skill around animals. Plus, buy a beer, buy some cookies and support 4-H!
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- Cheri Vaughan – bringing beautiful homemade photo art, solar lanterns, notebooks, gnomes, purses, and more!
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- Absolutely Michelle’s – artisan means handcrafted using seasonal elements from local organic farmers.
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- Werdon’s Woodworking – hand-turned wood products to delight your sense of beauty and your inner child!
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- Werdon’s Woodworking – hand-turned wood products to delight your sense of beauty and your inner child!
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- The Freckled Sunflower – showcasing their rustic wood, paper, and glass creations with that charming country vibe.
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- Chef Charlie Abowd’s – over four decades, he played a big role at Adele’s Restaurant in Nevada. He’s bringing a piece of Nevada’s history with his book ‘Recipes and Rambles.’ Meet the chef, grab a book, and savor the tastes of the past! https://charlieabowd.com/
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- Lost Bandidas – everything you need for the cowboy life.
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- 2 Wheels N Wings – bring beautifully crafted horseshoes. Perfect for a western themed gift.
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- Nature Moon Design – whimsical silver and stone jewelry.
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- Absolutely Michelle’s – artisan means handcrafted using seasonal elements from local organic farmers.
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- Lost Bandidas – everything you need for the cowboy life.
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- Carson Valley Meats – high-quality, fresh meat and other Ranch Box products.
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- MJB Metalworks – beautifully crafted metal works, that make for the perfect holiday gift.
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- Cheri Vaughan – bringing beautiful homemade photo art, solar lanterns, notebooks, gnomes, purses, and more!
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- Pat Stoddard Aragon – fine arts paintings. See the west and ranch life like you’ve never seen it before! Pat’s paintings bring the western genre to life! https://www.patstoddardaragon.com/
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- Nevada Kettle Corn – locally owned and operated in Gardnerville Nevada, bringing their delicious Kettle Corn.
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- Kadence Ortiz – handmade goats’ milk soaps and greeting cards.
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- The Working Australian Shepherd Club of NV – an ASCA affiliated stockdog club located in western Nevada’s Carson Valley, actively involved in the ASCA stockdog program.
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- Misbeehaven Farm – local honey and Jam.
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- MJB Metalworks – beautifully crafted metal works, that make for the perfect holiday gift.
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- Nature Moon Design – whimsical silver and stone jewelry.
See previous years’ vendor photos
