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 ag education programs. The event draws families who want to do a little holiday shopping before the Parade of Lights!
Click here for the 2024 2nd Annual Ag & Artisan Holiday Faire Highlight Reel!
Saturday, December 7, 2024
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. to 4 p.m. – Valley Eats NV – Carson Valley’s Premiere Mobile Eatery offers local and unique cuisine at an affordable price!
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Charlie Abowd’s friends and family will appear for another book signing or just stop by to say hi! Get Charlie’s book here:
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Santa is in the house for family selfies!
4 p.m. time to head over to the Parade of Lights!
2024 Vendors
Charlie Abowd Friends and Family
7 Hawk Ranch – Beeswax candles, goat milk soaps and lotions
Freckled Sunflower – Country charm crafts and decor
Lost Bandidas – Everything you need for the cowboy life – apparel and more
Absolutely Michelle’s – Gluten-Free desserts
She Shed Designs – Handcrafted sterling silver jewelry
Pat Stoddard Aragon – Fine Art Western Painting
Heritage Pride – Wooden American flags
Udderly Amazing by Kadence Ortiz – Hand Made goat milk soaps
Misbeehaven Farm – Honey, jams and fun kitchen gifts
Nevada Kettle Corn – The BEST kettle corn in Nevada
Blue Collar Custom Creations – cups and tumblers, engraved cutting and charcuterie boards, hats, earrings, tees and more
Nature Moon Designs – Handcrafted Sterling Silver jewelry
Sierra Suncatchers – Swarovski crystal suncatchers and jewelry
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- Chef Charlie Abowd – over four decades, Charlie 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’s friends and family, grab a book, and savor the tastes of the past! https://charlieabowd.com/
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- 7 Hawk Ranch – Seasonal produce, eggs, honey, goat milk lotions and soaps, beeswax candles, edible flowers and more
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- The Freckled Sunflower – showcasing their rustic wood, paper, and glass creations with that charming country vibe.
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- Lost Bandidas – everything you need for the cowboy life.
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- Absolutely Michelle’s – artisan means handcrafted using seasonal elements from local organic farmers.
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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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- Heritage Pride by Evan Cocoby – Wooden Flags
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- Kadence Ortiz – handmade goats’ milk soaps and greeting cards.
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- Carson Valley Meats – high-quality, fresh meat and other Ranch Box products.
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- Misbeehaven Farm – local honey and Jam.
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- Nevada Kettle Corn – locally owned and operated in Gardnerville Nevada, bringing their delicious Kettle Corn.
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- Blue Collar Custom Creations – cups and tumblers, engraved cutting boards and charcuterie boards, hats, earrings, t-shirts, and more
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- Nature Moon Designs – Hand Crafted Sterling Silver Jewelry
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- Sierra Suncatchers – high quality crystals
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- Back by popular demand!! She Shed Creations is back with their one-of-a-kind sterling silver (and sometimes mixed metals!) with quality materials and semiprecious gemstones!
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- Valley Eats NV – Carson Valley’s premiere mobile eatery. Offering local and unique cuisine at an affordable price.
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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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- 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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- Kadence Ortiz – handmade goats’ milk soaps and greeting cards.
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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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- The Freckled Sunflower – showcasing their rustic wood, paper, and glass creations with that charming country vibe.
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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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- 7 Hawk Ranch Beeswax Candles, Goatsmilk soaps and lotions
See previous years’ vendor photos
