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CRAFTPRODUCERS
CALENDAR 2009
28th Annual Adirondack Arts and Crafts FairWashington County Fairgrounds
Greenwich, New York (Route 29, 13 Miles East of Saratoga Springs)
May 30 & 31, 2009
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(Former names of this Festival were the Adirondack Green Mountain and Saratoga Car & Craft Festivals)
Weather - Washington County Fair - 2009 Sponsor WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Back in the old days, artists and craftsmen and women were an integral part of the community and local economy. The sixties regenerated a passion for handcrafted goods and the American Studio Artist movement has prospered ever since. Today, in spite of globalization, there is a fervent passion for local goods, especially food and specialty products. At countless farmers markets, not only are baby carrots on sale but also blown Art Glass. The Adirondack Art and Craft Festival attracts throngs of customers who enjoy “buying local.” The Washington County Fair and Craftproducers welcome you to the show!
The Doc Scanlon Trio plays hot swing jazz of the 1920's through the 1940's. Their song list includes the great standards of Gershwin, Berlin & Porter as well as the hot jazz of Django Reinhardt, Fats Waller and Benny Goodman. This is a versatile trio with a big sound, red hot solos and tight three part harmony vocals.
Franklin Micare is a walking catalog of swing, pop and soul. His ability to mingle musical styles keeps him a top draw on the social circuit as well as in the clubs. He doesn't mind giving 'Viva Las Vegas' a Brazilian beat, or segueing The Strangeloves' 'I Want Candy' into Sinatra's 'One For My Baby.' Micare's magical voice has been heard on all kinds of commercials -- from Manischevitz wine to Campbell's soup -- but it sounds best wrapped around his own melodies, or any one of the many standards he's got in his song bag.
Ernie Williams: The Blues - from a 13 year old boy playing a beat-up six-string on a Virginia Plantation to the 80 year old dynamo playing for adoring fans at such places as Buddy Guy's Legends, Ernie has lived the blues. Ernie Williams, an extraordinarily talented musician, has paid his dues and has won the right to take his place among the legends of the blues. His voice - "the voice" - is instantly recognized and personifies "the blues".
Catch The Doc Scanlon Trio on the broadway at the Adirondack Arts and Crafts Fair; the band will play intermittently on both Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Festival Facts* 150 Designer Craft and Fine Art Exhibits
* Live Entertainment, Food, and Kids’ Activities
* New food court with barbecue and pig roast Saturday and Sunday
* New York State Wine Tasting
* RAIN or SHINE with all exhibits and activities inside buildings!
* May 30 & 31, 2009
* 10:00-6:00 Saturday; 10:00-5:00 Sunday
* $8 for adults, children 12 and under are FREE and youth ages 13-17 are $2; a weekend pass is $10
* Free Parking
* No pets, please
* Fantastic Family Entertainment Activities Throughout the Weekend!
* Preview the work of the participating artists on the "Artists" page
Lodging and DirectionsFOR INFORMATION ABOUT LODGING or other details about the area, contact the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce at 518.692.7979 or visit www.greenwichchamber.org. You can also contact the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce at 518.524.3255 or visit www.saratoga.com.
The Washington County Fairgrounds is located on Route 29, 13 miles east of Saratoga Springs, located between Schuylerville, and Greenwich, NY.
From the Albany Area:
The Washington County Fairgrounds is just 13 miles from Interstate 87. Take Interstate 87 (Adirondack Northway) to exit 14. Follow the signs for Schuylerville and Route 29 East. Take Route 29 East through Schuylerville, across the Hudson River and up the hill. The Fairgrounds will be on the left after you crest the hill. Turn left just past the Fairgrounds on the Old Schuylerville Road and follow the signs.
Physical Address of the Fairgrounds:
392 Old Schuylerville Rd.
Greenwich, NY 12834
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