In Danbury, folks know it’s the holiday season when the 119-year-old Tarrywile Mansion, the centerpiece of the city’s Tarrywile Park, throws open its doors to host the annual Holiday Artisan Fair. On the Sunday after Thanksgiving, November 29th, the Fair will display unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for sale from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. With tidings of good cheer, the event benefits the Friends of Tarrywile Park.
Report by Paula Antolini
November 20, 2015 10:27AM EDT
Holiday Artisan Fair at Tarrywile Mansion to Benefit Friends of Tarrywile Park, Sunday, Nov. 29
“Nothing says holidays like a cheese log,” quipped Ellen DeGeneres.
In Danbury, folks know it’s the holiday season when the 119-year-old Tarrywile Mansion, the centerpiece of the city’s Tarrywile Park, throws open its doors to host the annual Holiday Artisan Fair. On the Sunday after Thanksgiving, November 29th, the Fair will display unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for sale from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. With tidings of good cheer, the event benefits the Friends of Tarrywile Park, who support the historic preservation, restoration and enhancement of the Park’s buildings and grounds. Entrance to the Mansion, surrounded by rolling hills and pristine open space, is located at 70 Southern Boulevard, Danbury CT.
You’ll soon find that your gift shopping becomes one-stop shopping – truly tidings of good cheer! Among the products that will be on offer are gift packages from The Olive Oil Factory, folk art by Stacey Olszewski, handmade jewelry by Gemini Dream and Anita Begley Design, and bath products by Sensational Scrubs. While considering a handwoven scarf or a hand-turned wooden pen, you’ll find find plenty of stocking stuffers and designer gifts from Deb’s Hair Candy, Elisabeth Levy Photography, Sport Hill Honey, and more. Homemade clam chowder, drinks, and homemade chocolate chip cookies will be available for purchase from Catering by Roxannne, of Brookfield.
Admission is $5.00, and free for those ages 12 and under. Admission includes a raffle ticket for a chance to win a gift item. Additional raffle tickets will be available for $2.00 each. For more information, email Stacey Olszewski at [email protected] Happy holidays!
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