Join us on the Farm Saturday, October 12, 2019 9am – 5pm
Bloom and Bark Farm & Glass Blowing Studio will be teaming up on Saturday only for the Van Buren County Scenic Drive Festival. The weekend long festival is Southeast Iowa’s Largest Arts, Crafts and Flea Market Event! This celebration of fall pulls in thousands of visitors and covers 11 different communities throughout Van Buren County.
Here on Bloom and Bark Farm, Artist Tim Blair will be demonstrating the hot art of glass blowing throughout the day. In addition, we will be demonstrating our hand-crafted clay ovens and baking delicious artisan breads.
Along with all the demonstrations, our Local Artisan Market will be filled with art from several artists from our area. We will also have several other artists and crafts set up on the farm.
Here is just the beginning list of all the great Artists and Crafters that will be set up on our farm. We are still seeking more vendors, contact us for details. Set up is FREE! Give us a holler if you would like an application.
- Hershey’s Honey – All the good stuff made by bees.
- Craig Wills – Creates stained glass panels, sun catchers, gazing ball and snowmen.
- Wire Works by Kathleen – Hand-beaded serving pieces, beaded spoons with serving bowls, coffee scoops, and baby spoons.
- Sonja Hoie – Yarn and textiles, created from her flock of Icelandic Sheep which graze on the Thomas Home Farm.
- Lamb Lane Farm – Felted wool, silk and up-cycled items turned into beautiful scarves and figurines.
- Mrs. Milkweed – Amazingly delicious pickles, jams and baked goods.
- Deming Naturescapes Studio – Watercolor paintings, wood craft/signs, wood burning, walnut serving boards.
- Four Dirty Boys Soap – Hand crafted goat milk soap and bath bombs.
- KimmyKats – Painted canvas, repurposed items, silverware jewelry.
- Midgard Fibers – Ear warmers, coasters, mug cozies and more, all created using the ancient fiber craft of Nalbinding.
- Grandmas Pumpkin Patch – Pumpkins, gourds, corn shocks, broom corn, straw and mums.
- Unique Creations by Tammie – Candles, wax melts and soaps.
- More Artist are still joining us, check back for updates.
Be sure to visit our Facebook page to see photos of our Artists amazing work: https://www.facebook.com/bloomandbarkfarm
Download a complete brochure with a map here:
https://villagesofvanburen.com/special-events/scenic-drive-festival.html