Fiber Arts Festival in Downtown Arlington

Fiber Arts Festival at the Downtown Arlington Farmer's Market (DAFM)

The Downtown Arlington Farmer's Market is hosting a Fiber Arts Festival, Saturday, November 23, 2013 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

DAFM's Fiber Arts Festival features local artisans demonstrating spinning, weaving, crochet, knitting, tatting and sewing. Venture out to DAFM to meet and support local fiber artists. Demonstrations and classes will be held every half hour from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

In addition to the regular produce, food and craft vendors, more unique, handmade gifts will be found at DAFM this weekend. Beat the Black Friday rush by shopping for people on your holiday list on the Saturday before the Thanksgiving Holiday!

Downtown Arlington Farmers Market Fall Fest

Fall is in the air and art is everywhere as the Downtown Arlington Farmer’s Market welcomes visitors of all ages to celebrate the annual Fall Art Craft Festival. This event takes place at the Market on Sat. Oct. 26, from 8am-2pm.

The admission-free festival takes place on Front St just east of Mesquite and features talented artisans showing their work. Genres range from soaps and lotions, one-of-a-kind gift baskets, jewelry, photographic art, gourmet pet treats, artisan bread, crochet, hats and accessories, local honey, homegrown salsas and jams and other local treats and of course veggies & fruits. You will also find unique Halloween, Thanksgiving & Christmas items.

For family-friendly fun, enjoy the always-popular Children's Costume Contest starting at 10 a.m. with safe trick-or-treating throughout the event. Other activities for youngsters include hula hooping, bean bag toss, and sidewalk art.

Festival visitors also enjoy free parking across from the market and curbside as well as parking for bicycles. More information can be found on the Downtown Arlington Farmer's Market facebook page.