Contributed by Sam Dinges
From the museum’s showcase garden to the Palmer quad, join us Saturday July 13th to celebrate Midsummer in Palmer! On the historic town center, the Palmer Museum Garden and Art Faire brings together master gardeners, dozens of local artisans, and live music on three stages.
The faire has a twelve year history, but recently has been put on by the Palmer Museum of History and Art. While we strive to celebrate our local artists year round, this Palmer staple offers the chance to expose dozens of artists, musicians, and agricultural geniuses to thousands of people all in one day.
For the garden enthusiast, do we have a day for you! Stop by booths hosted by Ken’s Garden Center, Seeds and Soil, and the Mat-Su Master Gardeners for all the latest and greatest in valley gardeners. Get your hands dirty with workshops led by the UAF Experiment Farm, the Cook Inlet Bonsai Study Group, and more! Top it off by taking a stroll through Palmer’s showcase garden in full bloom, facilitated by the wonders of gardener Alicia Greene.
For the art savant, you will be spoiled for choices! From glass blowing to pottery to watercolor, we have nearly twenty art vendors and workshops scattered throughout the faire. Watch live renaissance painting by Palmer’s own Barbara Hunt, and check out the museum’s Artist of the Week, Francine Long, on display in our temporary gallery.
For the family faire goer, face painting, live music on three stages, and delicious food vendors are at your disposal. Help us chalk the library sidewalk, explore over fifty vendors worth of fun, and enjoy the beauty of Palmer in the full thoros of summer!
As you enjoy our lovely faire, take a moment to enjoy our lovely town as well! Cast an eye to the vibrant business of Palmer’s downtown, who welcome visitors and locals alike every day year round. Take a stroll across the tracks down Alaska Street and soak in the pride and hard work of a vested community.
The faire is free to the public, and open from 10am to 6pm on Saturday July 13th. For more information, visit us at palmergardenandart.org or check out our facebook page “Midsummer Garden and Art Faire.”
