30th Annual Harvest Fair

Looking for antiques, collectibles or craft items? Visit Holliston Historical Society’s 30th Annual Harvest Fair on Sunday, September 19 (rain date September 26) from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at 547 Washington Street. Face painting, pony rides (11 am–1 pm) and a portrait artist will also be featured. The silent auction, apple pies and lunch, bake sale and snack treats have become a tradition at this event. Open house at the Asa Whiting House is from noon to 3 pm. Admission is free.

In celebration of Holliston Historical Society’s 100th anniversary, the Asa Whiting House (the house is 200 years old this year) will have displays of items in the Society’s collections in the meeting room, dining room and parlor. Old newspapers and maps will be on display in the library, and guides will be on hand to answer questions.

Items offered for sale by many artisan crafters from Holliston and other New England towns include wooden toys and “name trains,” vintage jewelry, one-of-a-kind tote bags and handbags, refashioned clothing, handmade sweaters, homemade dog biscuits and dog products, chocolate candy, Holliston honey and bee products, Irish soda bread baked by a local baker, special tea blends, cards, hats, doll clothes, hair accessories, bath and body care products, silk and dried floral arrangements, Christmas ornaments, wheel-thrown and hand-built pottery, antiques and collectibles, chair caning services, holiday gifts, fresh fruits and vegetables, and piccalilli and jelly … and more!

There are still a few spaces in select craft categories available for vendors. Call Sheila at 508-429-4876 for more information.