Village Peddler Festival at Lake Metroparks Farmpark

A Quaint Outdoor American Marketplace Tradition

The hillside’s beauty and charm compliment the 37th Annual Village Peddler Festival held in Kirtland at Lake Metroparks Farmpark on Saturday, September 15 (10am-6pm) and Sunday, September 16 (10am-5pm). Enjoy shopping the shaded paths of this quaint outdoor American marketplace featuring 175 craftsmen and artisans selling their handmade wares. Styles of traditional, vintage, fine art, contemporary and country will be represented with many unique one-of-a-kind gifts and home décor. Your shopping experience is enhanced with the opportunity to talk with craftsmen and hear how the items are designed and created.

Craftsmen and artisans come from all over including Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Michigan to sell their wares. Featured items include woven rugs, copper art, folk art, wooden toys, primitive and seasonal wreaths, flowers, pottery, candles, soaps, quilting, dolls, tole painting, stained glass, blown glass, Shaker brooms, birdhouses, jewelry, beach glass creations, original art, clothing, hats, mittens, purses, Santas, snowmen, slate paintings, photography, painted gourds, potpourri, wind chimes, ironwork, furniture, slate signs, Fall and Christmas accents, vintage finds, live edge furniture, garden art, wool appliques and more.

Enjoy the toe-tapping bluegrass and folk music of The Silver String Band. Feast on delicious food such as barbecue, soups, gourmet pizza, homemade pies, ice cream, fresh lemonade and kettle corn. Visit the gourmet and harvest market filled with locally grown produce, plants, fresh and dried flowers, variety of lavender, goat milk items, vinegars, honey, maple syrup, jams, teas and coffee, candy and cookies, pastries and more.

Many favorites will be returning including a silhouette artist and the Local Culinary Marketplace tent featuring handcrafted food and specialty products by local Cleveland entrepreneurs.

The Village Peddler Festival is built on quality, uniqueness, and tradition. “Many people plan their fall around the festival and attend every year,” states Roberta Rice, festival producer. The beautiful location, unique shopping experience and easy accessibility from Cleveland, Akron and western Pennsylvania make for a wonderful day excursion. All daily Farmpark activities on the 235-acre family friendly facility, wagon rides and corn maze are all included at no additional cost to festival attendees. The festival captures America at its best and is guaranteed to charm attendees back to the simple way of life.

For one special weekend, you can enjoy this “outdoor American marketplace” in an incredible setting. Bring the family and enjoy times of yesteryear. Festival sponsors are Cleveland Magazine, Cougar 93.7/Mix 97.1, Lake County Women’s Journal, Lake News, Mimi Magazine, Ohio Magazine, Remarkable Lake County, OH Lake County Visitors Bureau, Inc., The News-Herald and WINT 101.5FM /1330AM. Admission is $9.00; 60+ is $7.00; ages 2-11 is $5.00 and under 2 is free. Parking is free with gate drop-off and handicapped spots available.

Lake Metroparks Farmpark is located at 8800 Euclid Chardon Road (Route 6) in Kirtland, Ohio just one mile east of Route 306 and 5 miles south of I-90 (Exit 193). For more details and information visit www.VillagePeddlerFestival.com or call 440.503.8414.