One of the most colorful displays at the Island County Fair each year is the bevy of quilts suspended from the rafters of the Malone Building. While the art of quilting has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity, the fair exhibit may become history unless a superintendent can be found for that area.
Sewing and Baked Goods are equally endangered, not because there is a lack of interest in these home arts within the county but because of a shortage of volunteers to stage the exhibits.
Being a skilled quilter, baker or seamstress is not a requirement; simply having an interest in the preservation of the art and making a commitment to accept exhibits and arrange the display is all that’s necessary.
Anyone interested in retaining these traditional exhibits is encouraged to contact the Fair Office at 221-4677.
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