Crafts, food and music at Minden Street Faire

Staff Reports

The Minden Street Faire returns for its fall run on Esmeralda Avenue with crafts, gifts, food and beer booths and live music, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

More than 100 vendors are participating. Returning favorite vendors include Paul's painted milk cans, Hillbilly Kettlecorn, Mary Lien's custom-designed blouses and jackets, Big Jerry's Celtic music and David Olson photography.

The fair also includes Kutsteads of Montana barn wood frames and leather sculptures, Samo's bonsai, Baltic Sea amber, Stuff It Olives, metal art, lapidary displays, jewelry and paintings.

Food and drinks are available at the fair including hot dogs, German brat dinner, barbecue, Indian tacos, pastries, lemonade and beverages from the Budweiser truck.

Live music provided by the Grizzly Hackles at 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and All Hat No Cattle 2-5 p.m. Saturday and Ricky Dees at 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and the Country Valley Jug Band at 2-5 p.m. Sunday.

For more information, call Roxanne Stangle at 782-2444 or 292-9214.