It's FairTime


Today's Fairs

Fairs of Yesteryear

Floral Hall

Aggie Research Center

Agricultural Fairs in America (book)

The FairTime Project


Events


Historic Home Arts Day
Saturday, March 24, 2001
10:00am - 5:00pm

Investigate 19th century home arts and be amazed at the intricacy, creativity and scope of early domestic arts.

Historic Home Arts - Coming Out at the Fair
Assistant Curator of History Julie Avery will showcase a broad range of decorative arts from the MSU Museum collections -- forms which are largely unknown today.

Demonstrations & Exhibits
Throughout the MSU Museum, featuring primitive rag hooking, hair work, millinery and historic hats, and lace.

Floral Hall Gallery tour
With Val Berryman, Curator of History


A Celebration of Fairs - A Family Fun Day at the Museum
Saturday, April 7, 2001
10:00am - 5:00pm

Elkanah Watson, "Father of the American Agricultural Fair"

The Farm Lady
Animals and early the early agricultural and home life experiences of young people will be explored through hands-on activities.


Tractors at the Circle
Saturday, May 12, 2001
11:00am - 5:00pm

Area tractor clubs join with the museum to showcase the progression of agricultural innovation in farm equipment. All events at the MSU Museum and free unless otherwise noted.


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