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Author Talk : Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig Online

Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more!

A Dolly Parton crop art portrait. Size-96 cowboy boots. A button quilt. State Fairs: Growing American Craft features more than 100 photos of extraordinary and unconventional crafts from state and tribal fairs, including needlework, basketry, jewelry, ceramics, crop art, butter sculpture, and saddles. The catalog highlights personal stories and regional and cultural traditions, creating a vibrant portrait of American life. Come one, come all! State Fairs has a little something for everyone.

Register now to hear about the fascinating (and often surprising) world of American state fair crafts!

Date:
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Library:
Central Library
Online:
This is an online event.
Event URL:
https://libraryc.org/roccitylibrary/160933
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Arts, Crafts & Hobbies     Author Talk     Online Event  
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