Visitors to Eagle River’s annual Cranberry Fest will have the opportunity to explore more than cranberries this weekend, with a fiber art exhibit and a used book sale among the activities planned in conjunction with the festival.
The Lake Country Weavers and Fiber Artists Guild will host its annual exhibit and sale Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Christ, 105 N. First St. in Eagle River. Admission is free.
The church is located at the corner of First and Division streets. The Cranberry Fest shuttle bus to and from the fairgrounds will stop at the church at regular intervals Saturday only.
Visitors can watch demonstrations of spinning, knitting and crocheting, including how wool is transformed into colorful yarn, sometimes incorporating beads. Guild members will be available to answer questions about their crafts.
The exhibit and sale will showcase the diverse talents of guild members, with items including handwoven rugs, table runners, mohair and wool mittens, scarves, handspun yarn, and wool-felted hats and clogs.
The guild supports fiber artists throughout the Northwoods, with members from communities including Land O’ Lakes, Hazelhurst, Manitowish Waters and Three Lakes. Members meet monthly at one another’s homes to share skills, further their education and enjoy camaraderie.
For more information about guild meetings, contact Mary Jackl at 715-545-2897.
Book sale
The Friends of the Walter E. Olson Memorial Library will also offer Cranberry Fest visitors an opportunity to browse and shop during a three-day book sale.
The sale will take place Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 1–3, at the library, 203 N. Main St. in Eagle River.
Hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Items for sale will include hardcover and paperback books, children’s and young adult books, audiobooks, DVDs, games, music and puzzles.
For more information, contact Jan Christofferson at 715-479-3130 or the library at 715-479-8070.
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