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39th Beyond the Unicorn Christmas Craft Fair
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Beyond the Unicorn kicks off the holiday shopping season BY KAREN ENGDAHL, The Shopper December 4, 2017 unicorn Shoppers at Beyond the Unicorn Christmas Craft Fair. Photo by Karen Engdahl. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Hundreds of holiday shoppers cheerfully jostled shoulder-to-shoulder through the maze of treasure-laden booths at the Beyond the Unicorn Christmas Craft Fair hosted by the SHS Alumni Association at Riverside Middle School on Saturday, Dec. 2. Now in its 39th year and featuring 98 vendors, the fair once again served as Springfield’s version of a super mall. Artists, crafters, and chefs offered a spectacular array of wares ranging from fresh baked goods to woodworking to doggie treats. unicorn Jen Mortensen of Buddy Bandannas. Photo by Karen Engdahl. With her sewing machine humming, Jen Mortensen of Buddy Bandanas looked up frequently to greet those who eagerly browsed through her bandanas for dogs. “Lots of people want gifts for pets!” she smiled. “We have a huge selection of dog bandanas in all kinds of colors and prints!” Also doing a brisk business nearby were people selling local products such as honey, goat milk soap, and fresh balsam wreaths. Local authors offered books including “19th Century Springfield,” “A Touch of Springfield,” plus thriller mysteries and children’s books. Springfield High School students offered face painting and gift-wrapping. Clown Purple, easily spotted in the crowd, pleased youngsters with a variety of animals and festive shapes fashioned with balloons. “This one looks like a giraffe!” squealed five-year-old MacKenzie Fallon, who was visiting the fair with her grandparents. unicorn Waiting in the lunch line. Photo by Karen Engdahl. Neighbors chatted with neighbors, or with new acquaintances, as they waited in line for the comfort food offered by alumni chefs – a steaming bowl of chili was a popular lunch option. Other food vendors offered flatbreads, soups, sausage, and sweets for take out. The Beyond the Unicorn Fair is Springfield High School Alumni Association’s biggest fundraiser of the year and provides the juried vendors, most of whom are local, with a high-visibility venue. Proceeds from the event go to support alumni scholarships and activities. Beyond the Unicorn Christmas Craft Fair celebrates its 39th anniversary November 13, 2017 Christmas At Beyond the Unicorn, you’ll find a unique gift for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Stock photo. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Kick off your Christmas shopping at Springfield’s version of a super mall with 95 vendors showcasing their unique and unusual creations at the Beyond the Unicorn Christmas Craft Fair at Riverside Middle School, Route 11, in Springfield, Vt. on Saturday, Dec. 2. The show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will host a large array of artisans and crafters from all over New England, New Jersey, and New York. Vendors are selected based on the diversity and quality of their creations, including: bath and body products, candles, hand painted items, glass items, pottery, lighted objects, ceramics, country crafts, deerskin gloves and accessories, photography, postcards, cards, wooden toys, clocks, jewelry, and other unusual items. There will be Christmas decorations galore; holiday centerpieces, snowmen, Santas, and wreaths. An author will be present with her mystery books and related items as well as locally created cookbooks. Children’s specialty items such as hair bows and ties, tutus, and pewter animals will abound. New this year, are metal, copper and stainless steel garden ornaments as well as window hangings and sculptures. Springfield High School students will provide face painting, and Clown Purple will turn her balloons into adorable little creatures for the children. Outside you will find fresh balsam wreaths and a kettle corn popper will fill the air with the aroma of freshly popped corn! You’re sure to find gifts for everyone. The alumni chefs will serve a continental breakfast and lunch, and two raffles will be ongoing throughout the day. Don’t miss this opportunity to support local vendors and the Springfield High School Alumni Association with our largest fundraiser. This event helps to support our annual weekend activities as well as our scholarship funds. For more information, contact Marie Gelineau at 802-885-3579 or mgelineau@vermontel.net.
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