2021 Palmer Midsummer Garden and Art Faire Saturday

The annual Palmer Midsummer Garden and Art Faire is returning in full bloom this Saturday, July 10.

This event is free to attend and runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Activities include live, local musicians, demonstrations, art and gardening workshops, and family-friendly activities.

Greater Palmer Chamber Executive Director Ailis Vann said the Faire is an established event in downtown Palmer that many people look forward to. She said it’s unique compared to other staple events like Friday Flings or Colony Days since there’s such an emphasis on the arts and hands-on education.

“It’s very unique,” Vann said.

The agricultural component to the event also rings true to Palmer’s roots, featuring a variety of seasoned and upcoming growers from across the community who commonly share their passion and knowledge with others throughout the event.

“It’s such a part of our history in Palmer,” Vann said.

The Palmer Chamber took over the Faire from the Palmer Museum of History and Art in recent years. The Palmer Museum is still an avid participant in the event with several activities planned in collaboration with this year’s festivities, according to Executive Director, Sam Dinges.

There will be a wine-sipping event that will serve as a fundraiser for the museum, starting at noon. They’re also hosting free youth art classes at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

“We’re thrilled to be a part of the event this year. It’s always a great Saturday in Palmer,” Dinges said. “It just feels different. There’s lots of great festivals and fairs around Alaska but the Garden and Art Faire feels like its own thing.”

For an event schedule and more information about the 2021 Palmer Midsummer Garden and Art Faire, visit palmergardenandart.org.

Contact Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman reporter Jacob Mann at jacob.mann@frontiersman.com