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  • Friday, November 25 – Sunday, November 27 – 22nd Annual Original Castleberry Faire

    A New England Tradition continues and the crafters are back in a big way for the 22nd Annual Castleberry Faire Arts & Craft Festival, taking place at the Shriner’s Auditorium, 99 Fordham Road in Wilmington, MA Thanksgiving Day weekend, November 25, 26 & 27. This three day shopping bonanza includes over 250 of the nation’s finest craftspeople and artisans. This is the big one, folks, with over 250 juried exhibitors from throughout the United States displaying and selling their American made works including pottery, scarves, tapestry, fine jewelry, candles, turned wood, quilts, basketry, photography, painted antiques, metal sculpture, doll clothes, ceramics, soap, wall hangings, puppets, hair accessories, hats, primitives and folk art, stone relief, carved birds, soft sculpture, Victorian wreaths, leather, oil paintings, calligraphy, silk & dried floral arrangements, fleece, watercolors, country wood crafts, slate, ornaments, porcelain dolls, cameos, music boxes, quilt-pillows, aromatherapy, snowmen, fragrance, stained glass, lampshades, old maps, sport plaques, miniatures, intarsia, chimes, wearable art, blown glass and so much more. A “food sampling” extravaganza will be presented with such gourmet delights as: herbal dips, sauces, jams & jellies, candies, peanut brittle, fudge, vinegars, finishing sauces, pastry, cooking oils, salsas, chutney, jerky, baked goods and so much more.

    The Castleberry Faire runs Friday, November 25 from 9 am to 5 pm, Saturday, November 26 and Sunday November 27 from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission $8.00 Adult, under age 14 free. One admission is good for all 3 days. Directions: From Route 93 take Exit 39 to Shriner’s Auditorium in Wilmington, MA. Ample Free Parking and free shuttle bus service provided. Held indoor, rain or shine. For more information call 603-332-2616 or print a discount admission coupon at www.castleberryfairs.com. Food Sales Benefit Aleppo Temple Shrine Activities.

  • Saturday, July 16, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Secrets of the Tudor Stillroom

    Travel to Plimoth Plantation on Saturday, July 16, from 9 – 5, for a seminar led by renowned herbalist Christina Stapley, entitled Secrets of the Tudor Stillroom.  Learn about the activities of the Tudor still-house while making recipes from distilled aromatic waters, as well as scented powders, cough sweets, herb infused honeys, a salve, herb sugar, sweetmeats, vinegars, and more.  Featured herbs include rose, rosemary, elecampane, pot marigold, frankincense, marshmallow, yarrow, hyssop, betony, St. John’s wort, and angelica.  You’ll also learn about repelling pests, washing clothing, and herbal remedies.  Fee for Museum members: $95; nonmembers: $120.  Register at www.plimoth.org, or call 508-746-1622, ext. 8359.