Noon Rotary Hears About Artisan Fair

Effingham Noon Rotarians Wednesday heard about plans for the 2020 Effingham Artisan Fair.

Longtime co-chairs Cottie Dial and Lisa Elliott were on hand to discuss the 15th Annual Artisan Fair, which has been moved to October 9-10 in downtown Effingham due to the pandemic.

(EFFINGHAM NOON ROTARY CLUB PRESIDENT BEV SOLTWEDEL IS FLANKED BY ARTISAN FAIR CO-CHAIRS COTTIE DIAL AND LISA ELLIOTT)

Events are still being finalized, but Friday evening activities will include the Effingham Food Fair, the CSS Art Auction, and live demonstrations and music. Saturday events will include live musical entertainment, the Effingham Food Fair, and a Kids Korner with arts and crafts. Wine and beer tasting is again planned both Friday evening and on Saturday.

All of those activities are in support of the Artisan Fair itself, planned from 5 to 8pm on the 9th and from 10am to 4pm on the 10th. More than 30 artisans from across the region are scheduled to participate with paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculptures and more. There will be live demonstrations throughout the day, and art will be available for purchase.

Find out more at www.EffinghamArtisanFair.com. 

Noon Rotarians also welcomed a new member. She is Megan Brandt of Pyramid Marble and Granite. Megan was invited to join Noon Rotary by Monte Bartels. Pictured from left are Monte Bartels, Megan Brandt and Club President Bev Soltwedel.