Tuesday August 4th

Daily Fair updates will be emailed to all participants and juried members AND posted on our website on the page linked below. They are often posted before this email is sent, so bookmark the page and check back regularly!

Emergency Contacts

Event Manager Karina Jonas: 603-496-5239

Executive Director Kate Saunders: 603-520-6000

First Aid station is located beside the Fair Office, at the corner of Spruce Lodge.

Craftsmen's Coffee Lounge is located in the Competition Center building, to the right of the Exhibition Tent. Please clean up after yourself there, and remember that we have many people to serve, so please do not fill up a thermos. Open Daily 9-2pm.Thank you for your understanding.

If you have any issues with wifi, please bring it to the attention of the Fair Office so that we may have our onsite tech support visit you.

As we settle into the rhythm of the Fair, one of the most meaningful things we can do — beyond celebrating the beauty of craft — is to recognize the people and partnerships that make this event possible.

Today, we want to express our deep gratitude to the incredible team at Mount Sunapee. Not everyone realizes this, but their collaboration with us begins as early as the fall, well before the tents go up or the gates open. They are extraordinary partners — committed not only to the logistics of event coordination but to the well-being and safety of everyone on site.

From emergency response support to maintaining facilities and assisting with infrastructure, the Mount Sunapee staff works tirelessly, often behind the scenes, to ensure that the Fair runs smoothly. They take great pride in their relationship with the League, and we are equally committed to growing and strengthening that partnership.

So as you arrive each day, take a moment to recognize the folks in Sunapee uniforms — the ones cleaning, fixing, organizing, and quietly keeping the wheels turning. A simple thank you, a handshake, or a kind word can go a long way in showing appreciation for their hard work and dedication.

Let’s continue to support one another — artists, staff, partners, and guests — with the same care and respect we put into our craft.

Kate Saunders

Executive Director

Craftsmen's Dinner - Tonight - TUESDAY 8/5

5:30 Dinner

5:00-6:00 Lift Rides

Booth holders - Don't forget to pick up your Craftsmen's Night tickets at the Fair Office no later than today (Tuesday) in the morning.

Remember the event is happening tonight. There will be chairlift rides and food in Sunapee lodge. We hope all booth holders will join us! Other participants in the Fair my purchase a ticket for $15.

Craftsmen/badge holders can ride the lift for FREE with your badge! Pick up your pass by 4:40pm at the office, if you want to ride Tuesday evening.

Lift passes are vaild throughout the Fair.

Tuesday August 4th

Set-Up/Take-Down Details:

4-day booth holders take down their booths on Tuesday, August 4th after the close of the Fair. You may not start breaking down until after 5:00 PM.

5-day booth holders can begin setting up on Tuesday, August 4th after their booth space partner has completely vacated the spot. Take-down will begin on Sunday, August 9th at 5:30pm with all other booth holders. 

An email was sent before the Fair (from Molly Harper) with booth holder details for communication during the crossover period - please review that information as needed.

Arriving craftsmen, please feel free to come and join the Craftsmen dinner while you wait for your booth space to become available! We will have someone in the Fair office until at least 6 PM to ensure you can pick up your packets.

If you are arriving before 5pm - please go to the Badge Tent in Parking Lot 2. They will have your name and can let you through the gate to come to the Fair office, check in and receive your badge.

Fair staff will be on site on Tuesday night to help facilitate this turnover. Thank you for your patience and professionalism during take-down and set-up on this busy evening. 

Please reach out to the event manager, Karina Jonas at eventmanager@nhcrafts.org with any questions you may have.

Early Morning Entry Notice

The corner entry by Spruce Lodge at Parking Lot 2 will only be available up until 9 AM each day. After that, you must use a designated entry gate. All vehicles used by vendors must be off the property by 9 AM. We are fully locking that fencing by 9:30 AM.



If you are approached by security or mountain staff who are enforcing these rules, please remember to be respectful and listen to their instructions. If you have any concerns regarding an interaction, bring it to the attention of our Event Manager, Karina Jonas or Executive Director Kate Saunders. Thank you

Volunteer Assistance

On Saturday 8/8 we will be very light on tent volunteers. Please remember to turn in the Volunteer Request form found in your booth packet if you know that you will need support. We do our best to prioritize these requests on the days when we do not have as many people available. Thank you to everyone for being supportive of their booth neighbors on days like this as well. You make the system work!

FYI League WIFI - Blocking Social Media

Between 9:45 AM and 5:15 PM our wifi network is blocking access to social media (such as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube).This is done to try to ensure that all point of sale devices will function properly during Fair hours. We appreciate your understanding.

FAIR WANT ADS

Talk to Dan Dustin in booth 603 if you are looking for access to his shed full of bone dry mountain laurel root - think bases for special ceramics, metal or glass creations!

From Tom Hayward:

It’s true nobody believes it but this is my last sunapee if you wanted anything I make come see me very good price everything must go

Booth 405

PRO PANELS FOR SALE

10 each 6’ x 30” dark gray pro panels, poles, and hardware included.

They are in good condition only used at Sunapee.

Asking price is $750.00 or best offer. Brand new these would be $1800.00.

Check them out in Booth 201

Tom McGurrin