By Paige Gurgainers

The weather held off Saturday, November 9, for the 6th annual Minden Makers Fair held at the Farm of Cultural Crossroads.  

“Minden Makers Fair is a collaborative community event. Our goal is to celebrate the arts in a variety of ways,” said President of the Board of Directors Elaine Eaton. “This year it served as a venue for talented artisans to sell their handmade items, community organizations to showcase their offerings, and professional artists to share their craft with attendees.” 

A couple dozen vendors filled the space with booths selling anything from artwork, home goods, clothing, jewelry, pottery and more. Food vendors were on scene, as well.  

The demonstrations seemed to be a big hit, with attendees enjoying glassblowing by Ivy Woods, a pottery wheel with Mandie Ebard and even a dance fitness workshop put on by Jennifer Aldridge from Turn Up Dance Fitness. Jelly the Clown stayed busy offering free face painting and balloon sculptures for the kids.  

LSUAg Center created a healthy meal on scene and provided samples. The Webster Parish Libraries stayed busy putting on a new hands-on activity every hour of the event.  

These free elements would not have been possible without sponsorship including Catherine Hunt, b1 Bank, Durrett Title, GBT, City of Minden Police Chief Jared McIver, Ace Hardware, Minden Family Dental, Say Baby, Minden Family Medicine, Mike’s Hometown Spirits and Under Dawgs Sports Grill.  

“We are so thankful for everyone who volunteered their time and effort to make this event a success in spite of the forecast,” said Eaton. “It’s our hope that everyone who walked through our gates found something they love, be it an item, a memory, or a piece of artwork they created.”