Ann at Rising Meadow Farm wrote to me this week to tell me a bit about the sixth annual Farm Fest event on their farm in Liberty (Randolph County.)

Ann writes, "Farm Fest is a Celebration of the Fiber Arts and Good Living! Everything is homemade, handmade, homegrown, etc. I believe this is the only fiber-connected event in central North Carolina."

"All of the most popular fiber animals will be here. Sheep, llamas, and angora goats from Rising Meadow Farm, Alpacas from Caraway, Alpacas in Asheboro, NC and angora rabbits from Avillion Farm in Efland, NC. There will be numerous fiber artists here, some as vendors and others demonstrating their craft."

"There are also a number of other fine artisans - potters, wood carvers, jewelry makers, soap makers, etc. This provides a fabulous opportunity to see how things are made and certainly to purchase some of the crafts. It's a great chance to do some unique gift shopping!"

Ann says there will also be:

• Sheep Dog demonstrations
• live celtic music all day (featuring "Seamus Stout" from Texas and "Ashegrove" from Asheboro)
• fabulous food, starting with our Rising Meadow Lamb in several offerings, hamburgers from TT Grassfed Beef, and wonderful middle-eastern fare from Zaytoon Restaurant in Greensboro.
• ALSO, homemade cider from Windy Hill Orchards in VA, homemade Lemonade from Girl Scout Troop 578, ice cream from Homeland Creamery, homemade Cocoanut Cake and cookies, etc.

Sounds like a great event! There is a $5 admission and attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket but leave the pets behind. Again, the event will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2008 from 10am to 4pm at Rising Meadow Farm ( 3750 Williams Dairy Rd. Liberty, NC 27298)