St Joseph's Annual Craft Fair & Chili Cook Off

At St. Josephs annual craft fair and chili cook off you get the best of both worlds...hand crafted items and artwork and really good chili. The booths are amazing and all are run by local artisans. I, however, immediately walked over to the waffle experience booth as it is a natural reflex of mine to follow the scent of delicious bacon and waffles! I ordered a waffle with pesto cheese eggs and sausage and with food in hand I browsed the booths. One of my favorite booths is the one with welded iron and three-dimensional art pieces. I especially enjoyed the welded kitty cat wall art and the frying pan turtles. Several booths have hand knitted items as well as handmade bracelets and necklaces. What's fun about this craft fair is that you may stand aside and watch an artisan work on their craft, which is what I did at one of the jewelry booths. I quietly watched the artist at work as she methodically created beautiful wired frameworks for precious gems and stones. About the chili...The chili cook off is "on go" at this delightful little fair. You may buy a chili testing kit and sample all the different styles, or you may simply try what sounds good. Believe me...you wont be disappointed. May favorite was the Native "Fire" chili... I found it to be deliciously spicy and comforting at the same time. There are several picnic tables for families to sit and enjoy their food while they listen to the live band. And there are activities for the kids to keep them engaged in the fun as well.You should come visit St Joseph's craft fair & chili cook off, and if you do you bring your friends and family. You will love this environment as Clarksburg is a grass roots home style community of fun loving people who love to rally up and break bread together.