Handcrafted: A Traditional Trades and Crafts Fair

Handcrafted: A Traditional Trades and Crafts Fair

Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 10am-5pm

General Admission Rates Apply:

• THS Members: FREE
• Non-members: $7/Adult, $5/Senior, $5/Youth 6-17
• Children under 6: FREE
• Museums for All: Show your SNAP EBT card and a photo ID to receive FREE General Admission for you and you whole family.
• North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association Network: Show your membership card from a participating institution to receive FREE General Admission for you and up to five family members.

Purchase your tickets at the door! We accept cash, debit/credit card, and tap-to-pay.

Explore the Troy Historic Village and experience craftspeople at work. The Village will host people keeping alive traditional trades like blacksmithing, leatherworking, fiber arts, and woodworking, as well as crafts with a more modern twist. Visit with craftspeople as they practice their trades and watch the magic happen!

Craftspeople may have items to sell, but the emphasis for Handcrafted is on display, demonstration, and interaction. Know someone who is interested in participating in the show? Click here to fill out an inquiry form or email apd@thvmail.org to learn more for 2027 (there is no vendor fee).

Event Highlights

The following will be available to observe all day unless otherwise noted:

• Beaded Tools
• Blacksmithing
• Book Binding
• Calligraphy (Afternoon Only)
• Coopering
• Hand Quilting
• Jewelry Making
• Historic Cooking/Baking
• Knitting
• Leatherworking
• Paper Crafting (Afternoon Only)
• Quilting
• Rag Rug Weaving
• Spinning
• Spoon Carving
• Traditional Woodworking
• Weaving
• Wheat Weaving (Morning Only)
• and more to be announced...

What to Expect

When you arrive, please check in inside the Main Building (large red brick building facing Wattles). You can also purchase tickets inside this building. Once you check in, you will be given an overview of the program, then head out to the Village to begin the fun!

Your registration is valid for any time between 10am - 5pm, but please be sure to arrive by our last admission at 4:20pm. Vendors will be stationed inside and outside of buildings, and this program is rain or shine.

Some of the vendors may have objects available for sale, but the emphasis for Handcrafted is on display, demonstration, and interaction. We do not have an ATM on site, but there is one right next door at BB's Liquor Store.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have accessibility questions, please click here to visit our accessibility page or contact us at info@thvmail.org and we will be happy to help!

• How do I become a Troy Historical Society (THS) Member? Click here to learn more about becoming a member and to purchase a membership.
• Do I need to register in advance? No! But you can if you would like, too. We will accept cash, card, and tap-to-pay on the day of the event.
• I registered online, but I have friends/family that want to join. The more the merrier! They can purchase tickets in person when they arrive.
• Can I bring a stroller or a wagon? Yes! We have a paved sidewalk throughout the Village. You are welcome to take the strollers and wagons inside the buildings (each one has a ramp entrance), and we ask that you are mindful about the spaces inside when driving the stroller or wagon through. Changing tables are available in General Store restrooms, and we have quite spaces through the Village if needed.
• Will I be able to get around easily using my wheelchair or walker? Yes! The Village offers three accessible parking spaces in our west parking lot. All buildings have wheelchair-accessible entryways. Buildings are connected by a wide paved pathway. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available inside the Old Troy Church.
• Will food or drink be available? No, Troy Historic Village does not sell food, nor do we have water fountains. You are welcome to bring a bottle of water, snacks, or a picnic dinner to enjoy outdoors on the picnic tables. Please note we are a peanut free facility.
• Can I bring my dog? Only service animals are allowed at the Village. We strive to make sure everyone feels safe and comfortable, so please leave your pets at home.
• How long does it take to go through the Village? We expect people to spend 1.5-2 hours to go through the Village. That will vary depending on how much time you spend in each building and with each craftsperson.
• Does the Village close when it rains? No! You can still visit us if it is raining! Remember the Village is a collection of buildings, so we suggest bringing an umbrella to keep you dry as you walk between buildings, but otherwise you will be inside the whole time where the majority of our craftspeople will be. We do monitor the weather and are aware of severe weather threats and will adjust our programs as necessary.