From Barn Quilts to Beekeeping: Inside the Lost Arts Festival

Janet Michael talks with Megan Craggs of Carter Hall Farm and Christa Nahhas of La Grange Family Farm to share everything you need to know about the inaugural Lost Arts Festival — a celebration of heritage crafts, hands-on skills, and community connection in the Shenandoah Valley. Event Details Date: April 12th Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: La Grange Family Farm, 5498 Valley Pike, Stephens City, VA (next to Capon Valley Bank) Tickets: $9.31 online | $10 at the door Capacity: 200 people at a time — purchase tickets in advance recommended Proceeds benefit: NW Works (supports individuals with disabilities and barriers to employment) Scheduled Demonstrations Sheep dog herding demo – 11:00 AM Sheep shearing demo – 11:00 AM Fiber arts: spinning, knitting, and weaving Barn quilt making Tin type photography  Canning demo Stone carving Stained glass & soldering (Liberty Hills Farm) Soap making Baking from scratch Grain grinding  Fairy house door making Foraging talk Lavender sachet making with kids Book binding Vintage photography Entertainment & Food Live Music: Hancock's Civil War String Band performing in the barn Food Vendors: Shaffer's Barbecue & Market Franklin Smokin' Barnyard Billy Sous of Clem's Kitchen (Middletown, VA) Bee'z Lemonade Vault and Cellar (mocktails) Shopping: Vintage vendors inside the historic McCloud House on the property Parking Bottom field open for parking with attendants on site Additional parking at the neighboring church Street parking available Drop-off accommodation available for those with mobility needs Guests & Links Megan Craggs – Carter Hall Farm Website: CarterHallFarm.net Farm Stand: Sundays 12–4 PM | 310 Carter's Lane, Stephens City, VA Instagram & Facebook: @CarterHallFarm Christa Nahhas – La Grange Family Farm Website: lagrangefamilyfarm.com Market open 7 days a week (honor system) Instagram & Facebook: @LaGrangeFamilyFarm Lost Arts Festival Instagram: @LostArtsFest Facebook: Lost Arts Festival Tickets available on Eventbrite Black Valley Creative (event organizer & marketing) Instagram & Facebook: @BlackValleyCreative Also Mentioned Stephens City Farmer's Market – Opening April 25th, 10 AM–3 PM at Newtown Commons (Earth Day & Arbor Day celebration) Middletown Farmer's Market – Grand opening Mother's Day, May 10th, 11 AM–3 PM