The Roycroft Summer Festival takes place this weekend in East Aurora, NY. Held at Parkdale Elementary School (you can find a map here), the annual program will include handcrafted wares from remarkable artisans, music and food in addition to a full schedule of Arts and Crafts demonstrations. You can find them listed below.
Those who hale from our region may not understand or fully appreciate the historical significance of Elbert Hubbard, Western New York’s contribution to the international Arts and Crafts Movement, or The Roycroft itself. This weekend is a perfect opportunity to soak up one of the most exciting aspects of our past. Don’t miss it.
Roycroft Gateway
Saturday
10:30-12:30 Soil PH Testing by the Cornell Cooperative Extension
–Bring a cup of your garden soil ($1 per sample)
1:30 “Get Fit” with Trevor Buccieri of Body & Soul Personal Training and Nutrition
2:00 “Yoga is for Everyone” presented by East Aurora Yoga
2:30 “Get Fit” with Trevor Buccieri of Body & Soul Personal Training and Nutrition
3:00 Fruit and Summer Garnishes by The Roycroft Inn
3:30 Digging Up the History of the Roycroft Campus
–Fisher Associates, Ann Morton, PhD Archeology
Sunday
11:30 “Get Fit” with Trevor Buccieri of Body & Soul Personal Training and Nutrition
12:30 “Get Fit” with Trevor Buccieri of Body & Soul Personal Training and Nutrition
1:30-3:00 Gardening Q&A & Composting Ingredients
–Children will be given a Sunflower Planting for their garden
3:00 Fruit & Summer Garnishes presented by The Roycroft Inn
3:30 “Yoga is for Everyone” presented by East Aurora Yoga
The Roycroft Copper Shop
Learn about what’s happening with the Roycroft Campus Corporation.
Archeological Exhibit on what was found on the Campus in preliminary digs
Hear a Story Teller – Evelyn Parks: Saturday-11am & 2pm; Sunday-1:30 & 3:30pm
“The Artisan Experience”
Screen Printing demonstrations with Roycroft Master Artisan, Dorothy Markert
Letter Press demonstrations with Richard Longley
Make a Jump-Rope with Steve Oubre ($5 for materials)
Design Jewelry with Cheryl Perez ($5 for materials)
Glass Blowing demonstrations with Ben Leonard
Rock Painting with Lin Nowicki and Face Painting
Roycroft Campus Antiques
Wood Carving Demonstrations with Roycroft Master Artisan, Tom Bojanowski;
Hand-Illumination Demonstrations with Jan Dahleiden
Explore the over 40 antique dealers.
Learn about antiques and collectibles.
Find a treasure to take home!
On the Campus Grounds
Get to know more about East Aurora…
Hawk Creek Wildlife Center – 1-4 pm each day
East Aurora Cooperative Markets – both days
Knox Farm Fiber – both days
WNY Southtowns Scenic By-Way – both days
“The Farmer’s Stand” with Dan Roelofs
Meet Mary Hubbard’s Alpacas – Saturday only
Tour The Fournier House Saturday between 2- 6 pm.
Food and Beverages
Cub Scouts Pack #584
–Hot Dogs, pizza and more located at Main St entrance of the Campus
St. Matthias Church
–Sausage, peppers & onions
Red Caboose
–Ice Cream
Popcorn, slushies and other delectable treats will be available