Saturday, June 29 from 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday, June 30 from 10 am to 2 pm
Join historic artisans for a celebration of Wisconsin’s rich folk life traditions! Experience the sights, smells, music, and craftsmanship in this juried event featuring artisans selling their wares and opportunities for hands-on creations. Discover a heritage craft, such as spinning and knitting. Explore heritage farm skills, such as wood-stove cooking and antique machinery. Watch specialty craftsmen such as blacksmiths, cobblers, and broom makers create their wares. Shop historical items from the General Store.
Live Music!
12pm - 2pm daily!
The Milwaukee based group, Frogwater, is the acoustic musical pairing of John Jack & Susan Nicholson. Renowned for their virtuosity and exuberant live performances, see at Irish Fest, Summer Fest, and many other festivals around the Midwest. Their repertoire spans from Celtic to Delta blues, from classical to pop with a healthy dose of unique original material filling out the mix.
Back from Arkansas for another year, nationally know bluegrass artist Casey Penn and her band are returning to Manitowoc for a second time. Casey Penn is an Arkansas Country Music Award-nominated songwriter and bluegrass artist. A proud member of the Mountain Fever Records roster, Casey has released three singles from her debut album, One Step Away. Her latest single, "We Go Together Like a Guitar and a Fiddle," is available and climbing the Bluegrass Unlimited Top 30 charts.
Visit These Talented Makers
Blacksmithing
Guests can join members of the Upper Midwest Blacksmith Association (UMBA), for a special hands-on program. There will be multiple forging stations—complete with forge, anvil, vise and tools— fired up and skilled regional blacksmiths will provide hands-on instruction for guests.
Your Turn! Make a small iron object using the same heat and hammer techniques practiced at the historical village’s shop.
Spence Rigging and Canvas
A port city such as Manitowoc has a strong history on the water. Visit rigging and canvas sail maker, Ben Byron for a look at this important piece of sailing ships past and present
Bobbin Lace Making
Rosemaled Art
Luke’s Lost Arts - Wooden Shoe Carving
Natural Fiber Dying
Cheesemaking
with MCHS Volunteer Mark Stecker
Krueger Sawmill
See the sawmill in operation
Weaving
Cobbler and Leather work
General admission: $14 for adults, $13 for seniors, $10 for youth 4-17, children under 4 years of age are free. General Admission is always free for members! You can purchase your tickets when you arrive or pre-purchase your admission tickets.
Reserve your tickets ahead of time for a quick and easy arrival: Purchase General Admission Tickets Online!
The Heritage Maker’s Market is made possible with support from Fricke Printing.
If you are interested in vending and/or demonstrating, register here. For more information call (920)684-4445 or email programs@manitowoccountyhistory.org.