Each year, after I choose the theme for The Farm Chicks Fair, my focus turns to how I want to turn that theme into a poster for the event and the rest of that year’s marketing materials. Much of my inspiration comes to me when I’m traveling because my mind is a lot more free to be in the moment, seeing new things, and not worrying abut day to day responsibilities. This year’s flower theme is simple but carries inspiration from Paris and my special trip there last fall, and pays tribute to my flower garden from our farmhouse we said goodbye to this year. Because of my vision for the poster, I knew right away I wanted to commission artist Elizabeth Mayville to bring it to life. I love how she paints people and found her originally when I was looking for an artist to paint the scene and artwork for the county fair theme a few years back. I really enjoy working with Elizabeth and love how this year’s poster turned out.
The posters are a fun tradition for me, going back to the very first event in my neighbor’s barn. In the beginning, my sister hand-drew the posters. After a couple of shows, we enlisted Hatch Show Print in Nashville and worked with them for a few years. After moving Farm Chicks to the Spokane Fairgrounds, I worked with a couple of graphic artists on the posters and then began commissioning artists and have done so for many years now. I love how the posters have evolved over the years and for me, are a timestamp of special Farm Chicks moments in my life. Do you have a favorite poster from years gone by? I’d love to hear about it if you do!
IT'S ME, SERENA!
In 2002, I was dreaming of creating a fun and happy little event to sell my vintage and handmade goods. In 2002, I held my first event in my neighbor's barn along with a handful of friends. The sale became wildly popular and began attracting visitors from across the country and recognition in national magazines. Today The Farm Chicks Vintage & Handmade Fair fills the Spokane County Fairgrounds and features hundreds of creatively and carefully curated spaces packed with vintage and handmade goods. Many describe it as a bucket list event, magical, inspirational, and the best event of its kind in the USA. I describe it as the best weekend of the year!
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Wonderful Poster. I can’t wait to attend the Fair!
Hi Janet, I’m happy to hear you’ll be attending! It will be here soon! xo, Serena
I am planning to come to your Farm Chicks event in Spokane Washington. I tried to sign up for it where it said interested or going. I checked going but was unable to proceed. Please tell me what I need to do. Thanks.
Hi Pat! There is no need to sign up to attend, you only need to show up and you will be able to purchase an admission ticket and visit the fair. The link is only intended to provide information for visiting. You can find it here: https://thefarmchicks.com/fc-vintage-fair/
My favorite poster was the one for the county fair theme. It was my first Farm Chicks and I loved everything about the poster and the postcards. You carried out the theme in such a charming way. I am coming again this year and I plan to purchase this lovely poster. I think they will look great together and it too will be a sweet reminder of my second trip to Farm Chicks. I can’t wait!Thank you, Serena, for all you do to make the show such a wonderful event.
Hi Pat,
The county fair theme was such a favorite year for me! The artist that created that year’s poster for me is also the artist who created this year’s poster!
Thanks so much for supporting Farm Chicks and I look forward to seeing you there soon!
xo,
Serena
Is it too late to be a vendor?
Hello Jean, I accept applications year-round. You can find the information here: https://thefarmchicks.com/fc-vintage-fair/
Can I purchase a poster online or by phone?
Hi Jeannie, The posters will be available for purchase at The Farm Chicks Fair in June. We are unable to offer them for sale online or via phone. All the best, Serena