Published: November 24, 2007 11:19 pm            

Something for everyone

• St. Andrew’s Christmas Festival features 46 artists, crafters

Well, it’s that time of year again. The Stillwater community, and surrounding areas, know that the first Saturday in December will be the annual St. Andrew’s Christmas Festival, where crafters and artists from around the region will display and sell their hand-made goods to anyone interested.

This year’s festival Dec. 1, marks the 32nd year in which the festival has taken place.

While the first 31 years were a success, organizers of the event are hoping to make each year better than the last.

“We think it gets better and better each year,” said Rusty Muns, member of the team organizing the event. “We want to build it up to make it something that people always plan to do.”

“We are getting more into the better crafters,” said Sally Smith, in charge of bringing in and organizing the artists and crafters. There are 46 artists and crafters this year, from surrounding states, many of which have been with St. Andrew’s throughout the entire 32 years of the festival, she added.

While the arts and crafts portion of Saturday’s event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church at Third and Knoblock in Stillwater, there is much more to enjoy than just the fine craftsmanship of the artists.

Made-to-order omelets, as well as many other items will be served for breakfast, while lunch will feature a variety of sandwiches, including “Peanut’s Famous BBQ Sandwiches,” which are made by a member of the church and are said to be “delicious.”

Also, many women of the church will have baked goods for sale, as well as many finger foods that can be taken for a bite to eat on the way out. Musical entertainment, including brass ensembles from Oklahoma State University, vocals from the church choir and a couple of surprise performances are scheduled from 12-2 p.m.

“We really do want people to come visit our church,” Muns said. However, Muns added that it is a no-pressure situation, where people can come in and enjoy the beauty of the church.

Smith said that everything from pottery, baskets, quilts and clothing, to birds carved from wood, jewelry and stained glass products will be on display and for sale.

“You are going to find some really, really nice things,” Muns said. “There is a whole bunch of stuff you can buy that’s not going to break the bank. There truly is something for everybody.”

        

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