Who said work isn't supposed to be fun??

Hello there!

Summer is underway here at the gallery, and Morgan and I are having a blast working craft shows! With three shows under our belts already this season we are really getting the hang of things.We enjoy meeting new faces and seeing familiar ones so much that sometimes we forget we are even working!

Fun with Silly Sticks in North Conway

 It is also quite fun meeting other vendors and seeing the amazing level of craftsmanship on display. We love representing Harvest Gold Gallery, and we get to participate in some events that we otherwise would not have been a part of. From taking center stage at Stone Mountain Arts center to hanging out with the guys from North Woods Law at the Moose Lottery it has already been a great season for fairs, and we're just getting started!

                                    Morgan soaking it all in center stage at Stone Mountain Arts Center

You never know what you might find at a craft show!!

Part of our display at the Moose Lottery

Morgan all smiles at the Moose Lottery

Next on the list is Bethel's Independence Day Celebration. Come see us in action Saturday July 4th from 9-4 in downtown Bethel. We will be bringing some of Bill and Lynda's exquisite Jewelry, as well as a few pieces of fine art from the gallery. Hopefully Bill makes us lunch again, who knew that a brown bag lunch could be so delicious! Hope to see you there!

Lots of Love, Morgan & Ali

Have you ever been to a Moose Lottery?

We are excited to be a part of the 2015 Moose Lottery in Bethel,  Maine! We will be joining lots of other vendors on Saturday June 13th from 9-5 at the Bethel Inn Conference Center.

We love Moose here at Harvest Gold Gallery. We haven't had any over to visit yet this year, but we have seen the tracks down by the lake and we did spot one on the bridge by the Marina a few months ago.  Here is a look at a few of our favorite Moose items from the gallery!

    Death Fight by Tom Merriam

    Moose Cutout Earrings in 14K White Gold

       Limited Edition Pewter Moose Sculture By Stepper 

    Handmade Moose Cutout Earrings & Charm Bracelet in Sterling Silver

I personally have never been to a moose lottery, so I was a bit curious about the history of this event. Moose hunting was banned in Maine from 1935 until 1980 in an effort to restore the population.  There were 1,000 permits issued for the first lottery in 1980, and that number has now increased to 2,815. In 2011 it was determined that anyone who received a permit would have to wait three years before being eligible for another one. Residents pay $15, and have only one chance to receive a permit. Nonresidents are able to purchase 10 chances, but only 10% of the total permits are available to nonresidents. In 2014 the moose population was estimated at between 70,000 and 80,000. Hunters last year averaged a 65% success rate. This moose business is serious stuff, and I'm very excited to be a part of it with the gallery next weekend. Come say hi, and see what all the fuss is about!

Harvest Gold Gallery: On the Road! Show Dates and Schedule

Harvest Gold Gallery

Holiday Craft Fair and Show Schedule

2014

 Saturday, November 15th    10-4pm

 Sunday, November 16th      10-3pm

- USM Craft Show @

The Costello Sports Complex Field House @ 

USM Gorham Campus. 

37 College Ave.

Gorham, ME 04038 

                                                                                                

                                    -Free Parking

                                    -Children's Craft Area

                     

                  Donations will be accepted for admission to Benefit the Athletics Department

                    

           For more information visit their Facebook page at:  www.facebook.com/USMCraftShows

 Saturday, November 22nd      9-3pm

- Casco Bay High School 8th Annual Craft Fair @

Casco Bay High School

196 Allen Avenue

Portland, ME 04103

                                  -Silent Auction

                                  -Free Admission

                                  -Free Entertainment 

 For more information please visit: www.myfairsandfestivals.com

 Sunday, November 23rd      9:30am  

- Fryeburg Academy Teacher's Association Craft Fair @

Wadsworth Arena 

Fryeburg Academy

745 Main Street

Fryeburg, ME 04037

                                  -Raffle Drawing @ 3pm

 For more information contact: fpouzol@fryeburgacademy.org

 Friday, November 28th      9-4pm

- Wares Fair @

Bethel Inn Resort's Conference Center

Bethel Inn Resort

 21 Broad Street

Bethel, ME 04217

                                 - Free Wagon Rides from 1-3pm

 Saturday, December 6th     9-4pm

 Sunday, December 7th      10-3pm 

- United Maine Craftsmen 37th Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show @

USM Sullivan Gym

 66 Falmouth Rd

Portland, ME 04103

                                  -$2 Admission - Tickets will be sold at the door

                                  -Children under 12 Free Admission

                                  -Free Gift Wrapping

                                  -Door Prizes

                           For more information you can visit:  www.unitedmainecraftsmen.com

 Sunday, December 7th      10-4pm

                                  

- Stone Mountain Arts Center's Annual Christmas Craft Fair and Open House

Stone Mountain Arts Center

695 Dugway Rd

Brownfield, ME 04010

                                  -Free Admission

                                  -Food and Spirits

                                 - AND SANTA!!

                                                              

                           For more information you can visit: www.stonemountainartscenter.com