The epicenter of easy-listening entertainment in the heart of Artisans Village.

The Green Acres Landscape Plaza is home this year to Artisans Village, featuring the Garden Stage. That’s where you’ll find live, easy-listening performers every day of the fair from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm with a few breaks between performers.

As for Artisans Village itself, there’s plenty to see and experience. For example, you can do raku painting and pottery firing for $5 and up, working with the artful folks at the Willamette Valley Art Center Gallery. Pottery can be complete in two hours.

Here’s a summary of the other fascinating booth attractions in Artisans Village:

• Soy candles, melts, Badu Balms incense, lip balm
• Portrait artist – live portraits in 15 minutes
• Wood artisan (laser) and handmade soap
• Wood carvers
• Lavender Lady – lavender for body and soul
• Handmade leather products
• Lady J arts – handmade jewelry
• Herbal Gerbal – organic pain relief, skin care and 1st Aid products
• Nature Photographer – useable items, prints, coasters, pendants, earrings, clocks
• Plasma and laser metal art for the garden
• Confections, teas, candy – locally sourced and natural ingredients
• Jewelry – minimal, elegant and hand crafted
• Pottery with demonstrations
• Jewelry – hand created chain and cast silver