The first annual
Midwest Fiber & Folk Art Fair
was a great success. Five thousand people gathered from 36 states and three countries to shop, learn, and celebrate the
fiber and folk arts.

The result was almost magical.

But fairs like this cannot rely on
admissions alone. In 2008 we are concentrating on putting together a network of support to sustain the fair and enable us to continue to bring it back for you...year after year. Membership is a critical part of this network!

The Flock

Our membership is called "The Flock", and we are the best of the best - we are "Merino"! This year, all who sign up to be members will be designated Charter Members - and will keep that status for as long as they renew their membership.

Because incentives don't appeal to all, we've put together two levels for each kind of member - a Nurturing Level, which includes all the incentives, and a "Green" level, which is "no frills"—just pure support! All members deserve our thanks and recognition, so all members will be listed and acknowleged on our web site and in our Program Book.

To download our Membership Flyer to print and share with others, or to sign up through the mail, click here. To sign up online - see below.

Individual Memberships:
Level/Amt	Benefits
Nurturing Members - $50	-One Weekend Pass -10% Off Fair Wear -Commemorative Pin
"Green" Members - $25	No Frills

Business Memberships:
Level/Amt	Benefits
Nurturing Members - $100	-Link on Web Site -One Weekend Pass -10% Off Fair Wear -Commemorative Pin
"Green" Members - $50	No Frills (includes link)

GUILD MEMBERSHIPS

An amazing number of fiber arts guilds share teaching and talent with artists and hobbyists throughout the Midwest. Their presence allows the beauty of fiber work to endure across ages, genders, and cultures.

In order for our fiber arts guilds and the Fair to create the most advantageous partnerships we are establishing two Guild levels of sponsorship for those who wish to participate in the fair and one level that is a supporting membership for those guilds who wish to support, but not participate. All member guilds are invited to have information at the Fair Info Booth and will have a link on the Fair’s web site as well and a listing in the Program Book.

Guild Memberships:
Level/Amt	Benefits
Nurturing Guilds - $200	-3 Day Participation -Reserve space (@ 4x10 space) for demonstrations, raffle sales (with valid Crystal Lake Raffle License) and guild membership information -Receive 3 3-day passes to the Fair for guild demonstrators (9 single day admission passes - 3 each day)*
Fostering Guilds - $125	-1 Day Participation -Reserve space (@ 4x10 space) for demonstrations, raffle sales (with valid Crystal Lake Raffle License) and guild membership information -Receive 5 free single day admissions to the Fair for demonstrators*
"Green" Guilds - $50	No Frills (includes link)