Historical May 1980 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
“Meet me at the Fair!” That invitation to neighbors and fellow St. Louisans has now been echoed for the thirteenth time in Skinker-DeBaliviere.
In addition to the Art Fair and House Tour, each year various non-profit organizations provide services and goods for sale which not only enhance the Art Fair/House Tour, but which also raise needed funds for local organizations. For example, The Rosedale Neighborhood Assn. annually holds its now-famous “Men’s Liberation Bake Sale.
This year, the Art Fair/House Tour Fund-Raisers Committee has invited selected groups from outside the neighborhood to participate in a “Food Extravaganza.” Our goal—simple and sweet (and occasionally spicy!)— to add to the traditional charm of the Fair with a variety of ethnic foods and other items that will please the palate, as well as the aesthetic spirit.
At press time, the following groups from inside and outside the neighborhood have committed to joining the festivities on Kingsbury: Rosedale Neighborhood Assn.’ “Men’s Liberation Bake Sale”— cakes and other sweets.
Washington Heights Neighbors: Bar-B-Que; Washington Heights will also continue their traditional “Spring Plant Sale” on Saturday, the day before the fair, at Storey’s home. 5792 Waterman.
Grace Methodist— Summer Youth Program: Candles and Ice Cream
Khoury League: Hot dogs and beer
India Assn. of St. Louis: Samosas and gulab.
Vietnamese Society: Assorted exotic and good things to eat.
West End Players: Strolling “players” in costume will point the way to a Plant Sale.
6100 Westminster Block Club: Burritos and lemonade.
Neighborhood School: Rummage Sale, Snow cones, and balloons.
World Community Center: Polish Sausage and beer.
There may be some surprises, too, so, hopefully hungry in mind AND body, do plan to “come to the fair!”.
1980 Art Fair/House Tour Fund Raisers Committee: Tom and Karleen Hoerr, Sam and Lu Green, Neville and Jo Ann Vatcha
Originally published in The Paper, May 1980.
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