Hey all you artisans, carpenters, painters, sculptors, potters, jewelers, and metalworkers!

The

is slated for Aug. 6-8, 2010, and showcases the work of artisans who create with natural materials; and fine artists who capture natural landscapes and scenes. All work presented at the event is original and one-of-a-kind! The event, sponsored by Redwood's own

Creations in Wood

, will be held at the

Bonnie Castle Recreation Center

in Alexandria Bay.

This year's theme is "From the Mountain and the River". All makers of rustic furniture, sculpture, skiffs/canoes, art, pottery, ceramics, jewelry, and home and cabin decor reflecting this theme are encouraged to book a space at the show.

For this year's event, there is an additional "

Mermaid Challenge

" for rustic show participants. All creators attending the event are encouraged to create a 3-D piece inspired by mermaids. The winner gets a free space at next year's show! Get more information on that challenge

here

Sign-up forms for the rustic show are available

here

. Better Farm has accommodations available for attending artists—please contact us at info@betterfarm.org