Janet Michael talks with Megan Craggs of Carter Hall Farm and Christa Nahhas of La Grange Family Farm to share everything you need to know about the inaugural Lost Arts Festival — a celebration of heritage crafts, hands-on skills, and community connection in the Shenandoah Valley.

Event Details

Date: April 12th
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: La Grange Family Farm, 5498 Valley Pike, Stephens City, VA (next to Capon Valley Bank)
Tickets: $9.31 online | $10 at the door
Capacity: 200 people at a time — purchase tickets in advance recommended
Proceeds benefit: NW Works (supports individuals with disabilities and barriers to employment)

Scheduled Demonstrations

Sheep dog herding demo – 11:00 AM
Sheep shearing demo – 11:00 AM
Fiber arts: spinning, knitting, and weaving
Barn quilt making
Tin type photography
Canning demo
Stone carving
Stained glass & soldering (Liberty Hills Farm)
Soap making
Baking from scratch
Grain grinding
Fairy house door making
Foraging talk
Lavender sachet making with kids
Book binding
Vintage photography

Entertainment & Food

Live Music: Hancock's Civil War String Band performing in the barn
Food Vendors:

Shaffer's Barbecue & Market
Franklin Smokin' Barnyard
Billy Sous of Clem's Kitchen (Middletown, VA)
Bee'z Lemonade
Vault and Cellar (mocktails)

Shopping: Vintage vendors inside the historic McCloud House on the property

Parking

Bottom field open for parking with attendants on site
Additional parking at the neighboring church
Street parking available
Drop-off accommodation available for those with mobility needs

Guests & Links

Megan Craggs – Carter Hall Farm

Website: CarterHallFarm.net
Farm Stand: Sundays 12–4 PM | 310 Carter's Lane, Stephens City, VA
Instagram & Facebook: @CarterHallFarm

Christa Nahhas – La Grange Family Farm

Website: lagrangefamilyfarm.com
Market open 7 days a week (honor system)
Instagram & Facebook: @LaGrangeFamilyFarm

Lost Arts Festival

Instagram: @LostArtsFest
Facebook: Lost Arts Festival
Tickets available on Eventbrite

Black Valley Creative (event organizer & marketing)

Instagram & Facebook: @BlackValleyCreative

Also Mentioned

Stephens City Farmer's Market – Opening April 25th, 10 AM–3 PM at Newtown Commons (Earth Day & Arbor Day celebration)
Middletown Farmer's Market – Grand opening Mother's Day, May 10th, 11 AM–3 PM