Start your Holiday celebrations at the 28th Annual Christmas in the Colonies craft show where you will delight in the expertly crafted gifts and holiday decorations and the beautifully decorated Christmas trees.

Crafts
Each of the 100 craft exhibitors have been specially selected for their fine craftsmanship. Christmas in the Colonies has, for many years, been known as a premier show for quality crafts. It was recognized as Sunshine Artists 200 Best Craft Shows in America.

Festival of Trees
New this Year! Stroll through the Festival of Trees sponsored by the Medina County Women's Endowment Fund where you'll see beautifully decorated trees, all available for purchase at auction. For information about the Festival of Trees, contact medinafot@yahoo.com.

Santa's Wonderland
Santa Claus, along with his elves, Rudolph and Frosty the Snowman will be visiting with children in Santa's Wonderland. Children can have their faces painted, make a Christmas ornament with the assistance of Medina County Girl Scouts and get their picture taken with Santa! Cost for the three activities is $5 per child or $2 per activity.

Entertainment
There's entertainment for everyone at this year's Christmas in the Colonies. Helen Hammet is a ventriloquist who has been making people laugh with her characters since 1984. Ms. Hammett has won awards in originality, and first and second place awards in ventriloquism at the Abbott's Magic Convention in Colon, Michigan. She has also taken first and second place trophies at the Sunshine Puppetfest in Butler, Pennsylvania. Helen will be performing Friday and Saturday.

Singer/Songwriter Kenton Kovich will also be on hand entertaining audiences with his unique brand of "contemporary-folk" music. Kenton has been performing for more than 25 years and has won first place in the Erie Festival of the Arts annual songwriting contest two years in a row. Kenton will be performing Friday and Saturday.

Maidens IV - sisters Havilah, Heather, Abigail and Tabitha Justice - will perform Celtic, Folk, a touch of theatrical drama and fancy fiddling during the show. Maidens IV will perform Saturday and Sunday.

Dr. Eldoonie is a Magician who has performed for over 25 years. Dr. Eldoonie is from Sunbury, Ohio and gets around! He has performed on the White House lawn under both Bush and Clinton administrations as well as in Korea, France and many states throughout the United States. Dr. Eldoonie has been featured on the cover page of the OHIO Magazine and the syndicated TV program "Entertainment Tonight." He was selected as the World's Fastest Magician by the Guinness Book of World Records and has carried this title since November 1989. Dr. Eldoonie will perform Friday and Sunday.

The Medina Center for Dance Art and Trinity Dance Company under the direction of owner/director Kelly Parks will be performing ballet, modern dance, and tap. Girls range in age from 3 to 15. Six of these young ladies were selected to perform in The Nutcracker with the San Jose Ballet at Playhouse Square.

Alpaca Exhibit
The folks of Coffee Pot Farms are bringing us some cute and cuddly Alpacas in a 'petting zoo' type setting. They will be sharing all about Alpacas. Children will be able to make some special wool balls and the public will be able to purchase some Alpaca products.

Food
You can't visit Christmas in the Colonies without trying the food! Marie's Café on the Square of Medina will be offering a bill of fare featuring deliciously prepared soups, salads and sandwiches. For snacking there will be kettle korn and cinnamon toasted nuts and well as the pastry lady and fudge lady.

Creative Keepsakes Craft Shows Colony Craftsmen of Medina 330.722.4254 christmasinthecolonies@gmail.com

$1.00 OFF ADMISSION CHARGE After 3 pm Admission on Friday and Saturday presents Christmas Around the World and the Festival of Trees at the Medina County Fairgrounds November 28, 29 and 30, 2008 SHOW HOURS: Friday 10 a.m.to 7 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. THIS COUPON GOOD FOR ADMISSION ON Friday November 28th 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday November 29th 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Valid only for Adult and Senior Admission

$2.00 OFF ADMISSION CHARGE All Day Sunday 11 am - 5 pm Christmas Around the World and the Festival of Trees at the Medina County Fairgrounds November 28, 29 and 30, 2008 SHOW HOURS: Friday 10 a.m.to 7 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. THIS COUPON GOOD FOR ADMISSION ON Sunday November 25th 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Valid only for Adult and Senior Admission