In 2021 due to coronavirus concerns, officials with the festival decided it was in the best interest of all involved to wait a year for things to settle down.

With concern and consideration for our residents, participants, guests, and capacity to meet health and safety requirements, we have decided to pause the Barn FOTA until 2022. Additional information will be communicated to vendors by mail in the coming weeks."

It was announced on their Facebook page that the Remsen Barnfest will happen September 24 and 25.

What IS Barnfest?

The Remsen Barn Festival of the Arts is a juried arts and crafts festival with over 250 exhibitors and a variety of food and entertainment. The festival is held each year, rain or shine, during the 4th full weekend in September on Main Street in Remsen, NY. Remsen is located 12 miles north of Utica on Route 12. Admission to the festival is free.

What Vendors Will Be at Barnfest for 2022?

Here's just a few of the vendors that Barnfest has featured on their website.

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Joan Stier
Kingsley Street -
Matteson's Market
Michael Smith Graphics
Muddy Mary’s Gourmet
Patchwork Plus
Peg’s Yarn Creations
Perfect Treasures
Renaissance Pesto
Ringsroc
Serene & Evergreen
Shutter Shock Photography Art
Silly Goats Soap Co.
Soni’s Suds Soap
Spring Creek Lavender
Squirrel-Eze
Sterling Works by Jody Inc.
Steuben Art Works
Sticky Dick’s Honey Products
A Teaspoon Of Silver
Tonya Fuller Prints
Tucker Spring Organics
Wildways Photography
The Wine Slushie Guy
Witch Way Home
Woodrich Creations
The Arctic Ermine
Barbara’s Glassworks
Busy B. Apiaries
Chatterwalls
Cheese Filled
Cinnamon Treasures
Creative Images
Deb’s Tree-Ations
Faithful Friends
Golden Hands Design
Grassy Cow Dairy
Hilltop Pottery
Images By Michael
Jalin of Vermont

How Do I Get Involved?

Allegedly, there is no more room available to be part of the festival as a vendor. However, they are looking for some help to put on the event. If you're looking to volunteer, you can call 315-831-4257 or email remsenbarnfota@yahoo.com.

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