Austen Fair

Event Schedule 2025

Free Admission

Accessibility Restrictions: There are many stairs up to the event.

February 1, 2025

4:00 Doors open, Booths

5:00 Performances

6:00 Tea

6:30 End Fair

7:00 Dance with Grand Valley Traditional Dance Society & Fifth Reel

Accessibility Restrictions: There are many stairs up to the event.

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2023 Austen Fair

The annual Austen Fair returns with its fourth celebration of the regency era and author Jane Austen, hosted by Geek Parties of the Grand Valley. Guests have a chance to try their hand at some regency crafts, enjoy some performances of Austen's work, and share an informal tea. Period attire is admired, but not required. Come as you are, or dress your best in an empire-waist gown or fancy frock coat! Held in the Historic Margery Ballroom, treat yourself to an enchanting night from the past. Feel free to bring your favorite tea cup and saucer.

Performances

Booths

2020 Austen Fair

Free and open to the public, hosted by Geek Parties of the Grand Valley in conjunction with Grand Junction Traditional Dance Society

Crafts and activities

Performances and readings

Tea and refreshments

English Country Dance Lesson

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English Country Dance by Grand Junction Traditional Dance Society immediately following will have admission pricing. (usually $10 adults, $8 students, $5 kids), runs 7:30-10:30 PM

2019 Austen Fair

A celebration of the regency era in general, and author Jane Austen in particular, the SECOND annual Austen Fair, hosted by Geek Parties of the Grand Valley, will give guests a chance to try their hand at some regency crafts, showcase local performers reading and singing from Austen's works and works inspired by her, and end the fair with an informal potluck tea. Period attire is admired, but not required. Come as you are, or dress your best in an empire-waist gown or fancy frock coat! Held in the Historic Margery Ballroom, treat yourself to an enchanting night from the past. Admission is free to all. Bringing a treat to share at the tea would be appreciated.

The fair will be followed by an English Country Dance hosted by Grand Junction Community Contra Dance with music by Fifth Reel. Come for the fair, stay for the dance! There will be a lesson at 7:00 with dancing to follow, and refreshments at the break. Cost for the dance: $10 adult; $8 students; $5 ages 10-17.

4:30-5:30 - Booths featuring calligraphy, embroidery, sewing, historic toys, and more will be available for guests to participate in. Whatever you make, you may take!
5:30-5:45 - Songs and readings from Austen's works and inspired by Austen will be performed.
5:45-6:45 - Enjoy a simple tea before the dance lesson.
7:00 - English Country Dance lesson - partner not required.
7:30-9:30(ish) - English Country Dance, with a break and refreshments around 8:00/8:30.

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2018 Austen Fair

-Absolutely FREE!
-A celebration of the Regency era and author Jane Austen
-Hands-on booths featuring calligraphy, letter writing, quill pens, embroidery, and silhouette-taking
-Short scenes from Austen's works performed
-Simple tea at close of fair
-Period attire is admired, but not required!

Saturday, Jan. 27th, 2018
4:30-7:00
Historic Margery Ballroom, 523 1/2 Main Street

The fair will be followed by an English Country Dance hosted by Grand Junction Community Contra Dance. There will be a lesson at 7:00 with dancing to follow. Prices are $10 adults, $8 students, $5 ages 10-17

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