World Famous Roycrofters Hold Their Winter Festival Dec. 1-2 In East Aurora!

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The world famous Roycroft Arts and Crafts movement will be showcased during their annual Winter Festival on Dec.1 and 2 in East Aurora this year.

Elbert Hubbard founded the movement in the late 1800s and the Buffalo (East Aurora is a suburb) region thrived with many followers coming and practicing their craft in the area.

The R.A.L.A. (Roycrofters At large Association) is holding their Winter Carnival in East Aurora High School to handle the expected throngs attending.  This will be a juried show and sale of astounding Arts and Crafts items from furniture to paintings to stained glass to jewelry.

Food and lively entertainment will make this a festive event for sure!

For a delightful look at this gorgeous little town and its most famous resident click on this entertaining video:

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Where: East Aurora, N.Y. (Erie County)

When: December 1-2, 2012

Website:  http://www.ralaweb.com

About "Big Chuck"

Hi folks, this is "Big Chuck" here. I love Upstate New York! I have written several books about the region, do a lot of public speaking around the state, am an award-winning radio broadcaster (since 1989), write a bi-monthly newspaper column and give walking tours of Cooperstown, N.Y. Yes, I do keep busy! I hope we can share some Upstate stories on this blog! If you would like to take a look at my series of Upstate New York books visit www.upstatenewyorkbooks.vpweb.com
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