Clare  County is home to a large community of Amish,
with roots going back to the original founders from Switzerland. The Amish way of life is one of simple enjoyment of the land and community. Skills are passed down through the generations. The Amish craftsmen are renowned for their finely crafted products  including furniture, quilts and baskets. Offered for purchase along the roadsides when weather permits, are baked goods and produce from their farms.

The Yoders and their friends hold a large quilt auction and craft  show each spring and late summer (Fri. and Sat.of  Labor Day weekend). Imagine farm fields transformed with rows of crafters,  antiques and flea marketers hundreds of vendors in all! This event is one of  the largest, well attended, craft shows, flea markets and quilt auctions in  Michigan. In addition to the Amish crafted furniture, quilts and goods, one may  purchase an array of arts and crafts items, discounted tools, jewelry,cutlery, jams and plants to name a few. A number of concession stands and several food specialty tents, featuring baked goods and cheese, are hosted by the Amish  women. Parking is best downtown Clare with shuttle services running to and from  the auction site on a regular basis. The Yoders also host a horse and equipment auction two weeks before the quilt auction each spring and two weeks after each fall.

2012 AMISH QUILT AUCTION ANTIQUES,
CRAFTS, FLEA MARKET

May  18 & 19, 2012 and August 31 & September 1, 2012
Times are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM each day

10885 N. Leaton Rd., Clare, Michigan

Parking  on site is $1.00 or there will be shuttles running every 45 minutes on Saturday only from the Doherty Hotel, the Wood's Household/Curves parking lot, and the  Big Boy restaurant in Clare.

A Horse and Equipment Consignment Auction  is held beforethe Quilt and Craft Show in the spring- and afterthe Quilt and Craft Show in the fall. Prices obtained for these items are  fair due to the large number of buyers present. Sales commissions are similar to those charged by private auctioneer services.

While we happily promote this wonderful event, please remember to respect our Amish neighbors. Sales for  the auction are Friday and Saturday only with no Sunday sales.
Please help  our neighbors enjoy the quiet lifestyle that they prefer most days of the year.

To reserve space at this auction please contact:
John Henry Yoder, Yoder's Blacksmith Shop, 10885 N. Leaton Rd., Clare, MI  48617, 989-386-2872

FROM BAY CITY
WEST ON US 10 TO THE LOOMIS EXIT
EXIT OFF EXPRESSWAY
TURN LEFT; GO OVER THE OVERPASS TO FLASHING STOP LIGHT
TURN RIGHT ON OLD 10 (BUSINESS 10 WEST)
GO 2 MILES TO LEATON RD; TURN LEFT ON LEATON FOR 1/2 MILE.
FARM IS ON WEST SIDE OF ROAD

FROM LANSING
NORTH ON US 127
EXIT LEFT OFF EXPRESSWAY BUSINESS 127 INTO CLARE
COME TO SECOND LIGHT (5TH STREET/BUSINESS 10)
TURN RIGHT AT DOHERTY HOTEL AND GO 3 MILES EAST ON BUSINESS I 0 TO LEATON RD. TURN RIGHT. FARM IS ON WEST SIDE OF ROAD

FROM GRAND RAPIDS
NORTH US 131 TO REED CITY. TAKE THE US-10 EAST EXIT
TURN EAST ON US-10 FOLLOW THIS TO US-127 SOUTH
MERGE ONTO US 127 SOUTH; TAKE FIRST EXIT INTO CLARE  GO TO SECOND LIGHT (5TH STREET/BUSINESS 10) TURN LEFT AT DOHERTY HOTEL ONTO BUSINESS 10; GO EAST 3 MILES TO LEATON RD. TURN RIGHT ON LEATON. GO 1/2 MILE; FARM IS ON WEST SIDE.

FROM THE NORTH
SOUTH ON US 127 TO CLARE EXIT
EXIT RIGHT AFTER BIG WELCOME CENTER, LOCATED IN MIDDLE OF MEDIUM
TURN RIGHT; GO TO SECOND LIGHT (5TH STREET/BUSINESS 10 EAST)
TURN LEFT AT THE DOHERTY HOTEL; GO 3 MILES TO LEATON RD; TURN RIGHT
ON LEATON; FARM IS ON WEST SIDE.