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 (third Fri.and Sat. of May) 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.

2010 AMISH QUILT AUCTION ANTIQUES,
CRAFTS, FLEA MARKET

May  14 & 15, 2010 and September 3 & 4, 2010
Times are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM each day

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