![Guided tour of "State Fairs: Growing American Craft", 10 January | Event in Washington | AllEvents](https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/ec3f7dc1cd2b82e78d5356c8ad7c73947b968c94906273d7ed6d26c4d08b9d05-rimg-w1200-h661-dc312f2e-gmir.jpg?v=1764771667 "Guided tour of "State Fairs: Growing American Craft", Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, 10 January 2026 | AllEvents")
2 hours
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm (GMT-05:00)
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
1661 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States
Join host Jenn Barger (author of travel & crafts newsletter The Souvenirist) for a free, docent-led tour talking about the rise of U.S. state fairs and the crafts they inspire. After the tour, you'll have the option to join the group for lunch downtown.
Among the highlights: a portrait of Dolly Parton rendered in seeds (shown), crazy quilts, and the world's fanciest corn dog holder.
Also check out other Arts events in Washington, Literary Art events in Washington.
Tickets for Guided tour of "State Fairs: Growing American Craft" can be booked here.
