Two Women to host Barn Bazaar

Last fall, my mom happened to be in Spokane on the weekend of the Two Women Barn Bazaar, a fun event in Spangle that combines antiques, crafts, art, food and music. Anyone who knows my mom will tell you she is a city mouse and not a big fan of country-style furnishings or decor. I’d had my heart set on going to the show, though, and she let me drag her there. In the end, she had a great time listening to the music of the Wylie Family Band and hunting for vintage treasures, including a toy piano she bought for my daughters.

Two Women is set to host its Barn Bazaar again this weekend, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fielding Chelf, who runs the business behind the bazaar with her mother, Dianna, says the event seems to attract people who aren’t normally drawn to antique shows.

“Our goal is that there’s something fun for people who aren’t into arts and crafts or antiques, too,” she says. “Bring your friends who are like, ‘Oh, antiques? Whatever.”

Likewise, Fielding says the Barn Bazaar draws more men than she normally sees at similar events.

“Of course, there’s barbecue, so that’s appealing too,” she says.

Three food vendors—yes, including barbecue—will be on hand, as well as 35 artists, antique dealers and crafters from around the region. The lineup includes Dusty Daisies , a Greenacres business that marries a love of gardening and repurposed junk; natural body care products by Bungalow Craftworks ; and the textile art of Nan Drye .

The Wylie Family Band—comprised of four siblings between the ages of 14 and 27—is set to play their beautiful acoustic bluegrass music yet again. I can’t tell you how lovely it was to have that as a backdrop on the crisp, sunny day I attended last year.

The Barn Bazaar has a charming farm-like feel. Of course, to achieve that, the event has to be held in the country. Don’t worry. It’s really not that far. Just on Stentz Road off Highway 195 south of Spokane. You can find directions here .

The Barn Bazaar is free. If you can’t make it this weekend ( Hoopfest got ya tied up?), Two Women runs a shop in their barn. And, they’ll yet again host a fall show, on Sept. 19 and 20 this year. Plus, Dianna and Fielding’s own artwork will be featured at Pottery Place Plus in November.

You can see more of my photos of last fall’s show here .