EVENTS - PAST, ON-GOING, AND FUTURE

2016 HIGH TEA & FASHION SHOW

2015 TEA & FASHION SHOW

The High Tea and fashion show was a great success.  The food and the historic fashions  dating from 1810 to 1990 entertained a sold out audience of ladies and gents.

It is certainly scheduled to be an annual event at approximately the same time of year.

 

"Believe me, if all those endearing young charms"

"Somewhere in Time"

"Hot Honey Rag"

"Grandfather's Clock"

"Rock Around the Clock"

"Take my Breath Away"

Society Maid's Uniform

"O, Susanna"

EASTER BUNNY ARRIVES IN SPARTA! - April 4th, 2015

The weather was lovely for the Easter Bunny event in Sparta.  The stores held special Easter Egg Hunts, Free Draws, and treats for the kids. In the side room of the Tearoom, the Easter Bunny met dozens of children eager to have a FREE picture taken and do their crafts.  Then they came to our Studios, and we matted them with a fancy cut out mat showing an Easter Bunny, which was also complimentary
A great time was had by all the families who attended this special event.  Great job, Sparta!

SPARTA GIRLS DAY OUT - Held annually in the late spring
Date for 2015 - Saturday, June 6th from 10 am to 5 pm. Flyer will be posted soon.

Two ladies modelling Eleanor's hats made by husband, Peter

Receiving a complimentary gift at Peter Robson Studios

A really good time was had by all.
What a nice day!

Girls Day out has been held in Sparta for many years and is enjoyed by ladies from all over the area who enjoy the day year after year.  All participating merchants provide a lovely gift to each lady registered for that day and The Sparta House Tearoom hosts a luncheon.
To receive information about this year's event, contact Eileen Simpson - (519) 775 - 2628 or e-mail [email protected].
The photos above are from the 2014's Girls Day Out.

FORGE DINNER - Held annually on the first Saturday of November
THIS YEAR, 2016, WE WILL BE CELEBRATING THE YEAR 1900!!

The Sparta Historical Society presents an annual dinner which is held in The Forge and Anvil - one of the oldest buildings in the village and a unique and fascinating museum.  A particular year is chosen to celebrate and this year's date was 1834, the year Sparta received its present name. The beautiful multi-course meal is all home-cooked featuring dishes apropos to the year and served by members of the historical society in full costume.  There is entertainment with singing and this year a re-enactment of the naming of the village meeting.  The ambience of the completely candle lit affair is hard to beat.

 

THIS FIRST ANNUAL SPARTA SCARECROW FESTIVAL on Saturday, October 4th, 2014  WAS VERY WELL ATTENDED, AND ALTHOUGH THE WEATHER WAS QUITE COLD AND WINDY, IT DIDN'T DAMPER THE SPIRITS OF EVERYONE WHO CAME OUT.

Getting ready for the scarecrow contest

A few of the many vendors who came
to the village for this Scarecrow festival

Outside Julia Hansford's studio

Van Gogh Scarecrow-Peter Robson Studios

Inside the Village Collective store

Don Baker in concert outside Peter Robson Studios

SANTA COMES TO SPARTA - Every year in late Nov. / early Dec.

Santa visits Sparta each year and all the kids (little and big!) love it.  He hears Christmas wishes from the children, each gets their complimentary picture taken with him and brings it to Peter Robson Studios to be mounted for free in a fancy cut out mat of their choice. All the merchants participate with their own special treats for the kids and free draws leading up to the twelve days of Christmas.

Santa chats with a 'good' little child

Writing letters to Santa
Donations accepted for the Caring Cupboard

One of the 'big' kids

The Aeolian Choir from London entertains

A few fancy Christmas mats

Lovely entertainment from this accomplished choir