VW Fair Board selling anniversary basket

The Van Wert County Fair is happy to announce the opening of sales for its Limited Edition, 155th Anniversary Basket.

The Fair Board is offering the “napkin” basket, which features a commemorative brass tag, blue ribbon tack covers, blue anniversary weave and a plastic protector. This year’s edition will also have a laser cut lid featuring the grandstand and a wrought iron handle.  The basket measures 8¼ x 8 ¼ x 4½ inches and is priced at $45.

Each basket is hand woven using hard maple and is 100 percent custom made by American Traditions Basket Company in historic Canal Fulton.  The company specializes in customizing keepsake baskets for organizations, schools and fundraisers and has been producing handmade, heirloom quality baskets for customers in all 50 states for over 15 years.  All baskets can be registered to receive a lifetime warranty that covers workmanship and materials.

Fair Manager Paul Oechsle announced Thursday that 2011 order forms will be mailed out to everyone who has ordered a basket in the past.  For more information, or to pre-order a basket, contact Oechsle at the Fair Office, 419.238.9270, or e-mail him at vwfair@bright.net.

The Fair Board will accept payment by cash, check or credit card (VISA & Master Card.) Basket purchasers will be called when their order arrives and the baskets will be available for pick-up at the Fair Office.