Fall Folk Festival announced

SANDPOINT — Kaniksu Folk School will host a Fall Folk Festival on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Aster Garden Center, 924 W. Superior Street.  

A free, family-friendly event, this seasonal gathering will feature traditional craft demonstrations by artisan instructors, craft and food vendors, activities, and live music. The purpose of the event is to invite the public to experience Kaniksu Folk School’s mission, and to introduce the Fall season class lineup.  

Kaniksu Folk School is an education initiative of Kaniksu Land Trust that offers year-round classes geared primarily for adults, spanning a rich spectrum of arts, crafts, and essential life skills. From the age-old craft of blacksmithing to the precision of woodworking, and from identifying edible plants in our lush surroundings to exploring countless other subjects, KFS weaves together diverse learning opportunities, highly skilled instructors, and a circle of learners that strengthens the character of our community. 

The Fall Folk Festival is a celebration of community and traditional skills that also offers a chance to experience Kaniksu Land Trust’s new acquisition of Aster Garden Center. The mission-driven garden shop will open in the Spring of 2026. The existing building on-site will become the organization’s headquarters after a modest remodel. The Fall Folk Festival will serve as a soft reveal of Kaniksu Land Trust’s future home, retail venture, and community space. 

For more information about Aster Garden Center, Kaniksu Land Trust, and Kaniksu Folk School, visit www.kaniksu.org.