Ep 22 - Andrea Rogers looks back on starting the Vineyard Artisans Festival 30 years ago and shares her passion for community, gardening , handmade businesses on MV and uncovering her family history

True Vineyard Color
30/06/2025 47 min
Ep 22 - Andrea Rogers looks back on starting the Vineyard Artisans Festival 30 years ago and shares her passion for community, gardening , handmade businesses on MV and uncovering her family history

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In this podcast episode, Sylvie Farrington interviews Andrea Rogers, the founder of the Vineyard Artisans Festival. They discuss Andrea's background, the influence of her Italian heritage, and the importance of supporting handmade artisans. Andrea shares the challenges and successes of the festival, her passion for gardening, and her journey of writing her family's immigrant story. The conversation highlights the significance of community support, the future of the festival, and the legacy of the scholarship fund for young artists.  
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The book by Andrea Rogers "My granma's pearl handed dagger " is available locally at Cronigs Markets and Bunch of Grapes Bookstore
 

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