November 6, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Our theme is HERBAL COMFORTS - something we could all use more of after the past year and a half.
Olbrich Gardens - 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI
Our featured speakers will present varied perspectives on herbal comforts.
Scroll down for 2021 speaker and vendor information.
Herb Fair press release and publicity information.
Download our Herb Fair poster to share.
We've missed interacting with our MHS members and Herb Fair attendees, and look forward to seeing all of you in person this year!
Join Erin Ulrich from Telsaan Tea of Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, as she speaks about teas, herbal tisanes, and tea blends. She’ll talk about the types of tea, where they originate, and how you can get started exploring flavors and blends from this wide and wonderful world.
During the pandemic, chef Patrick O’Halloran (Lombardino’s Restaurant) and partners started The Deliciouser, a Madison business that creates small-batch blends of herbs and spices and specialty salts. Patrick will demonstrate how you can use herbs and spices to create delicious meals at home.
Join herbalist Linda Conroy from Moonwise Herbs (near Stoughton, Wisconsin) for an outdoor botanical walk through the Olbrich Gardens grounds. While the plants may seem dormant, there is still plenty to observe and marvel at. Linda will introduce you to herbs and wild plants useful in the kitchen and for wellness.
Join herbalist Jane Hawley Stevens from Four Elements Herbals in North Freedom, Wisconsin, as she speaks about herbal nervines. Nervines are herbs that support the nervous system, reducing stress, muscle tension, and insomnia and promoting healthy nerve function. Jane was honored as the 2020 Midwest Organic Farmer of the Year.
The Herb Fair Marketplace features regional small businesses and organizations with such offerings as dried herbs and spices, live plants, terrariums, and holiday baskets; herbal neck wraps and dream pillows; soaps, balms, scrubs, and other body products; essential oils, sprays, smudges, potpourri, and other aromatherapy products; herbal and mushroom teas, raw superfood and CBD cacao truffles, syrups, preserves, and baked goods; tinctures, salves, and western and Chinese herbal medicines; catnip toys and dog-care products; herb-related books; and plant-inspired art and ceramics.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press kit for the MADISON HERB FAIR, taking place Saturday, November 6, 2021
Contact:
Sheila Leary, Madison Herb Society publicist smleary@charter.net or 608-444-0926 (cell)
HIGH-RESOLUTION IMAGES can be downloaded at
https://madisonherbsociety.org/annual-herb-fair (If the hyperlink doesn't work, please copy and paste the link.)
A PDF POSTER can be downloaded here.
Download a hi-res JPG of the poster.
CALENDAR LISTING
2021 Madison Herb Fair Saturday, November 6, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison. Speakers (herbalists, a chef, and a tea expert), outdoor winter herb walk, herbal marketplace with local small businesses, free admission. 2021 theme: “HERBAL COMFORTS.” More information at www.madisonherbsociety.org
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
The 2021 Madison Herb Fair, hosted for the 39thyear by the Madison Herb Society, has the theme “HERBAL COMFORTS.” The Fair takes place Saturday, November 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Avenue in Madison. The Herb Fair features talks by herbalists and a chef, an outdoor winter herb walk, and local vendors offering a wide range of products, from teas and tinctures to body care and herbal gifts, even some herbal products for dogs and cats! Admission is free. You can find more information at www.madisonherbsociety.org
INTERVIEWS
To arrange a print or broadcast interview with a representative of the Madison Herb Society, please contact Sheila Leary at smleary@charter.net or 608-444-0926 (cell).
NEWS STORY
2021 Madison Herb Fair Set for November 6
“Herbal Comforts” is the theme of the 39th annual Madison Herb Fair sponsored by the Madison Herb Society. It takes place Saturday November 6, 2021, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Avenue in Madison.
The Fair features talks by chef Patrick O’ Halloran, herbalists Jane Hawley Stevens and Linda Conroy, and tea expert Erin Ulrich, as well as an herbal marketplace with many local businesses showing their wares. Admission is free.
“We all could use some comfort after the experiences of the past year and a half. Our speakers at the Madison Herb Fair will talk about the comforts of tasty food, a hot cup of tea, and herbs that calm the nerves. And our local vendors have lots of comfy herbal products for fairgoers. New this year is an outdoor walk at Olbrich Gardens, pointing out winter herbs,” said Joyce Pohl, president of the Madison Herb Society.
Scheduled talks at the Fair are:
9:30 a.m. Erin Ulrich Warm Up with a World of Teas
Join Erin Ulrich from Telsaan Tea of Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, as she speaks about teas, herbal tisanes, and tea blends. She’ll talk about the types of tea, where they originate, and how you can get started exploring flavors and blends from this wide and wonderful world.
11:00 a.m. Patrick O’Halloran, Create Culinary Comfort with Herb and Spice Blends
During the pandemic, chef Patrick O’Halloran (Lombardino’s Restaurant) and partners started The Deliciouser, a Madison business that creates small-batch blends of herbs and spices and specialty salts. Patrick will demonstrate how you can use herbs and spices to create delicious meals at home.
12:15 p.m. Linda Conroy, Outdoor Winter Herb Walk
Join herbalist Linda Conroy from Moonwise Herbs (near Stoughton, Wisconsin) for an outdoor botanical walk through the Olbrich Gardens grounds. While the plants may seem dormant, there is still plenty to observe and marvel at. Linda will introduce you to herbs and wild plants useful in the kitchen and for wellness.
2:15 p.m. Jane Hawley Stevens Herbs to Soothe the Nerves
Join herbalist Jane Hawley Stevens from Four Elements Herbals in North Freedom, Wisconsin, as she speaks about herbal nervines. Nervines are herbs that support the nervous system, reducing stress, muscle tension, and insomnia and promoting healthy nerve function. Jane was honored as the 2020 Midwest Organic Farmer of the Year.
The Herb Fair Marketplace features regional small businesses and organizations with such offerings as dried herbs and spices, live plants, terrariums, and holiday baskets; herbal neck wraps and dream pillows; soaps, balms, scrubs, and other body products; essential oils, sprays, smudges, potpourri, and other aromatherapy products; herbal and mushroom teas, raw superfood and CBD cacao truffles, syrups, preserves, and baked goods; tinctures, salves, and western and Chinese herbal medicines; catnip toys and dog-care products; herb-related books; and plant-inspired art and ceramics.
The Madison Herb Society is a non-profit membership organization that promotes education about the culture and use of herbs, including their global history and use for culinary, medicinal, horticultural and decorative purposes. Throughout the year, the society sponsors speakers, workshops, field trips, garden tours and themed potluck meals. Interested visitors are invited to become members of the Madison Herb Society at the Fair.
More information about the Fair and the Society is at www.madisonherbsociety.org.
Popular dried herbs you can find at the Herb Fair.
Give customers a reason to do business with you.The 38th annual Madison Herb Fair goes virtual on Crowdcast this year, on
November 7, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Our theme is HERBS IN FERMENT.
Our featured speakers will present varied perspectives on herbs in fermented foods and beverages, and on their pleasures and benefits. We also will have some mini-sessions with local creators of herbal products.
Please pre-register for the FREE EVENT at XXX so that we can email you schedule updates and announcements for this fun annual event presented by the Madison Herb Society.
All presentations will take place on the Crowdcast
site for the 2020 Herb Fair.
Presented by Linda Conroy of
Moonwise Herbs
The digestive system is the gateway to health, as nearly 80% of your immune system lives within it. This talk will offer practical ways to bring herbs and fermented food into daily life, for optimal health, nourishment, and fun!
Presented by Nick Ryan of
the Herbiery Brewery
Nick brews exciting beers with herbs and spices instead of hops. They will discuss which herbs inspired them throughout the process of opening Herbiery and how they decide which herbs to use. Nick will share some failures and some surprising successes.
Presented by Michael McClennen of Wildwood Institute
Granola is a wonderful traditional food, and its benefits are greatly enhanced when it is made using fermented nuts, grains, and herbs. Michael will talk about the nutritional benefits of fermented nuts and grains and give a live demonstration. The recipe he uses will be provided to participants.
Please support our Herb Fair vendors by purchasing directly from their websites.
We appreciate them sharing their herbal knowledge and experience with us.
Our herbal and CBD gourmet truffles are created with the intention of enhancing your wellness, longevity, and radiant living. Our ingredients are organic or wild harvested, and are raw, gluten-free, dairy free, and paleo. Each truffle is hand-rolled with the finest cacao, coconut oil, and medjool dates. We carefully select and blend high-quality nutritious ingredients in these artisan treats for your indulgence. www.inspiredalchemy.org
Herbal education from the four directions of information: Herbal Traditions, Science, Personal Experience, and Intuition, with Nature at the center; from mini-herb walks to year-long herbal apprenticeships. We also offer locally grown and made tinctures, teas, and ointments, and holistic health consultations.
Solid lotion products made with Wisconsin beeswax. Handmade in small batches, these Lotion Bars, Body Lotion Sticks, and Lip Balm will make your skin feel soft, silky, and smooth. You will definitely notice the difference from traditional lotions. Save money by using less. With the winter months approaching, this is the perfect time to stock up for yourself or gifts! Enjoy the additional benefits from herbal scents including Peppermint, Rosemary Mint, Eucalyptus Spearmint, and Orange Lemongrass. Use Promo Code HERB10 for 10% OFF! www.creativequintessence.com
Offering plant spirit classes and products, herbal tinctures, and private consultations. Special Herb Fair offer of a Community Support Herbs sampler box with nervous system support, dream pillow, tinctures, and cough syrup. All of our items are either certified organic or grown without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers. All medicines were prepared by us with many of them also grown by us or locally sourced.
$75 Community Support Herbs (CSH) Sampler Box includes 2 small pouches of delicious herbal tea to address relaxing the nervous system, 1 travel-size tincture for stress, 1 travel-size bitters tincture, 1 travel-size detox tincture, 1 small jar of all-purpose salve, 1 jar of horehound cough syrup, 1 dream pillow including herbs, 1 extra packet of herbs for dream pillow, 1 instruction sheet. This beautiful gold box is perfect for gifts or for shipping to your loved ones. The box also has room to add more items! Please see the website for items to add to your order. Local pickup either on the north side of Madison, WI or in Fitchburg, WI. We are willing to ship to those out of the area. For shipping and packaging costs, please inquire. The gold box will also be the shipping box, as it is sturdy corrugated cardboard.
Offering handcrafted herbal wares and supplies, as well as earth-centered education, apprenticeships, classes, and consultations. We grow and wild harvest many of the herbs in our products. Products include salves, infused oils, lotions, tinctures, soap, herbal infused vinegars/honey, dry herbs, beeswax, honey, and much more. www.moonwiseherbs.com
Organic nectars of wellness inspired by
the ancient roots of Ayurveda: Well-Being Tea, Tummy Tea, Masala Chai,
Golden Chai, and Detox Tea.
Beers brewed with herbs and spices instead of hops. Herbiery’s brewmaster, Nick Ryan, is committed to bringing hop-free beer to all those who appreciate novelty, invention, and bold, unique flavors.
Annually sponsored by the Madison Herb Society, the Herb Fair reaches out to the public through lectures and demonstrations and provides an outlet for members to expand their knowledge and abilities to use herbs.for members to expand their knowledge and abilities to use herbs.
This is a free event and open to the public.
Get the latest Herb Fair vendor information, including Vendor Application Form, map of the vendor space, and more. The 2019 Vendor space is SOLD OUT!
2019 Vendor List
ARTiculations by Bonnie - Bonnie Valley
Cackle Bee & Bloom Skin Care - Lisa Lewis
Chicory Arts and Herbs - Judith and Steven Durley
dōTERRA Essential Oils - Teai Czajka
Four Elements - Jane Hawley Stevens
Inspired Alchemy LLC - Aubree Saia, Bohdan Nedilsky
Madison Herb Society
Magic Moon Productions - Julie Busche, Mandy Martin
Moonwise Herbs - Linda Conroy
Nativa Medica - Jean Schneider
Prairie Pearls - Kate McFeeley
Pretty Pots-n-Pieces - Gina Mc Sherry
Sacred Joy - Julie Szyba
Savory Accents - Ted Ballweg
Unani Herbal - Salih Erschen
Wildwood Institute - Kathleen Wildwood
Willy Street Co-op - Jack Kear
We encourage the media to contact us about our annual Herb Fair. Get the Herb Fair Press Kit.
There will be lots of vendors, the MHS booth, bake sale, and the Educational Room with three fabulous speakers!
Come and get your herb questions answered.
Learn how to apply to be a vendor at the Madison Herb Society's Annual Herb Fair.
The Madison Herb Society welcomes all members of the press to our
annual Herb Fair.
Get the Herb Fair Press Kit.
Linda Conroy of Moonwise Herbs is a practicing herbalist, providing herbal education, workshops, apprenticeships and individual consultations. She is the founder of the Midwest Women's Herbal Conference.
Chef Elena Terry of Wild Bearies Catering draws on Ho-Chunk food traditions and her culinary training to demonstrate uses of our native herbs, such as juniper berries, sage, wintergreen, and sumac.
Jean Schneider of Nativa Medica will teach us how to prevent and treat bites, as well as how to use local herbs as tinctures and teas to recover from an infection. Most of these herbs can be used along with treatments prescribed by your doctor. Handout with medicinal herb information provided.
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