DIY Fest
September 25-27, 2015
Story by Sherrad Glosson
Ingenuity, according to the dictionary, is defined as “the quality of being clever, original, and inventive.” Its synonyms are imaginative, genius, talent, skill, mastery, artistry, and innovation. All of these qualities, and their presence in our city, are the reasons behind the creation of the annual event known as the DIY (Do It Yourself) Fest.
The DIY fest was started back in 2008 by Chris Johnston and his now-wife, Krista Johnston. When
the economy wasn’t doing too well, and job availability was at low ebb, some families were left without employment and were wondering how long the down economy would last. It all came down to choices. Do I wait until things get better? Or do I go and find a part-time or temporary job through a temp agency just to make ends meet? There is an old saying, still relevant to today’s society, that goes “when life gives you lemons, just make lemonade” and that’s what many people had to do (and did) in the city of Ferndale. People were forced to become entrepreneurs and rely on whatever skills that they had to make a living for themselves.
The DIY Fest was conceived just to aid that do-it-yourself spirit. It’s a celebration of creativity giving people an avenue to rise from the worries that life may bring to live a fulfilling life. Vendors from all over come together to show their skills and sell their wares. DIY Fest features handmade t-shirts, home goods, toys, hygiene products, art, crafts, jewelry, music, and some of the best homemade cooking and beer you could ever find, in Michigan or anywhere else.
The DIY is a great outlet to help local artists make names for themselves, as well as showing everyone what the city of Ferndale has to offer as a community. You wouldn’t believe that your neighbor from around the corner was so crafty until you see them at the DIY fest.
This festival is an absolutely free event that will be held September 25 to 27, 2015 at and around the intersection of Woodward and Nine Mile in the downtown area. Kid zones, free Ferris wheel rides, awesome food and live entertainment, and of course the artisans and their wares, are ready for you to experience down at the festival. DIY Fest will not only let you rub elbows with some of the most creative beings who live in your area, but it just might also inspire you to take a leap of faith.
Maybe you, too, will be challenged to dig deep inside and unleash those ideas that have been brewing within. Maybe you’ll gain the courage to also take the initiative to DO IT YOURSELF.
For more info on this event, including registering as a vendor, go to www.facebook.com/diystreetfair or www.ferndalediy.com
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