About the Whimmydiddle

If you look up Whimmydiddle in the dictionary, the chances are pretty good that you will not find the word listed. What is a Whimmydiddle? It is an Appalachian wooden toy that whirls around with the wind. Around these parts, and many of the surrounding areas, it is also a huge event that is greatly anticipated all year long.

The Whimmydiddle Arts and Crafts Fair started on a side street in Scott City, Kansas in 1972. Six local women artists were the first exhibitors. It was later moved from the side street to the courthouse lawn. The move to the City Park became necessary when the Fair outgrew the courthouse lawn area. The booths presently number around 300 and will remain close to that because of space limitations.

There is always a wide variety of food offered throughout the day. Some of the food vendors are from other states, but many local organizations take this opportunity to raise money for their group.

Find more information at http://whimmydiddle.org/index.html