Sharon Connects Skill Swap Presents: Winter Fest and Repair Fair!
When
February 7, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where
Sharon Elementary School (135 School Street) and Sharon Congregational Church (Corner of Rt 14 and 132)
Downtown Sharon on Route 132 and School Street, Sharon, VT
Downtown Sharon on Route 132 and School Street, Sharon, VT
Sharon Skill Swap presents:
Repair Fair & Winter Fest
Saturday, February 7, 2025 | 10am-2pm
Sharon Elementary School & Sharon Congregational Church
Join us for a day of fixing, making, learning, and playing!
This free community event brings together neighbors to share skills, repair beloved items, and celebrate winter together.
What to Expect: Repair Fair (Sharon Elementary School)
Bring items that need a little TLC! Our volunteer fixers can help with:
- Furniture and chair caning repair
- Bicycle tune-ups
- Knife sharpening
- Sock and sweater darning
- Small mending projects
- Appliance troubleshooting
Learn Something New: Stop by information tables and demos throughout the day:
- Community-scale composting and soil microbiology
- Apple tree grafting
- Wood-fired pizza making
- Home energy efficiency
- Cribbage and card games
- Sustainable alternatives to plastics
Winter Fun (Behind Sharon Elementary)
The Sharon Recreation Department invites families to enjoy supervised outdoor activities with equipment provided:
- Cross-country skiing
- Snowshoeing
- Ice skating
- Sledding
Dress warm! Feel free to bring your own gear too.
For Kids and Crafty Adults (Sharon Elementary School Library)
Drop in to make Valentine’s cards and other creative projects.
At Sharon Congregational Church
- Photo Scanning Bee (Main Sanctuary): Bring old family photos to digitize with help from the Sharon Historical Society
- Sharon Community Trust Open House (Steele Chapel): Coffee, conversation, and updates on village development projects
Food & Refreshments
- Morning coffee and donuts (Sharon Elementary School gym)
- Community potluck lunch at midday—bring a dish to share if you can!
- Wood-fired pizza from our demonstration
- Coffee and snacks available all day at Steele Chapel (Congregational Church)