Friday, October 5, 2012
The festival runs from Friday to Sunday at the Maryland State Fairgrounds.
Every artist has a story to tell. Every photograph, painting, sculpture or garment was born out of inspiration. At the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival this weekend, there are more than 250 designers and artisans eager to tell you theirs. "This award-winning three-day festival will showcase fine contemporary crafts that capture the spirit of the fall season," according to a release. "More than 250 of the nation’s finest craftspeople will be showcasing their one-of-a-kind pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, wood, metal, furniture, home accessories, photography and fine art. Festival goers will also enjoy specialty food purveyors, live music and children’s entertainment." The festival runs Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and …
Friday, September 30, 2011
The 35th annual event is scheduled to display work from more than 250 artists.
The 35th annual Sugarloaf Crafts Festival kicked off on Friday with more than 250 artists from across the country showcasing their creations and talents at the Maryland State Fairgrounds. The theme of this year's festival is "New This Season," emphasizing modern American artistry. Artists are also selling home accessories, jewelry, portraits, CDs and more. Sugarloaf runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. Tickets are $9 at the door, $7 online and children under 12 receive free admittance.
Monday, September 26, 2011
More than 250 artists will be on display at annual event.
“New” is what’s new this year at the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival, which open this weekend at the Maryland State Fairgrounds. The official theme is “New This Season,” which emphasizes the latest techniques in modern American artistry. About 250 jury-select artists will be on hand selling their wares, demonstrating their crafts and displaying their masterpieces. The 35th annual festival will feature “functional and decorative pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, wood, metal, furniture, home accessories, photography and fine art,” according to a press release. Take a look at our coverage of the event last year. There will be continuous live demonstrations and performances from iron forging to live interactive dress-up theater (for the …
