Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Gaithersburg October 7, 2010

More than 250 jury-selected artists will present thousands of unique, one-of-a-kind crafts and keepsakes, including functional and decorative pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, furniture, home accessories, and photography.

Gourmet foods and seasonal favorites including old fashioned candies and chocolates, hearty soups, artisan breads, cider and cocoa drink mixes, and syrups from more than a dozen specialty foods purveyors will be available to sample and purchase.

Live demonstrations of iron forging, papermaking, wheel-thrown pottery, and wood turning by Sugarloaf’s master craftspeople will give craft lovers a look at how they create their work.
A wide range of family entertainment is part of the eclectic festival experience, including interactive dress-up theater with Middle Earth Studios, and live contemporary and classic music.

Show Hours:
Friday, October 8 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 9 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 10 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Admission (valid all three days):
Adults $7 online; $9 at the door
Children under 12 free

The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Gaithersburg will be held at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, located at 16 Chestnut Street in Gaithersburg, MD. Free parking is available on site.

To preview the work of the more than 250 artists participating in the show, and explore the full range of entertainment, visit www.sugarloafcrafts.com. Driving directions, offers for significant admission discounts and coupons are also available on the site. For more information call (800) 210-9900.

Official Website: http://sugarloafcrafts.com/festivals/gaith/october/