Sugarloaf Craft Festival at Gaithersburg Fairgrounds (Photos)

The Sugarloaf Craft Festival will host more than 250 nationally-known artists and craftsmen, Nov. 21 through Nov. 23, at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg. Admission is $8 when purchased online and $10 at the door and is valid for all three days of the show. Children under 12 are admitted free. Free parking is available. For more information including exhibitor lists and admission discounts, visit Sugarloaf Crafts website or call 800.210.9900.

Among the artisans selected by a jury to offer their functional art, will be those hard at work creating their next piece. Live demonstrations at the Festival will give visitors insight into the creative processes and inspiration of master craftspeople.

A few of the craftspeople demonstrating their talent live at the Festival in Gaithersburg, are:

• Broom Making by Jeff Hellman
• Woodturning by Don Jones
• Hand-Built Shaker Boxes by William Richardson
• Papermaking by Cyndi Mylynne of Double vision Studio
• Ironforging by Nick Vincent
• Jewelry Making by Alan and Dale Uchin

Manna Food Center will be collecting much needed canned food donations at their booth at the Sugarloaf Craft Festival. Bring some cans with you to the show to help feed hungry people in our area.

Photos courtesy Sugarloaf Craft Festival

Visit Sugarloaf Craft Festivals website for a schedule of craft demonstrations, map of the fairgrounds, schedule of entertainment and more.

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