If you live in/around Philly, you should check out the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Oaks, PA next weekend.

Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 8, 2009

Greater Philadelphia Expo Center

100 Station Avenue

Oaks, PA

(gorgeous casserole dish by Dunnmorr Studio)

More than 300 of the nation’s most accomplished craftspeople, as well as renowned artisans from Pennsylvania, will display and sell their handmade works at the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Oaks. Visitors will enjoy a wide variety of contemporary crafts and fine art in all mediums, including functional and decorative pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, furniture, home accessories, and photography.

(adorable wooden poppies by DM Wooden Flowers and Vases)

Dozens of specialty food purveyors will offer delectable confections and gourmet creations for sample and purchase.

 (mmm food)

Visitors can learn how Sugarloaf artisans make their one-of-a-kind treasures during live demonstrations of paper and pottery making, metal spinning, iron forging, woodturning, and furniture painting. Interactive children’s entertainment will be provided by Middle Earth Studios. The show will also feature live music by pianists Bob Geresti and Ngu Mbandi.

Show Hours:            

            Friday, November 6             10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

            Saturday, November 7             10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

            Sunday, November 8             10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Admission (valid all three days):

Adults - $7 online; $8 at the door

Children under 12 - free

Free parking is available on site.

For more information about the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival, directions, or to purchase discount admission tickets, visit www.SugarloafCrafts.com or call (800) 210-9900.