Sugarloaf Crafts Festival Features Art, Family Entertainment, Gourmet Treats
Sunday, October 30, 2011 • 12:00am
More than 275 of the nation’s most talented artists will return to the Garden State Exhibit Center on Friday, October 28 through Sunday, October 30, 2011 for three days of family fun. Every artist at the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival has been jury-selected to offer their one-of-a-kind creations, which include functional and decorative pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, wood, metal, furniture, home accessories, photography and fine art.
The show’s special theme, “New this Season,” will highlight the latest styles and techniques in American craft. The lively atmosphere of the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival will also feature nonstop family entertainment and activities. Master craftspeople will provide continuous live demonstrations of copper spinning, nuno felting, stone sculpture, and other media. Gourmet foods and seasonal favorites—including candies and chocolates, hearty soups, artisan breads, jams and dips, syrups, and olive oils—will be available to sample and purchase from dozens of specialty food purveyors. Family entertainment will include interactive dress-up theater, and live music by jazz and contemporary performers.
Hours for the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Somerset are Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 30, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, October 30 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission (good for all three days) is $7 when purchased online and $9 at the door. Children under 12 are admitted free.
The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Somerset will be held at the Garden State Exhibit Center, 50 Atrium Drive, Somerset, NJ, 08873. Free parking is available on site. For more information, including driving directions and admission discounts, visit www.sugarloafcrafts.com or call (800) 210-9900.
