17th Annual Sugarloaf Crafts Festival October 28, 2011

More than 275 of the nation’s most accomplished craftspeople will personally show and sell their handmade works at the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival, Friday, October 28 through Sunday, October 30, 2011 at the Garden State Exhibit Center. The jury-selected artists will offer thousands of one-of-a-kind crafts, including functional and decorative pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, wood, metal, furniture, home accessories, photography, and fine art.

The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Somerset will feature:

- The special show theme, “New This Season,” will showcase the latest styles and techniques in American craft.

- 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.

- Master craftspeople will provide continuous live demonstrations of wood turning, copper spinning, nuno felting, stone sculpture, and other media.

- Family entertainment will include interactive puppet theater, and live contemporary music.