More than 350 of the nation’s most accomplished craftspeople, as well as renowned artisans from Maryland, will display and sell their handmade works at the 34th annual Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Gaithersburg. 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.

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

Visitors can learn how Sugarloaf artisans make their one-of-a-kind treasures during live demonstrations of metal spinning, glassblowing, iron forging, furniture and pottery making, woodturning, and shaker box making. 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 20 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 21 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 22 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.

Date: 11/20/2009-11/22/2009

Time: Fri&Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 10am-5pm

Location: Montgomery County Fairgrounds

Ticket/Pricing Information:

$7 with online purchase/coupon, $8 at the door, kids under 12 get in free.