Pocono State Craft Festival to be held at Quiet Valley
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The 24th annual Pocono State Craft Festival will be held Aug. 28-29, at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm in Stroudsburg. The event, co-sponsored by the Pocono Arts Council and the Pocono Chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, celebrates the heritage, beauty and quality of Pennsylvania Crafts.
Crafts featured this year will include pottery, jewelry, metal, toys, stained glass, wood, baskets, paper, leather, folk art, fine art, photography and art-to-wear. Craftsmen from all parts of Pennsylvania as well as New Jersey, Connecticut, Georgia, Virginia, West Virginia, New York and Quebec will be on hand.
Craft demonstrations will include pottery throwing by Groundhog Blues Pottery in Reeders, blacksmithing by Artisans of the Anvil from Stroudsburg and wood turning by Richlynne Woodworks from Montgomery, N.Y. All craftsmen will be available to discuss their individual work and provide patrons with an opportunity to purchase unique, high quality crafts worthy of the most ardent admirer.
In addition to crafts, visitors will enjoy the beautiful surroundings and history of Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm. The farm buildings, animals and gardens will be open to give visitors a taste of a by-gone era on a Pennsylvania German farm. Additionally, patrons will enjoy the bluegrass and gospel music of the Lost Ramblers on Saturday and the Dixieland sounds of the Dixie Gents on Sunday.
Quiet Valley is located just outside Stroudsburg. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, rain or shine. Admission is $6 for adults; children 12 and under are admitted free. Parking is free.
For directions or further information, call 570-476-4460 or visit www.poconocrafts.com.
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