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For the past 39 years, Peters Valley’s main fundraising event has been their annual Craft Fair which hosts over 10,000 visitors each year.

The Peters Valley Craft Fair presents 180+ juried artisans, live music, artist demonstrations, community organizations, free kid’s art area and great food.

One can find a myriad of art, which includes jewelry, ceramics, woodworking, basketry, glass, leather, clothing, photography, sculpture and more! It is a dynamic feast for the senses.

The public has the opportunity to view and purchase original American made art while immersing themselves in the glory of artists at work.

The Craft Fair also presents a Bluegrass Festival in conjunction with the Pocono Bluegrass Folk Society.

In addition to music and American made artwork, Peters Valley has opened it’s doors to many local community groups like the Black Bear Film Festival, Friends of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and local historical societies, just to name a few!

The Craft Center is also invested in bringing arts education to children of all ages.

A free kids art area will offer a variety of projects including printmaking, watercolor and tempera painting, found object collage and more! Peters Valley invites you to join us for a weekend of music and art at the Peters Valley Craft Fair!

It’s fun for the entire family and proceeds from the Fair directly support educational programs for adults and children.

Tickets are $7 at the door and children under 12 are free! Please, no pets.

39TH ANNUAL PETERS VALLEY CRAFT FAIR
SEPTEMBER 26TH, AND 27TH, 2009
TO BE HELD AT THE SUSSEX COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS IN AUGUSTA, NJ

One of Hunterdon County’s best art shows is held in the charming little town of Bloomsbury.This year the show will be celebrating its 10th anniversary. BestofNJ.com is working with the show this year to make it the best that it can be. We just published a new addition to the website featuring a sneak peek of the works of the artists and craftsmen and craftswomen that will be showing their works.

Here are some highlights from the feature:

Katherine McLuskie . Fabric Artist . Designer

I’m a fabric artist and designer, refugee from Wall Street, former musician and artist manager and all around entrepreneur. I’ve been through the mill and I find that the more I go … Read More Here.

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Mary Coover . Clay Creatures . Whimsical Art Pottery 

I grew up in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania where my early experiences with the clay lining the banks of a backyard creek began my lifelong love of this medium. Shaping this wonderful slippery stuff of such varied textures and colors into creatures that live and play in the watery, clay-filled places of the Earth still fascinates me today. Although my formal training taught me how to use the potter’s wheel, apply certain minerals for coloring and glazing, and build and fire kilns, the most important ingredient in my work is still my childhood love … Read More Here.

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Del Morgan . Photographer . Fine Art Photography

Creating Fine art Images through the medium of photography not only allows me to visualize, but also to become emotionally and intimately involved in the way I relate to the world around me.

In the broadest sense, my artistic passion is drawn from Nature. By constantly asking myself the question, “What is here for me to discover”, opens endless possibilities to engage my senses. Most importantly, it enables the ability to see … Read More Here.

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Isa Kollgaard Paintings and Murals

Isa Kollgaard, born and raised in Caracas Venezuela, took an early interest in art. This interest lead her to an extensive study of graphic design, culminating in the graduation from the Villasmil Institute of Design in Caracas. Soon after graduation, she was hired by the Institute as a faculty member. Her studies continued at the … Read More Here.

To find out more go to the The Bloomsbury Art Fest Blog @ http://bloomsburyartsfest.com/2/

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Pedricktown Day

Pedricktown, New Jersey is a small country town located at Exit 7 – Route 295, 9 miles North of the Delaware Memorial Bridge and 7 miles South of the Commodore Barry Bridge. Businesses located near the center of town include: The ETC Shop General Store which is celebrating 30 years in business, Heart Felt Designs Country Shop which is Celebrating it’s 25th Anniversary in 2009 and The Country Store which sells pizza, sandwiches, drinks, snacks, etc.

Pedricktown Day started when a small group of business owners and concerned citizens thought it would be a great idea to have a town festival. The first town gathering took place on the 2nd Saturday in October of 1999 and continues to take place on the 2nd Saturday in October each year.

Activities that take place throughout the day: Live Music at the Bandstand, Food Vendors located along South Railroad Avenue, Chicken & Ribs Barbeque at the Country Store, Craft Show & Sit-Down Luncheon at Logan Fire Hall, Children’s Inflatable Rides,Sand Art, Children’s Story Teller,Face Painting, Pumpkin Painting, Helicopter Rides, Sidewalk Sale at the ETC Shop General Store, Heart Felt Design’s 25th Anniversary Celebration & Juried Craft Show, Non-Profit Organizations & Business Booths,an Organic Farm Market, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo & More!

For more information call (856)299-2133 or visit: www.pedricktownday.org

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Event Details:
Event Name: 20th Annual Pedricktown Day
Event Venue: Takes place on South Railroad Ave.(street is closed for the event) – Rain or Shine
Event Street Address: South Railroad Ave.
Event City: Pedricktown, NJ 08067
Event County: Salem County
Event Date: Saturday, October, 10, 2009
Event Admission: No admission fee
Event Phone: 856-299-2133
Event Website: http://www.pedricktownday.org
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Tewksbury Crafts Fair

EVENT NAME: 11th Annual Tewksbury Harvest Festival Craft Fair
EVENT VENUE: Christy Hoffman Farm Park
DAY DATE TIME: Saturday, September 26, 2009 (rain date 9/27)
EVENT STREET ADDRESS: 108 Fairmount Road West
CITY STATE ZIPCODE: Califon, New Jersey, 07830
EVENT COUNTY: Hunterdon County
EVENT ADMISSION: $20 per carload
EVENT PHONE : 201-978-6161
EVENT WEBSITE: Tewksbury Harvest Festival Craft Fair
EVENT SUBMITTED BY: Christine Radlmann, Director

HUGE outdoor festival in gorgeous Tewksbury park featuring handmade crafts by local artists, hot air balloon rides, live entertainment, classic car show, fun for the kids, and more! STILL ACCEPTING CRAFT VENDORS–email thecraftique@gmail.com or visit www.craftlister.com/thecraftique.

The 11th Annual Tewksbury Harvest Festival will feature 50+ crafters of handmade goods by local artisans. This longstanding festival will be fun for the whole family, complete with hot air balloon rides, live entertainment, a classic car show, pumpkin painting, pony rides, and much more. This year`s festival will have the largest craft fair in the event`s history and will draw on the talent from the surrounding areas. Handmade quilts, fiber arts, jewelry, ceramics, housewares, stationery, children`s gifts, and much more will be on display. CRAFTERS: email thecraftique@gmail.com for application.

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The Colors of Cape May, New Jersey

The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts sponsors a series of craft shows in Cape May all year long. In this article we feature the craft shows, antique shows and art shows that the organization has scheduled for the rest of the year, from July to November of 2009.

July 25

Christmas in July Crafts Show: Celebrate Christmas in July on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Enjoy a wide array of craft vendors as well as kids activities, music and entertainment. Call for times. Saturday, July 25. Free admission to the grounds. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC).

Aug. 7

National Lighthouse Day Crafts Show: Join in the celebration to honor the Cape May Lighthouse on National Lighthouse Day and browse the craft vendors on the grounds of the Lighthouse at Cape May Point State Park. Enjoy family-friendly activities at the base of the lighthouse including pirate hat making, games and music. Call for times. Friday, Aug. 7. Free admission to the grounds. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts.

Sept. 12

Cape May Crafts Show: Exhibit and sale by craftspeople showcasing hand-made items, gourmet food and unique collectibles at Star of the Sea Parish Hall, Ocean St. above the Washington Street Mall. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Admission is $1 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC).

Oct. 17

Crafts and Antiques for Victorian Week: Antique vendors and crafters from throughout the region display and sell their wares on the lawn of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Free admission to the grounds. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC).

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Nov. 7

Fall Arts & Crafts Festival: More than 40 vendors come to Cape May to sell hand-made novelties including seasonal decorations, gift items and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at Star of the Sea Parish Hall, Ocean St. above the Washington Street Mall. Admission is $1 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC).

Nov. 27 and 28

Holiday Crafts Fair: Your holiday shopping starts in here! Shop for unique hand-made gifts and seasonal decorations at Star of the Sea Parish Hall, Ocean St. above the Washington Street Mall. Friday, Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $1 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts.

For more information on any of these events, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

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About the MAC [Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts]
The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Cape May’s heritage. MAC also fosters the performing arts. MAC membership is open to all. For information about MAC’s year-round schedule of tours, festivals, and special events, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278. For information about restaurants, accommodations and shopping, call the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May at 609-884-5508.
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Photo Caption: Cape May’s charming, tree-lined streets are lined with gingerbread architecture and beautiful gardens. Cape May, a National Historic Landmark City, buzzes with activity and welcomes warmer weather and friends back to the nation’s oldest seaside resort this summer and fall for a series of craft and antique shows. Celebrate the season with tours of Cape May’s unparalleled collection of restored Victorian bed and breakfast inns, guesthouses and hotels, including the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May’s only Victorian house museum.

Cape May is located in Cape May County at the southern tip of New Jersey in South Jersey at the Jersey Shore. Photo published courtesy of MAC.