Sugarloaf's Gaithersburg Crafts Festival

Since 1976, More than 250 of the nation’s most accomplished craftspeople will present thousands of unique, one-of-a-kind crafts and keepsakes, including functional and decorative pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, furniture, home accessories, and photography. “Artful Outdoors,” the show’s theme highlights unique handmade contemporary crafts and fine arts inspired by nature. Gourmet foods and seasonal favorites including old fashioned candies and chocolates, hearty soups, artisan breads, jams and dip, and syrups and olive oil from dozens of specialty food purveyors will be available to sample and purchase. Live demonstrations of wood turning, copper spinning, wheel-thrown pottery, and furniture making by Sugarloaf’s master craftspeople will give craft lovers a look at how they create their work. A wide range of family entertainment is part of the eclectic festival experience, including interactive dress-up theater with Middle Earth Studios, and live contemporary and classic music. Admission (valid all three days): Adults: $7 online; $9 at the door, Children under 12: free.

Montgomery County Fairgrounds and Agricultural Center

Gaithersburg, MD US