Arts & Crafts Fair @ Merwinsville Hotel Oct. 7-10

The members of the Merwinsville Hotel Restoration will host their 29th Annual Arts and Fine Crafts Show on Columbus Day Weekend at the Merwinsville Hotel located on 1 Brown's Forge Rd. in Gaylordsville. This iconic and historic railroad hotel is located in the northwest corner of New Milford and is conveniently located 15 minutes from Kent, Sherman, New Milford and the Harlem Valley/Wingdale Railroad Station.

This event will kick off with a gala preview "Meet the Artists" reception on Friday, October 7th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. In addition to a sneak peek at all the goodies for sale, there will be passed hors d'oeuvres prepared by the Community Culinary School of Northwestern CT, beverages, dessert and live music provided by Danny D. Tickets to the gala event are $25 at the door or $20 if you prepay using paypal.

The arts and crafts show opens to the public on Saturday, October 8 and runs through October 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is a $2 donation at the door that will go toward the restoration of this historic gem. There will be more than 75 quality arts and crafts vendors at the Merwinsville Hotel on all three days showcasing items such as: artwork, photography, jewelry, and fine artisan crafts.

For further information, please call 860-350-4443 or visit www.merwinsvillehotel.org. To sign up for a monthly newsletter of what there is to see and do in Litchfield Hills and Fairfield County www.litchfieldhills.com