Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Gaithersburg

A new fall wardrobe. New serveware for holiday meals. A head start on gifting.

The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Gaithersburg offers a handmade shopping spree perfect for the change of seasons Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18, 2015 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds.

More than 250 of the nation’s finest artisans will be waiting with their latest creations in sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, wood, leather, metal, furniture, home accessories, photography and fine art. The show’s strict application and jurying process ensures visitors will find striking, high-caliber work.

Not only does the show attract top talent from across the country, but Maryland’s top artists will join them, eager to offer an entire summer’s worth of work to more than 10,000 craft lovers.

Many of the artists will wow visitors with live demonstrations of meticulous, timeless skills including iron forging, copper spinning and carving.

Visitors will peruse the aisles to the accompaniment of live music, and sample gourmet treats from artisanal food vendors, while kids in tow can dress up and reenact fairytales at the children’s entertainment area.

For more information, including admission discounts, a list of artists participating in the show and discount hotel rates, visit www.sugarloafcrafts.com or call (800) 210-9900. Free parking is available on site.

Show Hours:

- Friday, October 16: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

- Saturday, October 17: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

- Sunday, October 18: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission (valid all three days):

- Adults: $8 online; $10 at the door

- Children under 12: free

- Parking: free