Great Escape: Intergalactic Bead and Jewelry Show

Hey, it’s that special time of the year again! Arts fair season, when we fight our way through crowds in the blazing sun, sweat profusely, and slap down plastic at booths outfitted attractively with irresistible merchandise (think jewelry).  Alternately called summer festival season. Whatever.

But if you have a creative urge of your own, the Intergalactic Bead and Jewelry Show is for you, with its eye-catching array of semi-precious gemstone beads, sterling silver, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads and crystals.  

It’s 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (June 18 and 19) at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 164 Eastland Road, off Bagley Road in Berea. Tickets are $5, $4 children over 12. For $2 off coupons, go to www.beadshows.com or call 888-729-6904.

Don’t forget your sunscreen.