Annual New Hope Arts & Crafts Festival Set For Sept 29, 30

NEW HOPE, PA — The Annual New Hope Juried Arts & Crafts Festival will take place on Saturday, Sept. 29 and Sunday, Sept. 30. It will feature more than 160 local and national artists and craftspeople. The festival, which is entering its 25th year, will be held at New Hope Solebury High School, 182 West Bridge Street.

The festival is open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $1.

In addition to the artists market, the festival includes family-friendly events, including a children’s art tent, a food court, and music. There will also be a free drawing where 25 winners will receive a pair of tickets to Bucks County Playhouse. The grand prize is a “Weekend in New Hope”.

The event is held rain or shine.

According to organizers, the New Hope Arts & Crafts Festival attracts artisans from states along the east coast as well as thousands of visitors.

"Artists and craftspeople include specialists in oil painting, pastels, watercolors, drawing, etching, mixed media, black and white and color photography, soft and hard sculpture, wood turning and rustic furniture, pottery and glassware, wearable art, leather and fabric handbags, handspun and felted clothing and jewelry - including hand-blown glass beadwork as well as precious and semi-precious metals and stones," organizers said in an event announcement.

Prizes are awarded in six different categories: crafts, fine arts, fiber, jewelry, mixed media and photography.

Proceeds of the Festival will go towards maintaining the New Hope Visitor’s Center. The festival is sponsored by Penn Community Bank and Bucks County Playhouse.

"Our 25th New Hope Arts and Crafts Festival continues our tradition of presenting highly respected artists and craftsmen," said event co-chair Sharon Flanagan.

Co-chair Linda Rowe added that there is "something for everyone in every budget. There are ideal gifts for Fall birthdays and for the holidays and, of course, art pieces that will enhance any home.”

There will be ample parking with a complimentary shuttle.

For more information, visit www.NewHopeArtsandCrafts.com or email newhopeartsandcrafts@gmail.com.

Contributed image: 1st Place winner in 2017 Derek Mohr, co-chair Linda Rowe, Alexander Fraser, Producing Director Bucks County Playhouse, and Sharon Flanagan, co-chair.