Image courtesy of SugarloafCrafts.com Press Kit
Well, peeps, it’s that time again! The Sugarloaf Craft Festival is back! Can I just tell you how excited I am? I went to the Festival for the first time this past spring, and lemme just tell ya, it’s amazing! I couldn’t believe all of the incredible, beautiful things that these artists make with their own two hands! The work really is breathtaking, and for someone who doesn’t possess even an ounce of artistic ability, such as myself, it’s mindblowing! In addition to showcasing the works of over 250 artisans, they also feature live entertainment, including a Middle Earth Costume Show and other children’s entertainment, live interactive craft demos, and sampling of delicious gourmet food. (Like seriously delicious food. For realz guys, it’s awesome!)
A little bit about the Festival:
Sugarloaf Mountain Works was founded in 1975 by Deann and George Verdier, a school teacher and an engineer respectively. Our original concept of providing a low overhead marketplace where artists and craftspeople could sell their unique creations direct to the public remains the cornerstone of this business.
The first Sugarloaf Craft Festival was held in Gaithersburg, Maryland in the spring of 1976. Over 10,000 people came out to see the 200 artisans we had gathered together. A success was declared by all and Sugarloaf Mountain Works was on its way!
The focus of these shows has always been on contemporary crafts and fine art. Some top quality folk art is accepted, however, the majority of what is considered “country crafts” or “home crafts” is not our niche. These craft forms are adequately represented in the thousands of local free shows throughout the nation. Sugarloaf shows needed to be something special – a real treat for our audienceS to enjoy.
So you wanna go, right? You can always buy tickets, and even get a discount on admission HERE, but wouldn’t winning a pair be WAY funner?? (as my 7-year-old likes to say). And I know you’re asking yourself, “Self, HOW do I get QponCutie to send me a free pair of tickets to this awesome Craft Festival?” Very simple…just leave a comment on this post letting me know that you’d like to enter! To score an extra entry, Like my page on Facebook, then comment here and let me know that you did!!
This is going to be a quick giveaway, since the show is coming up quickly, and I want to make sure the tickets arrive in time. Please, remember the location of the Festival, and enter only if you will actually be able to attend. You can see a map and directions HERE. I will be ending the contest this Monday, November 1, 2010 at 4Pm EST. Winning tickets will be mailed out the same day. I am also giving away another pair of tickets on my frugal living blog at Thrifty Thoughts and Common Cents. So there’s yet another chance to win! Good luck!!
