Amber Kane: Blue Bell Fine Craft Fair

Soak in the beauty of autumn while shopping handmade inspiration at our most intimate show of the year, 60 booths inside and 20+ booths outside create the perfect mix for your day.

Now in its 30^th year, the Fall Fine Craft Fair is the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen’s most popular outdoor/indoor festival, and is held on October 20 & 21 at the newly renovated College Hall of Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell, PA.

The 2012 fair features thousands of designs from independent American artists including furniture, clothing, jewelry, sculpture, and fine art. The Guild is known for uniting impeccable craftsmen with craft-seeking customers in search of one-of-a-kind objects made in America. This annual two-day event delivers exceptional works to a savvy audience.

“When you use or see a beautiful handmade object, it lifts your spirits,” said Sherrie Boyer, executive director. “We believe that the making of craft enriches lives–and that using those crafts everyday is a deeply satisfying, and enriching way to approach each day. It’s nice to start your morning with coffee made in a mug by someone you’ve met, whose hands worked to form the clay. It makes us happy, and that is what beautiful craft is all about. ”

Fair hours are 10 am to 6 pm Saturday, and 10 am to 5 pm Sunday. Admission is $7. Free for children 12 and under. Free parking is plentiful.