Crafts

Doylestown Arts Festival

September 7-8: For this special weekend in September Doylestown turns into a festival. You will discover over 100 artists, live music on multiple stages, activities, food courts, and a bike race. Doylestown, PA. www.doylestownartsfestival.com.

The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center

September 13-15: International Gem and Jewelry Show

September20-22: The Philly Show Sports Card & Memorabilia Show

September 20-22: The Whole Bead Show

October 18-20: Eagle Shows Guntoberfest

100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA. 484-754-EXPO; www.phillyexpocenter.com.

Rittenhouse Square Show

September 20-22: The Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show is the oldest outdoor art show in the country. Steeped in rich history and tradition, there is no other show like it. Returning visitors and patrons understand the unique sensations offered by our extraordinary setting. Step away from the frenetic world of schedules and deadlines. The color, imagery, and sculptural forms breathe life into the city during these two long-awaited events each spring and fall.

Admission. 717-431-8706; www.rittenhousesquareart.com

New Hope Arts & Crafts Festival

September 21-22: Visit this festival for over 160 artists and craftsmen with such media as ceramics, sculpture, pastels, glass art, and jewelry. Free admission and shuttle. Rain or shine. New Hope-Solebury High School, New Hope, PA. www.newhopeartsandcrafts.com.

Crafts in the Meadow Fall Invitational Craft Show

October 19-20: This fine art and craft event showcases excellence in craftsmanship alongside a weekend of live music, children’s activities, demonstrations, performing arts, and cuisine. Over 100 exhibitors will represent the mediums of wood, fiber, ceramic, metal, glass, jewelry, and sculpture. Admission. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tyler Park Center for the Arts, Tyler State Park, 10 Stable Mill Road, Richboro, PA. 267-218-0290; www.tylerparkarts.org.

Flemington Fine Artisans Show

November 3: Come shop for arts and crafts at the Historic Stangl Factory. More than 30 vendors will be on site. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Flemington, NJ. www.flemingtonfineartisansshow.com.

Annual Juried Holiday Fine Arts and Crafts Festival

November 2-3: The Reading-Berks Guild of Craftsmen present this annual craft event featuring vendors, as well as live entertainment and antique appraisals. Admission. Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA. www.rbcrafts.org.

Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show

November 15-17: This annual art event is for the benefit of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Funds raised are used to purchase works of art and craft for the permanent collections, to fund conservation and publication projects, and support exhibitions and education programs. Admission. Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA. 215-684-7930; www.pmacraftshow.org.

Christkindlmarkt

November -December This noted Lehigh Valley holiday market offers aisles of handmade works from around the globe. Visitors also can enjoy live Christmas music, food, craft demonstrations, and St. Nicholas. PNC Plaza, SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA. 610-332-1300; www.artsquest.org.

Pearl Buck Holiday Craft Show

November 29-December 8: Juried artists and crafters display their works in the pre-Civil War barn located on the historic Pearl S. Buck estate. There will be art, ceramics, glass, pottery, wood, and jewelry. Visitors also will find decorative accessories, holiday décor, antiques, and holiday candies, jams, and jellies. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Admission. 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA. 215-249-0100; www.pearlsbuck.org

Keystone Quilters Guild Quilt Show

October 11- 12:250 + quilts and quilted items, some for sale. Boutique and Recycle Room. Chance drawings and free demonstrations

Finland Mennonite Church 1750 Ziegler Rd, Pennsburg PA; www.keystonequilters.org

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