When the 57th Albemarle Cratfsman’s Fair rolls around this weekend, you’ll want to be there! A one-price ticket is your admission to all three days, Oct. 23-25, at the Knobbs Creek Recreation Center here in Elizabeth City. This year’s event will be bigger and better than ever before with over 75 craftsmen selling and demonstrating their work. Over 50 craft categories will be represented, including leatherwork, painted gourds, pottery, jewelry, fiber art, papercraft, glass art, fishing rods, lures, metal work, wood working, dolls, basketry and so much more. Hint, hint: It is a great place to fill your holiday gift list and get something special for yourself! When the Albemarle Craftsman’s Fair began in 1959, it was designed to help hobbists (mostly women) contribute to the family income by selling handcrafts. The homemakers were already making them as useful household items such as brooms, quilts, leather goods and woven apparel. Just like back then, the current fair does the same thing, but on a much larger scale. As you enjoy shopping, you will also be entertained with the craftsmen who will be demonstrating and sharing their techniques on pottery wheels,scroll saws and work benches. Make plans to attend — and come to the fair! Details at www.albemarlecraftsmansfair.com or call (252) 562-5441 for more information. Guest submission by Lisa Winslow, an Elizabeth City crafter
When the 57th Albemarle Cratfsman’s Fair rolls around this weekend, you’ll want to be there! This year’s event will be bigger and better than ever before with over 75 craftsmen selling and demonstrating their work. Over 50 craft categories will be represented, including leatherwork, painted gourds, pottery, jewelry, fiber art, papercraft, glass art, fishing rods, lures, metal work, wood working, dolls, basketry and so much more.
