Pocono State Craft Festival this weekend

The 29th annual Pocono State Craft Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Road in Stroudsburg.

The event, co-sponsored by the Pocono Arts Council and the Pocono Chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, celebrates the heritage, beauty and quality of Pennsylvania Crafts.

Crafts include pottery, jewelry, metal, stained glass, wood, baskets, paper, leather, folk art, fine art, photography, soap and art-to-wear.

Craftsmen will travel from all parts of Pennsylvania as well as New Jersey, Connecticut, West Virginia, North Carolina, Massachusetts, Ohio and New York. Craft demonstrations will bring to life the creative process - from raw material to finished product.

Craftsmen will be available to discuss their work.

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm buildings, animals and gardens will be open to give visitors a taste of a bygone era on a Pennsylvania German farm.

Entertainment will include bluegrass and gospel music of the Lost Ramblers on Saturday and the Dixie Gents on Sunday.

An interactive children's area and festival foods will offer something for everyone.

Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, rain or shine.

There is an admission fee for adults; children 12 and under are admitted free. Parking is free.

For directions and a $1 off coupon, visit the show's website at www.poconocrafts.com or call 570-476-4460.