AUGUSTA, N.J. — This year's Peters Valley Craft Fair and Concert is this weekend, Sept. 15 and 16. The fair's hours are: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with the concert beginning at 8 p.m., and on Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For the past 37 years, Peters Valley’s main fundraising event has been their annual craft fair. The Peters Valley Craft Fair hosts over 170 juried artisans, live music, artist demonstrations, community organizations, free kid’s art area and great food. One can find a myriad of art, which includes jewelry, ceramics, woodworking, basketry, glass, leather, clothing, photography, sculpture and more. It is a dynamic feast for the senses. The public has the opportunity to view and purchase original art while immersing themselves in the glory of artists at work. In addition to the craft fair, Peters Valley brings music to Sussex County with the Billy Hector Band and special guest Big Fun(k!) at the Saturday night concert. The proceeds from the concert and the craft fair are used to support Peters Valley and its mission to promote artists and the American craft movement. Tickets to the craft fair are $7 and the concert ticket (which includes entrance into the fair Saturday) is only $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For tickets or information, call 973-948-5200. For more information about Peters Valley, visit www.petersvalley.org. Founded in 1970, Peters Valley is New Jersey’s premiere craft art organization. The center is known internationally for its summer workshops, which feature renowned instructors in eight different craft media. During the remainder of the year, the center hosts guest artist residencies. The annual craft fair is held at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, the largest held in northern New Jersey. The store and gallery are open year round and feature fine crafts and art items from over 300 artists.