Pocono State Craft Festival is on for this weekend at Sun Mountain

The Pocono State Craft Festival marks its 21st anniversary of bringing designer craftsmen to the Poconos in 2007. From humble beginnings, the event has grown into a major Pocono event that attracts 5,000 people annually to picturesque Shawnee. Bring the family and enjoy a “day in the country” strolling through the colorful tents and shady grounds of Sun Mountain Recreation Area. The show is co-sponsored by the Pocono Chapter of the PA Guild of Craftsmen and Pocono Arts Council. To reach the festival site take exit 310 off I-80 and follow the bright pink signs. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 26 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 27, rain or shine. Admission is $6 with children 12 and under admitted free. There is unlimited free parking. For more, call 570-476-4460 or visit www.poconocrafts.com for a $1 discount on the admission fee. (Contributed photo)