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

| 29 Sep 2011 | 12:04

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)