The show will be at the Riley Rink Events Field, which has matured nicely with manicured lawns used for baseball and soccer and concerts. Situated between the mountains, the verdant lawns provide a lovely setting for the show. As with any Craftproducers festival, the ambience will be enhanced with creative food fair, local beers on tap, and live music filling the air, not to mention convenient onsite free parking.

The show is outdoors on grass

Please no pets!

Festival goes on rain or shine!

Art and Craft Exhibitors
For decades, a Craftproducers show is a family affair, with most exhibitors returning annually to see old friends and meet new ones. We plan on 125 juried artists and artisans displaying and selling their contemporary craftwork, each in their own pop-up tent, a perfect time of year to be outdoors. Exhibitors come from all the New England states as well as NY, NJ, and PA.

Festival Food
In the past the Manchester show has always served fabulous food fare, ranging from angus beef burgers to homemade falafel and everything in between: brick oven wood fired pizza, spicy Asian food, grilled chicken, tempeh Reuben sandwiches, fresh cut French fries, lemonade, ice cream, coffee, and more. We are aiming at a few surprises here to please your palette.

Live Music
The festival will have a huge dining tent with tables and chairs and an inside stage where a different local or regional band will perform each day. There is no extra charge for the live music so enjoy it throughout the day and weekend.

Specialty Foods
In addition to the juried craftwork is an entire section of specialty foods and beverages for take home. Vermont is renowned for its many agricultural farms specializing in Wines and Spirits and we are fortunate to have them here.

Craft Demonstrations
The Southern Vermont Art and Craft Festival is privileged to have several exhibitors giving live demonstrations of their master craftsmanship each year. Demonstrations range from glass, clay, wood, painting, to jewelry design.

Beer and Wine
Enjoy refreshing beverages perfect for a late summer weekend. The standalone Beer and Wine offers local domestic and craft brewed options with a great choice for every taste.

Performers Line Up

September 6, 2024

11, 1, & 3pm: Rich Ortiz

Rich Ortiz's style is truly his own and his music is his soul. Ortiz, never a wallflower, believes he is the product of his family's cultural diversity and strengths. Since the age of seventeen he's focused all of his talents and time on his acoustic solo act, if you can call it that. Rich plays guitar, harmonica, and peddle bass (with his feet), and he turns heads with his vocals!

September 7, 2024

11, 1, and 3pm: Joe Adee & the Lug Nuts

Joe Adee & The Lug Nuts" play Americana , R&B, Good Country, Southern Rock and Low Down Dirty Blues with a dangerous edge. With many years
experience combined, these guys deliver the goods whether in full electric or acoustic mode. They are a hybrid between a cover and tribute band paying homage to 70"s to the present. They have performed for "Rocking On The River" Troy, NY free concert series, Columbia County Fair, Chatham NY, Lake George, NY and Stowe VT Arts Festival, Jiminy Peak Ski Resort and many more. You can also catch them at your favorite local Brewery. No gig is too small or Large for these guys.

September 8, 2024

11, 1, & 3pm: Kilashandra

Kilashandra, an award-winning Celtic Jam Band, recently released a critically-acclaimed first album From Ireland To Here-Live at the Parting Glass. Writing in Nippertown, Lucas Garrettproclaims: "An album comprised of original and traditional material, Kilashandra has put forth a record that pays homage to a vast and strong heritage, while also putting their unique stamp on the sound. Fans of Celtic music and jam bands will find this an entertaining and enjoyable listen." This is the experience Kilashandra brings to the stage.

Date:
September 6-8, 2024

Hours:
10:00am to 5:00pm

Admission:
Adult single day admission at gate $10. Weekend Pass $12.
Children 14 and under Free

Location:
Riley Rink at Hunter Park,
410 Hunter Park Road,
Manchester Center, VT 05255.

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