Festival gets a jump on Christmas

COLUMBIANA

If you spent today on the Shaker Woods grounds and were able to overlook the 80-degree weather, people in shorts and most trees still in full leaf, it probably was beginning to feel a lot like Christmas.

Nevertheless, most of the homemade and hand-crafted items for sale likely made many of the thousands who came to the 17th annual Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods event feel more connected to the holidays.

“Many people [also] are looking for gifts made in the U.S.,” said Linda McGaffick, who with her husband, Ken, promotes the annual gathering on the Shaker Woods grounds, 44337 County Line Road.

The event continues from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. next Saturday and Sunday on the grounds.

Read the full story in Monday’s Vindicator.