shaker woods Show will have 200 crafters

Staff report

COLUMBIANA

The 21st annual Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods will be Saturday and Sunday and Oct. 17 and 18 at the Shaker Woods grounds at 44337 County Line Road (just off state Route 7), one mile north of state Route 14.

The festival will feature more than 200 quality craftspeople and artisans.

In a manicured, wooded setting, juried costumed crafters will have their booths decorated in an old-fashioned holiday theme.

The exhibitors will demonstrate their crafts and sell a wide selection of handmade holiday items, as well as traditional crafts.

Many favorite craftspeople are returning for the Christmas show.

Holiday craft items, decorations and handcrafted Christmas ornaments are featured at the festival, as well as holiday clothing, wreaths and floral arrangements.

Traditional crafters include candle makers, leatherworkers, woodworkers, doll makers and basket weavers.

Hand-thrown pottery and iron and stone work will also be available at the festival.

B.E. Taylor, a favorite at Christmas in the Woods, will perform all four days on the Meeting House Stage. Also performing all four days on the Garden Stage will be Vanessa Campagna. The Beaver Creek Band returns Saturday and Sunday on the Simple Gifts Stage with traditional music.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission is $8 (free for children 12 and under. Parking is free.

For information, go to christmasohio.com.