Christmas in the Woods crafts festival will return

Staff report

COLUMBIANA

Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods craft and art festival will return to the Shaker Woods grounds Saturday and Sunday, and again Oct. 15-16.

More than 200 high-end craftspeople and artisans will gather at the 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. The level grounds feature gravel footpaths for easy walking and access to acres of free parking.

Traditional crafters include candle makers, leatherworkers, woodworkers, doll makers and basket weavers. Hand-thrown pottery and iron and stone work will also be available.

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

Jeff Jimerson and Airborne will take the stage Sunday and Oct. 16. Jimerson is best known as the National Anthem singer for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Dorals will be featured Saturday. Other musical acts at the festival will include Hermie Granati, Vanessa Campagna, Abbots Cross, Steel Clover, the Beaver Creek Band and Bob Bellamy.

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

The Shaker Woods are at 44337 County Line Road (just off state Route 7, one mile north of state Route 14. Go to christmasohio.com.