Celebrating 54 years of the Sandpoint Arts and Crafts Fair

By Reader Staff

The Pend Oreille Arts Council will take over downtown Sandpoint for its 54th annual Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fair will pack parts of North Second Avenue and Oak Street with 120 booths selling local accessories, artwork, hand-crafted goods and treats of all kinds.

“There’s something special about seeing downtown filled with artists, makers and neighbors enjoying the weekend together,” stated POAC Arts Coordinator Claire Lutz. “Whether you’re searching for a one-of-a-kind gift, adding something unique to your own home or simply spending the day exploring, the fair is a wonderful opportunity to support artists and experience the creativity that makes our community so vibrant.”

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Visitors can browse a wide variety of paintings, photography, jewelry and home goods, as well as metalwork, woodwork and glass, ceramic and fiber arts, all made by area artisans. Kids — and the young at heart — can also enjoy hands-on creative activities hosted by the Kaniksu Folk School, Sandpoint Ceramics and the Sandpoint Waldorf School.

Admission is free to all. Visit artinsandpoint.org or POAC’s Facebook page for more information.

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