NEW HOPE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 17TH ANNUAL JURIED OUTDOOR ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL

Saturday, September 25 and Sunday, September 26, 2010
In Historic Bucks County River Town, New Hope, PA
~ Rain or Shine ~

New Hope, PA (July 9, 2010) -- The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce announced the 17th Annual Juried New Hope Outdoor Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday, September 26, 2010 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. This esteemed event highlights the work of over 150 gifted artists and artisans specializing in photography, watercolors, oils, pastels, pen and ink drawings, silver and gold jewelry, ceramics, wearable art, glass, wood, sculpture and furniture. The festival takes place rain or shine and admission is free. Exhibitors sell the works on display in booths lining North Main Street, East and West Randolph Streets and the PNC Bank parking lot overlooking the Delaware River. For additional information, please call the Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce at 215.862.9990 or visit www.NewHopeChamber.com/artscrafts.

Festival Co-Chairs Sharon Flanagan, of Fred Eisen Leather and Linda Rowe of First Federal Bank of Bucks County both commented, “This year, we received the highest quality of applicants ever and we expect it to be a spectacular show! Not only will we have more than 150 exhibitors, but we’ll also have music and food.” As with previous years, the New Hope Arts & Crafts committee will continue to maintain the highest standards for every exhibitor in the festival. The jury will present over $2,000 in prizes this year. Made up of arts and crafts professionals, the jury determines the exhibitors and prestigious judges select the winners in four categories – fine arts, fine crafts, jewelry, photography and Best in Show. “Expect to see dozens of returning favorites including all of the previous winners from past years and many new artists,” said Flanagan.

Situated along the banks of the Delaware River, the quaint village of New Hope provides the perfect get away destination for all ages and interests. This sophisticated yet relaxed country town in scenic Bucks County, Pennsylvania offers unique shopping; live music and theatre; historic barge, train and horse-drawn carriage rides; museums, art galleries and antique shops; fine restaurants and casual fare; plus romantic bed & breakfasts and family-friendly hotels - all within one square-mile.

The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce is organized to promote the economic, civil, commercial, cultural, artistic, historical and educational interests of the area. For more information, visit www.NewHopeChamber.com or call 215.862.9990.

Posted on 13 Jul 2010