44th
Annual Thurmont Colorfest coming this weekend
THURMONT, Md. - Started 44 years ago, the Catoctin Colorfest
has grown from a small group of nature walks to a weekend festival
featuring hundreds of vendors and more than 100,000 visitors.
This year’s festival is expected to be no different, as
thousands are expected to turn out for two days filled with
fun, food, art and crafts.
Held
on October 13 and 14, this year’s Colorfest will feature
over 350 juried arts and crafts exhibitions at the Community
Park on Frederick Road and the Activities Grounds on East
Main Street.
As with
years past, Colorfest will benefit the community, as funds
raised during the two days will be given back to Thurmont.
In the past, many different community projects have been funded
by Colorfest donations.
Colorfest
is one of the largest shows on the East Coast and has been
recognized by Sunshine Artisits Magazine and ranked as one
of the top 35 Arts and Crafts Shows in the United States.
Parking
will be available in several locations around town at a cost
of $5, with shuttle buses running frequently at seven different
stops. The Colorfest is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both
Saturday and Sunday. For more information about Colorfest
visit www.colorfest.org.
-
S. Long
