In the early years there were many shows where we turned away hundreds of artisans even though all spaces were not sold. Over the past twenty five years the Sugarloaf Craft Festivals have grown in popularity. Artists from across the nation now compete for the 300-600 spaces available in each show. Over a dozen shows are held each year in major metropolitan areas like Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Baltimore, Detroit, Philadelphia and New York. But our most important report card comes from our loyal customers.
Attendance grows gradually each year and sales continue to grow for our artists.
When they buy new houses, send their children to college or even get new vehicles we know that this is all possible because the public has embraced these shows and enthusiastically supported the artisans. In 1999 Sugarloaf Mountain Works sponsored the American Crafts Online - the internet version of these craft festivals. Today hundreds of artists sell thousands of unique items through this new medium. Customers of the shows appreciate being able to purchase thousands of gift items throughout the year even when there is no Sugarloaf Craft Festival in town. It's not a replacement for the shows, its simply a convenient method to allow customers to purchase from their favorite artists between shows.