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Treat Yourself at the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Chantilly

Shoppers get what they REALLY want from 250 artists January 24-26

After a season of buying for others, shoppers can indulge in their own wish lists at the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Chantilly, January 24-26, 2014. This three-day event at the Dulles Expo Center will offer the latest trends in handcrafted arts, including those in jewelry, fashion, leather, home accessories, functional and decorative pottery, sculpture, glass, wood, metal, furniture, photography and fine art.

Mall-weary shoppers will be able to treat themselves to one-of-a-kind items – perfect for “me, myself and I” – at the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival where they can meet more than 250 acclaimed artisans and hear the inspiration behind each unique creation. In addition to browsing and buying original items, craft lovers will experience the fun, family-oriented tradition of the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival including small-batch foods to try and buy from specialty purveyors, demonstrations by master craftspeople, interactive children’s activities and live music.

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The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival will be held Friday, January 24 and Saturday, January 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, January 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dulles Expo Center, 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA 20151.

Adult admission is $8 when purchased online, $10 at the door, and free for children under 12.  Admission is good for all three days of the Festival. Free parking is available on site.

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For more information, including show preview, exhibitor lists and admission discounts, go to www.sugarloafcrafts.com or call (800) 210-9900.

Preview high-res images of the work of more than 250 artists participating in the Festival athttp://www.sugarloafcrafts.com/pr/winter_chantilly_photo.html.

For more than 39 years, the nation’s most talented artisans have sold their contemporary crafts and fine art at Sugarloaf Craft Festivals. Attracting 170,000 visitors annually, Sugarloaf is consistently rated by leading publications as one of the top craft experiences in the country.

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