The Story:
The year was 1972. It was yet another time of unrest in our nation. A band of young artists had an idea that had shown great promise in the mountains of Vermont. Outfitted in their tie-dye T-shirts and jeans, they traveled from Mt. Snow and Stowe, VT, to the
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fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY. They were pursuing a venue with a potentially larger audience for their new creation, an arts and crafts fair. Unfortunately, a very skeptical fair manager informed them that he had no intention of turning his beautiful fairgrounds over "to a bunch of pot smoking hippies!" Because they had traveled a distance to get there, the manager told them that they could come back and make their "pitch" to the Ag. Society for a more favorable response, if they wished.
The
young artists returned later minus the tye-dyes, minus the
aroma of musk and incense, and now outfitted in their Sunday
best. The Society members listened to their plea and responded affirmatively. Thus, the American Crafts Council brought their first event to the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. That inaugural show was open to artists from thirteen east coast states. In June of 1984, Crafts at Rhinebeck was born and has remained the premier arts and crafts show in the Northeast to this day.
Call for Artists:
June 18 & 19
Rhinebeck, New York
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
180 exhibitors
Deadline: January 15
Friday June 18: 9am-6pm Set up
Friday, June 18th VIP Preview & Wine Tasting 6pm-8pm
Saturday June 19 7am-9:30am Set-up
June 18 & 19: Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 10am-5pm
For nearly 35 years hundreds of creative artisans have
| Dave Piper and Rick & Linda Bachman ready for the buyer |
traveled across America to participate in the renowned Crafts at Rhinebeck, the finest showcase for American crafts on the East Coast. The June Show is a contemporary show that features handmade jewelry,
glass, woodwork, clothing, sculpture, ceramics and fine art presented in a comfortable indoor setting on the beautifully landscaped, Dutchess County Fairgrounds. With nearly 10,000 in attendance, the tradition of
excellence at this famous destination continues.
The show features both indoor and outdoor spaces as well as an "Art in the Garden" exhibit area.
Be part of this legend, visit our website for more information and to download the application: www.craftsatrhinebeck.com and join us in June.
ANY QUESTIONS?
Call 845-876-4000 from 9am-5pm EST
Fax 845-876-4003
Email: vimperati@dutchessfair.com or info@dutchessfair.com
Write to us at PO Box 389, Rhinebeck NY 12572
Physical address: 6550 Springbrook Ave, Rhinebeck NY 12572
Looking for more art fairs for your 2011 season? Visit www.callsforartists.com
Comments
It is called the catskill motor lodge very 50s but very clean owners super nice, it isvery close to the catskill
game farm, 2 years ago I paid $60, before I found this gem I stayed at the super 8 it was gross almost $100 a night with tax, the kind of place you want to sleep with your clothes on! I have always had a tough time finding a reasonable and clean place for either New Paltz or Rhinebeck shows.
I stopped doing the fall show 2 years ago, there is buy/sell , reps selling , unless you are close enough to
drive home each night hotel are very expensive I drove 50 mins each way to stay at a motel in the Catskills,
The fairground is very nice, like all the shows it used to be great.
Wow! Sounds like a great show- this is close enough for me to come down from VT to do. Anyone here done this show and have feedback about it?