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Third annual Jack Craft Fair, Buffalo’s premier alternative art festival, returns on August 13

Jul 10, 2016 | Arts & Culture

Now in it’s third year, Buffalo’s premier alternative art festival, the Jack Craft Fair, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Buffalo Central Terminal.

The fair’s main attraction is a curated market of more than 100 vendors from Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and beyond. Artists specialize in a variety of craft backgrounds including but not limited to jewelry, ceramics, wood working, home decor, print, clothing and more. The fair boasts over 25 vendors never-before-seen in Buffalo including This & That Design Co. from Hamilton, Ontario and Brooklyn-based shop Wrecords by Monkey, which specializes in accessories made from upcycled records.

The event also features a day long workshop schedule of free drop-in workshops and demos including Smartphone Photography, 3D Printing, Screen Printing, Handmade Journals, Mini Macramé Hangings, Geometric Sculptures and a “Rip, Drip and Stick” Collage Owl workshop for kids. Workshops require no pre-registration or prior experience; simply drop-in, make something cool and take it home!

Grab a bite to eat from local food vendors Lomo Lomo and Frank’s Hot Dogs, as well as homemade dishes by Potts Catering.

Additional attractions include participatory public art, live music by “The Voice” finalist Keith James, a photo booth and free giveaways.

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