Botanical Garden hosting Summer Craft Fair

| 23 Jul 2013 | 04:53

— NJBG will be hosting a Summer Craft Fair at the New Jersey State Botanical Garden, on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

It’s tons of fun for the whole family. There will be lots of booths with crafts, including jewelry, pottery, sculpture, photography, art, kids' stuff, and all kinds of unusual goodies. The crafters from The Craftique, which is organizing the event, have a reputation for excellence. . Good food and drink will be available, too.

After exploring the fair, take a walk in the Botanical Garden and enjoy the many sunny faces of summer. Whether you prefer a stroll in the beautiful formally planted gardens or a leisurely walk in the shady woodlands, you’ll find just the thing.

Admission is free to both the craft fair and the Botanical Garden. There is a $5-per-car State Park parking fee.

The New Jersey State Botanical Garden at Skylands is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day of the year. Admission to the garden is always free. Parking is also free in the fall, winter and spring.

NJBG/Skylands is located on Morris Road in Ringwood. For an event schedule, membership brochure, directions or more information, call 973-962-9534 or visit njbg.org.

For more information about The Craftique, go to thecraftique.com.