ROBBINSVILLE: Annual Handcrafted Fair visits RHS in March

This cutting edge arts and crafts fair, now in its eighth year, will take place Saturday, March 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Robbinsville High School.

ROBBINSVILE — Talented crafters and artisans are needed for the 100 percent Handcrafted Fair.
   This cutting edge arts and crafts fair, now in its eighth year, will take place Saturday, March 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Robbinsville High School.
   This year the event is looking to expand to include over 100 unique crafters and artisans. This always anticipated juried event prides itself in hosting only the finest crafters in the area. Previous vendors have ranged from wood, pottery and glass to jewelry, scarves and candles, but organizers are always looking to add new crafters.
   All ages of crafters are welcome, as last year’s vendors ranged in age from 11 years old to well past retirement age. The deadline to submit an application is Feb. 14. On tap already for this year are repeat vendors such as EDZ Turns, Keystone Kettle Corn, Krilly Creations and many more.
   The event benefits the RHS Raven Players theater students and the Raven Regiment band students. These programs are extracurricular and sponsored by parent groups Friends of the Raven Players and Raven Regiment Booster Club.
   The event raised over $5,000 last year. Planning for this annual event starts a year in advance with committee members planning, organizing, updating websites, compiling vendors, advertising for shoppers and recruiting volunteers.
   Vendor applications are voted on by several members at our committee meetings. This year organizers have been able to almost double our space, but space does fill up quickly.
   Shoppers come from various states in the area not only to shop, but also to enter our door prize giveaway and take a chance with a crafters’ raffle. Also on the list of things to enjoy is the Cafe Jacque, which serves mostly homemade menu items such as soups, chili, pulled pork sandwiches and freshly baked goods.
   The event usually brings in over 500 shoppers. While the event has no admission fee, shoppers can get a free raffle ticket for the crafters’ raffle in exchange for a toiletry item, which will be donated to the Robbinsville Food Pantry. Cash donations are also appreciated and accepted to directly benefit the Raven Players and the Raven Regiment.
   The event will also feature members of the Raven Players doing face painting for a small donation.
   For more information contact Cindy Rosen at [email protected] or 609-575-2001, and check out the event’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/100handcrafted