Annual Artisan Trails in Washington County — July 13 & 14

Artisan Trails in Washington County takes place Saturday and Sunday. Photo provided.

WASHINGTON COUNTY — Explore artist studios and mini artist faires in a weekend of celebration of the talent in scenic, historic Washington County. 

The sixth annual Artisan Trails in Washington County event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, July 13 and 14,, with live demonstrations, plein aire painting, workshops, and, of course, plenty of art available for collectors to purchase.

New this year are vendor Hub Locations, and Artisan Partners. Hub locations are an opportunity for multiple artisans to show the passion they infuse into their craft at different locations of note within our county. Artisan Partners are breweries, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, wineries and other establishments who add to the tour experience through their quality food, beverage, and lodging options.

Visitors will be guided to each site via maps both online and paper, plus roadside signs. The tour typically includes studios of painters, textile artists, metal sculpturists, stained glass artists, photographers, potters, furniture makers, beekeepers, blacksmiths, farms, cider houses, breweries and more. The event itself is free and open to the public.

More information is available at www.artisan-trails.org