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Antique Textiles Vintage Fashions Show & Sale Sturbridge, Massachusetts
September 1
vintagefashionandtextileshow.com
If vintage clothing is your weakness, this tri-annual show is a can’t-miss. The one-day event offers 125 booths of fabrics, quilts, trimmings, buttons, linens, laces, old jewelry, and antique clothing and accessories. Held at the Host Hotel.
Capriccio 2008
Ogunquit, Maine
September 1–14
ogunquit.org
Come to this weeklong celebration of the arts to enjoy music, concerts, live theater, a fashion show, poetry readings, and performances by the Portland Ballet.
Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza XV
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
September 4–7
quiltfest.com
This year’s extravaganza features a display of more than 600 quilts, including a competition of wearable and textile art from around the world. Learn new techniques at a variety of workshops and lectures and shop the extensive Merchants Mall. Appraisals available by appointment. Held at the Expo Hall of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex
Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival
Wells, Maine
September 6–7
laudholm.org/crafts_info.htm
A hundred juried artisans display pottery, sculpture, jewelry, prints, clothing, photography, and basketry at Wells Reserve at historic Laudholm Farm. Music, food, and environmental education supplement the exhibition.
11th Annual Mount Desert Island Garlic Festival
Southwest Harbor, Maine
September 13 nostrano.com/garlic.html
Area chefs offer such delicacies as fresh-baked garlic and smoked fish and meat. Check out wine tastings and a beer garden while listening to live music from blues, rock, and folk bands. Bring Fido along to help judge the dog-biscuit competition. Proceeds benefit the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Hancock County. Held at Smugglers Den Campground.
Antiques in a Cow Pasture: One Day Antiques Market
Salisbury, Connecticut
September 13
barnstar.com/salisbry.htm
This festive show recreates one of America’s first outdoor antiques markets, originally patterned after the Marche aux Puce in Paris in the 1950s. Held at an 18th-century farm just north of town, this is no flea market. More than 65 dealers exhibit quality antiques, including country and formal furniture, folk art, and garden accessories. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity.













































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