Its Arts and Crafts Festival Time in the Inland Empire

November 7, 2008

This weekend there are numerous opportunities to enjoy outdoor arts and crafts festivals. Here is a sampling of venues around the Inland Empire.

A Trip Back to the Old West

Music, crafts and Folklorico dancing from 10 a.m. to 5p.m. Saturday and Sunday, plus a parade at 1:15p.m. on Sunday. 8088 Palm Lane, San Bernardino. Admission is $5. 909-384-5426 or go to http://www.harvestfair.net/.

Etiwanda Historical District's Annual Street Fair
Tours, entertainment, cake walk, children's activities and more. Saturday from 11a.m. to 3p.m.
Etiwanda Historical District, 7150-7169 Etiwanda Avenue. 909-899-8432

Art in the Park
Colors of the Dragon is the theme of this year's Art in the Park in Fontana. Nearly 3 dozen aritsts will display their work. For more information call 909-356-7185 or go to www.fontanacreation.org.

Redlands Art Association State Street Art Walk
The Redlands Art Association will be sponsoring an outdoor arts and crafts festival. The State Street Gallery will be open on Sunday from 9a.m. to 4p.m. The downtown block of State Street from 6th street to 7th street will be closed to vehicular traffic and artist will have booths with arts and crafts items for sale. The gallery is at 215 E. State street. 909-792-8435 or go to http://www.redlands-art.org/.

Arts and Crafts Fair in Temecula

From 10a.m. to 5p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, the Maurice Car'rie Winery will be hosting this fair. Admission is free. 951-676-1711

Don't miss these opportunities to do your Holiday shopping and support both artisans and often community charities.