Cumberland County - Greenwich - 47th Annual Artisans’ Faire and Marketplace



Saturday, September 29 -- Cumberland County

47th Annual Artisans’ Faire and Marketplace

Saturday - Sunday, September 29 - 30 - Greenwich, Cumberland County
47th Annual Greenwich Artisans' Faire & Marketplace
Children Friendly Activities

Presented by the Cumberland County Historical Society on the grounds of the c. 1730 Gibbon House, 960 Ye Greate Street, Greenwich, NJ 08323. This year is bigger and better, as we are featuring 90 vendors, artisans, craftspeople and historic displays. Joining us this year are the Wheaton Arts Glass Blowers; Rutgers Master Gardeners’ butterfly tent; pirates; and reenactors. On Saturday there will be a British Invasion Car Show  from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm and Masonic Tea Burning Celebration at 1:00 pm. On Sunday there will be an American Classic Car Show with selected cars from 1910 to 1980 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Hours are Saturday from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Take a step back in time when you walk on the grounds of the Gibbon House at this year's Artisans' Faire and Marketplace. Stroll around and meet the many artisans and visit the demonstrators that help bring yesteryear alive. From blacksmithing to chair caning, you are sure to find something to pique your interest.

Admission: $5 (Children 12 and under FREE). Tickets may be purchased at the Doctor's Office located at the entrance of the Faire grounds. Rain or shine. Ample free parking along Ye Greate Street. For information, call 856-455-8580 or visit www.cchistsoc.org.

Saturday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), September 29 and 30, 2018
on the grounds of the Gibbon House, located at 960 Ye Greate Street, Greenwich. Admission is $5 (children under 12 free). Free parking.

Joining us this year are the Wheaton Arts Glass Blowers; Rutgers Master Gardeners’ Butterfly Tent; Pirates; and reenactors.
Plus—featuring 90 vendors, artisans, crafts people and historical displays

Saturday: British Invasion Car Show (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Masonic Tea Burning Celebration (1 p.m.)

Sunday: American Classic Car Show – Selected Cars from 1910 to 1980 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
CUMBERLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, PO Box 16, Greenwich, New Jersey 08323; Office Telephone: 856-455-8580

Email: cchistsoc@verizon.net    Website: www.cchistsoc.org
Location: 960 Ye Greate St, Greenwich, NJ 08323, USA

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