Berea Craft Festival Guide: Folk Art Gifts to Take Home

Every summer the Berea Craft Festival brings artisans from across the country to the Indian Fort Theatre grounds. It is one of the best places in Kentucky to find handmade pottery, woodwork, weaving and jewelry.

What to look for

• Pottery: Berea's stoneware tradition runs deep. Look for functional mugs and bowls.
• Weaving: Berea College's weaving program has run for over a century.
• Woodcraft: Carved spoons, bowls and toys are classic Appalachian crafts.
• Music: Dulcimer and banjo makers often demo their instruments.

Get inspired to make your own

Many visitors leave wanting to try a craft themselves. Good starter kits include a beginner wood carving kit, a mountain dulcimer kit, a beginner 5-string banjo and an Appalachian quilt pattern book.

Festival tips

Bring cash, wear comfortable shoes and come early for the best selection. Check our events calendar for this year's dates.

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