The nationally ranked Annual Haddonfield Crafts and Fine Art Festival celebrates its 17th year, Sat., July 11, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sun., July 12, from noon to 5 p.m.
The redesign of Kings Court to include new walkways, lighting, plantings, and benches offers the opportunity for more exhibitors than ever — 265 of the best chosen artists and craft persons. The selection criterion was more difficult this year with applications up 25 percent from last year. Artisans will exhibit a wide range of arts and crafts including ceramics, glass, jewelry, wood, fiber, metal, paper, drawings, paintings, photography and wearable art.
During the borough’s premier event, Kings Highway will be closed to vehicular traffic. What is a usually a busy main artery through the center of town is transformed into a festive corridor, alive with a panorama of artist’s tents and various crafts on exhibit to Haddonfield residents and visitors. Area restaurants will set up outdoor cafés, and musicians and face painters will entertain the attendees.
This free event, which usually draws more than 100,000 attendees, is easily accessible from area bridges or by taking the PATCO Speedline to the heart of the shopping district. Parking is also free during the two-day Festival.
Haddonfield, chosen as Philadelphia Magazine’s 2004 Best Revived Downtown Shopping District and a certified historical district, is a charming, tree-lined business district in the heart of South Jersey’s densely populated affluent area. Haddonfield is five minutes from Cherry Hill, 20 minutes from Downtown Philadelphia, and within one hour of the Jersey shore resorts, Princeton and Delaware. The business district hosts many unusual shops, galleries, and restaurants.
This year’s festival is thanks in part to presenting sponsor Susquehanna Bank. This spring, Susquehanna relocated its Haddonfield Office to 110 Kings Highway East, in the heart of historic downtown Haddonfield.
Susquehanna operates more than 235 branches in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Virginia. It is part of Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc a $14 billion financial services holding company. Through Susquehanna Wealth Management, the company also offers investment, brokerage, insurance, retirement planning and private banking services. For more information, visit susquehanna.net.
The mission of the Partnership for Haddonfield is to provide leadership that produces the best downtown in the region by creating and promoting a superior business mix, and enhancing the image of Haddonfield in the marketplace. For more information, visit www.ShopHaddonfieldNJ.com.
For more information on Haddonfield, please visit www.haddonfieldnj.org.
