Crafts & Cruisers: Handmade Market & Motor Fest
October 20-21, 2018 at Ag Expo Center
Mark your calendars now for the 28th annual craft show and 16th annual car show event, this year entitled Crafts & Cruisers: Handmade Market & Motor Fest on Saturday and Sunday, October 20 and 21, 2018 at the Williamson County Ag Expo Arena, 4215 Long Lane, (I-65, exit #61) in Franklin, TN. This annual family event is presented by the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department (WCPR) and features an invitational car, truck and motorcycle show along with great shopping, and live entertainment performances.
On Saturday (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) and Sunday (12:00-4:00 p.m.), a variety of vendors will be participating in the craft show, with unique, handmade gifts, home décor, jewelry, apparel and other goodies made by local crafters and artists. Select gifts and treasures for the whole family! Vintage and repurposed gifts, original art, pet items and more will be for sale at the show, so bring a shopping list. The craft show is sponsored by Nash 103.3, Unity Chiropractic, Whitt’s BBQ, McAlister’s Deli, Sports Clips, and Harpeth True Value.
Founded in 2003, the Motor Fest is included in show admission, and adults and kids alike will enjoy viewing custom and vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles, including an extravagant 1955 Jaguar XJ140. This exhibit of classic vehicles is sponsored by Hyundai of Cool Springs, Genesis of Cool Springs, Hot Rods & Trends, Gearhead Gazette Magazine and presented in part by the Music City Antique Automobile Club of America.
On Saturday at 3:00 p.m., shoppers can enjoy a concert by the Williamson County Community Band.
Admission is $2 per person/ day. Children 12 and younger are admitted free. The indoor event includes free parking, and concessions will be on sale both days.
Craftsmen and artisans interested in participation in the event as a vendor should contact Carrie Cartwright at (615) 790-5719, ext. 2028, or CarrieC@williamson-tn.org.
Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization benefitting the community. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For program registration, pass purchasing or additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook; following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or Instagram at @willcoparksandrec or on Pinterest or YouTube.
