Craft Festival Bovey Tracey

Craft Festival Bovey Tracey features over 200 of the finest makers from all corners of the UK, handpicked for their quality and originality, will gather in the Dartmoor town. Visitors can experience craft demonstrations, a showcase of start-up business, adult workshops, children's activities, film screenings, talks, music and feasting. In its 19th year, Craft Festival is a celebration of making and creativity.

'Heritage Crafts,' will present a collection of makers drawn from the 'Red List of Endangered Crafts'. The feature will celebrate these fascinating skills and throw a spotlight on crafts that are in decline, but can be saved. Rare crafts on demonstration will include specialist makers in wall paper making, willow furniture making, lithography and fairground painting.

An eclectic programme of craft bookable workshops for adults and  drop in for younger people is hosted by professional makers to encourage participation and deeper understanding of making.

A free children's craft activity programme encourages creative experimentation lead by makers and educators including Jim Parkyn, local schools and inspirational craft organisations.

Free Children's activities on Saturday and Sunday.

A selection of delicious local artisan street food will be available, plus a programme of live music by talented local artists.