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Craft Festival Cheltenham will return from 13-15 August when over 100 of the finest designer-makers and artists from across the UK will exhibit at Cheltenham Town Hall for a celebration of making, creativity and shopping. 

Sarah James, Festival Director, commented: “We’re thrilled to be bringing live events back, and the third Craft Festival Cheltenham will be held from 13-15 August. Typically, over 3,000 local people join us to experience the best in handmade, original jewellery, ceramics, glass, textiles, woodwork and furniture. For over 18 years, Craft Festival has built a reputation for excellence. We are responsible and experienced event producers and are taking the best advice to ensure we host a safe event that everyone can enjoy.”  

“Craft Festival customers tell us they love the experience of meeting the makers, understanding the making process, hearing about the inspiration for design, and the unique shopping experience," continues Sarah. "We’re excited to be bringing back our live event programme, with the safety of our visitors, exhibitors, contractors and colleagues at the forefront.”

In addition to meeting over 100 inspirational small businesses, the Craft Festival hosts workshops for all ages, plus a range of demonstrations, a live portrait booth and free children’s activities.

Safety measures planned for the event include socially distanced queuing, crowd management and a one-way system to ensure visitors can be spread out comfortably. There will also be an enhanced cleaning and waste disposal programme, cashless transactions where possible, monitoring to ensure safe distancing, masks to be worn indoors and track and trace check-ins. All measures are subject to change following Government and local Guidelines, plus advice from the Association of Independent Festivals.

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