OUT & ABOUT

April 18, 2008 - 9:00 pm

Craft festival set for Cashman Center

More than 200 booths representing craft workers from around the country will be part of The Great Craft Festival this weekend at the Cashman Center Exhibit Hall, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North.

The craft show, now in its 24th year, will feature jewelry, pottery, leather, woodwork, fiber, glass, sculpture, toys, fine art and weaving.

Entertainment will be provided by The Jackstraws Musical Revue and Motel Swing with Sue Palmer.

The festival hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $7 for seniors 65 and older. Ages 17 and under will be admitted for free.

For more information, call (805) 481-4035.

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