The Catoctin Colorfest takes place each October in Thurmont. Thurmont is a small town, but during the Colorfest the population doubles to over 10,000 people. The main festivities include craft vendors from around the country. Many residents, shops, and local organizations set up food stands and yard sales throughout town.
This year there were more than 360 vendors selling crafts like quilts, furniture, pottery, art, candles, and stained glass decorations. There were hundreds of tents all over town. Crafts were being sold all along main street and inside the community park. Even the parking lots near Cozy restaurant were full of people. If you plan on coming next year, I recommend arriving early (before 10 AM) in order to park near the festival. It will take a whole day to browse through the crafts and sample different foods.
Address: Community Park Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788
Phone: 301-271-7533
Can you give me an idea of the dates of Colorfest for 2012? We would like to make reservations at Cunningham Falls and I’m sure it books up quickly. I can’t find 2012 date on the internet. hanks.
According to the program on the Colorfest website, the Colorfest will be held on October 13th and 14th in 2012. The program can be found at: http://www.colorfest.org/pdfs/48th-Annual-Program.pdf
On the bottom of the first page it says the dates for next year.
Does anyone know how to apply to be a vendor for the 2012 Colofest Event?
I’m not sure how to apply to be a vendor. My suggestion is to go to http://www.colorfest.org/ and check out their vendor section.
Colorfest is always the 2nd weekend in Oct
Never go to the colorfest.org website if you are seeking information or try to call the posted number. The organization of this group leaves much to be desired.
Does anyone know the vendor for the hot air balloon wall hanging pictured in #30 above???? I’ve got to have it!!!!!
I’m pretty sure that is Hans Boecher, you can see from this website: http://www.uniqueboutiquesomd.com/artisans-boecher.html