Makers Festival Returns To Manahawkin Lake Park This Weekend

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The fifth-annual Makers Festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Manahawkin Lake Park. The festival celebrates artistic endeavors and homegrown talent locally and beyond.

The festival features over 100 "makers" displaying crafts including handmade goods, vintage fashion, sculpting, woodworking, photography, fine art, craft beer, food and music.

Festival-grounds admission is free. The biergarten costs $10 and includes a complimentary mug and a beer.

A portion of proceeds will support David's Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation, scholarships at both Southern Regional High School and Pinelands Regional School District, and the Stafford Historical Society.

Bring a refillable water bottle, since no bottled water will be sold on site. Alliance for a Living Ocean will be set up with potable water stations for refilling.

There will be face painters and henna on site — both donation-based. There will also be tables and shade, but it's encouraged to bring your own chairs and blankets.

Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome.

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