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Anita DiGregory
Thurmont’s Photos by Anita DiGregory volunteer of customers, some of whom have been
Community Park the Our Lady loyal patrons for years, and meet
As in year’s past, the on Frederick Road of Mount new ones. “Every year, people come
metamorphosis began slowly early and surrounding Carmel and to the Colorfest…year after year. It
in the week. With steady deliveries areas to find St. Anthony’s is always fun to get reacquainted
of port-o-potties, new tents being delicious treats, Shrine’s Crab with those individuals. They are
constructed, and signs going up creative crafts, and Sausage usually the first customers,” stated
around town, the temporary and unique, one- Stand, agreed. Robertson. Organizers of the
makeover was gradually taking of-a-kind finds, “Business is Colorfest were happy to see many
shape. By the morning of October 8, and they were not good. We have returning vendors, as well as several
2016, the conversion was complete. disappointed. been constant new faces. Many vendors have been
Thurmont’s probably very happy with the turnout, friendly
quaint Carol because customers, and inviting community
and quiet Robertson, we have a that the Colorfest offers. “As soon
Community Catoctin pavilion, but as the show is over, vendors turn in
Park, and Colorfest, Inc., also because their applications for next year!”
surrounding president, was
areas, were Robertson
recreated into (above) Carol Robertson stands added.
a bustling hub outside her booth at Colorfest on
of fun and More than
festivities, Saturday. 200 hand
as residents, crafters were
vendors, (left) Thurmont Mayor John located within
and guests Kinnaird gives a “thumbs up” at the community
celebrated the Colorfest on Sunday, sitting on his park area.
53rd Annual Additionally,
Catoctin “Think Pink” mobile. there were
Colorfest. several vendor
(right) Our Lady of Mt. Carmel demonstrations
This year’s Colorfest took place and St. Anthony Shrine’s Crab such as broom-
on October 8 and 9. It was a rainy, and Sausage stand organizer and making and
dreary day on Saturday, but the volunteer, Penny Jurchak (right) decorative
overall mood of crafters, vendors, is shown with her granddaughter, candle-
presenters, and visitors could not be designing.
dampened. With talk of Hurricane Harley Ruttinger. The Colorfest
Matthew in the air, vendors and committee worked year-round to
visitors alike happily ventured out on very pleased with the turnout. “The our food is awesome and we have make the event a success; while the
Saturday looking forward to seeing crowd has been steady and all the great volunteers!” Jurchak stated. In Town of Thurmont worked hard
old friends and meeting new ones. vendors have been very happy. spite of the rain, sales seemed to be to help facilitate the event. “We
Suited up with umbrellas, raincoats, In spite of the weather, everyone steady as pleased Colorfest visitors appreciate the support from the
and boots, friends and guests visited who has been coming out is in a filled their tummies with delicious town and the guys with Parks and
good mood and wants to be here,” treats and their carts and wagons Electric. They are all terrific!” stated
Robertson added. with their prized purchases wrapped Robertson. Thurmont Mayor John
in bags to protect from the weather. Kinnaird was happy to be among
The crowds on Saturday seemed those helping out and in attendance.
a little less than years past due On Sunday, Thurmont saw the “It was an amazing weekend.
to the weather, but everyone was return of the sun and the cheerful Everyone enjoyed themselves, and
very happy to be there despite the and excited crowds. Vendors we enjoyed having them here,”
rain. Penny Jurchak, organizer and were happy to visit with returning Kinnaird enthusiastically stated.
Originally started in 1963 as
a nature walk, the Colorfest has
grown immensely from its humble
beginnings and historically has been
a very popular event, with vendors
and visitors from near and far
attending. It has become one of the
largest arts and crafts festivals on
the east coast. Attendance has been
noted to reach well over 100,000
earning the event quite a favorable
reputation. In 2005, Sunshine
Artists Magazine named the Catoctin
Colorfest as one of the top 35 arts
and crafts shows in the United
States.
PhPohtootobybyGeGoerogrignieneRaRbaebneonlodld T h e 5 3 rd A n n u a l C a t o c t i n C o l o r f e s t
Anita DiGregory
Thurmont’s Photos by Anita DiGregory volunteer of customers, some of whom have been
Community Park the Our Lady loyal patrons for years, and meet
As in year’s past, the on Frederick Road of Mount new ones. “Every year, people come
metamorphosis began slowly early and surrounding Carmel and to the Colorfest…year after year. It
in the week. With steady deliveries areas to find St. Anthony’s is always fun to get reacquainted
of port-o-potties, new tents being delicious treats, Shrine’s Crab with those individuals. They are
constructed, and signs going up creative crafts, and Sausage usually the first customers,” stated
around town, the temporary and unique, one- Stand, agreed. Robertson. Organizers of the
makeover was gradually taking of-a-kind finds, “Business is Colorfest were happy to see many
shape. By the morning of October 8, and they were not good. We have returning vendors, as well as several
2016, the conversion was complete. disappointed. been constant new faces. Many vendors have been
Thurmont’s probably very happy with the turnout, friendly
quaint Carol because customers, and inviting community
and quiet Robertson, we have a that the Colorfest offers. “As soon
Community Catoctin pavilion, but as the show is over, vendors turn in
Park, and Colorfest, Inc., also because their applications for next year!”
surrounding president, was
areas, were Robertson
recreated into (above) Carol Robertson stands added.
a bustling hub outside her booth at Colorfest on
of fun and More than
festivities, Saturday. 200 hand
as residents, crafters were
vendors, (left) Thurmont Mayor John located within
and guests Kinnaird gives a “thumbs up” at the community
celebrated the Colorfest on Sunday, sitting on his park area.
53rd Annual Additionally,
Catoctin “Think Pink” mobile. there were
Colorfest. several vendor
(right) Our Lady of Mt. Carmel demonstrations
This year’s Colorfest took place and St. Anthony Shrine’s Crab such as broom-
on October 8 and 9. It was a rainy, and Sausage stand organizer and making and
dreary day on Saturday, but the volunteer, Penny Jurchak (right) decorative
overall mood of crafters, vendors, is shown with her granddaughter, candle-
presenters, and visitors could not be designing.
dampened. With talk of Hurricane Harley Ruttinger. The Colorfest
Matthew in the air, vendors and committee worked year-round to
visitors alike happily ventured out on very pleased with the turnout. “The our food is awesome and we have make the event a success; while the
Saturday looking forward to seeing crowd has been steady and all the great volunteers!” Jurchak stated. In Town of Thurmont worked hard
old friends and meeting new ones. vendors have been very happy. spite of the rain, sales seemed to be to help facilitate the event. “We
Suited up with umbrellas, raincoats, In spite of the weather, everyone steady as pleased Colorfest visitors appreciate the support from the
and boots, friends and guests visited who has been coming out is in a filled their tummies with delicious town and the guys with Parks and
good mood and wants to be here,” treats and their carts and wagons Electric. They are all terrific!” stated
Robertson added. with their prized purchases wrapped Robertson. Thurmont Mayor John
in bags to protect from the weather. Kinnaird was happy to be among
The crowds on Saturday seemed those helping out and in attendance.
a little less than years past due On Sunday, Thurmont saw the “It was an amazing weekend.
to the weather, but everyone was return of the sun and the cheerful Everyone enjoyed themselves, and
very happy to be there despite the and excited crowds. Vendors we enjoyed having them here,”
rain. Penny Jurchak, organizer and were happy to visit with returning Kinnaird enthusiastically stated.
Originally started in 1963 as
a nature walk, the Colorfest has
grown immensely from its humble
beginnings and historically has been
a very popular event, with vendors
and visitors from near and far
attending. It has become one of the
largest arts and crafts festivals on
the east coast. Attendance has been
noted to reach well over 100,000
earning the event quite a favorable
reputation. In 2005, Sunshine
Artists Magazine named the Catoctin
Colorfest as one of the top 35 arts
and crafts shows in the United
States.
