Celebrating 26 years of small business and unique handcrafted merchandise, Springtime in the Country returns to the Event Center at the Hamburg Fairgrounds Friday, March 27 through Sunday, March 29. The event has grown substantially over the past three years, adding a second building and expanding the spring market. And just as spring promises sunshine and warmer weather, Springtime in the Country promises to be bigger and better than ever in 2020!

This year’s edition of Springtime in the Country welcomes nearly 300 artisans from across the nation with products including garden art, metalworks, women’s fashion, original wall art, custom furniture, designer jewelry, home décor, spa-quality bath and beauty products, gourmet foods, children’s toys, pottery and so much more. Indulge yourself with something special, or with Easter and Mother’s Day right around the corner, Springtime in the Country is the perfect destination for seasonal gift buying.

Community marketplaces have enjoyed a resurgence over the past several years, as people look to keep their purchases meaningful and local. “Much like farmers’ markets in the summer, Springtime in the Country gives you the opportunity to buy straight from the source, and of course, the quality is unsurpassed,” notes Dan Kaczynski of Premier Promotions, organizer of the event. “Springtime in the Country gives a high-profile outlet to artists and artisans who may not otherwise be able to effectively reach their audience. These are handcrafted, American-made products and the people creating them represent the very best of the small business person.” 

Each master craftsperson taking part in Springtime in the Country must pass a strict jury process in which their work is judged. This procedure ensures the quality and integrity of the artisan and their work.

Springtime in the Country hours are 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday, March 27; 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, March 28; and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 29 at the Hamburg Fairgrounds. Admission is $8 for adults and seniors with complimentary return passes available at the event’s information booth. Children under 12 are admitted free.

Discount tickets for Springtime in the Country are available through Thursday, March 28 and may be purchased at the Event Center office (open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday) and other locations listed online at www.wnypremierpromotions.com. Parking is free. You can also follow the event on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/203766520821826/.

For 36 years, Premier Promotions has produced high-quality, extremely successful artisan events including Springtime in the Country, Christmas in the Country and Yuletide in the Country. The events are consistently ranked among the Top 100 craft shows in America by Sunshine Artist magazine. Last year, almost 100,000 visitors attended these shows, purchasing more than $5 million in original handmade merchandise and gourmet foods directly from the juried artists. Premier Promotions also has helped raise nearly $2 million for Western New York charities.