CORTEZ – Whether you love crafts, food or are just looking for Halloween ideas, the upcoming Cortez Cultural Center Arts and Crafts Fair is sure to please.
Visitors will enjoy a wide variety of local arts and crafts, great food, jewelry, Halloween costume help and much more. The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cortez Cultural Center, 11655 Cortez Road W.
Cortez artists including Linda Molto will be on hand, as well as a special booth dedicated to Halloween. Whether you want to be a pirate, mermaid or even a talking seashell, you’ll be able to get there with help from Costume Creations Halloween. There will also be custom jewelry, beautiful plants and plenty of amazing art that can be purchased on site.
If you don’t have any idea what to cook for the holidays, The Cortez Cookbook is a gem, with recipes by local celebrities. The Cortez Cultural Center has a plethora of history books about Cortez, including Marijuana Millions, Growing Up in a Fishing Village, Cortez Village Then and Now, all providing interesting information about this historic village.
Get there early to get the best selection. Vendor space is almost filled up. Email cvhs2016@aol.com to see if there’s still space.