Go West! Craft Fest, the bi-annual celebration of local arts, crafts, music and food, will be back at The Woodlands on Saturday, Oct. 7. Over 100 vendors will participate in the Fall edition of the festival, so stop by The Woodlands (40th and Woodland) beginning at 11 a.m. this Saturday to check out a galore of unique, handmade wares – jewelry, ceramics, knitted accessories, clothing, prints, original art, stationery, home wares, childrens’ items, soaps, candles and more.

The festival, organized by VIX Emporium, will also feature food trucks, live music, activities for children, and acrobatic performances by Tangle Movement Arts.

The popular outdoor event, which is now in its 7th year, will be held from 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. (rain date is Sunday, Oct. 8). It is open to the public, kid and dog friendly, and free to attend. 

The entertainment schedule is the following:

12 p.m.: River Bones Band feat. Hannah Taylor (bluegrass)
1 p.m.: Tinycircus by Tangle Movement Arts
2 p.m.: Philadelphia Women’s Slavic Ensemble (traditional Slavic style vocalizations)
3 p.m.: Vessna Scheff (sweet solo vocals, ukelele)
4 p.m.: Shakey Lyman (blues you can use)

Food vendors include local favorites Taco Angeleno, Kung Fu Hoagies, Pb&Jams PHL, Lil’ Pop Shop, Weckerly’s Ice Cream, and more.

For more information, visit the Go West Craft Fest website or Facebook page.

Tinycircus by Tangle Movement Arts will perform at 1 p.m. (Photo by West Philly Local).