Bladensburg Art & Craft Show set for Sept. 20 at Community Center

Event runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., offers early start to holiday shoppingv

Published September 26, 2025 - 5:07 p.m.

Get ready for early holiday shopping.

An Art and Craft show will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bladensburg Community Center, 25821 New Guilford Road, Bladensburg.

For more information, call 740-485-8704.

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