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2010 46th Annual Appalachian Arts & Crafts Fair

WVVA NBC 6       

Friday - Sunday, August 27-29, 2010

Beckley - Raleigh County Convention Center

The locals watch for this show every year and visitors to Raleigh County, WV are drawn to the beautiful, hand-crafted wares.  It's the annual Appalachian Festival Arts & Crafts Show, hosted by the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce and now in its 46th year!

Feast your eyes on the colors, feel the wonderous textures, appreciate the love and care which designed and made every piece.  West Virginia is abundant with talent and this talent can be seen and purchased at the show.  Over 100 vendors will show and sell their creations.  Everything from quilts, to pottery, to sculptures, to wood works. 

In addition to the crafts, the show features daily musical entertainment for your listening pleasure.  Everything from traditional Celtic to Bluegrass, these WV entertainers are sure to please.


Schedule of Events

 

Friday, August 27:  10:00am – 8:00pm

 

10:00am:  Ribbon Cutting / Doors Open

1:00pm:  Rob Taggart, Folkwind Soloist

2:00pm:  Lost Cannon Bluegrass Band

 

Saturday, August 28:  10:00am – 8:00pm

 

10:00am:  Doors Open

11:30 am - 12:30 pm:   Appalachian Country Cloggers
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm:   Appalachian Country Cloggers
1:00pm – 5:00pm:  Lilly Mountaineers

2:00pm:  Appalachian Treasurers Quilt Show - The "Lovely Baskets" Bed-Turning Event

 

Sunday, August 29:  12:00noon – 6:00pm

 

12:00noon:  Doors Open

12:00noon – 4:00pm:  Lilly Mountaineers 
                     
Hungry?  Don't worry!  The Appalachian Festival Arts & Crafts Fair is all set to offer a variety of foods and treats!  Oh, you can just smell the aroma of Kettle Corn, Roasted Peanuts, Steak Sandwiches, and so much more!


QUILTERS
Appalachian Treasurers Quilt Show
The “Lovely Baskets" - Bed-Turning Event

 

Saturday, August 28:  2:00pm

This will be the second annual bed-turning event. At 2 p.m., antique quilts, layered on a bed, will be turned down individually as a narrator provides the story behind each particular quilt.


Kid's Activities

"Fun Factory Inflatables"
FUN FACTORY INFLATABLES
Kids bounce Saturday & Sunday


Discounts 

 

Receive Discount Admission to the Exhibition Coal Mine Tours with a Coupon from the Arts & Crafts


 

Admission 

 

Adults:  $4 / Weekend Pass:  $5 (Available for purchase on Friday and Saturday.  Good for all weekend with unlimited entry)

 

Seniors:  $3 / Weekend Pass:  $4 (Available for purchase on Friday and Saturday.  Good for all weekend with unlimited entry)

 

Student Ages 12 – 18:  $3 / Weekend Pass:  $4 (Available for purchase on Friday and Saturday.  Good for all weekend with unlimited entry)

 

Children Under 12:  Free

 

Parking Available at Convention Center at $2 per vehicle

 

 

For more information contact the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce at 304-252-7328 or 1-877-987-3847

 

Register for Door Prizes & Giveaways each day


2010 vendor list!

 

Crafters

The Ragg Carriers - Snowmen & Ornaments

Prim Sisters - Primitive Crafts & Cabinets

T. B. Primitives - Primitive Crafts

Larry’s Homemade Brooms - Brooms

Darene Country Collars - Collars, Jumpers, Bandanas

Gift of Light - Lighted pictures, wax bears, candles

Mestari Design - Woodturnings - pens, bowls, pendants

Handbags by Tennile - Handbags, Wallets, Aprons

Musket Ridge Flowers & Ceramics - Bird Houses & Well Aquariums

James E. Martin - Children and Young Adult Books

Wildwood Crafts - Wood & Fabric

Cathy's Crafts - Hand Crafted Baskets/Wreaths

Griff’s Loft - Art, Throws, Place Mats

Briar Patch Gourds - Painted & Natural Gourds

 Willow Wood Soaps - Soaps, Bath Salts & Related Items

Emanuel’s Wearable Art - Ladies Applique Clothing

Blue Ridge Woodcrafters - Cutting Boards, Lazy Susans, Boxes

The African Hut -Baskets & Jewelry

 Alice Eanes - Hand weaving

Country Homemade - T-Shirts/Sweatshirts, Personalized   

 C & E Crafts   - Herbal Heat Pacs & Wooden Signs

Taste O’Country - Roasted Nuts & Smoothies

 Rose Anne’s Woven Goods - Handmade Baskets

 Tickety Boo Mercantile - Primitive Ornaments, Candlesticks, Furniture

Brenda Kincaid – Quilts

James Campbell - Novels

Daniel Vineyards - Wine

Cobblestone - Stained Glass from Ceramics

Woodcrafts by George - Handcrafted Spoons

Silosky’s Jewels - Jewelry

Amish Heirlooms Baskets & More - Handmade Baskets

Crafty Ladies - Ornaments   

Sylvia Kinzer - Soft Sculpture

Dorothy’s World - Soft Sculptures

The Speckled Hen - Wood Applique, Cross-stitch, Wood items

Hacienda Pottery - Pottery

Country Additions - Hardwood Furniture, Tables/Benches/Cabinets 

Splinters Country Crafts - Decorative & Country Wood Crafts    

Lynn Hutchison - Jewelry             

Old Virginia Dip & Spice Co. - Blended Dry Mixes, Hand Painted Crocks

Dinah Cottrel - Handmade Jewelry

Sergent’s Crafts - Woodcraft, Fabric & Lace Needlework

 Mountaineer Wood Crafts  - Personalized Yard & Porch Decorations

J. Hinerman Studio - Fine Art, Watercolor/Pen & Ink  

B. J. Enterprises – Jewelry

Piney Creek - Painted Rain Barrels

 Kenco Farms - Honey/Wine, Cheese, Stiks

Up the Creek Mustards & Sauces - Mustards & Sauces

Chime Maker - Porecelain Wind Chimes & Mobiles

Rusty Primitives  - Primitives

Rainbow Creations – Face Painting, Handmade Warmers, Candles

Lou Royal - Fudge

My Country Attic - Wood & Christmas Items

Appalachian Milk Soap - Handcrafted Goats Mill Soap

Carol Dameron - Purses/Totes/Baby Quilts

Connie Wince - Lamps

Datil Sensation  - Sauces

This Little Light of Mine - Handpoured Candles, Cake Candles, Votives

Dances with Strings - Marionette & Puppet Theatre

Mountain Laurel Crafts - Primitive Wood Crafts

B & K Old Time Fudge - Fudge    

Raw Spirits - Dream Catchers, Tribal Sticks, Jewerly

Brier Creek Primitives - Primitive Wood Crafts, Homespun Dolls

Aunt B’s Candles - Fleece Blankets, Scarfs, Jewelry, Candles

Breadman - Assorted Breads and Pastries

Appalachian Treasures Quilt Show & Sale

Valerie Richardson - Jewelry

Nature’s Gallery  - Jewelry

Art in Stones Jewelry - Jewelry

Elgood Mountain Rainbow Glass - Jewelry

RiCa - Beaded Bookmarks & Beaded Jewelry

Fbart Creations - Pen In Drawings/WV Mines

The Charming Chick - Candles, Tarts, Tart Warmers

Arnold’s Art From the Heart - Personalized Appalachian Artwork

P & L Baskets - Baskets

ZERA - Electric Handcrafted Jewelry

Leo Lewis - Handbags

April Lewis - Personalized Digital Pencil Sketches on Handbags

Shadow Mountain Art - Paintings, Prints

Teresa’s Woolen Crafts - Handmade Woolen Figurines

Jill Meadows - Hairbows, Hairbow Holders, Tutus   

Hands on Pottery - Pottery  

 Wakey Music - Handmade Cedar Flutes, Pen Pipes

 Cullop Enterprises - Handcrafted Flag Restraints

Chairs, etc. and Beaver Creek - Hand-dyed Wools/Primitive Wood

Appalachian Treasures Quilt Show & Sale -Country Store

Musick Enterprises - Historical Novels, Original Art Work

D. K. Wood - Primitive Wood 

Becky’s Wood - Wood Crafts  

Pamela Gaten - Art Apparel, Cat Cards, Prints

B & S Specialties - Relish Dips

Winfield Craft Gallery - Wood Items, Pillows

 Coachlight Press - Books

 

Food Vendors

Raleigh County 4-H Jr. Leaders - Funnel Cakes

Lamberts Concessions - Philly Steaks, Gyros, Italian Sausage, Fries, Drinks

Rose’s Concessions - Roasted Corn-on-cob, Tacos, Burritos

Campbell’s Kettle Corn - Kettle Corn Popcorn