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McKinney Center Fall Market
The McKinney Center will host an Art/Craft show on Friday, August 25 from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday, August 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Vendors will be set up in the parking lot directly outside of the McKinney Center and throughout the building. They are located at 103 Franklin Avenue.
The McKinney Center Fall Market will feature over 30 artists and vendors including:
Grace Viola-Pearson with Made for Your Soul (kokedamas and natural plant center pieces), Michael Dinapoli with the MAD Potter (pottery), Jeannie G’Fellers with JGFellers Creations (handmade journals and 2D art), Michael Bishop with Rustic River Design (wooden cutting boards, coasters, and other items), Cissy Sanders (handwoven items), The River (button bracelets), Carolyn McLaney (painter), Robin Castania with Expressions by Robin (fabric art) Karen Hitchcock with Blue River Studios (glass fusion), Joe Little with Uncle Joes Balms (all natural body balms and lip balms ), Stacy Larsen with Handmade Heirloom (ornaments, embroidery, and jewelry), Elizabeth Parker with L&B By the Sea (sea glass art), Jen Larsen with Mulberry Mobil Nursery (flowers and plants), Jeff Davidson with JJH Wood Works (wood working), Hanna Davis with Earth to Hannah (ceramic mugs, crocks, berry bowls and more), Katie Wilhoit with On the Brightside Designs (jewelry, keychains, car charms), Beth Andrews with Appalachian By Grace (photography), Jeremy and Brandi Shelnutt with Dad Fish Tackle and My Elle Belle (hand injected, soft plastic fishing lures and polymer clay earrings), Barbara Jernigan with Arts de Papier (paintings and notecards), Chelsea Shepard with Chelsea Rene Crochet (dinosaurs, blankets, baskets, etc.), Brendan Bohannon with Yallhallaforge (hand forged knives, and more), Natalie Collins with Zen Mind Crystals (gem stone jewelry and accessories), Carolyn Tomko (stoneware pottery) and Stephen Simmerman with Cicada Creative Art (original and limited edition prints, posters and cards).
Shane’s Food Truck and Sista Bigfoot Soul Food & BBQ will be set up. Shane’s Place offers Chicken and Philly Cheese Steaks, home fries and other options. Sista Bigfoot Soul Food & BBQ will offer pulled pork, ribs, smoked meatloaf and fish. There are picnic benches behind the McKinney Center for visitors to sit and eat.
Live music will take place throughout the weekend. On Friday, the musical line-up includes; Momma Molasses, Scott Wild & Peter Montanti and Bailey George. On Saturday Tom Crowder, the Sweetwater Troubadours and Ryan Bernard will provide music.
The McKinney Center is still taking applications for outside vendors. To be a vendor, visit www.mckinneycenter.com for more information.
The event is open to the public. There is a suggested donation of $1 per person to enter the market but not required. Proceeds support the McKinney Center’s outreach program.
The building and parking are ADA accessible. There will be parking attendants to assist those with ADA accessible parking needs. For more information on this event or upcoming markets, please call the McKinney Center at 423.753.0562.
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About the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality program of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition, a primary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and implementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution of the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of the McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents.
About the Town of Jonesborough: A unique 18th century town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, Jonesborough’s natural beauty, charming architecture, and storytelling heritage have attracted visitors worldwide. Stay a day, a week or forever, and create your own stories in beautiful Historic Jonesborough. Visit www.jonesborough.com for more information.
