McKinney Center Fall Market

The McKinney Center will host an Art/Craft show on Saturday, August 23, 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. The McKinney Center Fall Market will feature over 40 artists and vendors. A few examples of vendors’ items are pottery, handmade journals, sea glass art, wooden sculptures, jewelry and paintings.

Sista Bigfoot Soul Food & BBQ will be offering lunch and dinner. Selections last year included pulled pork, ribs, smoked meatloaf, and fish. There are picnic benches behind the McKinney Center for visitors to sit and eat during the event. Megan Helton with Sprinkled by Cookie Crate will be there with ice cream and cookies.’

Live music will take place during the day in the auditorium. On Saturday, August 23, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Heartstrings, Noon to 1:30 p.m., Bratfolk with Roxanne McDaniels, 2 to 3 p.m., The Academics to be family-friendly, uplifting, full of beautiful arts, crafts, music, and food.

The McKinney Center is still taking applications for outside vendors. To be a vendor, please visit mckinneycenter.com for more information.

The event is free and open to be public.

The building and parking are ADA accessible. These will be parking attendants to assist those with ADA accessible parking needs. For more information on this or upcoming markets, please call the McKinney Center at 423.753.0562

For additional information, contact McKinney Center Director, Theresa Hammons, at theresah@jonesboroughtn.org or call 423.753.0562.

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Below is a list of vendors that will be in attendance. 

Michael Dinapoli with the MAD Potter (pottery), Jean G’Fellers and Anna Koetter with Paper and Smoke Studios (handmade journals, wood burning, and 2D art), Michael Bishop with Rustic River Design (wooden cutting boards, coasters, and other items), Carolyn McLaney (painter), Robin Castania with Expressions by Robin (fabric art), Karen Hitchcock with Blue River Studios (glass fusion), Elizabeth Parker with L&B By the Sea (sea glass art), Tami Moore with French at Art (pearl and silver jewelry), Anita Ramsey (baskets), Robin Willmann with Harmonic Journeys (chimes and more), Nancy Smith with the Bead Designer (jewelry),Erin Hollis with EJ Creations (jewelry), LeVonne Kaltenmark with Von K Designs (pottery and stained glass), Darlene Hatley with Peace of D (mosaics and jeweled boxes), Bobby & Lysa Vestal with Chippin’ Aire (wooden sculpture and furniture), John McKitrick with Sparkles Glass & Art (wooden sculpture and stained glass), Annie Pennesi with Spark Sisters Fashion Ties (jeweled accessories and fashion ties), William Slaninka with Sherapy Sugar Therapy (lotions and body products), Erin Hollis with EJ Creates (resin sculpture and jewelry), Gina Knauss (wreaths and quilted placemats), Kim Fisher with The Finishing Touches (jewelry), Aleta Chandler with Art Curious Studio (pottery), Heather Paul with Baba Yagas Hut (resign jewelry and designs), Robyn Willman with Harmonic Journeys (beaded jewelry and windchimes), Dawn Cooper with Coop De Wreath (wreaths and home décor), Cailey Ryther-Anderson with Wanderlust Cowgirl Art (soaps, note cards, stickers), Jen Larson with the Mulberry Mobile Nursery (plants, flowers, shrubs), Stephanie Woodby with Apothec Tea & Co. (tea blends), William Gale with Good Vibes Woodwork (wood work and bird houses), Donna Goins with Art by Donna (painting), Fredda Robers with Cedar Lake Silver (jewelry), Wendy Brown (paintings, and painted home décor), and Veronica Ortiz (paintings).

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.