Lees-McRae Alumni Arts and Crafts Show Saturday to July 19

Get a head start on your Christmas shopping at the 37th annual Lees-McRae Alumni Arts and Crafts Show and Sale, taking place Saturday, July 11, through Sunday, July 19.

The 37th annual Alumni Arts and Crafts Show and Sale will take place Saturday, July 11, through Sunday, July 19, in the Cannon Student Center at Lees-McRae College as part of Alumni Frolic Week. Check out the handmade arts and crafts on display, and get a head start on your holiday shopping.

The unique show began as an outdoor “clothesline” exhibition held by two alumni in 1973 and has grown to a show of more than 25 vendors. Items for sale include pottery, woodworking items, jewelry, pillows, wooden bowls, paintings, crocheted items, ceramics, stained glass, mosaics, floral arrangements and much more.

“All are welcome at our weeklong indoor show,” said Michelle Vance Scott, coordinator of volunteers for the show. “Don’t let the rain keep you from coming out to shop. Our show features high quality work at prices that fit any budget.”

The schedule for the show is as follows: Saturday, July 11, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Sunday, July 12, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.; Monday through Friday, July 13 to 17, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, July 18, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and Sunday, July 19, 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.

Since its inception, the show has contributed more than $222,500 to Lees-McRae projects, including the purchase of computers, audio equipment and physical plant improvements. In addition, an invested endowment of $135,000 provides annual Alumni Arts and Crafts Scholarships to worthy students. All proceeds benefit the college.

The show and sale are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Sandy Ramsey by email at ramsey@lmc.edu or by telephone at 828-898-2489.

Want To Go?

Dates: Saturday, July 11, through Sunday, July 19
Times: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturdays/1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 12/9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays/1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 19
Location: Cannon Student Center, Lees-McRae College, Banner Elk
Cost: Free admission