Big Rochester Arts & Crafts Show Thanksgiving Weekend
Ronald L. Johnson
THANKSGIVING '99
THANKSGIVING WEEKEND - CHRISTMAS
ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW
3 BIG DAYS IN ROCHESTER'S DOME ARENA
The Finger Lakes Craftsmen are proud to announce their 30th Annual
Thanksgiving Weekend - Christmas Arts & Crafts Show & Sale, to be held for
three big days, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 26th, 27th, and 28th,
of Thanksgiving Weekend in the big, beautiful, Dome Arena at the Monroe
County Fairgrounds, Calkins & East Henrietta Roads, Rochester, New York.
Show hours are 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. all three days. And best of all, there is
only a $2.50 admission charge, children under 12 Free, and acres of Free
Parking.
Over 150 of the areas finest artists and craftsmen will be exhibiting
quality one-of-a-kind crafts and original artwork for sale. And now, wider
aisles, and bigger booths make for a totally new show.
Exhibitors coming from the Buffalo, NY area displaying their wares will be
Frances & Carole Gilbert with silk flower arrangements, Sheila Ashraf
featuring wood and wicker florals, Judith Sermak with Victorian and country
fabric and flowers, Josette Minnuto with pine furniture and pictures, David
Dobson with herbal sacks and sachets, Susan & sally Knize with fabric home
decor and tree skirts, Roseann Sokolski with painted pecan resin Santa's and
ornaments, Milton and Sally Ketterer with small oak furniture and
accessories, Wendy Erbach with country wood and floral, Margaret Baumgart
with knit hats and sweaters, Wendy Haley with herbal aramaic sacks, and
Thomas Irish with paintings, prints, shirts, and jewelry just to name a few.
Exhibitors from Naples, NY, include Robin Hoder with gourmet hot and mild
mustard, Mona Cardinale with folk art and Victorian jewelry, and Jeff
Kingsbauer with antique grape trays packaged with jams and jellies. From
Penn Yan, NY, Pat DeBrine with salt dough magnets, and from Bloomfield, NY,
Errett Brown with tye dye clothing, tops, and dresses. From Newark, NY,
Thelma Shulla with knit goods, and Fay and Melissa Verkey with Santa's,
dolls, and painting on wood. from Walworth, NY, Gordon Stewart with
personalized children's books and clocks, from Ontario, NY, Richard and
Hilda Panneitz with wood doll furniture and other wood crafts, and from
Palmyra, NY, Gail Duvall with ceramics, cross stitch, and appliquéd shirts.
Also, from Victor, NY, Cheryl McLaughlin with magnetic graphics and alphabet
boards, from Conesus, NY, Napalai Thongplee with wool sweaters and sand
toys, and from Churchville, NY, Susan Thomas with country wood dolls and
hats.
Exhibitors from the Rochester, NY area include Dianne Dengel with oil
paintings and prints, Jean Paxton with appliquéd quilted pillows, Susan Cook
with gourmet herbal blends, Nadia Bobbo with unique mirrored floral wall
hangings, Carolyn Dankner with magnetic picture frames, afghans, and dolls,
Jacquelyn Allen with handmade jewelry and sun catchers, David Vail with
woodworking, Nanci Basch with jewelry, earrings, and charms, Darlene Vogt
with fabric crafts, Edna Pearce with floral arrangements, Erica Huver with
scrunchies and hair accessories, Elaine Hughson with jewelry, sleeve
enhancers, and earrings, and Diane Cogliandro with silk and dried flowers,
baskets, and wreaths.
Other featured exhibitors from Rochester include Ward Donahue with bird
houses and bird feeders, Dale Lerkins with wreaths and country decor, Linda
Leo with fabric crafts, Joanne Cercone with unique state quarters coin
cases, James Rohring with packaged gift foods, Niki Rindaris with sewn items
and dried flower arrangements, Judy Robare with names and their meanings,
Madeline Thompson with sewn items, quilts, rugs, placemats, and pillows,
Bobbie Benedetto with jewelry angels, with natural stones, Beverly Allardice
with etched glass, Linda Leo with fabric crafts, Deborah Benedetto with
stoneware pottery, Ronald Ferguson with country wood dolls, animals, Laurie
Schlegel with miniature hot air balloons, and Thais Stumpf with seasonal and
fabric wood crafts.
Other New York state exhibitors include from Dansville, Elwood & Pat Huff
with stained glass, crystal crafts, and clothespin dolls, and from Randolph,
Mary McBride with shaker style baskets and wreaths, from Williamson,
Kaylinda Schuhart with hand painted Christmas ornaments, wood decor, and
prints. From Watertown, there will be Judy Labianco with Victorian crafts.
From Corning, Robert Tylor with wood tables, clocks, and toys. From Lake
Katrine, Jean Volker with Grannie Santa's, brides, and ornaments, from
Vestal, Huixiong Fang with Chinese paper carving, and ink and water color
paintings, from Hannibal, Peggy Jean Hetzer with fabric and floral crafts,
and From Waterport, Barbra Coke-Dixon with primitive wood crafts, from
Jamestown, Michelle Stahlman with painting on slate, from West Monroe, Eric
Howard with shelves, tables, and cabinets, and, from Constantia, Marvin
Howard with holiday wood home and yard ornaments. Also, from Spencerport,
Carol Weimer with decorative and utility ceramics and Gerald Zambroski with
wooden pen and pencil sets.
Also, from Horseheads, Judith Hugg with hand decorated and painted
clothing, from Norwood, Kim Keller with hand-painted decorative wood cut
outs, from Attica, Gary Caccamise with country pine furniture and candle
holders, from Hammondsport, Phyllis Weeks with dried flowers, both Victorian
and country, from Balsom, Fran and Kathy Cornelius with wood crafts, dried
florals, and Victorian crafts, from Darian Center, Carol Fix with
Personalized children's books and clocks, from Forrestville, Lorraine
Roehner with silk hanging planters, clowns, and dolls, from Getzville,
Donald Clarkson with wood toys, beer can ash trays, and dolls, from Lansing,
Jackie O'Connell with collage jewelry, from Oakfield, Kathleen Rumble with
country folk art dolls, from Silver Creek, Beverly Little with macramé
jewelry, and from Croghan, Linda Brouty with tree skirts, and other fiber
and fabric crafts.
Some of the out-of-state exhibitors featured are, from, Florida, Ginnie
Vass with oak and cherry gift ware, and Thomas Facit with handmade rubber
stamps, and from Ohio, Dennis Hart with Roasted almonds, peanut brittle, and
chocolates. Pennsylvania exhibitors featured are; Elaine Peffer with hand
painted friendship circles and calligraphy, Karen Jewell with tapestry wall
hangings, and Connie Grainger with Victorian potpourri and sachets. .
Also, the Rochester Women's Bean Project will be selling gourmet soup mixes
and Chili mixes.
According to Ron Johnson, President of Finger Lakes Craftsmen, "If you've
seen our other shows, then you'll want to see this one. If you've missed
those shows, then you'll want to see what you've missed." With so many
exhibitors, this is one of the 'Largest Indoor Show Of Its Type In The
Northeast.' Over 60% of the exhibits are totally new, with many of the
exhibitors having never participated in the Rochester area before. And,
with wider aisles and bigger booths, we're even better. The Finger Lakes
Craftsmen add, that with so many exhibits, plan to spend a few hours in
order to really see everything on display. Also, you'll do the very best
Christmas shopping and make the best selections when you buy direct, from
the maker.
The purpose of the show is to give quality local, and far away, artists and
craftsmen an opportunity to exhibit their works in fine surroundings, and to
better acquaint the public with their work. This show, now proudly
celebrating its 30th year, has become an annual event in the Rochester area.
Show President Johnson states that their past shows have drawn large
attendance's, but need not worry, as the expanded free parking area can more
than accommodate everyone. However, the best times to attend are either
mid or late afternoon to avoid some of the past congestion. In addition,
some of the exhibitors were sold out before the last show was over.
So, don't forget the 30th Annual Thanksgiving Weekend - Christmas Arts &
Crafts Show & Sale, sponsored by the Finger Lakes Craftsmen, in the big,
beautiful Monroe County Fairgrounds Dome Arena, Calkins and East Henrietta
Roads, Rochester, New York. That's Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November
26th, 27th, and 28th, 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. all THREE days. And best of all,
only $2.50 admission, under 12 free, and acres of free parking.
Out-of-towners, take thruway Exit 46, and follow the signs.