30 Year Tradition Comes To Rochester Thanksgiving Weekend

[Ronald L. Johnson]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

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.

 

 

[Ronald L. Johnson]

 

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