Arts & Crafts

On-the-Square Arts and Crafts Festival slated for Newland, North Carolina

The 23rd annual On The Square Art and Crafts Festival hosted by the Avery Arts Council will be Saturday July 31 in the Newland, NC, town square.

More than 80 booths offer the best of the region's arts and crafts. Some participants will demonstrate their talents at their booths while others, reserved for non-profit, civic and charitable organizations, will offer baked goods, plants and raffle tickets.

The day-long event, 9 to 5, is free and open to the public. Entertainment of many kinds will be offered throughout the day on the square. An auction at 12 noon will sell craft and art items by the vendors at the show, dinners at local restaurants, tickets to local events and more.

A Children's Corner will keep youngsters occupied and happy with arts and crafts activities, prizes and face painting.

Food from various vendors will be available, from delicacies like chicken and trout to summertime favorites like hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream and lemonade.

Friday evening, July 30, will be a street dance On the Square in Newland to usher in the Festival. It features a live band and a small admission charge.

Join in the fun in the cool Western North Carolina mountains on July 30-31.

For more information, call the Avery Arts Council at 828-898-8755 or write to PO Box 2505, Banner Elk, NC 28604.