The McKinney Center Fall Market

Hours: Saturday, August 23, 2025, 10am -6pm

Join us at the McKinney Center Fall Market happening August 23, 2025 at the McKinney Center. The juried market features an eclectic gathering of hand-crafted items from fine artists and master craft artisans. Over 40 regional artists will be selling wares on the grounds of the McKinney Center and inside the 1940’s historic building, once used as a school house, and now used as an art center.

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 including:

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).

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, 10am – 11:30, Heartstrings, Noon – 1:30pm, Bratfolk with Roxanne McDaniels, 2-3pm, The Academics with Ryan Bernard, and the day will wrap with The Ozone Rangers. The day is guaranteed to be family friend, uplifting, full of beautiful arts, crafts, music, and food!