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Highlands’ Handcrafted Mountaintop Ar t & Craft Show, set for June 25-26 at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, is a bazaar, a studio space, and a bustling community gathering. For more information, visit Mountaintop Rotar y of Highlands’ Facebook page, facebook.com/mountaintopshow.
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otarians are a multi-faceted bunch. Community service, fun, fellowship, and more are all a part of the Rotary Club experience, and upcoming are two Mountaintop Rotary of Highlands’ art and craft shows. For two days, in June and in August, the events feature approximately 80 quality artisans presenting distinct, regional fine art and prints, folk art, jewelry, various crafts, and rustic furniture. One aspect of the two-day Art & Craft events is that a few of the artisans will share demonstrations of their work. According to Bill Kirkman, of Mountaintop Rotary of Highlands, “There is an opportunity to listen to live music on the stage; combined with art, food, and the plateau’s cool mountain air, this makes for a fun family event. You can even bring your dog. What’s not to love?” The event is free, but Mountaintop Rotary of Highlands will appreciate charitable, monetary donations as the Rotary club – as well as others in the region – continually fund myriad entities within the local community.
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Purchasing something directly from an artisan gives you a unique experience,” said Kirkman. “You not only meet the maker, but you can learn about what inspires him/her, maybe even the story behind the piece – all of which provides context and meaning that you cannot get when you buy something off the shelf in a store. Plus, you are helping the arts to thrive in our mountains.” The Art & Craft festival will be held, rain or shine, over two weekends: June 25-26 and August 27-28, from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park on Pine Street, a short walk from Main Street in downtown Highlands. Before or after the event, participants can easily explore shopping and enjoy dining in Highlands. Plus, there will be food vendors in the park, and next to the park is Fressers Courtyard Cafe. For more information, visit Mountaintop Rotary of Highlands’ Facebook page at facebook.com/mountaintopshow. by Deena Bouknight | photo by Colleen Kerrigan
