Yorktown Market Days to feature more local artists this fall
September 20, 2011
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Yorktown Market Day sbegan this year's season in May with more than 30 vendors offering fresh produce, meat and seafood, gourmet herbs and spices, organic items, plants, baked goods, cut flowers, pasta, sauces, herbal soaps and lotions and more.
Located on the banks of the York River between Buckner and Ballard Streets, the markets continue this fall and holiday months on Saturdays, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, and Dec. 10 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in October and November, and 8 a.m. to noon in December.
More than 25 local artists are participating in the 2011 season, offering one-of-a-kind quality art for sale.
Featured artists in the upcoming markets include:
§ Mike Kravchak (Watercolors)
§ Kelly Provo (Acrylic Painting & Collages)
§ Rob Ingalls (Photography)
§ Seth Fisher (Photography)
§ Tammy Bacot(Jewelry)
§ Kim Steele (Jewelry)
§ Lynn McPherson (Seashell Art & Custom Santas)
§ Barbara Dowdy (Stained Glass)
§ Marilyn West (Folk Art Pendants , Paintings & Birdhouses)
§ Ray Doolan (Dried Flower Art)
§ Peggy McCabe (Jewelry)
§ Paige Joyner (Dog coast & Beds/Knitted Items)
§ Tina McCloud (Watercolors, Jewelry)
§ Emily Krapf (Photography)
§ Goesel Woodshop (Wood Toys)
§ Lori Weiner (Fabric Art)
§ Jean Thompson (Wine Bottle Cheese Trays)
If you are an artist interested in participating as an artist in the market or would like additional information, please contact Susan Powell at susan.p17@gmail.com or Maydel Nelson at ladynelson06@cox.net
Entertainment is also offered each week including bluegrass, folksongs, sea shanties, country, western, swing, and Americana tunes. Visitors can also sample specialty shops at Riverwalk Landing offering patriotic items, home décor, clothing, jewelry, art, rugs and more, all while enjoying the river view.
Free parkingis available in several public parking areas throughout historic Yorktown. No rain dates are scheduled for the Market Days. In the event of inclement weather, please call the event weather hotline at 890-3520 for updated information. For directions to Yorktown and a more detailed schedule of events, call 890-3500 or www.yorktownmarketdays.com.
Yorktown Market Days is presented by the Riverwalk Landing Business Association and York County. Special thanks to the market founding sponsor 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union and market sponsors Saude Creek Vineyards and Farm Bureau Insurance for their continued support.
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