Come Home To - Home Craft Days

Come Home To . . .
The Music
Southwest Virginia is immersed in rich,
musical talent. Experience the quiet,
soulful strum of the autoharp, the ringing melody of the banjo and the high,
lonesome vocals of a mountian tune. The
endearing harmonies and haunting ballads of our mountain music are regarded
as national treasures.
The Food
Remember the smell of grannie’s kitchen?
The taste of hot homemade biscuits and
warm apple butter? The comfort of soup
beans and cornbread and fried pie for
dessert. Home Craft Days is a food lover’s
feast. There are no fancy finger foods here.
Just good, downhome cooking made fresh
from the heart.
The Crafts
Traditional Appalachian craftsmanship
demonstrates the incredible innovativeness of past generations to not only live
off the land, but also create beauty out of
everyday necessities. Quilting, caneing,
weaving, milling and more are demonstrated and displayed by local artisans.
The Culture
Since 1972, Home Craft Days has served
as a focal event celebrating the unique
aspects of Appalachian culture. Artisans and musicians demonstrate the
traditions of the past, emphasizing the
importance of preserving the heritage of
our region for future generations.
The Mountains
The campus of Mountain Empire Community College comes alive in mid-October
with vibrant reds, yellows, and golds the
surrounding mountains. Held during the
peak of fall, Home Craft Days is the perfect
time to relish the splendors of the season
and experience the unparalleled beauty of
Southwest Virginia.
2016 Schedule
Friday, October 14
Home Craft Days kicks off with the
annual Friday night concert at 6 p.m.
in the Goodloe Center.
Saturday, October 15 &
Sunday, October 16
The festival swings into high gear with
crafts, food and antiques, artist, authors,
vendors, demonstrators featured from
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. More than
40 musical groups will be featured on
Legend and Legacy stages throughout
the weekend.
Contact
Mountain Empire Community College
Workforce Development Center
3441 Mountain Empire Road
Big Stone Gap, Virginia 24219
www.homecraftdays.org
276.523.7489
Fax: 276.523.7486
homecraftdays@mecc.edu
Parking & Shuttle
Information
Parking is limited on the Mountain
Empire Community College Campus
during the festival. Attendees are
encouraged to take advantage of the
convenient shuttle bus service offered
by MEOC transit. Service is available
from the parking lot of Union High
School, Comfort Inn, Country Inn,
Food City and the Big Stone Gap Post
Office.
Home Craft Days is organized by:
Mountain Empire Community College
Workforce Development Center
Mountain Empire
Community College
Mountain Empire Community College does not discriminateon the basis
of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, veteran
status, political affiliation, disability, or age in its programs and activities.
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