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 Mountains
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 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.
2015 Schedule
Friday, October 16
Home Craft Days kicks off with the annual
Friday night concert at 6 p.m. in the
Goodloe Center. This year’s performers
include Brian Bowers, Cajun Country,
Foghorn Stringband, and Dale Jett & Hello
Stranger.
Saturday, October 17 &
Sunday, October 18
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
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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