Four Crafts Awards were presented during the Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree and Crafts Festival Saturday, July 5
Crafts Director Judith Hale presented awards for “Best Appalachian Crafts”, “Best of Show”, “Best Newcomer”, and “Best Craft Display”
Receiving the “Best Appalachian Crafts” award was Timothy Weber of Kingston Springs with his display of handcrafted pottery products. David and Bonnie McCallie of Nashville received the “Best Newcomer” award for their handcrafted music boxes and leather items including key fobs. The “Best Craft Display” award went to Hal and Carol Kail of Gadsden, Tennessee for their handcrafted wooden bowls, vases, cutting boards, etc. “Best of Show” was awarded to Gregory Newson of Conway, South Carolina for his paintings and other artwork with a focus on historical characters and related subject matter.