Community, guests enjoy another successful Calico Fort
Published 10:59 am Tuesday, April 23, 2024
John and Donna Wright rest from shopping and enjoy the entertainment at Calico Fort.
Lana Pouncey, Lowndes Academy art teacher, volunteers to help in the children’s craft area at Calico Fort.
Caleb (left) and Holland (right) Luckie entertain patrons at Calico Fort.
Chance Lovell enjoys a half day-sucker while playing Jenga in the kids area at Calico Fort.
Willow Farms owners Harold (right) and Erica Barnes (left) sell their hand-crafted fruit spreads and honey at Calico Fort.
Volunteers Corey Hernandez, JaNaysia Hulsey, Morgan Taylor, Hanna Thrower and Heather Conway work in the Free Children’s Crafts area at Calico Fort.
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The 52nd Annual Calico Fort Arts and Crafts show went off without a hitch on April 13-14. Fair weather made it possible for volunteers from across Lowndes County to join members of the Fort Deposit Arts Council to host another spectacular event complete with exhibitors, entertainment, great food and fun for children of all ages. A panel of judges selected Exhibitor Award winners listed below:
- Best in Show – Janice Leach with handmade wood burned art;
- 1st Place Art – Guy Fuavo with Mango Beats;
- 2nd Place Art – John Richardson with handmade wood signs and other wood art;
- 3rd Place Art – Alice Hale with recycled glass, spackle and painted art;
- 1st Place Craft – David Adams with stained glass;
- 2nd Place Craft – Jim and Carol Waldrop with silverware jewelry; and
- 3rd Place Craft – Willie Ivey with wood flower planters, ladders and key holders.
