The 39th annual Fin and Feather Fall Festival Arts and Crafts Show will be from Sept. 28 through 30.
This year's event will feature more than 200 exhibitors from seven different states gathered on the grounds of the Fin and Feather Resort near Gore, resort officials said.
Festival hours will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sept. 28 and 29, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 30. There is no admission charge for the show and parking is also free.
Since it inception in 1969, the festival has steadily increased in size every year and is now one of the largest in the region. The three-day event now occupies three permanent buildings and more than 100 outdoor tents on the resort property. While the majority of the exhibitors are from Oklahoma, craftspeople from Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Louisiana, Texas and Colorado will also have their work on display.
Exhibitors from the Sequoyah County area include Julie Cotherman and Janeen Johnson, both of Gore; Rosalind McCoy, Jim Anderson and Lester Cruse, all of Vian; Dale Robb and Hayes Copeland, of Sallisaw; Sandy Morgan and Jimmie Smith, both of Muldrow; and Becca Briley of Webbers Falls.
This year's displays will include chainsaw carvings, etched mirror photo frames, dual image photos, hand-poured candles, picture quilts, landscape photography, floral arrangements, cowboy boot purses, dog scarves, quilts, various jewelry, adult and children's clothing, woodworking, personalized photo frames and name plaques, potpourri, tie-dye T-shirts, furniture and more.
In addition to handmade arts and crafts, festival-goers will be able to enjoy a variety of foods. The Fin and Feather buffet will also open during the festival for indoor dining pleasure.
Fin and Feather Resort is located on State Highway 10A on the west side of Lake Tenkiller. For more information or directions, visit www.finandfeatherresort.com or call (918) 487-5148.
