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Rebec Garlic Cook-off

Garlic King & Queen

Junior Garlic Queen

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October 11th & 12th, 10AM to 5PM both days. Join us!

2008 Artists & Crafters & Such

All Things Southwestern

Patricia McCormack

Native American made southwestern jewelry & similar style (handcrafted by vendor) sterling & gemstone jewelry.

Dumfries, VA

703.680.3034    Email

Old Stage Road Crafts

Amherst County Department of Tourism

Joe Bondurant

Amherst County tourism information.

Amherst, VA

434.946.9366  

434.946.9370

Email

 

Amherst Democratic Committee

Mary Ann Hostetler

Sweet Briar, VA

434.381.5502

AquaPros Pools & Spas

John Heller

Hot Tub demo, Big Green Egg grilling demo, grilling spices and rubs.

Madison Heights, VA

  434.929.3358    Email

Bedrock’s Bounty

Sunday L. Marro

Beautiful gemstone vases, bowls, figurines, switch plates, gemstone mortar and pestles.

Lanexa, VA

757.566.4998    Email

Blue Ridge Gypsy

Julie Hilton

Natural skincare, handmade soaps, bodywash, lotions, creams, candles, incense, room diffusers.  Three product lines:  Blue Ridge Gypsy Studio, Skin Free, Big Bad Mama Biker Body Works.

Shipman, VA

434.263.8727    Email

Brooksilver Designs

Theresa Colomba

Handmade, unique, sterling jewelry with handpainted pottery set in many different stones & shells.

Hardy, VA

540.719.1117    Email

Brown’s Construction of VA, Inc.

Jerry Brown

Manufacturer and supplier of post frame buildings.

Bedford, VA

540.586.9141    Email

Country Girl Gems

Judy Brice, Brian Worsham

Ladies, mens, and childrens jewelry, hand-crafted from semi-precious stones at affordable prices.

Monroe, VA

434.384.3586    Email

Cruises, Inc.

Susan Lineberry

Cruise brochures, videos playing-drawing for special prize.

Arrington, VA

434.263.6011  434.263.8465

Email

CVLR Performance Horses

Crystal Rivers

Show horses used for pony rides-Pictures emailed.

Goode, VA

540.816.9905    Email

Edible Landscaping

Michael McConkey

Potted edible plants.

Afton, VA

434.361.9134   434.361.1916

Email

Edith Meriwwether Designs

Edie Ashman

Unique Handcrafted jewelry.  Knit sterling silver & 14K gold filled bracelets, crochet wire & fiber necklaces & bracelets.  Recycled line of jewelry called “redeeming Charms” made from old credit cards & redeemed store gift cards.

Richmond, VA

804.440.2279    Email

 

Emu of Virginia

Anne & Barney Weber

Emu products.

Fork Union, VA

434.842.1111   Email

Eye-’Doo Art

Lib Elder

Fused glass art for your home and yard.  One-of-a-kind serving pieces, candle holders, whimsical and unique glass creations, pocket vases, and more.

Gladys, VA

434.283.7301   Email

Fishwood Farm Alpacas

JoAnn Wood

Alpaca clothing and accessories:  Capes, wraps, scarves, hats, gloves, mittens, sweaters, children’s apparel & accessories, yarn.

Concord, VA

434.993.9115    Email

Glaze Country Acres

Joni Glaze

Leather wineglass sling, leather bottle/can sling, assorted wine bottle holders, wind chimes, and novelty gift items.

Midlothian, VA

804.839.0676   Email

ImageWerks

Kathy Strauss

Fine art photography that is matted and framed.  Photo notecards.

Lake Ridge, VA

703.492.8215   703.5954770

Email

All Wrapped Up

Sherri Bunnell

Handmade beaded bracelets, earrings, & necklaces.

 

Amherst County High School Band Boosters

Judy Pierce

ATV Give-away fundraiser.  Will bring ATV to display and sell tickets.

Arcangels

Tommy & Rose Aquaro

Scenic Photography of old tractors, barns, sunsets, etc. Working man cookbook, home-made tomato salsa, wooden plaques made from old 1800 barn boards, scenic notecards.

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Bethel Welding LLC

Jerome R. Bethel

Decorative metal art, wrought iron wine racks, table top wine racks, glass holders, wall art.  Various pieces of wrought iron items.

 

Black Sheep Hollow

Ed & Shirley Hunt

Wooden toys, puzzles, crafts, artwork, walking sticks, and wineglass holders.

 

Sweet Sofia wine bottles used for a unique candle sculpture.

Blue Ridge Glass Works

Mark J. Wolf

Handcrafted hot glass art, vases, hearts, paper weights, fish Christmas ornaments, sun catchers, etc.

Butterfly Creations

Sue Brady

Custom designed jewelry made from semi-precious stones and findings from the earth and sea; oil paintings.

C. H. Originals

Carolyn Hubbard

Handmade purses that are reversible and machine washable & dryable.  No two are alike.  Don’t be afraid to show your own personal style.

 

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CLE Crafts

Connie Elliott

Tote, hand, and travel bags.  Wallets/Checkbook covers.  Quilts, baby quilts.  Kitchen towels.

Colorful Impressions

Shirley Phillips

Wire-wrapped jewelry, florals, popcorn shirts.  Same as last year!

 

Creek Side Metal

Gary Allard

Bronze wine glass holders. Hand forged sterling silver jewelry.  Hand engraved objects of art.

Driven Builders, Inc.

Barbara Joyner

Handmade Wooden bowls, cutting boards, benches, and other misc. Wood items.

 

Faerie Stones Jewelry

Lisa Harris

Handcrafted one-of-a-kind jewelry items using gemstones, freshwater pearls, sterling silver, and unique glass beads.

Gem Art

C. L. Davis

Handmade jewelry. Wirewrap, silversmithing using natural gemstones, hammered collars and cuffs, beads, earrings, and bracelets.

 

Haberly’s Hobbies

Donna Haberly

Woodwork:  Scrollsaw, fretwork, woodburnings, puzzles, birdhouses.  Artwork, embroidery, needlework, and jewelry.

 Hidden West Jewelry

Cheryl C. Link

Incredible selection of authentic Native American handcrafted jewelry.  Collectible to contemporary designs.  Large selection of sterling silver equestrian jewelry, also.

 

Jurassic Treasures

Andrzej Krol

Handmade amber and silver jewelry.  All different color shades of Baltic Amber.  Variety of designs in necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, and beads.

La Li D's Boutique

Lisa Dargay

Fun women’s gifts and accessories, wine bags, and handmade wine charms.  Cocktail napkins, jewelry, and much more!

Let’s Wine

Chuck Wiltshire

Wine-related embellished knit tops, pajama pants, and pajama shorts.

Merry's Metal...

Livingston Pearls

Frances Livingston

Cultured pearls, some with fine stone beads, hand strung and knotted on silk thread, with matching earrings.  Pieces can be restrung or changed, to meet the customer’s wishes, during the festival.

Mama Mia's

Cheryl E. Rhey

Handcrafted, one of a kind, wearable artwork.  Individually handmade shawls, capes, and wraps.  Charming fun wear for kids of all ages in the forms of animal-faced hats & scarves

Mayan Beadwork

Margaret Marsille

Handmade beadwork from Guatemale.  Beaded purses, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, animal figure keychains, and handwoven colorful fabrics.

Massanutten Resort

Barbara Carrington

Vacation give-away.

Old Stage Road Crafts

Margaret Dyer

Fabric wineglass holders, handmade pillows, fleece throws, jewelry slides and necklaces.

 

Reflections of the Heart

Laurie Moser

Assorted gifts, flags, wine decor, and chimes.

Renaissance Garden

Cherie Guerrant

Handmade, one-of-a-kind aprons, tote bags, bookmarkers, headbands, and other accessories.

R & J’s Things for Every Season

Rita/Jackie  Hand/Hitchman

Creative wreaths, floral centerpieces and flora baskets to fit the occasion, cross stitch towels and crocheted coasters.

Rock Therapy

Stephanie Kreiter

Unique breaded jewelry & custom designs in crystal, pearl, glass, & gemstone.

Sweetwater Pearls

Sandra Goodman Miller

Jewelry made from fresh water pearls, silver and faceted gemstone beads.

United States Postal

R. Leigh Allen, Jr.

Stamps, envelopes, officially licensed postal products.  “Virginia Wine and Garlic Festival” pictorial cancellation.

Tonya Rosser

Tonya Rosser

Costume jewelry and accessories.  Homemade purses, totes, and etc.

Whimsy Children’s Toys

Judy & Michael Roberts

Children’s foam toys (spiders, gators, snakes), string puppets, medieval swords & shields, bow & arrows, halos and wands.

Wild Flower Jewelry

Mandy  Oram-Smith

Handcrafted, unique, wire-worked jewelry.  Semiprecious stones, sterling silver, bronze, and 14K gold wire.

Wild Wings in Wood

Michael Adcock

Handcarved, handpainted birds, ducks, and decoys.

Wooden Wonders

Mark Smith

Unique Intars:  Wall hangings, made from various types of woods.  Wooden pens, puzzles, turned bowls and scrollsaw Christmas  ornaments.

Wood's Edge Jewelry

Pat Beaudreau

Unique, handcrafted clay jewelry and barrettes.

A Muse Jewelry

Jannifer Taratsas

Handcrafted sterling silver and gemstone jewelry.

 

Amherst Women’s Club

Lyl Wray/Jeanette Manion

Amherst Woman's Club benefit cookbook-"All Around the Circle"  Treasured Receipes of Amherst, Old and New.

Brian Lacy Pottery

Brian Lacy

Functional, handmade stoneware and porcelain.

 

By Design

Linda Hedrick

Handmade jewelry inspired by nature.  I enjoy using stones of all kinds, unusual beads, and vintage crystals and glass.

Canvas Art by Sadie

Sadie Smith

Acrylic painted canvasses, jewelry boxes, and accessories.

Crews Line

Brenda Crews

Paintings, glassware and jewelry.

Daisy May's

Janice Daniels

Vintage Victorian clothing, including hats, purses, and pins.

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Gems by Gia

Giannine Amighetti-Milton

Sterling Silver Jewelry: Handmade from imported stones, i.e. Turquoise, jade, amethyst, Peruvian handcrafted silver jewels, etc.

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Hats Galore & More

Connie Otterstetter

All styles of hats for everyone, purses to match hats, sunglasses, hat decorations, small kid’s toys.

Winding Road Studio

Jenna Brubaker

Handmade, wheel-thrown pottery from stoneware.  Unique and whimsical hand-painted slates and pottery files.

James Rieth

Fine photography, including color, black & white, and duotone.  Prints are matted or matted and framed.  Handmade quilts are also available.

Libero A. Tremonti

Book signing.  “Cousins:  A Mafia Story”  “Cousins II:  Deadly Consequences”

Christopher Mize Art Work

Christopher Mize

Original oil on canvas painting and embellished limited edition giclees.  Wine still lifes, vineyards, landscapes, and figurative works.

Maidens, VA

804.247.0037  804.440.9102

Email

Indo Crafts

Randi Glover

Beautiful unique festival clothing, Indian printed tapestries, incense and holders, Mexican blankets, body oils, buffalo sandals, kids jewelry, assorted hats and purses, henna kits, windchimes, etc.

Asheville, SC

828.281.8140   828.236.1202

Email

Kim Murphy

Kim Murphy

Author of historical and paranormal fiction.

Afton, VA

434.823.1692   Email

LaCigale

LaCigale

French provencal linens.

Mt. Gretna, PA

717.946.2248   Email

Mercy’s Gem Creations

Daryla Chesak

Unique handcrafted necklaces of semiprecious stones, freshwater pearls, and crystals.  Custom designed matching accessories.

Charlottesville, VA

434.295.2726   Email

Pens and Stuff

Johnny Smith

Bottle stoppers, corkscrews (special order only), pens and pencils handturned from domestic and exotic woods as well as acrylics.

Winston-Salem, NC

336.769.3859   Email

Rowan Tree

Robin Rich

Handcrafted wood items.

Lynchburg, VA

434.332.5848   Email

Shenandoah Crossing Resort

Kuiczyk Angela

Shenandoah Crossing Resort, a Bluegreen Vacation Club will give festival goers the chance to learn more about vacationing opportunities.

Gordonsville, VA

540.832.9539   540.832.9613

   Email

Studio 43 Pottery

Sonya Forte’

Unique handbuilt pottery, popular wine cups and necklaces.  Platters, mugs, bowls, plates.

Bedford, VA

434.444.1390     Email

TemptMe, Inc.

Karen Hite

Monogrammed to-go cups, latte wraps w/initials, aprons VT & UVA, BBQ items, beer and wine glasses, magnets, party napkins and cups, Oka b sandals.

Lynchburg, VA

540.458.8451   540.458.8045

Email

The Bead Poet

Karie Walker

One-of-a-Kind handcrafted jewelry from eclectic beads and charms gathered from around the world.

Richmond, VA

804.721.5958   804.377.0941

Email

The Kokopelli Journals

Laura Cockerille Giannini

A gorgeous 1st edition hardback collector’s book.  The Kokopelli Journals, “A Southwest (mis)adventure of discovery, compassion, empowerment, & mischief.  We also have 3 limited edition equine prints & ABQ. NW spinner balloons.

Barboursville, VA

540.832.7048    Email

VA Wine of the Month Club

Susan Hall

A Wine club that delivers award-winning wines to members door.

Stanardsville, VA

434.985.2834   434.985.8150

Email

VanLear Specialty Welding

Scott VanLear

Bottle trees, bottle fences, custom made metal or aluminum projects.  Steel or aluminum repair.

Madison Heights, VA

434.944.3064    Email

Virginia Wine Lover

George Carter

Virginia Wine Lover Magazine:  Sampling and Subscription promotion.

Virginia Beach, VA

757.213.2463   757.4229092

Email

Water Stones

Beth Houser

Beautiful hand-woven bags and silver from Bali.  Silk kimono from Japan.

Lexington, VA

540.463.7308    Email

Wild Child Face and Body Art

Nicole L. K. Rowland

Face painting extraordinaire! Henna art and glitter tattoos.

Monroe, VA

434.384.1933    Email

Ivy Cottage LTD

Angela L. Pryor

Voted #1 gift store 2 years in a row by the readers of the Lynchburg area's News & Advance Newspaper.  Featuring many unusual gifts for the home & garden with a mixture of antiques..

Jewelry by Kamala

Carolyn Strickland

Jewelry

Mojo Soleil

Maria Rushbrooke

Karen Kessler

Unique handcrafted jewelry utilizing glass, copper, metals, swarovski crystals, sterling and semi-precious stones, and wine glass holders.

Preppy Palooza

Kathy Newton

Ribbon accessories-Dog collars and leashes, belts, headbands, key holders, ribbon watches, and felted purses and hats.

 

SES Leather

Karl Kintz

Leather, cell phone cases, money clips, wallets, handbag.  All handmade by us.

The Happy Hookah

Daniel Rezai

Hookah Pipes from the Middle East as wall as hoses and bowls for replacements, small rugs.

S’Amanda’s

Amanda deColigny

Decorated gourds, garlic pepper jellies, and jewelry (silver & semiprecious stones).

Amherst, VA

434.946.7574

Animal Art by Meg

Meg Hibbert

Pet portraits painted  on canvas for framing, mailboxes, hand-quilted vests; pickled garlic, garlic dog cookies..

JB Glass Designs

Jonathan Baker

Handblown glass jewelry, wine stoppers, paper weights, home decor, and other various pieces of glass art.

Lynchburg, VA

336.263.1396   Email

Blue Ledge MOW

Sam Price

Meals on Wheels startup for the rural Amherst and Nelson area.

Roseland, VA

434.277.5017    Email

ENDSTATION Theatre Company

Maria Hayden

Update on the successful inaugural season of The Blue Ridge Summer Theatre Festival.    Information on upcoming endstation events.

Sweet Briar, VA

434.381.6537

 434.381.6537 

Email

 

Four Seasons Sunrooms

Innovations

F & S Building

Four Seasons Sunrooms home additions.

Roanoke, VA

540.985.9160

540.985.9166

Email

Narrow Gate Tack, Inc.

Kerry D. Scott

Outerwear at wholesale or less.

Piney River, VA

434.946.2673

434.277.8868

   Email

The First National Bank of Altavista

John Tucker

Banking and Investments

Altavista, VA

434.610.1481  Email

Femme Jolie

Rhonda Holt

Handmade jewelry and accessories. Earrings, bracelets, pins, and necklaces, pendants.  Handmade sterling silver, genuine gemstones, and recycled game pieces & plastic.

Windfield Whimsies

Judy Stockmo

Custom Beaded Jewelry

Live like a Child...

Laura & Stan Edwards

Wearable stuff and other fun things.

Lu-Air Creation

Leola Frentz

Airbrush t-shirts.  Custom orders on almost any surface.

Silpada

Dana Gigliotti

Beautiful handcrafted sterling silver jewelry.