Musicians weren’t the only ones receiving awards last weekend at the Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree and Crafts Festival. Several vendors were presented awards for their craftsmanship and displays. Jamboree Crafts Director Judith Hale presented awards for Best Appalachian Crafts, Best of Show, Best Newcomer, and Best Craft Display.
The Best Appalachian Crafts award was presented to 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, TN, for their handcrafted wooden bowls, vases, cutting boards, etc.
The Best of Show honor was presented to Gregory Newson of Conway, SC, for his paintings and other artwork with a focus on historical characters and related subject matter.
