The Calico Arts and Crafts Show is a one-stop shopping extravaganza for southwest Georgia and the surrounding area. From ornamental iron home and garden decor to painted glass and antiques, to whimsical painted children’s furniture and accessories, it’s all together in one location. Approximately 300 vendors featuring fine arts, handmade crafts, and hand-decorated items exhibit their lovingly made items. In addition to the arts and crafts, Calico offers a wide selection of food and refreshments.
Admission: $5, children 10 and under no charge.
For more information, go to https://calicocrafts.com/.
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When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m..Where: Spence Field, 290-G Harper Blvd., Moulltrie.The Calico Arts and Crafts Show is a one-stop shopping extravaganza for southwest Georgia and the surrounding area. From ornamental iron home and garden decor to painted glass and antiques, to whimsical painted children’s furniture and accessories, it’s all together in one location. Approximately 300 vendors featuring fine arts, handmade crafts, and hand-decorated items exhibit their lovingly made items. In addition to the arts and crafts, Calico offers a wide selection of food and refreshments.Admission: $5, children 10 and under no charge.For more information, go to https://calicocrafts.com/.
When: Sunday. Pink carpet at 5 p.m., show starts at 6:30 p.m.Where: Merry Acres Inn Event Center, 1500 Dawson Road.Come out for the Planet Pink Hair and Fashion Gala for a night filled with stunning styles and bold statements. From dazzling hair creations to jaw-dropping fashion pieces, this gala is a celebration of all things pink and fabulous. The gala is to formally recognize breast cancer survivors and celebrate warriors while spreading breast cancer awareness with a program that includes entertainment and a showcase of luxurious, urban and trendy fashions from top designers.Admission: $35 general admission and $25 for cosmetology students. VIP tables (eight seats) available for $200.
When: Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Where: First Baptist Church, 135 Main St., Leesburg.The Exchange Club of Lee County is hosting a special Christmas market where all the vendors are kids. Young entrepreneurs will be set up in the Family Life Center with great items for sale.
When: Friday, starts at 7 p.m.Where: Parish Hall at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, 421 Edgewood Lane.Early bird play starts at 7 p.m., with the regular session starting at 7:30 p.m.
Alan has been a reporter for 30 years, including at The Moultrie Observer, Thomasville Times-Enterprise and The Albany Herald. His favorite book is “Catch-22,” and he has an Australian shepherd/American bulldog mix named Maxwell.
