Home Craft Days

Home Craft Days The rich musical and cultural heritage of Southwest Virginia make this region a focal point of the Appalachian culture.

From its beginning, Mountain Empire Community College recognized the importance of preserving and promoting the unique art and music of the region. In 1972, the first celebration of mountain culture was realized with the establishment of Home Craft Days. Since that time, the festival has been an integral part of Mountain Empire Community College’s longstanding commitment to serve our community. No

w celebrating its 42nd year, MECC’s Home Craft Days features musicians and artisans from throughout Southwest Virginia, East Tennessee, and Eastern Kentucky. Demonstrations of weaving, pottery making, grist milling, wood crafting, basket weaving, broom making, quilting, tatting and much more are offered, along with musical performances throughout the three- day event. The 2013 Home Craft Days celebration will be held October 18-20 on the campus of Mountain Empire Community College. For more information on the event, contact MECC’s Office of Continuing Education at (276) 523-7489 or (276) 523-7464 or by email at [email protected]

10/21/2024
10/18/2024

🎉 Homecraft Days Festival Kickoff is Here! 🎉

Join us TONIGHT for an exciting evening to start the festivities!

🍩 Free Dough & Joe and 🍿 Kettle Corn from 5:00-6:30 p.m.—stop by early to grab some treats!

🍖 Black Bear BBQ will be available for purchase outside the Goodloe.

🎶 The free concert begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Goodloe with an incredible lineup of entertainers you won’t want to miss! 🎤✨

Don’t forget, that tomorrow kicks off the full festival with crafts, food, and more live music!

We also invite attendees of the concert to consider bringing an item for the disaster relief drive. Your contributions at this event will significantly aid those affected by the hurricane.

See you there! 🙌

🔥 1 Day Until the Festivities Begin!The Homecraft Days Festival kicks off tomorrow with a full weekend of fun, crafts, a...
10/17/2024

🔥 1 Day Until the Festivities Begin!

The Homecraft Days Festival kicks off tomorrow with a full weekend of fun, crafts, and music.

The concert begins at 6:30, in MECC’s Phillips-Taylor Hall Goodloe Center. Guests are invited to enjoy free Dough & Joe and Kettlecorn while supplies last from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Black Bear BBQ will offer paid dinner options for attendees.

See you there! 🎉

🎶 2 Days Until We Rock the Stage!Live music, local talent, and a fun night - don’t miss our concert kickoff! 🎤 Who’s rea...
10/16/2024

🎶 2 Days Until We Rock the Stage!

Live music, local talent, and a fun night - don’t miss our concert kickoff!

🎤 Who’s ready?

🧵 3 Days to Go!Get inspired by the creativity of our local artisans and craftspeople. What handmade treasures will you f...
10/15/2024

🧵 3 Days to Go!

Get inspired by the creativity of our local artisans and craftspeople.

What handmade treasures will you find? 🎁✨

Exciting news ‼️Ernest T is back again this Home Craft Days weekend!!!
10/14/2024

Exciting news ‼️

Ernest T is back again this Home Craft Days weekend!!!

🌟 4 Days Until Homecraft Days Festival!Bring the family and enjoy all the exciting activities, including delicious food ...
10/14/2024

🌟 4 Days Until Homecraft Days Festival!

Bring the family and enjoy all the exciting activities, including delicious food vendors and unique crafts! 🧁🍂

🎵 5 Days Until the Music Starts! 🎵Our concert kickoff is just around the corner! 6:30 p.m. at the Goodloe Center. Make s...
10/13/2024

🎵 5 Days Until the Music Starts! 🎵

Our concert kickoff is just around the corner!

6:30 p.m. at the Goodloe Center.

Make sure to bring donations for the disaster relief drive!

🎨 6 Days Until Homecraft Days!Have you marked your calendars? Our talented artisans will showcase incredible handmade cr...
10/12/2024

🎨 6 Days Until Homecraft Days!

Have you marked your calendars? Our talented artisans will showcase incredible handmade crafts!
✨ What are you excited to see?

🎉 7 Days Until Homecraft Days Festival! 🎉Get ready to celebrate a weekend filled with crafts, music, and fun!
10/11/2024

🎉 7 Days Until Homecraft Days Festival! 🎉

Get ready to celebrate a weekend filled with crafts, music, and fun!

🎶 Home Craft Days Festival Friday Night Kickoff 🎶Join us for an amazing evening of live music as we kick off the Home Cr...
10/09/2024

🎶 Home Craft Days Festival Friday Night Kickoff 🎶

Join us for an amazing evening of live music as we kick off the Home Craft Days Festival at MECC! Headlining the night are two incredible acts you won’t want to miss:

🎤 Linda Lay and Springfield Exit
🎻 Joe Newberry & April Verch

These powerhouse performers will take the stage for a night of unforgettable music and entertainment!

🎶 Full Friday Evening Program Lineup:

Todd Meade
Tyler Hughes
Tommy Bledsoe
Rich Kirby
Linda Lay and Springfield Exit
Joe Newberry & April Verch

📅 When: Friday, October 18th at 6:30 PM in MECC’s Phillips-Taylor Hall Goodloe Center.

🍩 Pre-Show Treats: Enjoy FREE Dough & Joe and Kettlecorn from 5 PM to 6:30 PM (while supplies last)!

🍖 Dinner Options: Black Bear BBQ will also be on-site with delicious paid meals.

Celebrate the start of the Home Craft Days weekend with great music, good food, and family fun! 🎶🍽️

🍂🍁🍃Home Craft Days is right around the corner!!!!!Check out the schedule for Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20...
09/17/2024

🍂🍁🍃Home Craft Days is right around the corner!!!!!

Check out the schedule for Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20.

Also as a reminder, Home Craft Days Festival merchandise will be available only through pre-order, with the last day to order being September 25th. We're offering a selection of items including hats, hoodies, long-sleeve and short-sleeve shirts, and sweatshirts. By pre-ordering, you'll ensure that your favorite festival gear is ready for pick-up at the event. Secure your Home Craft Days apparel now and get ready to celebrate in style!

Order here: https://www.homecraftdays.org/merch/.

🚨 Exciting News, Community! 🚨Our Home Craft Days merchandise is now available by pre-order! Get your hands on exclusive ...
09/05/2024

🚨 Exciting News, Community! 🚨

Our Home Craft Days merchandise is now available by pre-order! Get your hands on exclusive items ahead of time and avoid missing out. We'll have a limited supply available during the event weekend, so pre-ordering is the best way to guarantee you get exactly what you want!

Complete the pre-order form today and secure your Home Craft Day gear! Don’t wait—supplies are limited and orders must be placed by September 25th.

www.homecraftdays.org/merch

Let’s make this year’s event unforgettable! 🎉

05/06/2024
These are called Honeysuckle Cabin Roundsweep and Antlersweep. They were made and donated by John and Susan Alexander. W...
05/02/2024

These are called Honeysuckle Cabin Roundsweep and Antlersweep. They were made and donated by John and Susan Alexander.

We will be raffling them off at this years Home Craft Days Festival. People can purchase tickets during the festival at the information tent and the drawing will be Sunday afternoon.

The Alexander’s are craft demonstrators at HCD you can see them make these brooms and purchase one of you own at their tent at HCD 2024.

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🎉 Homecraft Days Festival Kickoff is Here! 🎉 Join us TONIGHT for an exciting evening to start the festivities! 🍩 Free Dough & Joe and 🍿 Kettle Corn from 5:00-6:30 p.m.—stop by early to grab some treats! 🍖 Black Bear BBQ will be available for purchase outside the Goodloe. 🎶 The free concert begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Goodloe with an incredible lineup of entertainers you won’t want to miss! 🎤✨ Don’t forget, that tomorrow kicks off the full festival with crafts, food, and more live music! We also invite attendees of the concert to consider bringing an item for the disaster relief drive. Your contributions at this event will significantly aid those affected by the hurricane. See you there! 🙌

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From its beginning, Mountain Empire Community College recognized the importance of preserving and promoting the unique craft and music of the region. In 1972, the first celebration of mountain culture was realized with the establishment of Home Craft Days. Since that time, the festival has been an integral part of Mountain Empire Community College’s longstanding commitment to serve our community. Now celebrating its 42nd year, MECC’s Home Craft Days features musicians and artisans from throughout Southwest Virginia, East Tennessee, and Eastern Kentucky. Demonstrations of weaving, pottery making, grist milling, wood crafting, basket weaving, broom making, quilting, tatting and much more are offered, along with musical performances throughout the three-day event. The 2019 Home Craft Days celebration will be held October 18-20 on the campus of Mountain Empire Community College. For more information on the event, contact MECC’s Wampler Library at (276) 523-7468 or by email at [email protected]