It all started nearly 40 years ago as a tiny little arts and crafts show in rural Berrien County, and it has grown into one of the premier juried Arts & Crafts Shows in the entire Midwest featuring 250 of the finest exhibitors in mid-America every year. It is the Chapel Hill Arts & Crafts Show presented by Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Sodus.
Launched 38 years ago in the small little fellowship hall of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in an effort to raise money for missions, the show has now generated more than $630,000 for those in need thanks to the huge annual success attracting thousands of crafts lovers from far and wide.
The 2017 version of the Chapel Hill Arts & Crafts Show is slated for Saturday, October 7th from 8am until 4pm at the Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds in Berrien Springs, with all profits from the show still destined to support the missions both at home and around the world for the Chapel Hill congregation.
What started out as a very small arts and craft show in the fellowship hall of the Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Sodus 38 years ago to raise money for missions has become one of the premier juried Arts & Crafts Shows in the Midwest hosting 250 of the finest exhibitors with uniquely handcrafted items. It will be held October 7, 8am-4pm at the Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds in Berrien Springs, MI. Profits from the show continue to support missions at home and around the world. To date, over $630,000.00 has been given to those in need.
Last year over 7,500 people made the show featuring uniquely handcrafted items their destination. The 38th annual show this year will be complimented by delicious fall luncheon food, your favorite snacks, kettle corn, homemade pies, cookies and candies.
Shoppers will find an abundant selection of Halloween, Fall, Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations. This will be a great day to shop for upcoming birthdays and holidays, even for yourself. There will be booth after booth of “The Best of the Best” arts and crafts. Choices will range from clothing, jewelry, purses, rugs, ceramics, stained glass, florals, woodcrafts, furniture, soaps and candles, to greeting cards, doll clothes, baskets, fine art for your walls and much more.
This year’s show will include more than 60 new exhibitors, with 50 plus booths found in each of the four Commercial Buildings on the fairgrounds. An additional 75 booths will be established outside. Along with the arts and crafts outside, there will be plants and produce for sale.
The exhibitors represent several states, and you can get a head start on your shopping by visiting the show’s web site by clicking the link below, where the 2017 Exhibitors are listed, including a description of their art/craft, phone numbers and building location. Follow along on Facebook and become a friend to be apprised of updates. Here’s the web link: http://www.chapelhillcraftshow.org
Fans won’t want to miss the Chapel Hill United Methodist Bake Sale booth in Building 34 where homemade baked pies, bread, cookies and candy will be available to eat on site or take home to enjoy later.
Additionally, the Michiana Two-Cylinder Club members will again bring some of their vintage tractors where you can visit the display and learn about early tractors and maybe do some trading.
Just a friendly reminder that only Service Dogs are allowed at the show. They also ask that shoppers limit the use of baby strollers. Both limitations and restrictions are for the safety of the patrons.
Admission is $2 per person, parking is free.
Choose unique gifts from the “Best of the Best”, enjoy time with friends, dine on delicious food, and make a difference in someone’s life because you have attended the 38th Annual Chapel Hill Arts & Crafts Show.
