Snowbirds flocked
to annual crafts show
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The colorful metal works shown in the Jam Art booth caught the attention of Judy Simser and Chuck Wagner as they walked the aisles of the annual Snowbird Winter Arts & Crafts Show.
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Artist Rose Langworthy displays a sampling of oils that she sales.
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Jim Eubanks’ real purpose is to sell fresh pecans, but his passion is to do magic for folks like Linda Blodgett and Bill Mathews while working the craft fair scene.
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Carrying her popcorn cone, 2-year-old Zoey Craig waits her turn for a refill.
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Kim Buehler offers pretzels to Joe and Nancy Boppre.
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Kathy and Dave Powell admire some wall hangings at one of the many vendor booths at the annual Snowbird Winter Arts & Crafts Show
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Bill Gowdy demonstrates The Gourmet Grater to a crowd of folks at the craft show.
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Estella Perea could not resist the coverups hanging at Unique Boutique’s booth during the craft show at Gilchrist Park
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Clay ceramic wall hangings by Lora Thomas were some of the items that wowed shoppers at the Gilchrist Park crafts show Jan. 4-6.
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An exotic visitor from Lions, Tigers & Bears attended the arts and crafts show. During the event, people could donate money to the animal refuge, which helps support and care for such animals.
By BETSY WILLIAMS
Photojournalist
The annual Snowbird Winter Arts & Crafts Show returned to Punta Gorda Jan. 4-6 at Gilchrist Park, where folks could browse a litany of vendors selling art, food and crafts.