The annual Fiddler’s Jamboree Craft Awards were presented Saturday.
Darren and April Jenkins of Trade, Tennessee received the “Best of Show” award for their display of handmade birdhouses, bird feeders, and flower planters.
Meanwhile, Jared Weaver of Lenoir City was presented the “Best Appalachian Craft” award for his handmade Mountain Dulcimers made of oak, maple, cherry, and walnut. Weaver also makes Canjos, musical instruments made with spam and soft drink cans.
The “Best Newcomer” Award went to Dale and Claire Penn of Gallatin, who make handcrafted ink pens, pencils, winestoppers, and letter openers using local, exotic, and Historic hardwoods, antlers, and rifle shells.
Sam and Vickie Matheny of Algood received the “Best Display” award for their old handwoven baskets.
The awards were presented by Emma Adkins, the Fiddler’s Jamboree Director of Crafts.
(Top Photo: Darren Jenkins, April Jenkins, and Emma Adkins (Best of Show)
(Second Photo from Top: Emma Adkins and Jared Weaver (Best Appalachian Crafts)
(Third Photo from Top: Claire Penn, Emma Adkins, Dale Penn (Best Newcomer)
(Bottom Photo: Sam Matheny (Best Display)
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