McKinney Center Market

Mark your calendars for a day of shopping, live entertainment, delicious food, and community fun at the McKinney Center Market on Saturday, August 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free, making it the perfect family-friendly outing to celebrate local artists, makers, and musicians.

More than 40 talented artists, craftspeople, and specialty vendors will fill the McKinney Center and surrounding grounds with an incredible variety of handcrafted treasures. Visitors can browse pottery, stained glass, paintings, watercolor art, fused glass, woodwork, jewelry, handmade journals, crochet creations, embroidery, mosaics, soaps and body products, tea blends, plants, home décor, lavender products, baked goods, and much more, all created by talented regional artisans.

Featured vendors include Michael Dinapoli of MAD Potter, Paper and Smoke Studios, Rustic River Design, Blue River Studios, Sparkles Glass & Art, Friends Mission Lavender Farm, Wooden Treasures TN, Blue Iris Pottery, My Mountain Flower Natural Soap, Tulip Tree Impressions, No Greater Love Bakery, Chelsea Rene Crochet, David’s Workshop, Baba Yagas Hut, French at Heart, The Mulberry Mobile Nursery, and many more.

In addition to shopping, guests can enjoy live music throughout the day in the McKinney Center auditorium featuring:
10:00 a.m.–Noon: Bratfolk
12:30–2:30 p.m.: Scott Wild
3:00–5:00 p.m.: Yee Haw Duo

Come hungry! Sista Bigfoot Soul Food & BBQ will be serving crowd favorites throughout the day, with picnic seating available behind the McKinney Center for visitors to relax and enjoy their meals. Sipsy Belle will also be on-site offering refreshing Southern sweet tea in a variety of delicious flavors.

Whether you’re searching for one-of-a-kind gifts, decorating your home, meeting local artists, enjoying live music, or simply spending a fun day with family and friends, the McKinney Center Market offers something for everyone.

The event is free and open to the public. The McKinney Center and parking areas are ADA accessible, and parking attendants will be available to assist guests with accessible parking needs.

For more information about the Market or other upcoming events, contact the McKinney Center at 423.753.0562.