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Soup and a Bowl 2008Our annual Soup and a Bowl fundraiser will be held on Friday, March 26 at 11:00 or 1:00 or Saturday, March 27 at noon. Seating is limited, so come by MACA early to purchase your tickets. Tickets go on sale March 8. Admission is $20 and includes soup, salad, bread, drink, dessert, and a bowl handmade by local and regional potters to take home. Soups generously donated by Switzerland Cafe, Wine Ruels, Jalapeno Fresh Grill, Carolina Chocolatiers, and Bruce's Fabulous Foods.

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McDowell Tourism Development Authority

2008 Appalachian Potters MarketThe Appalachian Potters Market begins its twenty-fourth year with 66 potters under one roof. Each year, on the first Saturday in December, potters return to McDowell High School's commons area and gym transforming them into display and shopping spaces for potters and buyers from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Collectors and holiday shoppers will find a wide array of wares suitable to expand private collections as well as for holiday gift giving.

Holiday gallery show and sale featuring the work of McDowell County artisans exhibiting pottery, woodworking, basketry, jewelry, textile arts and other fine crafts. No admission. 10am-6pm, M,Tu,Th,F and 10am-4pm, Wed & Sat. For more information, call (828) 652-8610.