Another successful downtown turnout for Of These Mountains Spring MarketPlace

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Visitors welcome Spring and attend the May 9 Of These Mountains Spring MarketPlace.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Over 100 vendors and crowds of people attended the Of These Mountains Spring MarketPlace held in downtown Clayton last weekend. The MarketPlace events began in November 2021.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Madison Marcus and Linda Scofield, Rabun County Welcome Center manager, greet visitors to the Of These Mountains Spring MarketPlace May 9 and encourage them to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and Adopt a Highway.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Jenny Brooks, outreach and Bookmobile manager, and Gracie Hesse, 8, provide information on the Northeast Georgia Regional Library System and services offered at the Bookmobile.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Stevie Clements, owner of the business “Glass Yourself,” presents her works during the May 9 Of These Mountains Spring MarketPlace.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Elizabeth Embry with Sugartopia Bakery sells decadent and delicious desserts of all sorts during the May 9 Of These Mountains Spring MarketPlace.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Lisa and Scott Filkins with their business “Pure & Simple” showcase their naturally good handmade soap and skin care at this Spring’s Of These Mountains MarketPlace.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Brad Shedd and Sheila Shedd participate in the Of These Mountains Spring MarketPlace with their beautiful wooden creations. These are made using a wood lathe and feature different woods including Walnut, Maple and Cherry.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Jennifer Strall of Cullowhee, N.C., and owner of “Whimsicals by Jen” features her handmade, upcycled jewelry and windchimes during the May 9 Of These Mountains Spring MarketPlace. She uses different materials in her works including recycling cans, watch pieces and tea pots.