Angola by the Bay to host 50th annual craft show July 19

Angola by the Bay will host its 50th annual craft show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, July 19, rain or shine, at its community clubhouse at 33457 Woodland Circle, Lewes. 

More than 125 artisans and vendors from throughout Delaware will be selling their wares including paintings, plants, photographs, handmade jewelry, fishing equipment and clothing.

Longtime ABTB resident Judy Kane said she has seen the craft fair evolve from a small show of neighborhood crafters to one where outside artisans make it their priority to attend year after year. For several years at the show, Kane has sold merchandise for the nonprofit organization Just Us Cat & Kitten Rescue. She has also been the early morning greeter who registers and directs participating artisans to assigned spaces for at least 15 years.

“Many are returning vendors,” said Kane. “They love participating because of the wonderful customers, the reasonable entrance fee, the free parking and the shady grove where they sell their arts and crafts.”

This year, ABTB has asked vendors to donate a gift for the prize wheel created as a special feature to celebrate 50 years of the fair. Visitors can get a ticket, spin and win a prize. All revenues from vendor fees go to charity. 

Parking and admission are free, and customers may purchase drinks and food provided by the ABTB men’s club, the Owls.

The craft show is sponsored by the Sea Gals, part of the ABTB community. Established in 1975, the Sea Gals is a social and fundraising group made up of 70 women who contribute monies raised to support local nonprofit organizations, charitable groups and projects within the ABTB community and surrounding area. Charities include local food pantries, veterans’ groups, the Boys & Girls Club and Pathways to Success. Other fundraising activities sponsored by the Sea Gals include a mahjong tournament and a yard sale.

For more information, email abtbcraftshowlewes@gmail.com.