State Road Craft Show

💛🦃Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 🧡
On this final day of thanks, we celebrate our amazing 2025 Committee! We began these posts honoring the two moms who started the State Road Craft Show, and it feels right to end with the team carrying their legacy into its 50th year.

This group showed incredible teamwork and supported each other every step of the way. From Sunday night meetings to nonstop group chats, late-night pep talks, and plenty of shared laughs, we formed and strengthened friendships that made this year unforgettable!

Together, we started new traditions with Santa and the Grinch, hosted our largest vendor count ever, created a beautiful basket raffle/vendor collaboration and were even spotlighted by multiple news outlets.

To this year’s committee—
Thank you for your dedication, humor, and unstoppable hearts! What a phenomenal group of mommas. I’m so grateful to have worked alongside each of you!

Here’s to the 50th—and to the friendships and memories that will last long after the craft show lights go out. 💛✨

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!

💛 Day 9: Honoring the Legacy of Our Past Members 💛
Today, we honor and celebrate the past Chair Members of the State Road Craft Show—the leaders whose dedication, creativity, and heart have shaped this beloved tradition for 50 incredible years.

This year’s 50th Anniversary Show was a huge success, but it wouldn’t have been possible without the foundation built over every year that came before it. Each Chair, each committee, and each volunteer brought something special to the table: a deep love for our State Road Elementary students, fresh ideas, and the determination to overcome every challenge along the way.

From outgrowing the elementary school and making the move to the High School, to navigating a pandemic and everything in between, every hurdle was met with teamwork and passion. What began in 1975, as a simple idea from two moms hoping to raise money for student needs, has grown into the incredible community event we celebrate today.

To all the past Chair Members and the countless parents who poured their time, energy, and hearts into making this year—and every year—a success:
Thank you. ❤️

Your hard work, vision, and commitment have carried the Craft Show through five decades, and the legacy you’ve built will continue to benefit our students for years to come.

Here’s to 50 years—and to all who made it possible. 🌟

✨ Day 5 of 10 Days of Gratitude –Media Appreciation✨

Today we extend a huge thank you to the incredible media partners who helped make the 50th Anniversary State Road Craft Show shine even brighter!

📺 ABC12 – A heartfelt thank you to Sarah Hall, Mechelle Clarke, and Toadie Middleton for the wonderful interview with Matt Barbour, promoting this milestone year . Your support helped spread the word to our entire community!

🎤 WNEM TV5 – We are so grateful for the interview during the show, helping spread awareness about the true purpose of our craft show: supporting the amazing students of State Road Elementary!

Your coverage helped us celebrate 50 years in a truly memorable way. Thank you for being part of our story! 💛

✨ 10 Days of Gratitude – Day 4 ✨
Today we’re celebrating the amazing student groups who powered the State Road Class Show!

🎄 Key Club – Thank you for all your help throughout the show and for bringing the holiday spirit as the Grinch and his elves! Your energy made the day brighter.
🎓 NHS – Your leadership and willingness to step in wherever needed helped everything run smoothly. We’re grateful for your dependable support.
🏈 Fenton Football Team & Coach Eltringham – Thank you for the hustle and the muscle! From setup to helping vendors transport items, you showed up in a big way and made a huge difference.
We appreciate each of you for your hard work and community spirit. 🧡🖤🧡
See you tomorrow for Day 5!

For day 3 of Thanks, we’re celebrating the incredible community partners who kept our volunteers & committee energized throughout the event. Their generosity made a huge difference—thank you for fueling the heart of our show!
💧 Beauchamp – Thank you for donating cases of water to keep our volunteers hydrated all weekend long.
☕ Starbucks – Your freshly brewed coffee powered our mornings and kept spirits high.
🥗 Texas Roadhouse – We are so grateful for the delicious salads and warm rolls that brightened our day!
🥯 Big Apple Bagel – Thank you for providing a wonderful breakfast for set-up day—it was the perfect kickstart to a busy morning.
🍱 D&W – Your generous lunch for the committee kept us going strong behind the scenes.
🍕 Hungry Howie’s – Thank you for the pizzas during clean-up—a much-needed treat after a long weekend!
☕ Critter’s Coffee – Thank you for donating midday coffee to help us power through our 12-hour day—an absolute lifesaver!
Each of you helped make the 50th Annual Show a success, and we are deeply grateful. 🧡
Thank you for supporting our community and our volunteers!

Today we’re celebrating two amazing contributors who helped make this year’s show bigger and smoother!
🎨 1. Suzette at Visual Impressions
Huge gratitude to Suzette, whose creative talent has supported our craft show for years. She continues to amaze us with her beautiful flyer designs, and this year she went above and beyond by creating a brand-new banner and matching yard signs that truly brought our event to life. Thank you, Suzette, for your eye for detail and your dedication to our community!
🚕 2. Pickle's Taxi Service
A huge thank you to Pickle Taxi Service for going the extra mile—literally! This year, they generously helped attendees get to and from their cars, ensuring everyone could navigate the event with ease. They also stepped up to assist vendors by transporting supplies during set-up and take-down. Their support added comfort, convenience, and a whole lot of heart to our day. We’re so grateful for their service!

💛 Stay tuned tomorrow for Day 3 as we continue to honor the wonderful people who make the State Road Craft Show such a special event!