Unique crafts, colorful art and Appalachian cuisine are in store for visitors to West Virginia Universitys Mountaineer Week 2007 craft fair and quilt show Friday through Sunday (Nov. 2-4) in the Mountainlair.

The events, two mainstays of Mountaineer Week (Nov. 2-11), will be from noon-8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday.

Handcrafted items available for purchase include jewelry, clothing, wood, ceramics, toys and baskets. More than 60 artisans from West Virginia and neighboring states are participating in the fair.

The diversity of the crafters is what makes our fair so unique,said organizer Kayla Poling.We have crafters from as far away as Colorado.

WVU junior Carrie Schneider said its a great place to purchase unique holiday gifts and encouraged students to stop by and take a look.

Students will get to see some new crafts and old favorites,she said,and they may get a chance to sample some of the food crafts, which is always fun.

The quilt show dates back to 1977. Dozens of quilts and wall hangings will be on display at this years event, and everyone is encouraged to vote for his or her favorite.

Its really wonderful to watch people as they look at the quilts,said Terry Chilko, president of the Country Roads Quilt Guild.Its a joy to see their eyes light up when they take in the beauty and workmanship of our quilts.

More on the Net:http://mountaineerweek.wvu.edu/