County Shopping Fling this weekend

See what a unique shopping experience Wayne County has to offer. This year over 20 shops have joined in a collaborative effort to show you just what Wayne County has to offer in the antique/country store/gift shop arena. The weekend of May 15th and 16th each store will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.. There will be refreshments and give-aways offered at each store. Why not make a day or weekend of it and visit each of them?

Alton Antique Center, 8497 East Ridge Road, Alton (315) 483-2750; 60 Dealers offering antiques and collectibles; ask about the Weekend Flea Markets.

In the Mist Of Time Antiques, 5932 Barclay Road., Sodus (315) 483-4816. An interesting and diverse line of antiques and collectibles, country furniture, glassware, stoneware and the unusual.

Heluva Good Cheese Country Store, 6152 Barclay Road, Sodus (315) 483-2223. Unique cheese and gift shop featuring a complete line of Heluva Good products, gourmet and specialty foods, a variety of country gifts, and special occasion gift baskets for your trip to the lake or for the holidays.

Three Bears Olde Country Store, 6046 South Geneva Road, Sodus (315) 483-4828. Visit a two-story barn wood and beam constructed Country store featuring antiques, reproductions, gifts, decorative items, candles, holiday/Christmas corner, penny candy and convenience store items.

The Kraft Shack, 7070 Ridge Road East, Sodus (315) 483-2358 www.kraftshack.com Kraft Shack is a one-of-a-kind craft supply store that stocks standard items, plus many hard to find supplies. You could shop for hours and not see everything they have to offer. Need a craft idea? The well-trained staff is always ready and willing to help.

The School House Country Store, is located at 7290 Maxwell Road (corner of Lake Rd.), Sodus, on The Seaway Trail to Great Sodus Bay. Treat yourself to the simple pleasure of browsing through an original one-room schoolhouse built in 1880, featuring primitives, collectibles, home and cottage decor, nautical corner and baby gifts. Exclusives by Cats Meow Village of The Sodus Point Lighthouses and The Sodus Bay Yacht Club. Open six days a week, Tuesday-Saturday 10-5 pm and Sunday noon-5 pm (315) 483-4258. www.theschoolhousecountrystore.com

My Sister's Side Door. Hidden from plain view, My Sister's Side Door literally has a side-door entrance behind Poppy's Garden Florist at 16 East Main Street in Sodus. They offer an eclectic mix of quality gift items, jewelry, candles and home dcor (indoor & outdoor). They offer works by many local artisans. (You can't beat home town talent.) Sister Creations are what set them apart from most other country shops. With a flair for repurposing, they salvage items and give them new life. Stop in and see. Open Wednesday through Friday, 11-5 pm, Saturday 10-5 pm, Sunday 12-4 pm (315) 483-1088

Sodus Point Trading Co. & Gifts, 8510 Greig Street, Sodus Point (315) 483-7277. Nautical Gift store in Sodus Point near the pier; quality clothing for everyone; Lighthouses, fishing items, ducks, boats - all in one place.

Blueberry Knoll Country Gift Shop is located at 8137 Bayless Road (just off Rt. 14) in Sodus Point (315) 483-8896. Featuring two floors for your shopping pleasure, filled with gift items, home accessories, handcrafted pine furniture, primitives, country bears, bunnies & dolls, Salmon Falls stoneware, pillows, afghans, nautical items, year round Christmas room and more! Open May thru December. Custom orders welcome.

Bayside Antiques East, 8515 Greig Street, Sodus Point (315) 483-0515. Bayside Antiques East is a wonderful antique shop that has something for everyone. It is situated right on the lake with an exquisite view. There are many vendors, so a wide variety of antiques, specializing in beautiful antique furniture, with books, glassware, home items, pictures, nautical items and much more. This spring, docks will be open so boaters can come in right off the lake. Also, there will be a tea room in the spring.

Sunday Frog Gift & Candle Shop, 8515 Greig Street, Sodus Point (315) 483-0899. Sunday Frog Gift & Candle Shop is a bright, friendly gift shop, with a wide variety of candles and candle accessories; oils, incense and tarts. There is an eclectic range of merchandise, from Angels (Willow Tree, kneaded angels) to stain glass items and many items can be special ordered.

Gallery At The Point, located on Greig Street in Sodus Point, offers a variety of fine art for everyone - original paintings, jewelry, photographs and 3-dimensional works of art. Guest artists are featured each month. Open year-round; summer hours are Mon.-Fri., noon to 9 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun., noon to 6 p.m..

Bay Haven Gifts & Gallery, corner of Greig & Irwin streets downtown Sodus Point (315) 483-2666. Featuring Unique Outsider Art with Impressive Framing by De Les-Mur Artists. Tasteful decorator items, quality giftware, baskets, candles, jewelry, bath & body & swimwear. Smart Skin Care by Rosemary Murphy N.Y. State Licensed Esthetician. Open Wed., Thurs. & Sunday 10:30 - 5 pm, Friday & Saturday 10:30 - 8 pm. Skin Care by Appointment

Lukacs Pottery Studios, 7060 Route 14, Sodus Point (315) 483-4357. Lukacs Pottery is a working studio and gallery. Visitors are welcome to tour the studio and see how wheel-thrown pottery is made. The gallery features functional and sculptural stoneware pottery, including bowls, mugs, vases and unusual cat banks, night lights and decorative wall plaques and platters. Some of the most unique pieces are musical instruments: clay flutes, ocarinas and horns. The shop also has other artists' jewelry, blown glass and candles. Open 10 to 6, Tuesday through Sunday

Salmon Creek House, 4135 Lake Road, Pultneyville (315) 589-8976. The Salmon Creek House at 4135 Lake Road, Pultneyville, provides the atmosphere of an old New England waterfront home - each room filled with a unique blend of old and new. Antiques, country wares, and fine art including, Clay City Pottery & tinware are some of the treasures you can find.

Lagoner Farms is located at 6895 Lake Avenue in Williamson. They offer fresh seasonal produce, a full service floral shop, ice cream, a working pottery studio, seasonal plants, gifts, souvenirs and much more. Come enjoy a unique farm market experience. Call (315) 589-4899 for information.

The Leaning Barn, established in 1981, is located at 3909 North Main Street. Recently remodeled, the Barn no longer leans, but is still filled to the rafters with goodies old and new! Store hours are Wed. - Sat. 10am-5pm and Sunday 1-5pm or call (315) 926-5625 and store owner Diane Van Lare will gladly open for you.

Cobble Ridge Antiques, 3049 Parker Road in the town of Palmyra (315) 597-6423. General line of antiques including primitives, turn of the century furniture, lighting, glassware, china, and interesting smalls. Located 3 miles south of Marion, 3 miles east of Walworth, 5 miles north of Palmyra. Follow the antique signs off of Route 21 and Route 441.

L & J Originals & Friends, 12060 East Main Street, Wolcott (315) 594-2282. Custom made bird houses, benches, and furniture

Honey Barn Antiques & Collectibles, 1262 East Main Street, Wolcott (315) 594-1833. Antiques & Things; Gifts & Treasures; Collectibles of All Kinds Open Wednesday - Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm

Widows Watch Antiques, 7572 School St., Sodus Center (take Route 104 East of Sodus, turn right on South Geneva Rd., then second road on right). Over 30 years of collectibles and antiques. Trunks are a specialty. Wide range of merchandise, post cards, china, glass, bottles, books, country and unique collectibles! Open by chance or appointment. Fred and Jan Hale (315) 483-6323.

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