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SUMMARY:Kentucky Basket Association Convention 2026 – 30th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Join basketmakers from across the region to “Weave Away with KBA” at the Kentucky Basket Association Convention 2026\, celebrating the 30th Anniversary of this beloved gathering. \nThe convention returns to The Center for Rural Development in Somerset\, Kentucky\, the long-time home for KBA’s annual event. \nThe Kentucky Basket Association brings together weavers of all ages and backgrounds to: \n\n\nPerpetuate the art of basketry \n\n\nEducate and inspire members \n\n\nHonor Kentucky’s rich basket-making heritage \n\n\nPromote excellence in design and materials \n\n\nWhether you’re a brand-new weaver or a seasoned teacher\, this milestone convention is a chance to learn\, share\, and celebrate 30 years of baskets\, friendships\, and Kentucky craft. \n\nDates & Location\n\n\nDates: October 1–3\, 2026 (Thursday–Saturday) \n\n\nVenue: The Center for Rural Development \n\n\nAddress: 2292 S US-27\, Somerset\, KY 42501 (event venue for recent KBA conventions) \n\n\nCity: Somerset\, Kentucky – gateway to Lake Cumberland and a growing downtown arts and entertainment district \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\nUse this in your “About the Convention” section: \nAt the 2026 KBA Convention\, attendees can look forward to: \n\n\nMultiple days of basketry classes with a variety of teachers\, projects\, and skill levels (beginner to advanced)\, following the format of recent KBA conventions. \n\n\nA friendly\, supportive atmosphere where members reconnect with long-time friends and welcome new weavers. \n\n\nOpportunities to explore new techniques\, refine fundamentals\, and create finished baskets to take home. \n\n\nTime to visit vendors offering kits\, patterns\, materials\, tools\, and more (based on prior years’ conventions). \n\n\n\nNote for your site:Specific 2026 teachers\, class list\, and detailed schedule will be available in the official KBA 2026 convention booklet; link it here as soon as it’s published on the KBA website. \n\n\nSample Daily Rhythm\nYou can use this as “typical schedule” copy\, with a note that final times will be confirmed in the brochure. It’s modeled on previous conventions at The Center for Rural Development. \nThursday\, October 1 \n\n\nMorning – Registration opens\, vendor & teacher setup \n\n\nMidday–Evening – Opening announcements and first block of classes; silent auction begins \n\n\nFriday\, October 2 \n\n\nFull day of classes (morning and afternoon blocks) \n\n\nVendor shopping and social time between sessions \n\n\nOngoing raffles/auction activities \n\n\nSaturday\, October 3 \n\n\nMorning & early afternoon classes \n\n\nFinal raffle/silent auction closing \n\n\nConvention wrap-up and farewells \n\n\n\nAbout the Kentucky Basket Association\nThe Kentucky Basket Association (KBA) is a statewide organization of basket weavers and supporters whose purpose is to: \n\n\nPerpetuate the art of basketry \n\n\nEducate members and promote interest in the craft \n\n\nEmphasize the historic value and heritage of basketry in Kentucky \n\n\nPromote excellence in basket materials and design. \n\n\nThe annual convention in Somerset is a centerpiece of that mission\, bringing together teachers\, students\, and vendors from across the Commonwealth and beyond. \n\nAbout Somerset\, Kentucky\nSomerset sits in southern Kentucky\, serving as a hub for: \n\n\nLake Cumberland recreation – boating\, fishing\, and lakeside getaways \n\n\nA revitalized downtown arts and entertainment district\, with events\, public art\, and live music. \n\n\nIt’s a convenient drive for much of the region\, making it an ideal host city for a statewide basketry convention. \nYou can add links or a small “While You’re Here” section pointing visitors to the Somerset tourism site for lodging\, restaurants\, and things to do. \n\nQuick Facts\nEvent: Kentucky Basket Association Convention 2026 – 30th AnniversaryTheme: “Weave Away with KBA” When: October 1–3\, 2026Where: The Center for Rural Development\, Somerset\, KentuckyHost: Kentucky Basket Association (statewide basketry organization) Focus: Multi-day basket weaving convention with classes\, vendors & community \n\n\n\n\nKentucky Basket Association Convention 2026 \n\n\nKBA 30th Anniversary basket convention \n\n\nWeave Away with KBA 2026 \n\n\nBasket weaving convention Somerset Kentucky \n\n\nCenter for Rural Development basketry event \n\n\nKentucky Basket Association annual basketry convention October 1–3\, 2026 \n\n\nBasket weaving classes and workshops in Somerset KY \n\n\nLake Cumberland area basketry event \n\n\nKentucky basket weaving guild convention 2026 \n\n\n\n\nBasketry Events \n\n\n2026 Basket Weaving Conventions \n\n\nKentucky Basketry \n\n\nFiber Arts Conferences \n\n\nWeaving Workshops
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