The Eastern North Carolina Birdhouse Show, Sale and Competition ended Sunday, four weeks after opening for public view at Kinston’s Historic Harmony Hall.
As patrons shared tables under white tents on the grounds to enjoy a traditional Southern brunch, Bryan Hanks, managing editor of The Free Press — which sponsored the awards — announced the winners in three categories.
Out of nearly 100 entries, George Johnson of the Wyse Fork community won in the Most Traditional category. He used sedelle and blood wood for the body, and Spanish cedar for the top and bottom of his woodturned birdhouse.
Elwood Hill of Deep Run took top honors in the Most Artistic category. He interpreted the “Birds in Harmony” theme by painting a musical staff and notes on the outside, and placing a stained glass window featuring a bird on the inside. His handmade stand holds the house in position in front of a window to catch the sunlight, illuminating the bird inside.
The award for Most Whimsical went to Stanley Sullivan of Kinston. He reinterpreted and handpainted a gourd, creating a flamingo in flight.
Nearly 100 entries, for sale and just display, were submitted in the contest.
Nancy S. Saunders can be reached at 252-559-1079 or at Nancy.Saunders@Kinston.com.
