Specialties
The Lemon Fair is Sewanee’s favorite stop for curated treasures—where local charm meets inspired finds. Step inside and you’ll discover artisan home goods, clothing, jewelry, Sewanee-themed gifts, and alumni favorites you won’t find anywhere else. We’re also the proud home of the Sewanee Angel—our beloved symbol of Mountain spirit and protection. Every visit is Protected by a Sewanee Angel and wrapped in the creativity and heart of this special place.
History
Established in 1972.
The Lemon Fair has been a beloved part of Sewanee life for more than 50 years. It began in 1972, when Gay Alvarez opened a small craft shop on campus, filled with her handmade needlepoint and other treasures. In 1975, she purchased the Arthur Long General Store building in downtown Sewanee, giving The Lemon Fair a permanent home. From that day forward, the shop earned a special place in the hearts of locals, students, and visitors alike.
In 2021, Andrea Evans and her husband Scott purchased the building and lovingly reimagined The Lemon Fair for a new generation. They remodeled the interior and carefully curated a modern collection that celebrates both tradition and creativity: locally made goods, Sewanee-themed gifts, clothing, jewelry, and many other treasures. Today, The Lemon Fair remains a Sewanee landmark rooted in history, refreshed for the present, and always full of surprises waiting to be discovered.
Meet the Business Owner: Andrea E.
Sewanee has a way of capturing hearts. My husband, Scott (C’98), has always felt at home here, and though I didn’t attend, the first time I visited I finally understood why. This mountain isn’t just beautiful—it’s a community that stretches far beyond the Sewanee Gates. That’s what I love most about The Lemon Fair: it’s more than a shop, it’s a gathering place filled with local stories, Sewanee spirit, and treasures you’ll want to carry with you. We’re also proud to be the home of the Sewanee Angel, a symbol that means so much to this place and the people who love it. Don’t forget—on your way out of Sewanee, be sure to tap the roof of your car as you pass through the gates, so you’ll forever be Protected by a Sewanee Angel™.