
The Craft Fairs of the Southern Highlands
Juried artisans showcasing handmade pottery, woven textiles, woodwork, and jewelry at a multi day indoor craft fair with live demonstrations, gallery style displays, and regional Appalachian craft traditions for shoppers and collectors.
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Nationally recognized, multi-day craft fair bringing regional artisans and handmade goods to an indoor convention hall; shoppers browse pottery, textiles, jewelry, and woodwork across hundreds of vendor stalls.

Nationally recognized, multi-day craft fair bringing regional artisans and handmade goods to an indoor convention hall; shoppers browse pottery, textiles, jewelry, and woodwork across hundreds of vendor stalls.
Nationally recognized, multi-day craft fair bringing regional artisans and handmade goods to an indoor convention hall; shoppers browse pottery, textiles, jewelry, and woodwork across hundreds of vendor stalls.

A large-scale handmade market packed with local makers and indie artists selling ceramics, prints, jewelry, and small-batch goods. Browse vendor booths in a bustling convention-center setting and stock up on unique gifts.

A large-scale handmade market packed with local makers and indie artists selling ceramics, prints, jewelry, and small-batch goods. Browse vendor booths in a bustling convention-center setting and stock up on unique gifts.
A large-scale handmade market packed with local makers and indie artists selling ceramics, prints, jewelry, and small-batch goods. Browse vendor booths in a bustling convention-center setting and stock up on unique gifts.

A pop-up marketplace of local artisans and makers inside the Folk Art Center, with small-batch handmade goods and folk-inspired crafts. Browse booths for unique gifts and connect with the Western North Carolina creative community.

A pop-up marketplace of local artisans and makers inside the Folk Art Center, with small-batch handmade goods and folk-inspired crafts. Browse booths for unique gifts and connect with the Western North Carolina creative community.
A pop-up marketplace of local artisans and makers inside the Folk Art Center, with small-batch handmade goods and folk-inspired crafts. Browse booths for unique gifts and connect with the Western North Carolina creative community.

A two day Mother’s Day shopping market packed with local craft vendors, thoughtful gift finds, and sweet treats. Browse and buy from small makers in a lively community setup at an outdoor outlet mall.

A two day Mother’s Day shopping market packed with local craft vendors, thoughtful gift finds, and sweet treats. Browse and buy from small makers in a lively community setup at an outdoor outlet mall.
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A seasonal indoor market where local makers and artisan vendors gather at 52 North Market Street, offering handmade goods, small batch foods, and community focused vendor stalls for casual browsing and shopping.

A seasonal indoor market where local makers and artisan vendors gather at 52 North Market Street, offering handmade goods, small batch foods, and community focused vendor stalls for casual browsing and shopping.
A seasonal indoor market where local makers and artisan vendors gather at 52 North Market Street, offering handmade goods, small batch foods, and community focused vendor stalls for casual browsing and shopping.

Seasonal spring plant and artisan sale in the WNC Farmers Market lower lot, featuring potted plants, garden starts, and handmade art from local growers and makers across a three day weekend schedule.

Seasonal spring plant and artisan sale in the WNC Farmers Market lower lot, featuring potted plants, garden starts, and handmade art from local growers and makers across a three day weekend schedule.
Seasonal spring plant and artisan sale in the WNC Farmers Market lower lot, featuring potted plants, garden starts, and handmade art from local growers and makers across a three day weekend schedule.

A one-day fiber celebration tracing wool and other fibers from pasture to finished goods, with local vendor booths full of handmade items. Live craft demonstrations, on-site music, and farm-fresh food round out the market-day vibe at a working farm.

A one-day fiber celebration tracing wool and other fibers from pasture to finished goods, with local vendor booths full of handmade items. Live craft demonstrations, on-site music, and farm-fresh food round out the market-day vibe at a working farm.
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Step-by-step guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, including portfolio preparation, photographing work, and application tips for craft artists seeking admission to the Folk Art Center.
Step-by-step guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, including portfolio preparation, photographing work, and application tips for craft artists seeking admission to the Folk Art Center.
Step-by-step guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, including portfolio preparation, photographing work, and application tips for craft artists seeking admission to the Folk Art Center.

Ink saturated three-day convention of custom tattooing, live tattooing stations, flash art sales, and artist booths, plus vendor shopping and studio pop-ups spotlighting local and touring tattooists.

Ink saturated three-day convention of custom tattooing, live tattooing stations, flash art sales, and artist booths, plus vendor shopping and studio pop-ups spotlighting local and touring tattooists.
Ink saturated three-day convention of custom tattooing, live tattooing stations, flash art sales, and artist booths, plus vendor shopping and studio pop-ups spotlighting local and touring tattooists.

Rows of handmade quilts and fiber art fill the Davis Event Center, with judged displays, shopping from quilting and fabric vendors, and chances to meet local makers. A community-forward show for stitchers, collectors, and craft lovers.

Rows of handmade quilts and fiber art fill the Davis Event Center, with judged displays, shopping from quilting and fabric vendors, and chances to meet local makers. A community-forward show for stitchers, collectors, and craft lovers.
Rows of handmade quilts and fiber art fill the Davis Event Center, with judged displays, shopping from quilting and fabric vendors, and chances to meet local makers. A community-forward show for stitchers, collectors, and craft lovers.

An afternoon pop-up market of local makers and small businesses with browseable vendor booths and handmade goods. Casual community hangout vibes in the Foundy Street courtyard for shopping, chatting, and discovering new Asheville vendors.

An afternoon pop-up market of local makers and small businesses with browseable vendor booths and handmade goods. Casual community hangout vibes in the Foundy Street courtyard for shopping, chatting, and discovering new Asheville vendors.
An afternoon pop-up market of local makers and small businesses with browseable vendor booths and handmade goods. Casual community hangout vibes in the Foundy Street courtyard for shopping, chatting, and discovering new Asheville vendors.

A sprawling spring herb marketplace with 80+ vendors selling herb plants, seeds, garden supplies, and herbal home goods. A long-running WNC gathering focused on regional growers and herbal products for gardeners and homesteaders.

A sprawling spring herb marketplace with 80+ vendors selling herb plants, seeds, garden supplies, and herbal home goods. A long-running WNC gathering focused on regional growers and herbal products for gardeners and homesteaders.
A sprawling spring herb marketplace with 80+ vendors selling herb plants, seeds, garden supplies, and herbal home goods. A long-running WNC gathering focused on regional growers and herbal products for gardeners and homesteaders.

A self guided studio tour across Weaverville with behind the scenes access to working artist spaces and demos. Browse and buy pottery, glass, photography, sculpture, jewelry, painting, drawing, fiber art, and metalwork.

A self guided studio tour across Weaverville with behind the scenes access to working artist spaces and demos. Browse and buy pottery, glass, photography, sculpture, jewelry, painting, drawing, fiber art, and metalwork.
A self guided studio tour across Weaverville with behind the scenes access to working artist spaces and demos. Browse and buy pottery, glass, photography, sculpture, jewelry, painting, drawing, fiber art, and metalwork.

High energy regional dance competition and convention drawing competitive teams and soloists across the Southeast for adjudicated routines, intensive technique classes, and polished stage productions in a downtown performing arts center.

High energy regional dance competition and convention drawing competitive teams and soloists across the Southeast for adjudicated routines, intensive technique classes, and polished stage productions in a downtown performing arts center.
High energy regional dance competition and convention drawing competitive teams and soloists across the Southeast for adjudicated routines, intensive technique classes, and polished stage productions in a downtown performing arts center.

A sprawling oddities and art market with 100+ vendors selling crystals and gems, taxidermy, handmade crafts, and offbeat gifts. Browse local artists while psychics and tarot readers offer mystical sessions alongside food trucks.

A sprawling oddities and art market with 100+ vendors selling crystals and gems, taxidermy, handmade crafts, and offbeat gifts. Browse local artists while psychics and tarot readers offer mystical sessions alongside food trucks.
A sprawling oddities and art market with 100+ vendors selling crystals and gems, taxidermy, handmade crafts, and offbeat gifts. Browse local artists while psychics and tarot readers offer mystical sessions alongside food trucks.

A scenic open air art festival spreads through Pack Square Park with sparkling handmade jewelry, one of a kind paintings, crafted glasswork, and striking sculpture. Browse downtown Asheville booths during Memorial Day weekend for a relaxed afternoon stroll.

A scenic open air art festival spreads through Pack Square Park with sparkling handmade jewelry, one of a kind paintings, crafted glasswork, and striking sculpture. Browse downtown Asheville booths during Memorial Day weekend for a relaxed afternoon stroll.
A scenic open air art festival spreads through Pack Square Park with sparkling handmade jewelry, one of a kind paintings, crafted glasswork, and striking sculpture. Browse downtown Asheville booths during Memorial Day weekend for a relaxed afternoon stroll.

Year-round farmers market browsing with locally grown fruits and vegetables, farm-fresh goods, and sourwood honey. Stroll vendor sheds filled with mountain crafts, plants, shops, and handmade arts and crafts.

Year-round farmers market browsing with locally grown fruits and vegetables, farm-fresh goods, and sourwood honey. Stroll vendor sheds filled with mountain crafts, plants, shops, and handmade arts and crafts.
Year-round farmers market browsing with locally grown fruits and vegetables, farm-fresh goods, and sourwood honey. Stroll vendor sheds filled with mountain crafts, plants, shops, and handmade arts and crafts.

Competitive dance routines take the stage in a large auditorium setting, with judged performances spanning multiple styles and age divisions. A regional tri state contest atmosphere brings teams, solos, and spectators together for high energy showmanship.

Competitive dance routines take the stage in a large auditorium setting, with judged performances spanning multiple styles and age divisions. A regional tri state contest atmosphere brings teams, solos, and spectators together for high energy showmanship.
Competitive dance routines take the stage in a large auditorium setting, with judged performances spanning multiple styles and age divisions. A regional tri state contest atmosphere brings teams, solos, and spectators together for high energy showmanship.

High-stakes Southern Conference volleyball tournament play with bracket-style matchups and championship points on the line. Fast-paced rallies, loud student sections, and all-day indoor arena energy as teams battle for the title.

High-stakes Southern Conference volleyball tournament play with bracket-style matchups and championship points on the line. Fast-paced rallies, loud student sections, and all-day indoor arena energy as teams battle for the title.
High-stakes Southern Conference volleyball tournament play with bracket-style matchups and championship points on the line. Fast-paced rallies, loud student sections, and all-day indoor arena energy as teams battle for the title.

An open-air art market fills Pack Square Park with local artist booths, handmade goods, and browseable displays under the trees. Expect a casual daytime stroll vibe with community mingling in a downtown green space.

An open-air art market fills Pack Square Park with local artist booths, handmade goods, and browseable displays under the trees. Expect a casual daytime stroll vibe with community mingling in a downtown green space.
An open-air art market fills Pack Square Park with local artist booths, handmade goods, and browseable displays under the trees. Expect a casual daytime stroll vibe with community mingling in a downtown green space.