
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.

Bustling winter market atmosphere with local farmers and artisans selling seasonal produce, handcrafted goods, and prepared foods in an indoor community marketplace; family friendly stalls, live demos, and artisan gifts for winter shopping.

Bustling winter market atmosphere with local farmers and artisans selling seasonal produce, handcrafted goods, and prepared foods in an indoor community marketplace; family friendly stalls, live demos, and artisan gifts for winter shopping.
Bustling winter market atmosphere with local farmers and artisans selling seasonal produce, handcrafted goods, and prepared foods in an indoor community marketplace; family friendly stalls, live demos, and artisan gifts for winter shopping.

Fast paced indoor volleyball tournament across multiple courts with competitive bracket play and club teams. Expect high energy, skill focused matches over a multi day weekend schedule, suitable for spectators and athletes alike.

Fast paced indoor volleyball tournament across multiple courts with competitive bracket play and club teams. Expect high energy, skill focused matches over a multi day weekend schedule, suitable for spectators and athletes alike.
Fast paced indoor volleyball tournament across multiple courts with competitive bracket play and club teams. Expect high energy, skill focused matches over a multi day weekend schedule, suitable for spectators and athletes alike.

Browse 130+ booths of vintage-inspired antiques, handmade home décor, boutique clothing, and original art across two indoor buildings and outdoor booths, with live music and roaming food trucks for spring shopping.

Browse 130+ booths of vintage-inspired antiques, handmade home décor, boutique clothing, and original art across two indoor buildings and outdoor booths, with live music and roaming food trucks for spring shopping.
Browse 130+ booths of vintage-inspired antiques, handmade home décor, boutique clothing, and original art across two indoor buildings and outdoor booths, with live music and roaming food trucks for spring 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.
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.

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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.

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A three-day quilt celebration at the Folk Art Center presenting about 25 antique, vintage, and contemporary quilts with patriotic colorways and historical motifs displayed in the auditorium, plus a weekend meet and greet with a longtime Guild quilter.

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Year round market with stalls of locally grown produce, fruits, vegetables, sourwood honey, and mountain crafts at the WNC Farmers Market; plant vendors and artisan booths create a farm fresh, community oriented shopping vibe.

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Springtime herb celebration with vendor stalls selling potted herbs, native plants, and artisan goods, plus hands-on gardening workshops and planting demonstrations for home gardeners and family activities.

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Springtime herb celebration with vendor stalls selling potted herbs, native plants, and artisan goods, plus hands-on gardening workshops and planting demonstrations for home gardeners and family activities.

Table-filled coin bourse where collectors, dealers, families, and hobbyists examine historic coins, paper currency, silver, gold, and bullion; casual enthusiasts and numismatists trade, appraise, and connect.

Table-filled coin bourse where collectors, dealers, families, and hobbyists examine historic coins, paper currency, silver, gold, and bullion; casual enthusiasts and numismatists trade, appraise, and connect.
Table-filled coin bourse where collectors, dealers, families, and hobbyists examine historic coins, paper currency, silver, gold, and bullion; casual enthusiasts and numismatists trade, appraise, and connect.

Spring pop-up market of handmade goods from local artisans and craft vendors at 181 Reems Creek Road, offering seasonal shopping, unique gifts, and community mingling on a weekend afternoon.

Spring pop-up market of handmade goods from local artisans and craft vendors at 181 Reems Creek Road, offering seasonal shopping, unique gifts, and community mingling on a weekend afternoon.
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Early spring growers and makers market brimming with bare root plants, indoor varietals, handmade art, and seasonal treats from Asheville vendors; casual browsing and plant shopping for gardeners and gift hunters.
Early spring growers and makers market brimming with bare root plants, indoor varietals, handmade art, and seasonal treats from Asheville vendors; casual browsing and plant shopping for gardeners and gift hunters.

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Three-day regional ballroom competition with adjudicated standard and Latin routines, high-energy choreography, and awards presentations in a proscenium auditorium; attracts competitors, coaches, and spectators across three states.

Three-day regional ballroom competition with adjudicated standard and Latin routines, high-energy choreography, and awards presentations in a proscenium auditorium; attracts competitors, coaches, and spectators across three states.
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