The Craft Fairs of the Southern Highlands
Nationally recognized juried craft fair spotlighting regional artisans and handmade pottery, textiles, jewelry, and woodwork in an indoor marketplace with vendor booths and seasonal shopping October 15–18, 2026.
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Downtown’s Harrah’s Cherokee Center fills with 100+ juried Southern Highland Craft Guild artisans across concourse and arena levels. Browse fine American craft from clay, wood, metal, and glass to fiber, leather, paper, mixed media, and jewelry.
Downtown’s Harrah’s Cherokee Center fills with 100+ juried Southern Highland Craft Guild artisans across concourse and arena levels. Browse fine American craft from clay, wood, metal, and glass to fiber, leather, paper, mixed media, and jewelry.
Downtown’s Harrah’s Cherokee Center fills with 100+ juried Southern Highland Craft Guild artisans across concourse and arena levels. Browse fine American craft from clay, wood, metal, and glass to fiber, leather, paper, mixed media, and jewelry.
Juried Appalachian artisans offer handmade pottery, woven textiles, woodwork, jewelry, and folk art across dozens of booths. Multi-day summer and fall fairs include live demonstrations, guild curated selections, and seasonal gift shopping.
Juried Appalachian artisans offer handmade pottery, woven textiles, woodwork, jewelry, and folk art across dozens of booths. Multi-day summer and fall fairs include live demonstrations, guild curated selections, and seasonal gift shopping.
Juried Appalachian artisans offer handmade pottery, woven textiles, woodwork, jewelry, and folk art across dozens of booths. Multi-day summer and fall fairs include live demonstrations, guild curated selections, and seasonal gift shopping.
Hundreds of juried Southern Highland makers fill the hall with fine craft across clay, fiber, wood, metal, glass, paper, leather, jewelry, and natural materials. Live demonstrations and hands on craft education pair gallery level shopping with skill building.
Hundreds of juried Southern Highland makers fill the hall with fine craft across clay, fiber, wood, metal, glass, paper, leather, jewelry, and natural materials. Live demonstrations and hands on craft education pair gallery level shopping with skill building.
Hundreds of juried Southern Highland makers fill the hall with fine craft across clay, fiber, wood, metal, glass, paper, leather, jewelry, and natural materials. Live demonstrations and hands on craft education pair gallery level shopping with skill building.
More than 100 juried makers fill the hall with fine craft across clay, fiber, wood, metal, glass, paper, leather, jewelry, and natural materials. Live artist demonstrations and hands on learning pair with plenty of shopping for regional handmade work.
More than 100 juried makers fill the hall with fine craft across clay, fiber, wood, metal, glass, paper, leather, jewelry, and natural materials. Live artist demonstrations and hands on learning pair with plenty of shopping for regional handmade work.
More than 100 juried makers fill the hall with fine craft across clay, fiber, wood, metal, glass, paper, leather, jewelry, and natural materials. Live artist demonstrations and hands on learning pair with plenty of shopping for regional handmade work.
A juried marketplace of 100+ Southern Highland makers spanning clay, fiber, wood, metal, glass, paper, leather, jewelry, and natural materials. Shop one of a kind work while watching live craft demonstrations and sampling hands on skill building activities.
A juried marketplace of 100+ Southern Highland makers spanning clay, fiber, wood, metal, glass, paper, leather, jewelry, and natural materials. Shop one of a kind work while watching live craft demonstrations and sampling hands on skill building activities.
A juried marketplace of 100+ Southern Highland makers spanning clay, fiber, wood, metal, glass, paper, leather, jewelry, and natural materials. Shop one of a kind work while watching live craft demonstrations and sampling hands on skill building activities.
A two-day indoor maker market filled with ceramics, art prints, jewelry, and woodwork, highlighting Western North Carolina’s resurgent creative community. Browse and shop inside the ExploreAsheville.com Arena with Saturday paid entry and free admission Sunday.
A two-day indoor maker market filled with ceramics, art prints, jewelry, and woodwork, highlighting Western North Carolina’s resurgent creative community. Browse and shop inside the ExploreAsheville.com Arena with Saturday paid entry and free admission Sunday.
A two-day indoor maker market filled with ceramics, art prints, jewelry, and woodwork, highlighting Western North Carolina’s resurgent creative community. Browse and shop inside the ExploreAsheville.com Arena with Saturday paid entry and free admission Sunday.
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.
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.
Three-day celebration of inked artistry with national guest artists, live tattooing and custom flash, artist booths, vendor marketplace, and educational panels at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville, drawing collectors and tattoo enthusiasts.
Three-day celebration of inked artistry with national guest artists, live tattooing and custom flash, artist booths, vendor marketplace, and educational panels at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville, drawing collectors and tattoo enthusiasts.
Three-day celebration of inked artistry with national guest artists, live tattooing and custom flash, artist booths, vendor marketplace, and educational panels at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville, drawing collectors and tattoo enthusiasts.
Hundreds of quilts fill the WNC Ag Center with gallery-style displays, hands-on quilting demonstrations, and a bustling vendor area plus gift shop. Expect a raffle, quilts for sale, and a silent auction alongside kid-friendly activities.
Hundreds of quilts fill the WNC Ag Center with gallery-style displays, hands-on quilting demonstrations, and a bustling vendor area plus gift shop. Expect a raffle, quilts for sale, and a silent auction alongside kid-friendly activities.
Hundreds of quilts fill the WNC Ag Center with gallery-style displays, hands-on quilting demonstrations, and a bustling vendor area plus gift shop. Expect a raffle, quilts for sale, and a silent auction alongside kid-friendly activities.
Vinyl and collectible CD vendors fill an indoor arena for a browse-and-buy record fair with crates of albums, music culture, and casual community hangout energy. Food options on-site keep the daylong digging session fueled.
Vinyl and collectible CD vendors fill an indoor arena for a browse-and-buy record fair with crates of albums, music culture, and casual community hangout energy. Food options on-site keep the daylong digging session fueled.
Vinyl and collectible CD vendors fill an indoor arena for a browse-and-buy record fair with crates of albums, music culture, and casual community hangout energy. Food options on-site keep the daylong digging session fueled.
A classic North Carolina state fair experience with agriculture exhibits, livestock shows, and vendor rows alongside carnival rides and midway games. Expect smoky fair food, local crafts, and all-ages entertainment at the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher.
A classic North Carolina state fair experience with agriculture exhibits, livestock shows, and vendor rows alongside carnival rides and midway games. Expect smoky fair food, local crafts, and all-ages entertainment at the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher.
A classic North Carolina state fair experience with agriculture exhibits, livestock shows, and vendor rows alongside carnival rides and midway games. Expect smoky fair food, local crafts, and all-ages entertainment at the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher.
Back to school shopping meets a local craft vendor pop up inside an outlet mall, with small businesses and makers selling seasonal goods and giftable finds. Browse a casual community market vibe while stocking up for the school year.
Back to school shopping meets a local craft vendor pop up inside an outlet mall, with small businesses and makers selling seasonal goods and giftable finds. Browse a casual community market vibe while stocking up for the school year.
Back to school shopping meets a local craft vendor pop up inside an outlet mall, with small businesses and makers selling seasonal goods and giftable finds. Browse a casual community market vibe while stocking up for the school year.
An artisan pop-up market of local makers and small businesses, with browseable vendor booths for handmade goods and gifts. Set at 1 Foundy Street in the River Arts District for a relaxed community shopping hangout.
An artisan pop-up market of local makers and small businesses, with browseable vendor booths for handmade goods and gifts. Set at 1 Foundy Street in the River Arts District for a relaxed community shopping hangout.
An artisan pop-up market of local makers and small businesses, with browseable vendor booths for handmade goods and gifts. Set at 1 Foundy Street in the River Arts District for a relaxed community shopping hangout.
Practical guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, with tips on applications, presentation, and expectations. A career-focused session for working artists and makers held at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Practical guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, with tips on applications, presentation, and expectations. A career-focused session for working artists and makers held at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Practical guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, with tips on applications, presentation, and expectations. A career-focused session for working artists and makers held at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Competitive volleyball matches headline the Sunday slate of the 2nd Annual Blue Ridge Volleyball Classic inside Harrah’s Cherokee Center. Expect bracket-style play, energetic crowds, and a regional sports-tournament atmosphere in downtown Asheville.
Competitive volleyball matches headline the Sunday slate of the 2nd Annual Blue Ridge Volleyball Classic inside Harrah’s Cherokee Center. Expect bracket-style play, energetic crowds, and a regional sports-tournament atmosphere in downtown Asheville.
Competitive volleyball matches headline the Sunday slate of the 2nd Annual Blue Ridge Volleyball Classic inside Harrah’s Cherokee Center. Expect bracket-style play, energetic crowds, and a regional sports-tournament atmosphere in downtown Asheville.
Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.
Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.
Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.
An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.
An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.
An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.
Competitive indoor volleyball tournament play returns for the 2nd annual Blue Ridge Volleyball Classic inside Harrah’s Cherokee Center. Expect bracket-style matches, lively crowds, and a weekend sports atmosphere in downtown Asheville.
Competitive indoor volleyball tournament play returns for the 2nd annual Blue Ridge Volleyball Classic inside Harrah’s Cherokee Center. Expect bracket-style matches, lively crowds, and a weekend sports atmosphere in downtown Asheville.
Competitive indoor volleyball tournament play returns for the 2nd annual Blue Ridge Volleyball Classic inside Harrah’s Cherokee Center. Expect bracket-style matches, lively crowds, and a weekend sports atmosphere in downtown Asheville.
Competitive volleyball matches kick off the 2nd annual Blue Ridge Volleyball Classic inside Harrah’s Cherokee Center’s indoor arena. A multi day Asheville tournament atmosphere geared toward teams, fans, and regional sports community energy.
Competitive volleyball matches kick off the 2nd annual Blue Ridge Volleyball Classic inside Harrah’s Cherokee Center’s indoor arena. A multi day Asheville tournament atmosphere geared toward teams, fans, and regional sports community energy.
Competitive volleyball matches kick off the 2nd annual Blue Ridge Volleyball Classic inside Harrah’s Cherokee Center’s indoor arena. A multi day Asheville tournament atmosphere geared toward teams, fans, and regional sports community energy.