
The Craft Fairs of the Southern Highlands
Nationally recognized juried craft fair showcasing handmade pottery, textiles, woodwork, and jewelry by regional artisans in an indoor convention-center setting, ideal for collectors and shoppers seeking high-quality Appalachian craft.
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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.

Competitive routines from studios across three states converge for a multi-day judged showcase of solos, duets, and team numbers in a downtown auditorium, featuring high-energy choreography, theatrical lighting, and awards presentations.

Competitive routines from studios across three states converge for a multi-day judged showcase of solos, duets, and team numbers in a downtown auditorium, featuring high-energy choreography, theatrical lighting, and awards presentations.
Competitive routines from studios across three states converge for a multi-day judged showcase of solos, duets, and team numbers in a downtown auditorium, featuring high-energy choreography, theatrical lighting, and awards presentations.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.
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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

Seasonal summer arts festival at the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center showcasing local artisans, handmade crafts, and family friendly outdoor activities that create a lively community gathering.

Seasonal summer arts festival at the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center showcasing local artisans, handmade crafts, and family friendly outdoor activities that create a lively community gathering.
Seasonal summer arts festival at the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center showcasing local artisans, handmade crafts, and family friendly outdoor activities that create a lively community gathering.

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.

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.
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.

Handmade studio ceramics from the Gail & Brian McCarthy collection trace Highwater Clays' 45-year legacy as a regional ceramics hub, on view at Asheville Art Museum through April 26, 2026.

Handmade studio ceramics from the Gail & Brian McCarthy collection trace Highwater Clays' 45-year legacy as a regional ceramics hub, on view at Asheville Art Museum through April 26, 2026.
Handmade studio ceramics from the Gail & Brian McCarthy collection trace Highwater Clays' 45-year legacy as a regional ceramics hub, on view at Asheville Art Museum through April 26, 2026.

High energy competitive dance event drawing regional teams from across the East Coast for adjudicated team routines, solos, and production numbers at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville, presented in a large performing arts venue.

High energy competitive dance event drawing regional teams from across the East Coast for adjudicated team routines, solos, and production numbers at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville, presented in a large performing arts venue.
High energy competitive dance event drawing regional teams from across the East Coast for adjudicated team routines, solos, and production numbers at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville, presented in a large performing arts venue.

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.
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.

High-energy competitive dance with precision choreography and age-division finals, pairing adjudicated stage performances with convention-style workshops in technique, jazz, ballet, and hip hop for regional teams.

High-energy competitive dance with precision choreography and age-division finals, pairing adjudicated stage performances with convention-style workshops in technique, jazz, ballet, and hip hop for regional teams.
High-energy competitive dance with precision choreography and age-division finals, pairing adjudicated stage performances with convention-style workshops in technique, jazz, ballet, and hip hop for regional teams.

Holiday market at Asheville, NC featuring over eight local artisans selling candles, soaps, pottery and jewelry, DJ JutRut providing tunes, snacks and samples, and raffles benefiting MANNA Food Bank. Shoppers seeking local crafts, music and wellness-focused gifts are welcome.

Holiday market at Asheville, NC featuring over eight local artisans selling candles, soaps, pottery and jewelry, DJ JutRut providing tunes, snacks and samples, and raffles benefiting MANNA Food Bank. Shoppers seeking local crafts, music and wellness-focused gifts are welcome.
Holiday market at Asheville, NC featuring over eight local artisans selling candles, soaps, pottery and jewelry, DJ JutRut providing tunes, snacks and samples, and raffles benefiting MANNA Food Bank. Shoppers seeking local crafts, music and wellness-focused gifts are welcome.

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.

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.
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.
Crowded indoor bazaar of curios and alternative art with tarot readers and psychics alongside local crafters; expect vintage oddities, handmade goods, and killer food truck bites at the WNC Agricultural Center Expo.
Crowded indoor bazaar of curios and alternative art with tarot readers and psychics alongside local crafters; expect vintage oddities, handmade goods, and killer food truck bites at the WNC Agricultural Center Expo.
Crowded indoor bazaar of curios and alternative art with tarot readers and psychics alongside local crafters; expect vintage oddities, handmade goods, and killer food truck bites at the WNC Agricultural Center Expo.