
The Craft Fairs of the Southern Highlands
Juried craft fair of Appalachian pottery, textiles, woodwork, and jewelry, showcasing nationally recognized Southern Highland Craft Guild artisans in an indoor multi-vendor marketplace, ideal for gift shopping and family visits.
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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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Eclectic open air bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and independent artisan vendors in downtown Asheville, with pop up stalls, collectible oddities, and a lively community market vibe.

Eclectic open air bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and independent artisan vendors in downtown Asheville, with pop up stalls, collectible oddities, and a lively community market vibe.
Eclectic open air bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and independent artisan vendors in downtown Asheville, with pop up stalls, collectible oddities, and a lively community market vibe.

Bustling outdoor marketplace celebrating Black owned vendors and artisan makers, with handmade goods, food stalls, live community conversation, and family-friendly activities in a daytime public market focused on cooperative economics and local entrepreneurship.

Bustling outdoor marketplace celebrating Black owned vendors and artisan makers, with handmade goods, food stalls, live community conversation, and family-friendly activities in a daytime public market focused on cooperative economics and local entrepreneurship.
Bustling outdoor marketplace celebrating Black owned vendors and artisan makers, with handmade goods, food stalls, live community conversation, and family-friendly activities in a daytime public market focused on cooperative economics and local entrepreneurship.

Curated survey of studio ceramics—earthenware, stoneware, and functional pottery—from the Gail & Brian McCarthy collection, honoring 45 years of Highwater Clays' influence on WNC craft and ceramics education.

Curated survey of studio ceramics—earthenware, stoneware, and functional pottery—from the Gail & Brian McCarthy collection, honoring 45 years of Highwater Clays' influence on WNC craft and ceramics education.
Curated survey of studio ceramics—earthenware, stoneware, and functional pottery—from the Gail & Brian McCarthy collection, honoring 45 years of Highwater Clays' influence on WNC craft and ceramics education.

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.