16th Annual Youth Arts Festival
A free, kid focused arts day with live demonstrations of molten glassblowing, metal forging, ceramics firing, and traditional craftmaking. Interactive stations add ceramics, sewing, and face painting alongside local food vendors for an easy all afternoon hangout.
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A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.
A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.
A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.
A bustling small press fair packed with zines, comics, and handmade book art, plus vendor tables and live readings. Hands-on workshops include free bring your own shirt screen printing alongside a dedicated Youth Table, all with a family friendly vibe.
A bustling small press fair packed with zines, comics, and handmade book art, plus vendor tables and live readings. Hands-on workshops include free bring your own shirt screen printing alongside a dedicated Youth Table, all with a family friendly vibe.
A bustling small press fair packed with zines, comics, and handmade book art, plus vendor tables and live readings. Hands-on workshops include free bring your own shirt screen printing alongside a dedicated Youth Table, all with a family friendly vibe.
Southern Appalachian heritage comes alive through hands-on craft demonstrations, traditional tunes, and culture-forward activities. A two-day celebration at the Folk Art Center geared for all ages, with artisans working live and plenty of family-friendly happenings.
Southern Appalachian heritage comes alive through hands-on craft demonstrations, traditional tunes, and culture-forward activities. A two-day celebration at the Folk Art Center geared for all ages, with artisans working live and plenty of family-friendly happenings.
Southern Appalachian heritage comes alive through hands-on craft demonstrations, traditional tunes, and culture-forward activities. A two-day celebration at the Folk Art Center geared for all ages, with artisans working live and plenty of family-friendly happenings.
A heritage-focused afternoon at the Folk Art Center celebrating Appalachian culture through folk crafts, regional history, and community gathering. Expect a casual, drop-in vibe with opportunities to browse artisan work and connect with local traditions.
A heritage-focused afternoon at the Folk Art Center celebrating Appalachian culture through folk crafts, regional history, and community gathering. Expect a casual, drop-in vibe with opportunities to browse artisan work and connect with local traditions.
A heritage-focused afternoon at the Folk Art Center celebrating Appalachian culture through folk crafts, regional history, and community gathering. Expect a casual, drop-in vibe with opportunities to browse artisan work and connect with local traditions.
High-spirited Appalachian heritage festival with toe-tapping folk music, traditional dance, and story-driven cultural showcases. Browse artisan craft booths, grab festival food, and roam an all-ages gathering celebrating mountain traditions.
High-spirited Appalachian heritage festival with toe-tapping folk music, traditional dance, and story-driven cultural showcases. Browse artisan craft booths, grab festival food, and roam an all-ages gathering celebrating mountain traditions.
High-spirited Appalachian heritage festival with toe-tapping folk music, traditional dance, and story-driven cultural showcases. Browse artisan craft booths, grab festival food, and roam an all-ages gathering celebrating mountain traditions.
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.
A community fundraiser pairing local food with handmade art pieces, with proceeds supporting Ruff'ton Roots Community Garden. Browse and purchase one of a kind bowls and enjoy a warm, neighborly gathering at a new location.
A community fundraiser pairing local food with handmade art pieces, with proceeds supporting Ruff'ton Roots Community Garden. Browse and purchase one of a kind bowls and enjoy a warm, neighborly gathering at a new location.
A community fundraiser pairing local food with handmade art pieces, with proceeds supporting Ruff'ton Roots Community Garden. Browse and purchase one of a kind bowls and enjoy a warm, neighborly gathering at a new location.
Drop-in forge hours with heat, anvils, and hammering for anyone curious about blacksmithing. Closed-toe shoes required, but no experience needed—an open studio vibe for learning metalworking basics and practicing skills.
Drop-in forge hours with heat, anvils, and hammering for anyone curious about blacksmithing. Closed-toe shoes required, but no experience needed—an open studio vibe for learning metalworking basics and practicing skills.
Drop-in forge hours with heat, anvils, and hammering for anyone curious about blacksmithing. Closed-toe shoes required, but no experience needed—an open studio vibe for learning metalworking basics and practicing skills.
Hands-on natural dyeing workshop in a community garden setting, making two one-of-a-kind bandannas with plant-based colors. A relaxed, beginner-friendly afternoon of textile craft and creative experimentation outdoors.
Hands-on natural dyeing workshop in a community garden setting, making two one-of-a-kind bandannas with plant-based colors. A relaxed, beginner-friendly afternoon of textile craft and creative experimentation outdoors.
Hands-on natural dyeing workshop in a community garden setting, making two one-of-a-kind bandannas with plant-based colors. A relaxed, beginner-friendly afternoon of textile craft and creative experimentation outdoors.
Kid focused coloring time in a cozy cat lounge where children can create art while friendly rescue cats roam, nap, and cuddle nearby. A low key indoor hangout blending simple crafts, gentle animal interaction, and calm play.
Kid focused coloring time in a cozy cat lounge where children can create art while friendly rescue cats roam, nap, and cuddle nearby. A low key indoor hangout blending simple crafts, gentle animal interaction, and calm play.
Kid focused coloring time in a cozy cat lounge where children can create art while friendly rescue cats roam, nap, and cuddle nearby. A low key indoor hangout blending simple crafts, gentle animal interaction, and calm play.
A free fall festival packed with bouncy houses, pumpkin decorating, face painting, and classic treats like cotton candy and popcorn. Food trucks, prizes, and a live DJ keep the afternoon energetic and kid friendly.
A free fall festival packed with bouncy houses, pumpkin decorating, face painting, and classic treats like cotton candy and popcorn. Food trucks, prizes, and a live DJ keep the afternoon energetic and kid friendly.
A free fall festival packed with bouncy houses, pumpkin decorating, face painting, and classic treats like cotton candy and popcorn. Food trucks, prizes, and a live DJ keep the afternoon energetic and kid friendly.
A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.
A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.
A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.
An autumn afternoon festival on the Irene Wortham Center campus with kid friendly activities, seasonal treats, and a community vibe. Expect an inclusive, family focused gathering with local vendors and casual outdoor mingling.
An autumn afternoon festival on the Irene Wortham Center campus with kid friendly activities, seasonal treats, and a community vibe. Expect an inclusive, family focused gathering with local vendors and casual outdoor mingling.
An autumn afternoon festival on the Irene Wortham Center campus with kid friendly activities, seasonal treats, and a community vibe. Expect an inclusive, family focused gathering with local vendors and casual outdoor mingling.
A playful, hands-on origami session where kids fold and crease colorful paper into simple shapes and creations. Expect a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere at a brewery space with guidance geared toward beginners.
A playful, hands-on origami session where kids fold and crease colorful paper into simple shapes and creations. Expect a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere at a brewery space with guidance geared toward beginners.
A playful, hands-on origami session where kids fold and crease colorful paper into simple shapes and creations. Expect a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere at a brewery space with guidance geared toward beginners.
Hands-on blacksmithing session in a working forge with multiple project options, using heat, hammers, and anvils to shape hot steel. Best for beginners and curious makers who want practical metalworking skills and a take-home piece.
Hands-on blacksmithing session in a working forge with multiple project options, using heat, hammers, and anvils to shape hot steel. Best for beginners and curious makers who want practical metalworking skills and a take-home piece.
Hands-on blacksmithing session in a working forge with multiple project options, using heat, hammers, and anvils to shape hot steel. Best for beginners and curious makers who want practical metalworking skills and a take-home piece.
Holiday artist market inside the Folk Art Center with local artisan booths and gallery-style shopping for handmade gifts and seasonal finds. A browse-and-buy afternoon geared toward unique, one-of-a-kind works and craft vendors.
Holiday artist market inside the Folk Art Center with local artisan booths and gallery-style shopping for handmade gifts and seasonal finds. A browse-and-buy afternoon geared toward unique, one-of-a-kind works and craft vendors.
Holiday artist market inside the Folk Art Center with local artisan booths and gallery-style shopping for handmade gifts and seasonal finds. A browse-and-buy afternoon geared toward unique, one-of-a-kind works and craft vendors.
Over 100 juried Southern Highland Craft Guild artisans fill the concourse and arena with fine American craft, from contemporary to traditional. Browse clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, leather, paper, mixed media, and jewelry across multiple levels.
Over 100 juried Southern Highland Craft Guild artisans fill the concourse and arena with fine American craft, from contemporary to traditional. Browse clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, leather, paper, mixed media, and jewelry across multiple levels.
Over 100 juried Southern Highland Craft Guild artisans fill the concourse and arena with fine American craft, from contemporary to traditional. Browse clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, leather, paper, mixed media, and jewelry across multiple levels.
A family friendly autumn festival on the Black Mountain Home for Children campus with community games and kid focused activities, seasonal treats, and local vendors. A feel good fundraiser supporting children and families in the region.
A family friendly autumn festival on the Black Mountain Home for Children campus with community games and kid focused activities, seasonal treats, and local vendors. A feel good fundraiser supporting children and families in the region.
A family friendly autumn festival on the Black Mountain Home for Children campus with community games and kid focused activities, seasonal treats, and local vendors. A feel good fundraiser supporting children and families in the region.
A monthly gallery stroll centered on ceramic arts, with hands on clay demonstrations and artisan pieces on display. Browse the space with live music in the background plus light refreshments for a relaxed community hangout.
A monthly gallery stroll centered on ceramic arts, with hands on clay demonstrations and artisan pieces on display. Browse the space with live music in the background plus light refreshments for a relaxed community hangout.
A monthly gallery stroll centered on ceramic arts, with hands on clay demonstrations and artisan pieces on display. Browse the space with live music in the background plus light refreshments for a relaxed community hangout.
An evening art walk through the Downtown Art District with open studios and pop-in shopping. Browse local makers and gallery displays at a working glassblowing studio for a lively, self-guided First Friday vibe.
An evening art walk through the Downtown Art District with open studios and pop-in shopping. Browse local makers and gallery displays at a working glassblowing studio for a lively, self-guided First Friday vibe.
An evening art walk through the Downtown Art District with open studios and pop-in shopping. Browse local makers and gallery displays at a working glassblowing studio for a lively, self-guided First Friday vibe.