The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
Over 100 juried Southern Highlands makers fill a downtown arena with fine craft across clay, fiber, wood, metal, glass, paper, leather, jewelry, and natural materials. Browse and shop while catching live demos and hands on craft education.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
A regional animal fiber fair with vendor booths and hands-on demos centered on wool and other fibers from sheep and alpaca. Browse yarns and tools, watch spinning and weaving techniques, and connect with the Appalachian fiber arts community.
A regional animal fiber fair with vendor booths and hands-on demos centered on wool and other fibers from sheep and alpaca. Browse yarns and tools, watch spinning and weaving techniques, and connect with the Appalachian fiber arts community.
A regional animal fiber fair with vendor booths and hands-on demos centered on wool and other fibers from sheep and alpaca. Browse yarns and tools, watch spinning and weaving techniques, and connect with the Appalachian fiber arts community.
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.
A vibrant outdoor vendor fair in Pack Square Park where makers and small brands sell handmade goods and products directly to eager shoppers. Browse booths, discover local finds, and connect with artisans in a bustling downtown setting.
A vibrant outdoor vendor fair in Pack Square Park where makers and small brands sell handmade goods and products directly to eager shoppers. Browse booths, discover local finds, and connect with artisans in a bustling downtown setting.
A vibrant outdoor vendor fair in Pack Square Park where makers and small brands sell handmade goods and products directly to eager shoppers. Browse booths, discover local finds, and connect with artisans in a bustling downtown setting.
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.
A high-energy tattoo and piercing convention packed with on-site artists, body art vendors, and pop-up entertainment inside a large downtown arena venue. Browse ink-focused art, book sessions, and soak up festival-style crowds and spectacle.
A high-energy tattoo and piercing convention packed with on-site artists, body art vendors, and pop-up entertainment inside a large downtown arena venue. Browse ink-focused art, book sessions, and soak up festival-style crowds and spectacle.
A high-energy tattoo and piercing convention packed with on-site artists, body art vendors, and pop-up entertainment inside a large downtown arena venue. Browse ink-focused art, book sessions, and soak up festival-style crowds and spectacle.
Halloween-leaning craft and vendor market with local makers and small businesses selling handmade goods and seasonal finds. Browsing and shopping in a spacious outlet-mall setting with a community pop-up vibe.
Halloween-leaning craft and vendor market with local makers and small businesses selling handmade goods and seasonal finds. Browsing and shopping in a spacious outlet-mall setting with a community pop-up vibe.
Halloween-leaning craft and vendor market with local makers and small businesses selling handmade goods and seasonal finds. Browsing and shopping in a spacious outlet-mall setting with a community pop-up vibe.
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.
An afternoon market in a brewery barrel room packed with curated local vendors, artisans, makers, and upcyclers selling handcrafted goods, unique art, and one of a kind finds. Sip craft beer while browsing a free, family friendly back to school themed pop up.
An afternoon market in a brewery barrel room packed with curated local vendors, artisans, makers, and upcyclers selling handcrafted goods, unique art, and one of a kind finds. Sip craft beer while browsing a free, family friendly back to school themed pop up.
An afternoon market in a brewery barrel room packed with curated local vendors, artisans, makers, and upcyclers selling handcrafted goods, unique art, and one of a kind finds. Sip craft beer while browsing a free, family friendly back to school themed pop up.
Jewelry-making workshop at Torched AVL, featuring hands-on sterling silver ring crafting at a fully stocked jeweler’s bench with wire forming, torch soldering, texturing, and finishing to produce three stacking rings or one wide band. Open to ages 9+ and all skill levels.
Jewelry-making workshop at Torched AVL, featuring hands-on sterling silver ring crafting at a fully stocked jeweler’s bench with wire forming, torch soldering, texturing, and finishing to produce three stacking rings or one wide band. Open to ages 9+ and all skill levels.
Jewelry-making workshop at Torched AVL, featuring hands-on sterling silver ring crafting at a fully stocked jeweler’s bench with wire forming, torch soldering, texturing, and finishing to produce three stacking rings or one wide band. Open to ages 9+ and all skill levels.
Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.
Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.
Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.
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 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.
A bustling animal fiber marketplace with a vendor booth stocked with tonal, variegated, gradient, and self striping hand dyed yarns across multiple bases and weights. Browse squishy quilted project bags, yarn bowls, fiber notions, and crochet and knit patterns at the WNC Ag Center.
A bustling animal fiber marketplace with a vendor booth stocked with tonal, variegated, gradient, and self striping hand dyed yarns across multiple bases and weights. Browse squishy quilted project bags, yarn bowls, fiber notions, and crochet and knit patterns at the WNC Ag Center.
A bustling animal fiber marketplace with a vendor booth stocked with tonal, variegated, gradient, and self striping hand dyed yarns across multiple bases and weights. Browse squishy quilted project bags, yarn bowls, fiber notions, and crochet and knit patterns at the WNC Ag Center.
Hands-on terrarium making class with tool demonstrations and step-by-step guidance on building a mini indoor garden. Learn basic plant care and design techniques in a garden center workshop setting.
Hands-on terrarium making class with tool demonstrations and step-by-step guidance on building a mini indoor garden. Learn basic plant care and design techniques in a garden center workshop setting.
Hands-on terrarium making class with tool demonstrations and step-by-step guidance on building a mini indoor garden. Learn basic plant care and design techniques in a garden center workshop setting.
A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.
A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.
A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.
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.
Hundreds of tattoo artists and vendor booths create a bustling indoor convention vibe of live tattooing, flash art, piercing stations, artist showcases, curated merch, and tattoo competitions.
Hundreds of tattoo artists and vendor booths create a bustling indoor convention vibe of live tattooing, flash art, piercing stations, artist showcases, curated merch, and tattoo competitions.
Hundreds of tattoo artists and vendor booths create a bustling indoor convention vibe of live tattooing, flash art, piercing stations, artist showcases, curated merch, and tattoo competitions.
Outdoor makers market with local art, handmade crafts, and baked treats in an open-air community setting. Browse vendor booths, grab snacks, and enjoy an easygoing afternoon of shopping and neighborhood fun.
Outdoor makers market with local art, handmade crafts, and baked treats in an open-air community setting. Browse vendor booths, grab snacks, and enjoy an easygoing afternoon of shopping and neighborhood fun.
Outdoor makers market with local art, handmade crafts, and baked treats in an open-air community setting. Browse vendor booths, grab snacks, and enjoy an easygoing afternoon of shopping and neighborhood fun.