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 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.
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 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.
Handmade pottery market highlighting exceptionally high-quality ceramics from a close-knit collective of nationally recognized craftsmen. Browse imaginative functional ware and sculptural pieces while meeting makers and shopping in a community-centered vendor setting.
Handmade pottery market highlighting exceptionally high-quality ceramics from a close-knit collective of nationally recognized craftsmen. Browse imaginative functional ware and sculptural pieces while meeting makers and shopping in a community-centered vendor setting.
Handmade pottery market highlighting exceptionally high-quality ceramics from a close-knit collective of nationally recognized craftsmen. Browse imaginative functional ware and sculptural pieces while meeting makers and shopping in a community-centered vendor setting.
A high-energy tattoo convention with on-site tattooing and body piercing alongside visual art, entertainment, and vendor booths. Built for browsing, meeting artists, and soaking up a festival atmosphere at Harrah’s Cherokee Center.
A high-energy tattoo convention with on-site tattooing and body piercing alongside visual art, entertainment, and vendor booths. Built for browsing, meeting artists, and soaking up a festival atmosphere at Harrah’s Cherokee Center.
A high-energy tattoo convention with on-site tattooing and body piercing alongside visual art, entertainment, and vendor booths. Built for browsing, meeting artists, and soaking up a festival atmosphere at Harrah’s Cherokee Center.
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.
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.
A high-energy tattoo convention atmosphere fills the arena with body art culture, roaming artist booths, and on-the-spot flash tattoo opportunities. Expect a crowd-forward festival vibe centered on ink, creativity, and community.
A high-energy tattoo convention atmosphere fills the arena with body art culture, roaming artist booths, and on-the-spot flash tattoo opportunities. Expect a crowd-forward festival vibe centered on ink, creativity, and community.
A high-energy tattoo convention atmosphere fills the arena with body art culture, roaming artist booths, and on-the-spot flash tattoo opportunities. Expect a crowd-forward festival vibe centered on ink, creativity, and community.
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.
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 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.
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.
A neighborhood harvest celebration on Haywood Road with local vendors and handmade goods. Expect a festive fall market vibe with community mingling and seasonal shopping.
A neighborhood harvest celebration on Haywood Road with local vendors and handmade goods. Expect a festive fall market vibe with community mingling and seasonal shopping.
A neighborhood harvest celebration on Haywood Road with local vendors and handmade goods. Expect a festive fall market vibe with community mingling and seasonal shopping.
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.
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.
A massive Pokémon TCG card show brings collectors and players together with tables of trading cards, sealed products, and memorabilia for buying, selling, and swapping. Expect a bustling conference-center marketplace vibe and plenty of community meetups.
A massive Pokémon TCG card show brings collectors and players together with tables of trading cards, sealed products, and memorabilia for buying, selling, and swapping. Expect a bustling conference-center marketplace vibe and plenty of community meetups.
A massive Pokémon TCG card show brings collectors and players together with tables of trading cards, sealed products, and memorabilia for buying, selling, and swapping. Expect a bustling conference-center marketplace vibe and plenty of community meetups.
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.
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.
Original artwork fills Harrell Center Room 202 during a three-day Artists in Residence art show, with local creators sharing story-driven pieces meant to inspire connection. Free daytime browsing in a conference and retreat setting.
Original artwork fills Harrell Center Room 202 during a three-day Artists in Residence art show, with local creators sharing story-driven pieces meant to inspire connection. Free daytime browsing in a conference and retreat setting.
Original artwork fills Harrell Center Room 202 during a three-day Artists in Residence art show, with local creators sharing story-driven pieces meant to inspire connection. Free daytime browsing in a conference and retreat setting.