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Spruce Pine Potters Market

Spruce Pine Potters Market 31 Cross Street, Spruce Pine, NC, United States

The Spruce Pine Potters Market is an annual show that is managed and organized by our artists who live and work in a two county area of western North Carolina. The rich history of craft in this region, along with the renowned Penland School of Craft, has brought these artists to call this area home. […]

Valle Country Fair

Valle Crucis Conference Center NC Highway 194 across from Holy Cross Church (122 Skiles Way, Banner Elk, NC 28604) & the Valle Crucis Conference Center, Valle Crucis, NC, United States

An overgrown church bazaar set in a picturesque NC mountain valley during peak fall color season. Hand-made crafts, home-cooked food and mountain music make this fall festival and community celebration an authentic slice of Blue Ridge culture! All proceeds help people in need. Free admission, $10 parking per vehicle. www.vallecountryfair.org 828-963-4609

Weaverville Art Safari

Weaverville Art Safari Weaverville, North Carolina, United States

The Weaverville Art Safari is one of the original studio tours in the Asheville Area and one of the longest-running such events in Western North Carolina. It is a juried studio tour that takes place twice a year during the last weekend of April and the first weekend of November. It is widely recognized for […]

Folkmoot Hosts First-Annual Holiday Bazaar

Folkmoot Friendship Center 112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville, NC, United States

Folkmoot USA is thrilled to host its first-annual “Holiday Bazaar” on Friday, November 17, 2023. The event will begin at 3pm and run until 9pm It will take place at the large field just beside the Folkmoot Friendship Center at 112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville, NC 28786. Inspired by the European Holiday markets, it's the perfect […]

Arts and Crafts Drive-About Tour

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center School House Road, Robbinsville, NC, United States

It’s time for our seasonal Arts & Crafts Drive-About Tour just in time for all of your holiday shopping!   Check out all of these great artisan locations and studios during your tour – Wehrloom Honey, Hunting Boy Wood Carving, Marie’s Lavender Farm, The Shed Gallery, Junk N’ Style, The Ceramics Art Club, Local Handmade […]

Banner Elk’s A Small Town Christmas

Get in the holiday spirit during Banner Elk’s A Small Town Christmas. The three-day celebration takes place Dec. 1-3, offering a traditional holiday experience wrapped in small-town charm. “This year we have more than 20 different activities throughout the weekend,” says David Tate, event organizer and president of the Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce. “It’s […]

Christmas Arts & Crafts Show

Alleghany County Fairgrounds Alleghany County Fairgrounds 1581 US Hwy 21 N, Sparta, United States

Christmas in the Mountains Indoor Arts & Crafts Show

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Road, Stecoah, NC, United States

Christmas in the Mountains is an indoor Stecoah arts & crafts show just in time for holiday giving. Hours are from 9 am to 4 pm.   Lunch will be available for purchase in the Schoolhouse Cafe for shoppers after Breakfast with Santa.   Admission is FREE

26th Annual Studio Seconds Sale

Hamilton Williams Gallery & Studio 403 East Union Street, Morganton, NC, United States

Our annual sale of cosmetic seconds has become the gallery's most popular event by far! It's hard to believe we've been doing it for 26 years, starting at my old location in Valdese and continuing in Downtown Morganton. It's become a part of Morganton's holiday fun over the years, and for us here at the […]

Appalachian Potters Market

McDowell High School West Mc Dowell Junior High School Road, Marion, North Carolina, United States

The 35th Annual Appalachian Potters Market ​hosted by McDowell Arts Council Association will be Saturday December 2nd from 10-4pm in the Commons Area and Gymnasium of McDowell High School. Cost: Entry is $5 for folks 16 years of age or older ​Cash or card Accessibility: We recommend that anyone utilizing a wheelchair, cane, supports, stroller, […]

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