ARTS AND CRAFT FESTIVALS

Western North Carolina and The High South frequetly have some of the best arts and craft fesitvals anywhere. 

Arts and Craft Fesitvals

Arts and Craft Festivals are being announced for the 2021 Season.. Here is the current list:

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Sapphire Valley

Sapphire Valley was the first to announce their summer and fall Arts and Craft Festivals: 
2024 SCHEDULE:
June 15 - 16
August 3 - 4
October 5- 6

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Cashiers Leaf Festival

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2024: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2024: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2023: 10:00am-3:00pm

The Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival features 75 artisan vendors, music, food, and more family fun

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Highlands Mountaintop Art and Craft Show

Top quality hand-made crafts and fine art in a beautiful outdoor venue. Free admission. Pottery, wood work, jewelry, weaving, basketry, etc. all made by local and regional artisans. Food and drink available on-site. Leashed pets allowed. Sponsored by Highlands Mountaintop Rotary.
Art and Craft Shows
June 29-30 August 24-25

2024 shows take place the last weekend of June and August each year.
June 29-30 and August 24-25, 2024

When:Rain or shine 10-5 Saturday and 10-4 Sunday

Where: Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park, 411 Pine St. Highlands, NC 28741

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Swain County Heritage Festival

Riverfront Park, Bryson City. Two days of toe tappin' fun! Friday night music features an emphasis on traditional Southern Gospel, while Saturday's entertainment ranges from classic country, bluegrass, and clogging. In addition to music, the festival offers local arts and crafts, food, games for the kids, log-sawing contest, sack races and fun for the whole family.
The Swain County Annual Heritage Day Festival is held the Friday and Saturday before Memorial Day. The 2024 - 28th Annual Festival will be held May 24-25. Friday's Entertainment-Gospel Music; Saturday: Bluegrass, Country, Clogging & more.

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Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival

This fall festival celebrates the leaves beginning to change in the beautiful mountain village of Cashiers. This popular and free event welcomes 100 artisans and merchants to the park. Visitors will find unique handcrafted wood, pottery, jewelry and much more on display and for purchase throughout the weekend. Food, drink, live music and a juried art show add to the festive spirit of this event. 
Friday through Sunday, October 7 – 9, 2022


...more festivals

.. will be posted as we find them!

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