Arts & Crafts
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Marshall Magic Market returns to celebrate our Second Annual Marshall Magic Days! Support a colorful array of Madison County local artists, makers and non-profits in our beloved Downtown. Marshall Magic Market will have TWO markets the first weekend of May: Friday, May 1 from 4-7pm and Saturday May 2 from 12-5pm. Come find us in […] 
Let your creativity flow during Downtown Boone Art Crawls! In addition to Fridays and Saturdays throughout the semester, the Turchin Center offers additional hours during Art Crawl evenings in Spring 2026. Workshops are led by Appalachian State University student instructor Zoe Efthymiou. Drop-in Artmaking will be a time to create and play with art making […]
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Boone’s monthly First Friday Art Crawls! Brought to you by WAC and the Downtown Boone Development Association. Experience the arts firsthand through art vending, gallery receptions, art exhibits, live music, and more! *Special Art Crawl Dates include April 17 and December 4 to coincide with other events and/or holidays.
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Come on out for the annual Smoky Mountain SpringFest at Stecoah as we celebrate spring and our beautiful Great Smoky Mountains! This event is focused on outdoor activities and recreation with a selection of quality arts and craft vendors, food vendors, kids activities, demonstrations, music and dancing. We have an entire day’s schedule full of […] 
Experience the richness of local artistry during the Bi-Annual Grovewood Village Studio Tour. This event will take place over two weekends in 2026. First Weekend: May 2 & 3 (12-5pm) Second Weekend: September 12 & 13 (12-5pm) This is a free, self-guided, explore-at-your-own-pace tour. There is no ticket to buy. This is your chance to […]
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Marshall Magic Market returns to celebrate our Second Annual Marshall Magic Days! Support a colorful array of Madison County local artists, makers and non-profits in our beloved Downtown. Marshall Magic Market will have TWO markets the first weekend of May: Friday, May 1 from 4-7pm and Saturday May 2 from 12-5pm. Come find us in […] |
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Experience the richness of local artistry during the Bi-Annual Grovewood Village Studio Tour. This event will take place over two weekends in 2026. First Weekend: May 2 & 3 (12-5pm) Second Weekend: September 12 & 13 (12-5pm) This is a free, self-guided, explore-at-your-own-pace tour. There is no ticket to buy. This is your chance to […]
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What is a yarn crawl??? “To tour/visit/salivate over a local yarn shops for extreme fiber enthusiasts.” -Urban Dictionary The Western North Carolina Yarn Crawl gives you and your friends a chance to create a self guided tour, stopping by as many (or all!) Local Yarn Stores during this event for a chance to win prizes, […] |
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The annual Mother’s Day Gem show sponsored by Franklin’s Gem and Mineral Museum has run for over 50 years. Each year rockhounds from all across the United States descend on Franklin for gem & mineral shows. These shows feature everything from fine jewelry to rough and cut gems & minerals, fossils, lapidary equipment and more. […]
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The Lake Lure Arts & Crafts Festival is an annual festival featuring craft and art vendors. The Festival raises funds to support Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach. The Outreach is a food pantry (and more). It is dedicated to eliminating hunger in our community and helping the needy. Dates are subject to change. Please check the […] 
The Bascom's Fiber Club is made up of an enthusiastic community of fiber artists who come together monthly to share patterns and stories at The Bascom. Meetings take place on the Terrace. In inclement weather, the group moves inside to the Library, but their enthusiasm is never dampened. 2026 Meeting Dates: January 10th February 14th […]
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Join us for Community Workshop Days on May 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the John C. Campbell Folk School campus! This season we have four offerings that are filling up fast: Basketry, Marbling, Jewelry and Quilting. Beginners welcome. No experience required. Enjoy a 6-hour studio experience to explore a craft. There will be a 1-hour lunch break where we'll enjoy a […]
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The Lake Lure Arts & Crafts Festival is an annual festival featuring craft and art vendors. The Festival raises funds to support Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach. The Outreach is a food pantry (and more). It is dedicated to eliminating hunger in our community and helping the needy. Dates are subject to change. Please check the […] |
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Bob Plott will visit City Lights on Thursday, May 14th at 6:00 pm to share his new book, Southern Appalachian Folkways: Preserving Traditional Arts and Crafts, with David Brewin and William Ritter. Preserving Appalachian Heritage Through Traditional Crafts Explore the heart of Southern Appalachia through its master artisans. The Artistic Preservation of Tradition highlights a […]
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Join us for a special indoor Open House at Tryon Arts & Crafts School as we kick off the Westside Mixers season! This free, community "friendraiser" celebrates the vibrant spirit of our mountain artisans. Rain or shine, we are opening our doors for an evening of local craft, music, and connection inside our historic facility. […] |
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You are invited to the Centennial Birthday Party, celebrating 100 years since the Dedication Day photo was taken. Free Hotdog Lunch Building Tours Local Music Photo Booth Artisan Gallery Open Games ***** 1:30 pm Recreate the Dedication Day Photo***** Our goal is to have at least 100 people in the photo. The original had […]
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Mark your calendars for May 16, 2026, and get ready to experience the 21st Annual Saluda Arts Festival—a celebration set against the breathtaking backdrop of springtime in the Blue Ridge Mountains! As the crisp mountain air fills with the scent of blooming wildflowers and fresh greenery, historic Main Street will come alive with the colors, […]
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The quaint mountain village of Saluda, NC, will celebrate its rich heritage and arts culture along Historic Main Street in downtown Saluda. Visitors are invited to browse and purchase a wide variety of handcrafted and original artwork, including oil, watercolor, and acrylic paintings, pottery, woodwork, metalwork, sculpture, jewelry, painted furniture, stained glass, and more. […] |
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The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts and the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area will present Connecting to Place: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026, a juried group exhibition featuring 20 craft artists from across Western North Carolina, on view in the Thompson Gallery from May 16 through July 25, 2026. Curated by M. Anna […]
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The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts and the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area will present Connecting to Place: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026, a juried group exhibition featuring 20 craft artists from across Western North Carolina, on view in the Thompson Gallery from May 16 through July 25, 2026. Curated by M. Anna […]
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The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts and the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area will present Connecting to Place: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026, a juried group exhibition featuring 20 craft artists from across Western North Carolina, on view in the Thompson Gallery from May 16 through July 25, 2026. Curated by M. Anna […]
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Come and celebrate Appalachian Mountain Heritage in the Great Smoky Mountains. The Swain County Annual Heritage Day Festival is held on Friday and Saturday before Memorial Day in Bryson City, NC. Happening May 22 & 23, 2026, at Riverfront Park, the festival is celebrating its 30th year. Friday evening will feature Southern gospel music, including […]
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The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts and the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area will present Connecting to Place: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026, a juried group exhibition featuring 20 craft artists from across Western North Carolina, on view in the Thompson Gallery from May 16 through July 25, 2026. Curated by M. Anna […]
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We invite you to join us in support of our upcoming 6th Annual Benefit Art Show – “A Pastoral Palette.” Please join us in preserving and celebrating the heritage and art of Western North Carolina barns through this unique event. Tickets for the Friday event are $50 each. If you are a ABA member, you […]
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Garden Jubilee, a beloved springtime tradition in Hendersonville, once again transforms seven blocks of Main Street into a lush oasis. Now in its 34th year, the Memorial Day weekend event invites home gardeners to stock up on annuals, perennials, trees, herbs, and fruit and vegetable plants. With more than 150 vendors, it is one of […] 
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Garden Jubilee, a spectacular gardening show gracing Main Street in historic downtown Hendersonville. This Memorial Day weekend event, hosted by the Friends of Downtown Hendersonville, transforms the area into a seven-block garden wonderland. Over 200 plant and craft vendors line the street, offering an extensive variety of annuals, perennials, […]
Come and celebrate Appalachian Mountain Heritage in the Great Smoky Mountains. The Swain County Annual Heritage Day Festival is held on Friday and Saturday before Memorial Day in Bryson City, NC. Happening May 22 & 23, 2026, at Riverfront Park, the festival is celebrating its 30th year. Friday evening will feature Southern gospel music, including […]
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The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts and the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area will present Connecting to Place: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026, a juried group exhibition featuring 20 craft artists from across Western North Carolina, on view in the Thompson Gallery from May 16 through July 25, 2026. Curated by M. Anna […]
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Immerse yourself in the beauty of Garden Jubilee, a spectacular gardening show gracing Main Street in historic downtown Hendersonville. This Memorial Day weekend event, hosted by the Friends of Downtown Hendersonville, transforms the area into a seven-block garden wonderland. Over 200 plant and craft vendors line the street, offering an extensive variety of annuals, perennials, […] |
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The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts and the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area will present Connecting to Place: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026, a juried group exhibition featuring 20 craft artists from across Western North Carolina, on view in the Thompson Gallery from May 16 through July 25, 2026. Curated by M. Anna […]
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The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts and the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area will present Connecting to Place: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026, a juried group exhibition featuring 20 craft artists from across Western North Carolina, on view in the Thompson Gallery from May 16 through July 25, 2026. Curated by M. Anna […]
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The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts and the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area will present Connecting to Place: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026, a juried group exhibition featuring 20 craft artists from across Western North Carolina, on view in the Thompson Gallery from May 16 through July 25, 2026. Curated by M. Anna […]
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From a bitter cold winter to sunshine and warmer temperatures, Spring is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors and freshen up & air out quilts for next winter. Airing of the Quilts event is a celebration of the material culture and history of the Cashiers Valley area. The Appalachian tradition, “Airing of the Quilts,” […]
The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts and the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area will present Connecting to Place: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026, a juried group exhibition featuring 20 craft artists from across Western North Carolina, on view in the Thompson Gallery from May 16 through July 25, 2026. Curated by M. Anna […]
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From a bitter cold winter to sunshine and warmer temperatures, Spring is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors and freshen up & air out quilts for next winter. Airing of the Quilts event is a celebration of the material culture and history of the Cashiers Valley area. The Appalachian tradition, “Airing of the Quilts,” […]
The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts and the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area will present Connecting to Place: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026, a juried group exhibition featuring 20 craft artists from across Western North Carolina, on view in the Thompson Gallery from May 16 through July 25, 2026. Curated by M. Anna […]
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