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Stop by the Nature Center all day for drop-in activities and learning all about black bears! Then from 2:00–3:30 PM, join us for a special program co-led by Cynthia Strain, Chair of the Highlands B.E.A.R. Task Force. Together we’ll explore the world of black bears through engaging, hands-on activities and interactive learning. |
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From Oct. 4 through 12, guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily, weather permitting, and are included in your admission ticket. The short excursions begin at 1 p.m. and typically last for 30 minutes. Rambles will start outside the entrance of the Wilson […]
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Experience the magic of fall at the Burnsville Harvest Market Craft Show! Mark your calendars for October 4th and join us from 9am to 3pm at the Burnsville Town Center, 6 South Main St. Browse through a splendid array of handcrafted treasures, savor delicious seasonal treats, and soak in the cozy atmosphere of autumn. Bring […]
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Reems Creek Pottery will host a Fall Pop-Up Market on October 4th, 2025, from 10 am to 3 pm. Vendors include: Jewelry by Nadine Babolulu Read Me Unconditionally Larkspur Art MBW SQUIRREL DESIGNS Fiber Art by Deana SB's Artistrees Sage Envy Co Suzanne Watercolors Napping Porch Press GR Woodworking Willbloom Books Arts and Crafts, […]
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This FREE event features many educational hands-on activities including a farm animal petting zoo, old-time craft demonstrations and a fishing pond. There are many children’s games and a wagon ride though the park. Planned entertainment includes the WTZQ Radio’s Local Artist Showcase Stage showcasing musicians performing throughout the day. Food vendors and displays cover 50 […] |
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Step into the heart of Cherokee culture at the 113th Cherokee Indian Fair! This spirited celebration showcases the rich culture of the Cherokee people. Visitors of all ages can enjoy a mix of entertainment, from thrilling carnival rides and live music to intricate arts and crafts and spirited competitions. Whether you’re exploring the heritage of […]
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Save The Date for the Artisan League Fall Arts & Crafts Market! We are excited to offer work created right here in our beautiful Little Switzerland, NC. It's been quite a year recuperating from Hurricane Helene and it's remarkable how far we have come since. While the Blue Ridge Parkway still has sections closed, Little […]
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This aritsan fall festival celebrates the breathtaking autumn tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows located in the Heart of Cashiers. This popular and FREE event welcomes 100 artisans to the park. Visitors will find unique handcrafted wood, pottery, jewelry and much more on display and for purchase throughout the weekend. Food, drink, youth activities, and live […]
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Come join in the celebration as Old Fort kicks off their first-ever Art Walk! Arrowhead Gallery & Studios is the starting and end point for the Art Walk, from there walkers will continue on to various locations in town to view art, socialize and see demonstrations. Play ART BINGO and enter to win gift baskets, […]
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Save The Date for the Artisan League Fall Arts & Crafts Market! We are excited to offer work created right here in our beautiful Little Switzerland, NC. It's been quite a year recuperating from Hurricane Helene and it's remarkable how far we have come since. While the Blue Ridge Parkway still has sections closed, Little […]
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This aritsan fall festival celebrates the breathtaking autumn tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows located in the Heart of Cashiers. This popular and FREE event welcomes 100 artisans to the park. Visitors will find unique handcrafted wood, pottery, jewelry and much more on display and for purchase throughout the weekend. Food, drink, youth activities, and live […]
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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 mountain region, along with the renowned Penland School of Craft, has brought these artists to call this area home. […] |
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This aritsan fall festival celebrates the breathtaking autumn tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows located in the Heart of Cashiers. This popular and FREE event welcomes 100 artisans to the park. Visitors will find unique handcrafted wood, pottery, jewelry and much more on display and for purchase throughout the weekend. Food, drink, youth activities, and live […]
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Basket Weaving Workshop with Joe Bruneau Single Session Workshop: Weave a 14”-16” basket using locally harvested vines as frames and dyed rattan as primary weaving materials. Joe Bruneau first learned basket weaving in 1983 while a student at Warren Wilson College in Asheville, NC, and has been teaching ever since. In addition to Mars Landing […]
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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 mountain region, along with the renowned Penland School of Craft, has brought these artists to call this area home. […] |
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Hosted in downtown Asheville at Harrah’s Cherokee Center, artisans will fill both the concourse and arena levels of the venue, exhibiting a variety of craft ranging from contemporary to traditional in works of clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, natural materials, paper, leather, mixed media, and jewelry. Join us for this unique shopping experience and enjoy […] |
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The North Carolina Mountain Arts Adventure is a juried group of professional artists and craftspeople from Alleghany County, dedicated to designing and creating high-quality, handmade art and fine crafts. The group aims to offer the public opportunities to meet and interact with individual artists in their personal studio environments, thereby fostering a strong and appreciative […]
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Mark your calendars for the 2025 Mush, Music & Mutts Festival - North Carolina’s Official Fall Liver Mush Festival on Saturday, October 18th from 9 AM to 4 PM in beautiful Uptown Shelby! Recognized in regional and national media, including Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre Foods, this festival celebrates the unique regional delicacy and local food staple […]
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Started as a small church bazaar to raise money to build a parish hall, the Valle Country Fair has turned into a major attraction attended by ten thousand people a year. The combination crafts fair, mountain music jam and harvest festival now raises funds for human service organizations in Avery & Watauga Counties, generating more […]
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Named one of the “10 Best Fall Harvest Festivals in the Nation”, this annual street festival in charming downtown Waynesville is a delicious way to enjoy the tastes of the fall season. This premier arts and crafts event celebrates apples and the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. Stroll the historic Main Street filled with […]
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The American Indian Heritage Celebration (AIHC) consists of a virtual education day on Friday and an in-person festival on Saturday. The celebration highlights traditional and contemporary artistic, historical, and cultural contributions of American Indian communities in North Carolina. It also brings together members of all eight state-recognized tribes. The consistent theme and message of AIHC, as […]
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The North Carolina Mountain Arts Adventure is a juried group of professional artists and craftspeople from Alleghany County, dedicated to designing and creating high-quality, handmade art and fine crafts. The group aims to offer the public opportunities to meet and interact with individual artists in their personal studio environments, thereby fostering a strong and appreciative […]
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Check out in-progress work from our Fall Concentration workshop participants in the Books, Clay, Glass, Iron, Metals, Textiles, and Wood studios.
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Friends of the Greenway is hosting its Fall arts & crafts, music, and food event. FROG FAIR–The Music Venue will be outdoors all day during our twice-annual Arts and Crafts Fair–an important fundraiser for Friends of the Greenway, Inc. Hear Jim Austin’s Classic Country Band, Tommy Nelson’s Burningtown Bluegrass Gospel Band, Sheila Krause and George […]
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Join us every other month for vibrant art markets with works in various media by emerging artists in Western North Carolina.
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The North Carolina Mountain Arts Adventure is a juried group of professional artists and craftspeople from Alleghany County, dedicated to designing and creating high-quality, handmade art and fine crafts. The group aims to offer the public opportunities to meet and interact with individual artists in their personal studio environments, thereby fostering a strong and appreciative […]
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