Valle Country Fair

The Valle Country Fair, always held on the third Saturday in October rolls out across a large hay field on the grounds of the Valle Crucis Conference Center on NC Highway 194.  Admission is free and parking is available in the adjoining field for $10 per car.

​One-hundred-sixty craft exhibitors set up tents along wide lanes that meander back and forth between a picturesque red barn and a field of sorghum. Bales of hay are stacked in the intersections of these walkways to offer fairgoers places to sit while they ponder which craft booths to visit next.

​Artisans submit to a jury process designed to bring together the highest quality handmade crafts available, and to insure fairgoers that there is a wide variety of unique products to choose between.  As a show of support, craftspeople participating in the event donate at least 10% of their earnings back to the charitable work of the Fair.

​Two stages host entertainment throughout the day.  The stage located near the dining tent showcases the best in local bluegrass, country and gospel music.  A second stage located near the Kids’ Activity Area features cloggers, magicians and more.

Fairgoers can take a vacation from cooking on the night of the 20th as well because the Brunswick Stew, barbecue and chili can all be purchased by the quart for later consumption – as can baked goods, jams & jellies, apple cider and hot-out-of-the-kettle apple butter! Plus, the food concessions operated by the church return 100% of their earnings to Fair charities!

Admission to the Fair is FREE and parking is available in the adjoining field for $10 per car, $25 for a small bus or van, and $50 for a motor coach.  NO PETS ALLOWED.  The event is sponsored by Holy Cross Episcopal Church in cooperation with the Valle Crucis Conference Center. All proceeds are used to help people in need.