Maggie Valley NC Food Drive at October Leaves Crafts Show

October 12-13   Maggie Valley Methodist Church Food Pantry has joined with the organizers of the October Leaves Craft Show to conduct a food drive to replenish their bare shelves.

In order to make the Food Drive a successful event, the Maggie Valley Craft Show will conduct a raffle of handmade crafts donated by many of the talented artisans. All you have to do is bring a non-perishable food item or a donation to the October Leaves Craft Show at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds and you will receive a raffle ticket.  This ticket will give you the opportunity to win one of the many crafts donated. You do not have to be present to win. The Maggie Valley Methodist Church will provide volunteers to help with the collection and distribution process.

Annual Saluda Arts Festival this Weekend

May 18, 9 AM - 4 PM   The Annual Saluda Arts Festival is one of the favorite NC mountain festivals and attended by 1000s of visitors every year.  Held in historic downtown Saluda this event includes 90 fine artists and skilled craftspeople exhibiting and selling paintings, drawings, wood working, photography, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, stained glass, metal work and more. 

Enjoy watching live demonstrations of artists at work. Children can create their own works of art with this year's  expanded Children's Tent.  There will be live music and entertainment at McCreery Park Pavillion: 
- Jack Roper ~ 11AM- magic show
- Sol Driven Train ~ 12 PM - children's concert
- Clay Ross Band ~1 PM- Brazilian style rhythms
- Sol Driven Train~3 PM-versatile 5 piece band from Charleston, SC. Features rotating lead vocals and multi-instrumental talent


Get a link for the Saluda Arts Festival and learn more about Saluda NC lodging, restaurants and attractions HERE.

 

Enjoy NC Arts and Crafts this Weekend

May 3
NC City: MURPHY
Event: Murphy Art Walk The Art Walk takes place each first Friday, May through November from 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM. Stroll through historic downtown Murphy for an exquisite visual, culinary, and performing arts experience with more than 20 businesses participating including Art Galleries. Music, Fine Dining, Live Demonstrations and Performances, 

May 3
NC City: WAYNESVILLE
Event: Art After Dark and Saturday Stroll Downtown Waynesville galleries remain open for Art after Dark featuring demonstrations, artist receptions, and special music. Enjoy the Saturday Stroll from 6 PM - 9 PM with live music and great food. Free admission.  

May 4
NC City: OLD FORT
Event: ArtsMart Locally created arts and crafts displayed inside the historic Old Fort Depot. Stop by to chat with the creators of these one-of-a-kind items while you shop for yourself, family or friends. Something for everyone including baskets, paintings, woodwork, wreaths, candles and live demonstrations. Sponsored by Arrowhead Artists and Artisans League. 

May 4-5
NC City: CANTON ( just west of Ahseville)
Event: Blue Ridge Craft Show Join local and regional Appalachian crafters as they showcase their talent. The weekend event is held at Owl Produce on 889 Old Asheville Highway in Canton NC. 

Get links and learn more about this weekend's NC art and Craft shows, art walks and art marts HERE.

NC Fall Event: Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair

October 26-28   Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair    This event includes 100’s of animals, crafters, workshops and demonstrations. You can see spinning, knitting, weaving, felting and much more in fiber crafting.  Join a workshop class to improve your skills or just enjoy browsing and shopping the beautiful and unique apparel and wearable art at SAFF.

Hours are Friday and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  Admission is  $3 per person with Youth under 13 yrs. old free.  The Fair is located at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Rd., Fletcher (Asheville Suburb) in the McGough Arena.

Mount Mitchell Craft Fair now in its 56th Year

August 3-4    Mount Mitchell Craft Fair  Hundreds of art and craft exhibitors and thousands of visitors will participate in the 56th Annual Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair. The event takes place on the Town Square and surrounding streets. Handcrafters from all over the United States come to sell their wares including baskets, candles, kettle corn, pottery, stained glass, and so much more. 

In addition to the variety of exhibitors, the Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair includes live entertainment and a food court showcasing such Southern staples as barbecue and homemade ice cream.

The event is free to the public with entertainment throughout the day. Get a link for the Mount Mitchell Craft Fair, Burnsville cabins and other local information on the Burnsville NC Visitor Guide