Upcoming Events
Art in Autumn
2026 is the 19th annual Art in Autumn Outdoor Arts and Crafts Festival. This much-loved event is held on Main Street in downtown Weaverville, North Carolina, located in Buncombe County, 7 miles from downtown Asheville.
The event features over 100 juried artists and craftspeople, as well as live music by beloved local artists.
Art On Main
Art on Main Fine Art/Fine Craft Festival on September 26-27, 2025 in historic Main Street in Downtown Hendersonville, North Carolina.
One of the oldest and most popular outdoor arts festivals in the Carolinas, Art on Main along Hendersonville's charming and historic Main Street. Art on Main is a juried and judged fine art and fine craft show which brings 100+ high quality local and regional artist vendors to Hendersonville, and attracts thousands of art loving visitors.
This event is sponsored by The Arts Council of Henderson County.
John C Campbell Folk School Fall Festival
The event features three outdoor vendor areas – both juried and non-juried – for visitors to experience the stunning 270-acre campus. This year, look forward to 230 craft vendors and 29 food vendors, plus close to 75 makers demonstrating traditional and contemporary crafts across multiple locations. Each year, more than 13,000 visitors attend from across the southern Appalachian region – including Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia – to celebrate the spirit of community and creativity. The event will feature two music-and-dance stages showcasing dozens of local and regional performers. In addition, the Demonstration Stage, along with three other demonstration areas, will highlight traditional skills and craft practices.
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art Boardwalk Show
The Virginia MOCA Boardwalk Art Show is one of the East Coast's premier outdoor fine art festivals, held along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. Produced by the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, it typically features over 150+ juried artists, live entertainment, and stunning ocean views
Autumn with Topsail
The Autumn With Topsail Festival is an annual three-day celebration held in Topsail Beach, NC, every October. It features over 100 regional artists, live coastal music, food courts, a beer-and-wine garden, children's activities, and a silent auction. It also acts as a primary fundraiser for the Historical Society of Topsail Island.
Hungry Mother Festival
Virginia State Park - Marion, VA
Friday, July 17, 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday, July 18, 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, July 19, 10 am - 5 pm
The Big Crafty
Voted Western North Carolina’s favorite art event for 17 consecutive years, The Big Crafty is a beloved, twice-annual arts and crafts fair held in downtown Asheville. It celebrates a vibrant, community-building creative economy, featuring hundreds of juried artists, basement creators, and backyard makers.