EVENTS Art Festivals
Pictured above: Maple Burl bowls and a bunch of walnut acorns
2026 Art Festivals Schedule
Browse & Stroll, downtown Travelers Rest SC
May 23rd
Saturday only, 9:00 til 4:00 PM.
There will be over 80 plus artist attending.
Highlands Mountaintop Art Festival, downtown Highlands, NC
August 29th and 30th
Saturday 9:00 to 5:00 and Sunday 9:00 to 4:00
Over 110 Artist this year, in addition to the incredible art, the Mountaintop Art & Craft Shows feature a vibrant lineup of live music and entertainment. Children events, local musicians will set the perfect tone for the event, creating a festive and lively atmosphere.
John C Campbell Folk Art School Fall Festival
October 3rd and 4th
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 to 5:00
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. Community Room, in the historic Keith House will also be open for participatory activities, inviting everyone to get hands-on with Appalachian traditions.
Cashiers Leaf Festival, downtown Cashiers, NC
October 9th, 10th and 11th - This is a 3 day event
Friday 10:00 to 5:00, Saturday 10:00 to 5:00 and Sunday 10:00 to 3:00
There will be over 100 artist in the park, this is an awesome venue, be sure to click the link below and watch the video!
My Holiday Festival have not been schedule. I will update this page as soon as I have the dates.
I generally attend 2 to 3 Holiday festival between November and December every year. Once I have the scheduled I will update this page.
Pictured above: My booth at the Travelers Rest Very Merry Holiday Market Festival 2025
Pictured above: Walnut and Cherry Door Wedges
2025 Art Festival I will be attending, I'd love to meet you, come visit me!
Pickens Azalea Festival, downtown Pickens, SC![]()
The Azalea Festival is one of the largest festivals in South Carolina. Hundreds of artist, food and live music.
http://www.pickensazaleafestival.com/
Dahlonega Art & Wine Festival, downtown Dahlonega, GA
May 18th & 18th
High Quality Arts & Crafts, Live Jazz Performances
Wine & Beer Garden with Local & Regional Wines & Craft Beers
Wine & Beer Garden with Local & Regional Wines & Craft Beers
Highlands Mountaintop Art Festival, downtown Highlands, NC
August 23rd & 24h
In addition to the incredible art, the Mountaintop Art & Craft Shows feature a vibrant lineup of live music and entertainment. Local musicians will set the perfect tone for the event, creating a festive and lively atmosphere.
Woolly Worm Art Festival, downtown Banner Elk, NC
October 18th & 19th
Worm Festival hosted by the Avery County Chamber of Commerce and Banner Elk Kiwanis! Join us on October 18 & 19, 2025 in Banner Elk, North Carolina for woolly worm races, 150+ Artist and food vendors, live entertainment, children’s activities, and so much more. Over 20,000 people will attend this festival over the weekend.
Browse & Stroll, downtown Travelers Rest SC
November 15th
The Browse & Stroll is a one day even on Saturday, November 15th from 9:00 til 5:00 PM.
There will be over 70 artist attending.
Travelers Rest Very Merry Holiday Market Festival, Travelers Rest, SC
December 13th
The Very Merry Holiday Market Festival is December 13th from 12 noon til 4:00 PM
There will be 110 plus Artist attending.
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Pictured above: Highly figured maple burl bowls
2024 Art Festivals Schedule
Highlands Mountaintop Art Festival, downtown Highlands, NC
August 24th and 25th
In addition to the incredible art, the Mountaintop Art & Craft Shows feature a vibrant lineup of live music and entertainment. Children events, local musicians will set the perfect tone for the event, creating a festive and lively atmosphere.
Evergreen Traditions Christmas Art Festival, Easley, SC
December 7th
Arran Farm, 820 Lenhardt Road, Easley, Sc 29640
Saturday and Sunday, December 7th & 8th from 10:00 til 3:00 PM.There will be over 50 artist attending.
City Scape Winery Art Festival, Pelzer SC
December 14th
Saturday, November 15th from 10:00 til 6:00 PM.
There will be over 40 artist attending.