Mingle & Jingle Holiday Craft Market at The Grey Eagle
Dec
20
10:00 AM10:00

Mingle & Jingle Holiday Craft Market at The Grey Eagle

MINGLE & JINGLE: HOLIDAY CRAFT MARKET
Saturday, December 20 | 10 AM – 3 PM | Free Admission
Location: The Grey Eagle, Asheville, NC

Celebrate the season at our annual Mingle & Jingle: Holiday Craft Market! Browse a curated selection of local vendors offering handmade goods, art, and crafts perfect for your holiday gift list.

Enjoy delicious bites from The Grey Eagle Taqueria and festive drinks from the bar as you shop Asheville’s finest makers. With cheerful holiday music setting the scene, it’s the perfect way to get into the spirit of the season.

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WNC Wonderland at Horse Shoe Farms
Dec
14
10:00 AM10:00

WNC Wonderland at Horse Shoe Farms

Get into the holiday spirit at WNC Wonderland — the ultimate holiday shopping market of the season in Hendersonville, NC! Join us at the beautiful Horse Shoe Farm on Saturday, December 14th, from 10 AM to 3 PM, for a festive day filled with creativity, community, and cheer.

Discover over 20 local artists and makers offering handcrafted gifts, art, jewelry, home décor, and holiday treasures perfect for everyone on your list. Enjoy the warm atmosphere of the farm while shopping local, meeting talented creatives, and finding unique, one-of-a-kind gifts you won’t see anywhere else.

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The Holiday Market at Greenville Center for Creative Arts
Dec
13
11:00 AM11:00

The Holiday Market at Greenville Center for Creative Arts

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Join the festive spirit at The Holiday Market at Greenville Center for Creative Arts on December 3 from 11 AM to 3 PM. Discover unique handmade gifts, artwork, and crafts from local artists while enjoying live music and seasonal treats. Perfect for holiday shopping and family fun in the heart of Greenville’s creative community.

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Holly Jolly Night Market at the Orange Peel
Dec
10
5:00 PM17:00

Holly Jolly Night Market at the Orange Peel

Join us for the Holly Jolly Night Market on Wednesday, December 10 from 5–9 PM! Experience our beloved music venue transformed into a sparkling holiday marketplace filled with festive music, tasty food and drinks, hands-on activities, and a curated selection of unique gifts from creative small and indie businesses. Perfect for holiday shopping, local vibes, and cozy community cheer—don’t miss this magical night of art, music, and merriment!

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Fairview Handmade Market at Turgua Brewing
Dec
7
11:30 AM11:30

Fairview Handmade Market at Turgua Brewing

Shop Local at the Fairview Handmade Market at Turgua Brewing!
Join us on Saturday, December 7, from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM at Turgua Brewing for a day of local creativity and community spirit. Discover an amazing selection of handcrafted goods, art, jewelry, and holiday gifts made by talented local makers.

Relax with a craft beer in hand as you browse one-of-a-kind treasures in a warm, festive atmosphere. Whether you’re shopping for loved ones or treating yourself, this market is the perfect place to find thoughtful gifts and support Fairview’s vibrant artisan community this holiday season.

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Light Up The Night Merry Maker's Market
Dec
6
2:00 PM14:00

Light Up The Night Merry Maker's Market

Step into a holiday wonderland in the heart of North Carolina’s mountains this season at Light Up the Night and the Merry Maker’s Market in downtown Brevard on Friday, December 6. The town sparkles with twinkling lights, glowing snowflakes, and cheerful storefront displays as the community gathers for a full day of festive fun.

Kick off the celebration at the Merry Maker’s Market, featuring local artisans, live performances, delicious bites from food trucks, and plenty of holiday shopping. Find one-of-a-kind gifts while enjoying seasonal tunes and the joyful buzz of downtown.

The excitement continues with the beloved Brevard Christmas Parade down Main Street, followed by the lighting of the town tree. Stay downtown for an evening of winter magic—take a hayride, sip hot cocoa by the fire pits, snap a selfie with a llama, and watch incredible local talent from Tuba Christmas to dancing troupes. From ice carving to twinkling lights, Light Up the Nightshines bright as Brevard’s most enchanting holiday tradition.

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Show & Tell Holiday Pop-Up Shop at The Asheville Mall
Nov
21
to Dec 24

Show & Tell Holiday Pop-Up Shop at The Asheville Mall

Show & Tell Holiday Pop-Up Shop at The Asheville Mall

Celebrate the season of giving at the Show & Tell Holiday Pop-Up Shop, hosted inside The Asheville Mall! This festive marketplace brings together a curated selection of local artisans, makers, and small businesses offering unique gifts, handcrafted goods, and holiday treasures you won’t find anywhere else.

Stroll through a vibrant collection of jewelry, home décor, art, clothing, gourmet treats, and more—all while enjoying the cheerful sights and sounds of the holidays. Whether you’re shopping for loved ones or treating yourself, this pop-up event makes holiday shopping joyful, creative, and local.

Join us for a weekend of community spirit, one-of-a-kind finds, and plenty of holiday charm at The Asheville Mall. Shop small, spread cheer, and make this season memorable!

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Halloween Ghoulfest at Lennox Station
Oct
25
11:00 AM11:00

Halloween Ghoulfest at Lennox Station

Halloween Ghoulfest at Lennox Station

Get ready for a frightfully fun day at the first-ever Halloween Ghoulfest at Lennox Station on Saturday, October 25, from 11 AM to 6 PM! This all-day celebration brings together more than 30 local artisans, makers, and small businesses for a festive vendor trail where shoppers can collect Halloween treats and prizes along the way.

Dress to impress—costumes are highly encouraged! Guests can enter the costume contest for a chance to win spooktacular prizes, enjoy discounted bike rentals, sip seasonal local brews, and take in the festive energy throughout Lennox Station.

From 12–3 PM, the Ryan Fletcher Uno Show will keep the party going with an upbeat set of Halloween favorites, setting the perfect soundtrack for a day of community spirit and spooky fun.

Presented by BRAM, Venture Ecusta, Trailside Brewing Co., and Ecusta Market & Café, Halloween Ghoulfest promises something for everyone—so grab your friends, put on your best costume, and come celebrate the season in style!

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Wicked Boo-Tique
Oct
17
to Nov 2

Wicked Boo-Tique

Discover the Wicked Boo-Tique at Asheville Mall, hosted by Show & Tell from Oct 17–Nov 2! Explore a haunted pop-up marketplace filled with spooky finds, handmade crafts, eerie art, and fall fashion. Perfect for Halloween lovers—shop local, shop unique, and get your spooky season style at the Wicked Boo-Tique!

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Ecusta Trail - Grand Opening Festival at Packa's Place
Jul
18
3:30 PM15:30

Ecusta Trail - Grand Opening Festival at Packa's Place

Grand Opening Celebration of the Ecusta Trail at Pack’s Place on July 18, 2025 from 3:30 - 8pm

Ecusta Trail Grand Opening Festival - Friday, July 18th 3:30 - 8pm

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts, cyclist, beer drinkers, art lovers, and community supporters!

Join us for the Grand Opening of the Ecusta Trail at Trailside Brewery, Ecusta Market & Cafe and Packa’s Place where the Blue Ridge Artisan Market will have 40+ local makers, shakers, and creators!

Timeline of events:

2-3:30pm - Welcome and ribbon cutting celebration at the Hendersonville welcome center and trailhead @visithendersonvillenc

3:30-8pm - Bike from @lennoxstation_ecustatrail to @packasplace or vise versa to enjoy live music and local artists at both locations

Stop by Horse Show Gap village on the way to enjoy art from @briarpatchfibreco @enjoyshopdesign @stonehauscrafts @smittensmithsgallery and many more.

Live music 3:30-9:30pm

Possum Royal & Todd -3:30-5:30 @trailsidebrews @sethandsara - 6-9pm @packasplace

The Dudes - 6:30-9:30pm @trailsidebrews

W/@jdunkstunes @ryantaylorprice @jasonmmerritt

If that's not enough for you, there will also be local food trucks, sweets and community activities like face painting, bike maintenance station, and make your own flower bouquet!

See you on the Trail!

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Birds & Brews Festival
Jun
14
12:00 PM12:00

Birds & Brews Festival

Join us for a fun-filled day celebrating nature and community at the WBU Birds & Brews Festival, presented by Wild Birds Unlimited South Asheville and hosted at Turgua Brewing in Fairview! Join us in welcoming back Wild For Life and their live bird presentation. And, we’ll be presenting exciting information on a new National Park and how you can be a part of bringing it into reality, and some citizen science fun for the kids! Of course, WBU owners, Mark & Jen will be there with giveaways and discussions about the joys of backyard bird feeding and how each of us can play a part in helping our bird population thrive.

Schedule:
12:00 PM: Turgua Brewing open their doors, offering a variety of delicious eats from @littleovenpizzeria & @meanmandystruck and brews to kick off the festivities.
1:00 PM: Get ready for an exciting start as Mark & Jen from WBU (Wild Birds Unlimited) welcome you with an introductory session to the Joy of Bird Feeding. Don’t miss out on the raffle for some fantastic prizes!
1:15 PM: Dive into the world of birds & nature in your own backyard, with an exciting way to support a new and exciting National Park. We’ll also be sharing a great activity to engage and empower kids to be citizen scientists.
2:00 PM: Stay tuned for the Wild for Life presentation, an eye-opening experience that will deepen your appreciation for wildlife and get up close and personal to some special rehabilitated birds.
3:00 PM: As we wrap up, we’ll announce the raffle winners, so make sure you’ve got your tickets in hand!
3:30 PM: Let loose and enjoy fantastic live music from Appalachian Sky Bluegrass, providing the perfect soundtrack to end the day on a high note.
Date: June 14, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Turgua Brewing, Fairview
Come join us for a day filled with fun, food, learning about & getting close to nature, and great music!

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Asheville on Deck - Rooftop Party at The Radical Hotel
May
24
6:00 PM18:00

Asheville on Deck - Rooftop Party at The Radical Hotel

Join us under the stars for a night of good vibes, great music, and unforgettable views at our Rooftop Party! Spread the word and help us make this night epic!

🔻100% of the ticket sales will go to the @thefloodcollection

When: May 24th fr
om 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Where: the rooftop at the Radical Hotel
Dress Code: Casual Chic (bring your best rooftop style)

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Open Studio  Tour
May
16
to May 18

Open Studio Tour

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Once a year in Henderson County, artists swing open their doors and invite the public behind the scenes of the creation process. You’ll meet the artists; find special buys; and see live demonstrations, all while touring this scenic Blue Ridge community.

More than 60 artists in 40 fine art and fine craft studios make the Open Studio Tour the “biggest party in Henderson County” each year. Look for artists working in ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, sculpture, photography and wood. Artists retain 100% of proceeds from sales made during the event.

Free to the public, Art League’s once-a-year event gives you the opportunity to meet local area artists as they open their studio doors to visitors.

The Open Studio Tour has been rescheduled for May 16, 17 & 18, 2025 from 10a – 5p.

A once-a-year opportunity to meet area artists as they open their studio doors to visitors.
Visit our website for a map of all participating studios!

https://www.artleaguehvl.org/open_studio_tour.php


SUPPORT VISUAL ART IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA!

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TEDx Brevard
May
3
3:00 PM15:00

TEDx Brevard

TEDxBrevard Community Festival Includes 

10 TEDxBrevard Speakers

Ischa Vingle, Parker Hays, Michael Collins, Rachel Dickson, Sae Mickelson,

Cody Hale, Christy Bauman, Brett Loftis, Sammantha Coffin, Jennifer Peyton 

 

Main Theater Musical Performances by:

Suzanne Germaine, Carrie Morrison, Keturah Allgood, Lillie Syracuse,  Cody Hale, Sarah Siskind

Ampitheather Musical Performances by: 

Dave Desmelik, Judy Morgan, Dustin Maxwell, Mason Maynard

and Nathan Taylor  

Featured Artists:

Marcia Moore, Steve Shiflett, Angela Cunningham 

 

30 + Vendors  

Food Trucks, Games and More....

Join us!

Saturday, May 3, 2025

Porter Center at Brevard College 

Brevard,  North Carolina 

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From the Earth Festival
Apr
26
11:00 AM11:00

From the Earth Festival

Introducing BRAM's first From the Earth Festival! We are teaming up with Trailside Brewing Co., Ecusta Market, and The Lennox Station to celebrate our beautiful earth on April 26th from 11AM to 6PM!

What to expect: 40 earth-friendly vendors: Local non-profits like Conserving Carolina and Mills River Partnership. Nature-themed Artists, Nurseries/Farmers, Sustainable home products, face-painting, and much more!

Workshops All Day: Printmaking, Candle Making, and many more to come!

Live Music: Enjoy local musicians' live performances throughout the day!

Environmental Talks: Bees and Honey, Permaculture, Native plants, and much more!

Food & Drink: Grab a drink from @trailside Brewing while you browse the vendors. Tasty food on-site from multiple food trucks, sweet vendors, and the Ecusta Market.

Whether you are an art lover, nature enthusiast, craft beer drinker, or simply looking for a fun Saturday, our From the Earth Festival is the perfect way to spend the day! Stay tuned for more information on how to sign up for classes A special thank you to Sugar Hollow Sollar for sponsoring our festival!

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Holiday Mini Market
Dec
21
to Dec 22

Holiday Mini Market

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Our Holiday Mini Markets will be hosted inside the Asheville Social Hall, a couple doors down from our Holiday Pop Up Shop! We’ll transform the 3,000 sq ft space into a festive artisan and vintage market.

81 Broadway Street, Asheville, NC 28801

Saturdays + Sundays | 11am-5pm
- December 7 + 8
- December 21 + 22

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Holly Jolly Night Market at The Orange Peel
Dec
18
5:00 PM17:00

Holly Jolly Night Market at The Orange Peel

Crafters, makers, artists, join us for a night of merriment inside the Orange Peel! We’ll transform one of our favorite music venues into a magical night of festive tunes, delicious bites and bevs, fun activities and an awesome array of creative small, indie businesses for folks to get their holiday shopping done.

Wednesday, Dec 18 | 5-9pm

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WNC Wonderland
Dec
14
10:00 AM10:00

WNC Wonderland

Hive Ambition, Blue Ridge Artisan Market and Horse Shoe Farms are partnering up to host THE holiday market of the season, WNC Wonderland – a fundraiser benefitting The Creative Resilience Fund created by Brittany from @blue.ridge.artisan.market 💙

This event will include 20+ makers, artists, and creatives and is the perfect ‘one-stop shop’ for all of your holiday gifts.

The WNC artist community has been hit hard by Hurricane Helene and they need your support more than ever – come spend the day with us and show our creative community some love!

Don’t miss out on a perfect day filled with:

❄️ Supporting local artists and getting all your holiday shopping done!

❄️ Food and food options – including a s’mores station!!

❄️ A holiday themed Photo Booth by the lovely Sami over at @ashevilleflowerwalls – perfect for family photos!

❄️ A chance to win AMAZING raffle baskets from @hiveambition @blue.ridge.artisan.market and @thehorseshoefarm

❄️ A kids play area with a coloring station and fun-filled activities!

❄️ An opportunity to explore the beautiful @thehorseshoefarm property

This is a market you will want to spend the entire day at, so join us from 10am-3pm on December 14 to Shop Local and Support Hope 💝

A HUGE shoutout to the generosity of:

@blue.ridge.artisan.market for curating the artists and makers (and for collaborating to help put this entire market together!!!)

@thehorseshoefarm for donating their beautiful space

@kaleidoscopic.creative for donating their time and talent in our graphic design

@ashevilleflowerwalls for donating what will be an awesome Photo Booth

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Dec
7
to Dec 8

Holiday Mini Market

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Our Holiday Mini Markets will be hosted inside the Asheville Social Hall, a couple doors down from our Holiday Pop Up Shop! We’ll transform the 3,000 sq ft space into a festive artisan and vintage market.

81 Broadway Street, Asheville, NC 28801

Saturdays + Sundays | 11am-5pm
- December 7 + 8
- December 21 + 22

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GOOD TIDINGS MARKET
Nov
22
to Nov 24

GOOD TIDINGS MARKET

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We’re kicking off the holiday season with our Good Tidings Art + Vintage Market, bringing craft, design, and vintage to the Asheville Masonic Temple in Downtown Asheville.

Preview Party, Friday, November 22 | 5-9pm
Sat + Sun, Nov 23-24 | 11am-5pm

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37th Annual Northern National Art Competition
Jun
13
to Jul 26

37th Annual Northern National Art Competition

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Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00 am - Friday, July 26, 2024 at 5:00 pm

Nicolet Art Gallery - Northwoods Center

The annual Northern National Art Competition is a cooperative venture between Nicolet College Arts & Enrichment and the Northern Arts Council that aims to share resources as well as community art and cultural activities in Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, and Vilas Counties. The show attracts hundreds of entries nationwide, showcasing a cross section of contemporary art in a variety of two-dimensional mediums.

This year’s show will be juried by Debra Brehmer, an arts writer and curator, who owns and operates Portrait Society Gallery, a contemporary art space in Milwaukee. She was also the former editor and publisher of Art Muscle magazine. Prior to opening the gallery, she taught art history as an adjunct professor for 10 years at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design.

The opening reception is an opportunity for attendees to get a first peek at one of the premiere art shows in Northern Wisconsin, and then join Brehmer as she shares her remarks on the curation of this prestigious show.

Tickets to the reception are $20 and include heavy appetizers, refreshments, and thoughtful comments by the judge. Purchase tickets in advance through the Nicolet College Art Gallery by calling 715.365.4556 or emailing artgallery@nicoletcollege.edu. Tickets can also be purchased at Childs Frame Company in Rhinelander and from members of the Northern Arts Council. Limited seating available.

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Hendersonville Pride Festival
Jun
1
12:00 PM12:00

Hendersonville Pride Festival

The Blue Ridge Artisan Market is partnering with Hendersonville Pride to educate our community and to create an open and accepting environment for LGBTQIA+ families living in the Hendersonville, North Carolina area. Hendersonville Pride actively works to create awareness of the power of diversity and to unite the community through Pride events and other activities. 

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