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The Magruder Glass Booth at the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands.

Discover 100+ local makers at the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands.

Photo by Diana Gates

For 76 years, 100+ artists from the Southeast have gathered to showcase their traditional and contemporary works of clay, wood, glass, and more during the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands.

Hosted by the Southern Highland Craft Guild and presented by the artists themselves, this tradition is Downtown Asheville’s longest-running craft celebration.

The Craft Fair will return to Harrah’s Cherokee Center Thursday, July 20-Sunday, July 23 with:

  • Shopping
  • Live music
  • Craft demonstrations
  • A jewelry competition
  • Educational booths

Buy tickets ($10) to join the tradition

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