Asheville’s “favorite art event” returns

June 10, 2025 •

Julia Pizzuto

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Photo 1: A young boy in a yellow button down and a woman in a dark green dress watch a man in acreating artwork. Photo 2: A crowd of people shop booths at an art festival, including a cermaics table. — Since 2008, The Big Crafty has brought artists of all kinds and art lovers to WNC.

Mark your calendar for one of the most creative weekends of the year: The Big Crafty art festival returns to Asheville Saturday, July 12-Sunday, July 13.

Shop jewelry, ceremics, prints, woodwork + more by artists from across the Southeast and beyond, and celebrate the vibrant WNC arts community. Tickets are $10 at the door on Saturday, but Sunday’s Community Day is free for everyone.

Plus, to make the trip even more worthwhile, the festival takes place in walkable downtown Asheville — just steps from award-winning restaurants and local shopping.

Plan an art-filled weekend

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