Virginia Highlands Festival - Juried Arts & Crafts Show

About

77th annual juried fine arts and crafts show, voted Blue Ridge Country's Best Arts and Craft Show 2022-2025 and Sunshine Artist 200 Best Shows 2022-2025. 22,000+ patrons over 10 days; booths on Barter Green and Martha Washington Inn lawn (5-day and 10-day options). Categories: basketry, candles, clay, glass, metal, drawing, etching, fiber, gourmet foods, jewelry, leather, mixed mediums, painting, paper, photography, sculpture, soap, wood. Only original handmade work. ZAPP applications, $25 jury fee; received before March 15, 2026 juried March 16 with March 17 notification; March 20 payment for Highlander listing. Rolling thereafter.

Details

Type

Craft

Season / Event Date(s)

Jul 24–Aug 2, 2026

Venue

Barter Green / Martha Washington Inn lawn

Tags

• juried
• fine-art
• handmade
• 77th-annual
• multi-day
• award-winning