Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Spruce Pine, North Carolina

Annual celebration of the art of the blacksmith always held last Saturday in April in Downtown Spruce Pine. Partnership between Spruce Pine Main Street Penland School of Craft and Toe River Arts. Features blacksmith demonstrations blacksmith vendor booths youth and adult forge-off competitions hands-on tents kids activities and food. One of the largest blacksmith festivals on the East Coast. Independent vendor application required - submissions handled in advance via Spruce Pine Main Street.

Spruce Pine Farmers Market is an open-air Wednesday market in its 10th year, running May–October. The market carries produce, baked goods, honey, jams, preserves, cheese, eggs, fresh flowers, beef, pork, dairy, artisan crafts, natural soaps, and medicinal herbs. Vendors come from Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey counties.

Annual show organized by member ceramic artists who live and work in the Mitchell and Yancey County areas of Western North Carolina. Showcase of regional pottery and ceramic art. Hosted at Penland School of Craft.

Holiday edition of the Toe River Studio Tour. Self-guided free tour of professional artists and craftspeople in Mitchell and Yancey counties. Artists open their home studios and galleries to visitors for holiday shopping. Sponsored by Toe River Arts.

One of the largest and longest-running studio tours in the country celebrating 25+ years. Self-guided free tour of over 100 professional artists and craftspeople working in Mitchell and Yancey counties. Artists open their home studios and galleries to visitors. Roadside signs help visitors identify studios. Sponsored by Toe River Arts. Gala reception at Spruce Pine TRAC Gallery the first Friday evening of the tour. Studio Guide with maps available in early May.