While some festivals focus on a single type of craft and others are a more street-festival atmosphere with a little bit of art available, they will all make for a fun and memorable experience that is very Asheville.
As Asheville starts to wake up from the mild but still quiet winters, many spots nearby offer craft fairs to wake up the locals and draw in the tourists.
The Lake Lure Arts & Crafts Festival is held twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall, in beautiful Lake Lure, NC, near Chimney Rock State Park.
This indoor arena space allows you to peruse the fine craftsmanship of the many vendors at your leisure. There is a small ticket price to enter, but it’s well worth it.