Pottery Festival in Dillsboro This Sat. Nov. 3; Juried Competition
Whether you’re familiar with clay, firing practices, and glazing
techniques or you just like the look and feel of a handmade coffee cup
first thing in the morning, you’ll be astonished Saturday, Nov. 3, as
the streets of Dillsboro fill with pottery aficionados of every stripe
and color. Artisans will be on hand all day at one of the state’s
largest juried pottery fairs, showcasing their wares and their artistic
touch in a wide array of presentations and hands-on demonstrations.
The fair, organized by Dillsboro potters Karen and Brant Barnes of Riverwood Pottery and fellow Dillsboro shop-owner JoeFrank McKee of Tree House Pottery, is in its third year and brings visitors from all over the country to learn more about handcrafted pottery and browse through the more than 150 visiting artists’ booths. There’s also live music all day, traditional food, and shopping in the stores of Dillsboro proper, plus a train ride catered to festival-goers later that afternoon. Admission to the event is free.
Organizers say the family-friendly event is not just a boost for local stores and artists, but a chance to keep alive the traditional art of handcrafted pottery for both visitors and residents alike. We couldn’t agree more.
Public parking the day of the fair is available at Dillsboro’s Monteith Park, and shuttles will be available throughout the day. Whether you’re coming for the day or planning to make a weekend out of the event, you can call Barnes at 586-3601, McKee at 631-5100, or click your way to www.visitdillsboro.org.
The fair, organized by Dillsboro potters Karen and Brant Barnes of Riverwood Pottery and fellow Dillsboro shop-owner JoeFrank McKee of Tree House Pottery, is in its third year and brings visitors from all over the country to learn more about handcrafted pottery and browse through the more than 150 visiting artists’ booths. There’s also live music all day, traditional food, and shopping in the stores of Dillsboro proper, plus a train ride catered to festival-goers later that afternoon. Admission to the event is free.
Organizers say the family-friendly event is not just a boost for local stores and artists, but a chance to keep alive the traditional art of handcrafted pottery for both visitors and residents alike. We couldn’t agree more.
Public parking the day of the fair is available at Dillsboro’s Monteith Park, and shuttles will be available throughout the day. Whether you’re coming for the day or planning to make a weekend out of the event, you can call Barnes at 586-3601, McKee at 631-5100, or click your way to www.visitdillsboro.org.
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