The fair attracts more than 35,000 visitors and offers food, drinks, live music, and original handmade arts and crafts.

Come and enjoy beautiful downtown Burnsville, hometown hospitality, and a one-of-a-kind selection of handmade arts and crafts at the Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair.

It is the first Friday and Saturday in August in historic downtown Burnsville and features more than 200 vendors and performers. Don't miss the craft demonstrations, bluegrass and acoustic music, food vendors, and a unique selection of handmade arts and crafts from artisans across the country.

The Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair brings together mountain heritage, traditional crafting, and contemporary art creating an event not to be missed.

Fair Date: August 4 - 5, 2023

Festival hours are 9am to 6pm on Friday and 9am to 5pm on Saturday.

Location: Historic Town Square and Downtown Main Streets, Burnsville, NC

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