The Nineteenth annual Art in Autumn Outdoor Arts and Crafts Festival takes place Saturday, September 19th, 2026, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Main Street in Downtown Weaverville, North Carolina, located in Buncombe county 7 miles from downtown Asheville. Sponsored by the Weaverville Business Association, the festival features over 100 juried artists and craftspeople and live music. In recent years, Weaverville has established itself as a culturally rich destination point, with its now well-established street festival each September. It has earned a reputation for its quaint atmosphere, artistic spirit, and distinctive shops and restaurants.

GENERAL INFORMATION Awards:

• Best of Show - $1,000
• Second Place - $500
• Third Place - $250
• 4 honorable mentions at $50 each.

Application fee is $35. If invited to this show, booth fee is $175.

An esteemed judge from the Asheville area art and craft community is selected by the Art in Autumn committee each year to judge the booths on the day of the show.

At a glance:

• Art in Autumn is presented by the Weaverville Business Association & The Town of Weaverville. Money generated by this festival is used for awards, advertising, staffing, and promotion of the event.
• This festival is widely promoted regionally with new graphics each year.
• Advertising includes public radio, digital and social media, and widely distributed print media.
• The event is run by show veterans who are well acquainted with the process of exhibiting at art and craft fairs.
• A team of volunteers are on site to help artists unload and set up booths for easy set-up and breakdown. It is important to us that your experience is as stress-free as possible!
• We are active on Facebook and Instagram, sharing artist profiles and images leading up to the show, after jurying is complete.