Shop Local Holiday Sales in Asheville

Looking to shop local and handmade for the holidays? You’re in luck! We’ve compiled a list of holiday art and craft sales where you’re sure to find something unique for everyone on your list and maybe something for yourself, too.

West Asheville Indoor Holiday Market

The Mothlight, 701 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806

December 1, 2:30-6pm

What to expect: a variety of handcrafts in addition to food and other items from your favorite West Asheville Tailgate Market vendors

The Big Crafty

Asheville Art Museum, 2 Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801

December 6, 1-6pm

What to expect: a vibrant display of handiwork from local and regional artists, including potters, jewelers, clothiers, woodworkers, printmakers and more

Guild Artist Holiday Sale

Folk Art Center, Milepost 382 Blue Ridge Parkway, North from Asheville

December 4, 10am-4pm

December 12, 10am-4pm

What to expect: members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild selling discounted wares, including fiber arts, wood, clay, prints, metal, jewelry and glass. Different artists present each Saturday.

Toe River Studio Tour

Self-guided tour in Mitchell and Yancey Counties

December 4, 12-4pm,

December 5-6 10am-5pm

What to expect: pottery, glasswork, painting, jewelry and more. Visit working artists’ studios and galleries with local wares. Visit www.toeriverarts.org for more information.

East West Holiday Pop-Up Shop

278 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806

December 10, 3-9pm

December 11-12, 11-9pm

December 13, 11-6pm

What to expect: handmade items from local makers, including ceramics, jewelry, leather, clothing and more

SouthSide Studios Second Annual Holiday Sale and Party

3 Mulvaney Street, Asheville, NC 28803

December 12, 12-6pm

What to expect: handmade work from more than 20 local artists, snacks, drinks and a performance by local honky tonk band, Hearts Gone South

Riverview Station 2nd Annual Holiday Market

191 Lyman Street, Asheville NC 28804

December 12th, 4-8pm

What to expect: jewelry, photography, bookbinding, ceramics, mosaics, mixed media, and more. Happy Lucky Food truck on site and hot chocolate and other drinks served

Holiday pARTy

Wedge Studios, 129 Roberts Street, Asheville, NC

December 12, 12-6pm

What to expect: open artists studios with items for sale as well as drinks and snacks

North Asheville TailGate Market Holiday Bazaar

3300 University Heights, Asheville NC 28804

December 12th

What to expect: prints, paintings, jewelry and more from local artists, as well as drinks and food items

Mr. Fred’s Fair

The Mothlight, 701 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806

December 13, 12-5pm

What to expect: prints, paintings, pottery, glass, and more from local artists, as well as music and drinks

North Asheville TailGate Market Holiday Bazaar

3300 University Heights, Asheville NC 28804

December 19th

What to expect: prints, paintings, jewelry and more from local artists, as well as drinks and food items

Holiday Craft Bazaar at the One Stop

The One Stop Deli & Bar, 55 College Street, Asheville NC 28801

December 19th, 12-6 pm

What to expect: Paintings, pottery, pillows, clothing, glass art, knitted wares, jewelry, and much more. Live music from Bald Mountain Porch Pickers and a Bloody Mary Bar