ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville’s biggest art fair returns this weekend with dozens of artists bringing their a-game crafting to Harrah’s Cherokee Center.
The Big Crafty will be held this weekend from noon to 6 p.m., July 12–13, all over Harrah’s Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville.
The semiannual event will fill the convention center with tables upon tables of artists, crafters, merchants and makers. According to their site stats, The Big Crafty has generated over $17 million in artist sales across 41 events since July 2008.
Read our previous coverage of The Big Crafty here.
The first half of The Big Crafty, preview day, will take place on Saturday. Tickets are $10 for unfettered access to the show floor, granting guests the first look at everything artists have brought to their tables.
The second half of The Big Crafty, community day, is free and open to the public on Sunday.
For the full list of artists who will be in attendance at the fair this year, visit www.thebigcrafty.com.
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