June 14-15 The Foothills Arts and Crafts Festival is a juried fine arts and crafts show that has enjoyed a reputation for the range and quality of items for sale. With nothing manufactured or imported, this show is proud to offer our festival-goers a best of the best shopping experience.
Exhibiting artisans come from as far north as New York, as far south as Florida, and as far west as Oklahoma to show their stuff at the Foothills Arts & Crafts Festival. Since each item must be handmade by the exhibiting artisan, the Foothills Arts & Crafts Festival presents a great opportunity for visitors to talk to the craftspeople and artists and learn about the artistic process. Many of the artists and craftsmen demonstrate their skills and will accept special orders.
The Show is held in conjunction with Tryon's Barbeque and Music Festival, one of the area's biggest annual events.
April 13, 5 PM - 8 PM: During the Tryon Gallery Trot downtown Tryon NC comes to life with galleries hosting opening receptions, late hours or special events. The Tryon Gallery Trots exciting evenings during which the arts are the primary focus with all invited to attend and enjoy. Everyone has the opportunity to view new art exhibits and meet and talk with artists a nd craftspeople, or authors and illustrators during the Trots. Enjoy light refreshments, view art demonstrations and listen to live performances.
Participating Tryon businesses include:
The Bookshelf
Bravo interior Design
The Depot Room
Green River Gallery
New View Realty
1906 Pine Crest Inn
Saluda Forge
Skyuka Fine Art
Thompson Garden Gallery and Outdoor Living
Tryon Painters and Sculptors
Tryon Fine Arts Center
Upstairs Artspace
Vines & Stuff
October 13-14 5th Annual Tryon Arts and Crafts Fall Festival Celebrate the artists of the region at an annual event better than ever in 2012. Explore and enjoy juried arts and crafts, craft demonstrations, silent auction, food vendors and a children's craft corner. The festival is free and open to the public. Saturday, 10/13 10am-5pm, Sunday, 10/14 11am-5pm.
August 11, 5 PM - 8 PM Tryon Gallery Trot
Tryon comes to life with
galleries hosting opening receptions, late hours, or featuring special events.
View new art exhibits, meet and talk with artists and craftspeople, or authors
and illustrators, enjoy light refreshments, and view art demonstrations and
performances
June 8-9 The Foothills Craft Fair
has become an important part of the Annual Blue Ridge Barbeque and Music Festival in Tryon NC. Dotted
along the Pacolet River, many of the artisans demonstrate their skills
and enjoy chatting with you about their craft. The juried Fair offers a
variety of handcrafted items for show and sale to the 20,000 - or so-
visitors attending the Fair each year.
The Festival includes two full days of live music performances and one of the most popular sanctioned barbecue competitions in the United States.
