The Annual Village Art & Craft fair will once again be on the grounds of the Cathedral of All Souls in Historic Biltmore Village. This is the 38th year for the fair, and this year the event will host 118 artists from 17 states. The fair is sponsored by New Morning Gallery and Bellagio.

The full spectrum of craft media will be represented: jewelry, ceramic, wood, fiber, metal, two-dimensional art, and more. The Village Art & Craft Fair is a wonderful opportunity to meet new artists (34 are first-time exhibitors this year), and to talk to crafters one-on-one.

The event is widely regarded as one of the finest craft fairs in the region and is well-known for its cat posters and T-shirts. This year’s poster was designed by North Carolina artist Margaret Couch Cogswell.

Fair hours are 10–7 P.M. on August 7 and noon–6 P.M. on August 8, rain or shine. There is no admission fee, and homemade refreshments are available at churchsponsored concession booths with proceeds benefiting the Cathedral’s Outreach program.