The Bakersville Creek Walk Arts Festival (from 10–5 p.m. on September 25) is an event known for showcasing some of the finest arts and crafts to be found in the Southeast. This year’s show offers nearly 50 exhibitors of glass, jewelry, pottery, paintings, furniture, fiber, woodcraft, and sculpture. Bakersville is just over an hour northeast of Asheville at the base of Roan Mountain in Mitchell County.

Open to the public and free of charge, the festival will take place along the banks of Cane Creek which winds through the center of this scenic and historic small town. Local mountain music and food will be a part of the fun. It’s a local favorite with artists and visitors alike, with many people returning year after year. Proceeds support local needs such as stocking food banks, providing heating subsidies for the elderly, and town beautification projects.

To learn more, visit bakersvillefestival.com or call 828.216.9929.