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38th Annual Appalachian Potters Market

Join us for the 38th Annual Appalachian Potters Market at McDowell High School on Saturday December 5th 2026 from 10 to 4pm!
More information, including the full list of Potters, available at mcdowellarts.org/apm
Saturday December 6th from 10 to 4pm
McDowell High School
600 Mcdowell High Dr, Marion, NC 28752
828-652-8610
Admission is $5 for ages 16 and older and All proceeds benefit McDowell Arts, Council Association and the Arts and our community.
On site from 10:00 to 4:00 p.m will be fresh coffee from Bigfoot books and Brew and tasty lunch options from smoke a lil Smoke BBQ. included in your admission are demos throughout the day and free all ages ornament painting station!
