The 50th Anniversary of the Triad’s favorite Thanksgiving Weekend event, and one of the country’s most highly acclaimed, award-winning series of indoor fine art and craft festivals. This is the “Granddaddy” event of the Craftsmen’s Classic shows. Throughout FIVE strong decades, this event has become a Thanksgiving weekend tradition for families and friends! Voted the BEST show of its kind in North Carolina and ranked as high as #3 among shows nationwide in the prestigious Sunshine Artist Magazine.

This group of artists & craftsmen are especially important to our economy, and this event is the perfect location to “shop small” on Small Business Saturday, November 25th.

HUNDREDS of artists and craftsmen from 20 states, juried and selected for originality & creative excellence. There are many new exhibitors, as well as familiar favorites. All items are made by the participating artists and craftsmen- you won’t find any of these items in “big box” retail stores! Many exhibitors welcome custom work, and love to show visitors just how creative they truly are.

Contemporary, traditional, functional, whimsical and decorative treatments of pottery, fine art, glass, jewelry, baskets, weaving, clothing, furniture, sculpture, photography, wood & much more, including specialty foods. THOUSANDS of unique choices for every style, taste and budget! Find amazing gifts for all ages, collections, home accessories, and personal treasures.