Date and Time
Saturday Aug 18, 2018
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
Saturday, August 18, 2018, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location
Monteith Park, Dillsboro, N.C.
Fees/Admission
Free, $3 parking
Contact Information
Connie Hogan, artinmonteithpark@gmail.com, 828-586- 3511.
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Description
ART IN MONTEITH PARK
hosted by APPALACHIAN WOMEN'S MUSEUM
On Saturday, August 18, 2018 we will celebrate the Appalachian Women's Museum with ART IN MONTEITH PARK, a day long arts & crafts festival in Dillsboro, N.C. There will be more than 40 booths of handmade, local arts and crafts. Entertainment will include “The Maggie Valley Band” playing a blend of old-time mountain, Americana and folk music and the J. Creek Cloggers.
On the outskirts of Dillsboro, NC is a mountain treasure “The Monteith Farmstead.” The farmhouse was built in 1908 on sixteen acres alongside Scotts Creek. It has been newly refurbished as the home to the Appalachian Women's Museum. This will be the first museum dedicated only to Southern
Appalachian women. The museum has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Appalachian Women's Museum will be open to welcome visitors who want to get an idea what life was like back in the day.
This festival has a special draw for children with “Spark the Fairy” and friends. Spark the Fairy travels through the country bringing joy and sparkles, love and wonder to those who cross her path.
Also there will be balloon entertainment, NGN 52 wood fired pizza, Jimmy's Italian Ices, and much more.
In addition, there are a series of easily-accessible, interpretive nature trails along the shoreline of adjacent Scotts Creek. Also, you will find a childrens playground. Plan to bring chairs and spend the day.
Free admission to festival and museum. $3 parking at event.
Come visit Dillsboro, NC – the home of fine local arts and crafts. Festival starts at 10 a.m., going through until 4 p.m. For more information, email Connie Hogan, owner of Tunnel Mountain Crafts, artinmonteithpark@gmail.com, or call her at 828-586- 3511.
