Gatlinburg Easter Arts & Crafts Show
Gatlinburg Easter Arts & Crafts Show
Gatlinburg, TN
Find One-of-a-Kind Treasures in Gatlinburg
What began as a group of women with a love of crafts in 1937 is now the largest club of independent craftsmen and women in North America. Nowhere else in the country have arts and crafts held such a deep association with nature than in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Today, visitors and locals alike can browse the eight-mile loop beginning at the northeast edge of Gatlinburg, where all the craft shops are located. Each year these artisans gather under one roof to display their wares. This meeting is called the Gatlinburg Easter Arts & Crafts Show.
Arts and Crafts Each April
Held just before Easter each year, the show typically runs for four consecutive days at the Gatlinburg Convention Center and features local artists and craftsmen displaying candle-making, weaving, broom-making, painting, woodcarving, pottery and jewelry-making skills, just to name a few.
A Free, Family Friendly Event
There is no charge to attend the Gatlinburg Easter Arts & Crafts Show, but be sure to bring your wallet just in case you find that perfect item to take home with you. Talk to the artisans themselves and learn a little about how they fashion their works of art, and learn more of their passion for their craft.
Demonstrations and Workshops
Some of the artisans will be hosting live demonstrations and workshops to help visitors get a better understanding of how their craft is produced. These hands-on workshops are a great experience for people of any age.
Stay Nearby
The Gatlinburg Easter Arts & Crafts show draws visitors from all around the country so hotels fill up fast. Book lodging in one of Gatlinburg's vacation cabins while you're attending the show, or any other local events, so that you can enjoy them with all the privacy and amenities of home.
The Gatlinburg Easter Arts & Crafts show is definitely one of the main events of spring in this area of Tennessee. Come enjoy the friendliness and hospitality of the Smoky Mountain Region.
photo credit: Valerie Everett