29^th Annual Church Street Art and Craft Show:

The Church Street Art and Craft Show will be held Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 10 am to 5 pm in Downtown Waynesville.  Established with the intent of providing a venue for artisans and crafts people to display their work, the festival has now grown to include more than 100 craft and food vendors.  This one day show is now recognized as one of the finest juried shows in the southeast.  Main Street Waynesville is transformed into an arts and crafts marketplace featuring two-dimensional and three-dimensional work such as pottery, jewelry, wood, fiber art, watercolors, and photography. Local and regional artists share their crafts and traditions with visitors and locals alike.  With the backdrop of the Smoky Mountains bathed in beautiful autumn splendor and crisp mountain air, visitors can experience the traditional values and cultural arts unique to the area. The event has something for everyone and is family-oriented.   This year’s event features two main stages with The Freight Hoppers and Whitewater Bluegrass Company entertaining the crowds. Throughout the day there will be mountain music and dance by several local clogging teams, along with performances by the Montreat Pipes & Drums and the Ashegrove Garland Dancers. Face Painting and Balloon Artist will delight children of all ages.  Sorry, no animals allowed at downtown events.    downtownwaynesville.com  828-456-3517