Fairs/Festivals
Art in Autumn 2026
Contact Information
Requirement Overview
- Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
- Emerging Artists: Emerging artists may apply.
- Submission Limit: 1
Media Requirements
- Images | Min: 4, Max: 4
- Total | Max: 4
Opportunity Summary
19th Annual Weaverville Art in Autumn Festival
The Nineteenth annual Art in Autumn Outdoor Arts and Crafts Festival takes place Saturday, September 19th, 2026, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Main Street in Downtown Weaverville, North Carolina, located in Buncombe county 7 miles from downtown Asheville. Sponsored by the Weaverville Business Association, the festival features over 100 juried artists and craftspeople and live music. In recent years, Weaverville has established itself as a culturally rich destination point, with its now well-established street festival each September. It has earned a reputation for its quaint atmosphere, artistic spirit, and distinctive shops and restaurants.
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General Information
Awards:
Best of Show - $1,000
Second Place - $500
Third Place - $250
4 honorable mentions at $50 each.
Application fee is $35. If invited to this show, booth fee is $175.
An esteemed judge from the Asheville area art and craft community is selected by the Art in Autumn committee each year to judge the booths on the day of the show.
This festival was established in 2007 by a committed group of business owners who are deeply rooted in the Art and Craft fair business. Each year the Weaverville community comes together and hosts a street festival which is widely anticipated and supported by the greater Asheville community. A top notch group of volunteers is ready to assist artists with booth set-up, booth relief, and booth breakdown.
At a glance:
- Art in Autumn is presented by the Weaverville Business Association & The Town of Weaverville. Money generated by this festival is used for awards, advertising, staffing, and promotion of the event.
- This festival is widely promoted regionally with new graphics each year.
- Advertising includes public radio, digital and social media, and widely distributed print media.
- The event is run by show veterans who are well acquainted with the process of exhibiting at art and craft fairs.
- A team of volunteers are on site to help artists unload and set up booths for easy set-up and breakdown. It is important to us that your experience is as stress-free as possible!
- We are active on Facebook and Instagram, sharing artist profiles and images leading up to the show, after jurying is complete.
Application Requirements
ELIGIBILITY: All applicants must submit 4 images of their work and participate in jury process. 3 images must reflect current work of excellent quality by artists and must be original. One booth shot is required. No critique will be given. Application deadline is June 13th, 2026 and invited artists will receive notification by July 1st, 2026.
NOTE: Please only apply once UNLESS you are applying in more than one medium. Mutliple applications in the same medium will not be given more weight in the jury process.
SALES TAX - Exhibitors must register with the NC Department of Revenue and obtain a sales tax identification number. Exhibitors are responsible for collecting and paying the required 7% sales tax. Call the NC Department of Revenue at 1-877-252-3052, or check the NC Department of Revenue website at http://www.dornc.com/faq/sales.html#registration for sales tax information. Art in Autumn is required to provide the NCDOR with a list of our exhibitors. They will come to the Fair to register anyone who has not done so in advance.
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year
200
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event
114
Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event
20
Booth Information
Booth spaces will be limited to 114 artists. Spaces are 10'x10'. Art in Autumn is held on Main St in Weaverville on an asphalt surface. Some areas may be uneven. Booths will be arranged back to back, and there is no storage behind booths, artists should plan accordingly. Invited artists will be notified of booth space, location and arrival instructions approximately 4 weeks after acceptance of invitation and payment of booth space. After the accept and purchase deadline, we will be able to asses who is attending, and ensure we assign booths based on show history and variety.
Hours: Hours of the show are 10am to 6pm. Set-up time begins at 6 am. Exhibitors will receive instructions regarding set-up, breakdown and parking upon arrival in Weaverville the morning of the festival. Assistance is also available for timely set-up of tent and booth upon arrival. Exhibitors MUST check in before 9 a.m., so that by 9 a.m. they are in the process of setting up their booth, with all vehicles out of the show area.
Breakdown: Please fully disassemble and break down tent/ art pieces before you retreive your vehicle. All exhibitor booths must be removed by 8 p.m.
Restrictions: No animals or vehicles are allowed in the exhibitor area during show hours. Animals may not be left in untattended parked vehicles. No alcohol is allowed on town property at any time. Disturbing foliage or nailing anything to telephone poles, trees or buildings is prohibited.
Hours: Hours of the show are 10am to 6pm. Set-up time begins at 6 am. Exhibitors will receive instructions regarding set-up, breakdown and parking upon arrival in Weaverville the morning of the festival. Assistance is also available for timely set-up of tent and booth upon arrival. Exhibitors MUST check in before 9 a.m., so that by 9 a.m. they are in the process of setting up their booth, with all vehicles out of the show area.
Breakdown: Please fully disassemble and break down tent/ art pieces before you retreive your vehicle. All exhibitor booths must be removed by 8 p.m.
Restrictions: No animals or vehicles are allowed in the exhibitor area during show hours. Animals may not be left in untattended parked vehicles. No alcohol is allowed on town property at any time. Disturbing foliage or nailing anything to telephone poles, trees or buildings is prohibited.
Refund Policy
All application and booth fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. Should the show be cancelled due to any act of God it is understood that there will be no refund given. If the applicant is accepted to the show, pays the booth fee, and fails to appear on the day of the show, there will be NO refund given. Any exceptions must be brought to the Jury's attention and decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis. Any questions regarding this policy should be directed to the following email address:
Additional Fees
Booth Fee: $175
Terms to Apply
Jury Application Fee: $35
