The Fall 2025 Festival will be held on Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19. The vendor list and site map (on the Vendors page) will hold information about the vendors once they are accepted.
On a sad note, the scammers are out in force. If you see a Facebook post that says, in effect, that they are the only way to get a vendor spot and to contact them through Facebook, it is almost certainly a scam. We announce things on Facebook (at https://www.facebook.com/people/Lake-Lure-Arts-and-Crafts-Festivals/100057332063536/). We answer questions on Facebook. Nothing else. We love our vendors and do not want them to get scammed. Please be careful out there.
The Festival raises funds to support Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach. The Outreach is a food pantry (and more). It is dedicated to eliminating hunger in our community and helping the needy. Please take a look at our website for more information.
https://hickorynutgorgeoutreach.org/
While the proceeds from the Festival go to support Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach, the Festival is run by the Lake Lure Arts & Crafts Festival Coordinating Committee. The folks who answer the phone and respond to email inquiries at Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach do not have any information about the Festival. Please do not waste their or your time by asking questions there. Please do ask your questions via the email address LakeLureArtsAndCraftsFestivals@gmail.com.
