Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Holiday Craft Show

The Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community will once again usher in the holiday season with its annual Thanksgiving and Christmas Arts & Crafts Shows at the Gatlinburg Convention Center, offering visitors a chance to browse and purchase one-of-a-kind handmade gifts crafted by the nation’s largest organization of independent artisans.

The Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show will be held Tuesday, Nov. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 30, followed by the Christmas Arts & Crafts Show, running Monday, Dec. 1 through Sunday, Dec. 7. Both shows are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free for both craft shows.

Visitors can expect a wide selection of handcrafted works, including hand sewn quilts, woven baskets, hand-dipped candles, carved straw brooms, pottery, hand carved wood items, Christmas decorations, locally made bath and body products and a variety of mountain-inspired artwork. Jewelry makers will also present unique, handcrafted pieces designed to stand apart from mass-produced items.

For more than eight decades, the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community has made its home in Gatlinburg, where artists and craftsmen continue to use time-honored techniques passed down through generations. Each piece featured in the Holiday Arts & Crafts Show is handmade, showcasing the rich heritage and artistic traditions of Tennessee.

Guests looking for things to do in Gatlinburg are invited to experience the creativity and craftsmanship that define the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community and to discover meaningful holiday gifts while supporting independent artisans.

The Great Smoky Holiday Arts and Crafts Show begins Tuesday, November 25 and runs through December 7 in the Gatlinburg Convention Center located at 234 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Admission is free and family friendly. For more information about Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community, visit greatsmokyartsandcrafts.com.