Folk Pottery & Arts Festival
Folk Pottery & Arts Festival combines Northeast Georgia pottery traditions with more than 55 artists, demonstrations, food trucks, old-time music, museums, a...
About Folk Pottery & Arts Festival
A free Sautee Nacoochee festival celebrating Northeast Georgia folk pottery, handmade art, demonstrations, music, food, and regional heritage.
Dates & Schedule
This event has passed for the current season. Check the official event source for the next announced dates.
Annual early-September pottery and arts festival
What to Expect
Highlights
Family friendly, Food vendors, Arts & crafts, Live music
Admission & Tickets
Admission is free.
Parking
Parking is free at the Sautee Nacoochee Center. The festival is rain or shine, so follow site signage and arrive early for the busiest midday hours.
Vendors & Food
More than 55 artists participate, including folk potters, studio potters, woodworkers, painters, jewelry artists, and glass artists. Pottery and blacksmithing demonstrations, folk-life interpretation, four food trucks, an artwork raffle, and museum/gallery access are part of the day.
Family & Pet Notes
This event is family friendly.
Planning Notes
The 18th annual festival runs Saturday, September 5, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Sautee Nacoochee Center. Admission and parking are free. Plan time for pottery and blacksmithing demonstrations, folk-life interpretation, four food trucks, an all-day old-time music jam, the Folk Pottery Museum, galleries, and heritage-site exhibits.