Art Shows
Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair 2026: October Show Guide
The Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair runs October 8–28, 2026. Plan an October 16–18 visit with hours, admission and the current exhibitor directory.
Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair 2026Gatlinburg’s indoor Craftsmen’s Fair is open during the October 16–18 weekend, within its longer October 8–28, 2026 run.
The essentials
- Dates: October 8–28, 2026, including Friday through Sunday, October 16–18
- Hours: Daily, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., local time
- Where: Gatlinburg Convention Center, 234 Airport Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
- Admission: Adults $12; ages 17 and under free with a paid adult. Tickets are sold at the door.
What you’ll find
The indoor fair focuses on juried handmade work with makers demonstrating their processes. The October run has changing exhibitor groups, so use the current directory to identify artists active during the October 15–21 period.
Plan your visit
Allow time for demonstrations as well as shopping. Watch how materials are handled, ask how an object was made and confirm care instructions before buying. The organizer says daily music is included with admission and offers a free multi-day pass through the fair office at aisle 500 with identification.
Before you go
Check the organizer’s current fair page and October 2026 exhibitor directory for changes and artists participating during your visit.
Advance guide; event information checked October 12, 2026.