The Annual CHURCH STREET ART & CRAFT SHOW. Main Street is transformed into an art and craft marketplace for this one-day event; widely know as one of the finest in the region. Live mountain music and clogging, entertainment and food.

Held during the during the height of the color season in the Great Smoky Mountains, the Church Street Art the Church Street Art & Craft Show attracts & Craft Show attracts more than 20,000 visitirs. Over 100 artists, crafters and food visitirs. Over 100 artists, crafters and food vendors from through out the southeast will line Waynes ville's Main Street to help celebrate the festival.

What began as a small gathering of artists and craftsmen has evolved into a high quality, well-bal anced, juried show now widely known as one of the finest in the region. Downtown Waynes ville's picturesque Main Street is closed to vehicular traffic the day of the show, transforming it into an art and craft market place.Local musicians and dancers perform, adding to the festive atmosphere and the mountains provide a dramatic backdrop.

Founded in 1983 by artist Teresa Pennington and Richard Miller, the Church Street Art & Craft Show is now sponsored by the Downtown Waynes ville Association.

The Downtown Waynesville Association is currently accepting vendor applications for the 2008 Church Street Art and Craft Show. Click here to download the application.