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ColorFest returns to Dillsboro

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Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Artist demonstrations are a big part of ColorFest. File photo Artist demonstrations are a big part of ColorFest. File photo

The 16th annual ColorFest will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, in downtown Dillsboro. 

Come spend the day in a walk-about mountain town filled with color and history. Enjoy a day of fun, food, live music, artisan demonstrations, entertainment and shopping.

Dozens of artisans will be displaying authentic Cherokee art, pottery, jewelry, photography, loom beading, handmade soaps, many kinds of needle work, Christmas ornaments, pinecone wreaths, candles, rustic furniture, chair caning, baskets and much more.

ColorFest is free and open to the public. For more information and a full schedule of events, go to visitdillsboro.org.

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