A little something for everyone!
Join us on the second Saturday in May from 10 AM to 4 PM for the annual Foothills Folk Art Festival in Downtown Newton. This family-friendly festival, which draws thousands of visitors from throughout the region, will showcase a variety of local and regional contemporary folk and fine artists—whose work will be for sale—as well as artist demonstrations, hands-on art activities for children, live music, food from downtown restaurants and food truck vendors, a beer garden, and more!
2026 Artist Applications are live!
If you’re interested in applying, please use the official Eventeny link, accessible by clicking the button below.
The artist application deadline is March 15! Keep in mind – the digital link the only way to sign up and submit payment this year.
If you have any questions about the Festival, please contact Mary Yount at 828.409.0854 or myount@newtonnc.gov. If you're an artist with questions about the application, please contact Greta Caldwell at 828.994.7402 or gcaldwell@newtonnc.gov.
We can’t wait to see your work!
Volunteers to squeal about!
As with most large festivals, Foothills Folk Art Festival requires a large number of volunteers to be a success. Volunteer committees are being formed to organize everything from parking and signs to children’s art activities and food. Click the red volunteer button below to sign up now!
Need Directions?
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Thank you to our friends at Arts Culture Catawba for their ongoing support!
