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$100 Booth Fee for all Western NC Potters for 2025 Seagrove Pottery Festival!
43rd Annual
Seagrove Pottery Festival
Saturday, November 22, 2025 and
Sunday, November 23, 2025
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Admission fee $5, children under 12 free
Active Duty/Retired Military Veterans Free
A Celebration of Pottery
in Seagrove, NC
Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant community of Seagrove, the largest pottery community in the U.S. Join us for a festival that brings together traditional craftspeople to showcase and sell their exquisite wares. Experience the potters market, witness the auction of signed and dated pottery, enjoy live demonstrations, and savor delicious food from local vendors.
Want a deeper look into the artistry that makes Seagrove so special? Explore the studios of renowned potters like Ben Owen and Phil Morgan in this beautifully written feature from Country Home and Blooms: A Pottery Pilgrimage to Seagrove, North Carolina: Unearthing Treasures.
Discover the Beauty of Seagrove Pottery
Join us at the largest pottery community in the U.S., where diverse potters come together to showcase their unique pottery pieces. Experience live demonstrations and immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Seagrove pottery.
Uncover Seagrove
Explore the history and heritage of Seagrove's pottery tradition, spanning over 250 years.
Experience Artistry
Witness master potters in action as they demonstrate their craft and share their techniques.
Diverse Potters
Explore a wide range of pottery styles and techniques crafted by talented artisans from across the country.
Live Demonstrations
Witness the skill and creativity of potters as they demonstrate their craft in real-time.
Start Collecting!
Seagrove is known as "The Handmade Pottery Capital of the United States," and visitors come from all over the world, including Australia and all 50 states. Collecting pottery is nothing new, but in the last dozen years or so, it has become a must-do if you want to support the arts while also planning interesting bucket list vacations! There are now over 100 individual potters to visit and collect from in the Seagrove region. Explore at your leisure from one pottery shop to the next to explore what's fresh and fascinating in the pottery world, as well as see potters make their famous handmade traditional pottery that has been made here for centuries! When you bring a piece of Seagrove pottery home
