Shop Seagrove This Holiday Season
Seagrove's holiday shopping season kicks off Thanksgiving weekend and extends through December in The Pottery Capital of the USA. Mark your calendar now, and we’ll see you in Seagrove and at these special events.
Pottery Festival Weekend, Nov. 22-24, 2024
Two annual pottery festivals fill Seagrove with excitement and holiday spirit on the weekend before Thanksgiving.
17th Annual Celebration of Seagrove Potters Show and Studio Tour
Historic Luck's Cannery at Luck Comer Lail Center
798 NC Hwy. 705 East, Seagrove N.C.
This event exclusively features Seagrove Potters. Festivities kick off Friday, Nov. 22 with a 2 pm ribbon cutting for the newly finished exhibition halls at Historic Luck's Cannery at Luck Comer Lail Center. Tickets to the preview pottery show (from 2 pm to 5 pm), gala reception (5:30 pm to 6:30 pm) and live auction (6:30 pm to 7:30 pm) and access to the Celebration Pottery Show on Saturday and Sunday are $65. A limited number of these all-access tickets are available. Purchase tickets here.
Friday night's headline event is the annual live auction where two or more Seagrove Potters auction collaborative, one-of-a-kind pottery pieces. A portion of the auction proceeds this year will go to CERF+ (Craft Emergency Relief Fund, a national organization that also aids Western NC craft artisans affected by Hurricane Helene).
The Celebration of Seagrove Potters Pottery Show brings 28 Seagrove potters together to sell and showcase work in the new exhibition hall at Historic Luck's Cannery at Luck Comer Lail Center. Admission is $8. See live demonstrations, shop the show, enjoy the kids booth; food trucks are on site.
Saturday hours: 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday hours: 10 to 5 pm
The Studio Tour is FREE and features stops at 29 different pottery studios. Some stops on the tour are not regularly open to the public. Pick up maps at the cannery event or at a participating pottery stop.
Event ticket information, details and schedule
42nd Annual Seagrove Pottery Festival
Seagrove Elementary School
528 Old Plank Road, Seagrove N.C.
Join one of the largest pottery communities in the U.S. as they come together with traditional craftspeople (blacksmiths, woodworkers, knife makers and more) from across the state to sell their wares. The event features a potters market, demonstrations, and food vendors. Admission is $5.
Saturday and Sunday hours: 9 am to 5 pm
https://www.seagrovepotteryfestival.com/
Holiday Open Houses
All times are 10 am to 5 pm and the address is Seagrove unless otherwise noted.
A full list of all the holiday open houses can be found here.
Carolina Crockery Gallery:
Saturdays, December 7, 14 at 10 am to 4pm; Sundays, December 8 and 15 from noon to 4 pm
Shop handmade Christmas ornaments, baking dishes, cruets and dipping dishes, oils and vinegars, teapots and tea, jewelry and fine art. Known for their olive oil and vinegar carafes and pottery creations, this shope features Hatfield Pottery. Savor refreshments; taste gourmet olive oils and vinegars. Gift baskets are ready to go or can be customized, complete with ribbon and packing. They also pack and ship.
Crystal King Pottery
December 7, 14
Visit the Snowmen Winter Open House. King is known for hand sculpting with clay. The kiln will be opening with a limited selection of her whimsical snowmen colorfully adorned with striped scarves and hats. Poinsettia lover? Hand-sculpted flowers of the season adorn many seasonal pieces. Enjoy refreshments and local shopping.
Eck McCanless Pottery:
December 14
Weather permitting, McCanless will perform demonstrations on the deck to show how he uses multiple colors of clay to create his agateware pottery. Fiva McCanless will have a pop-up sale featuring her whimsical, hand-painted pottery. Find gift ideas and stocking stuffers while enjoying light refreshments in a festive atmosphere.
From the Ground Up Pottery, Robbins, NC:
December 7, 14, 21
The Annual Holiday Open House extends their gratitude for your visit with freshly roasted organic coffee, apple cider, cake,, and most important, new pots. Browse a wide selection of soul pots, bells and tree pieces. We also have some new pieces from their son, Levi. Come see their newest work from the latest wood firing.
Thomas Pottery
December 7, 14, 21
You'll adore the handmade, Winter Scene Collection of Snowmen, whimsical trees and illuminated Christmas trees. Bobbie Thomas also offers an extensive collection of appetizer and baking dishes, serving ware and home decor. Enjoy the shop’s festive holiday decorations and refreshments when you visit.
Stay for the weekend and enjoy other holiday events. Share your shopping experience with us on Instagram by tagging us at @HNCVB.
Browse our complete list of Seagrove Potters who regularly open for the public.
Are you trying to decide which potters to shop? Start your visit to Seagrove at the North Carolina Pottery Center.
