Hickory – Today, the Historical Association of Catawba County and the North Carolina Pottery Center are pleased to announce the hosting of the 27th Annual Catawba Valley Pottery & Antiques Festival (CVP&AF) on Friday, March 22nd and Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, North Carolina. This acclaimed event brings together potters and vendors from across the southeast to exhibit and sell their unique artistry and craftsmanship.
Friday evening will consist of a special party for Premiere and VIP ticket holders.
VIP tickets are $75 and will include a catered reception that begins at 6:00 PM. At which time, VIP ticket holders will have the opportunity to dine with the potters for a meet and greet. VIP tickets also give you the opportunity to be first on the pottery show floor at 6:50 PM, includes a complimentary gift bag, and 1 free drink ticket from the cash bar. VIP ticket holders will also be entered into a special drawing (more information to follow). VIP Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Premiere tickets are $30 that grants you early buying opportunities that begin at 7:00 PM (Food Not Included).
Friday night VIP tickets may be purchased online at www.catawbavalleypotteryfestival.com/tickets and must be purchased in advance.
Friday night Premiere tickets may be purchased online at www.catawbavalleypotteryfestival.com/tickets or at the door on Friday, March 22nd, 2024.
The Saturday event will welcome the public from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and will offer buying opportunities, pottery demonstrations, and a lecture by renowned potters Sid Luck, Jason Luck, and Matthew Luck. Saturday tickets may be purchased online and at the door.
The goal of the CVP&AF is to bring together traditional potters and dealers to create a quality show that will celebrate our region’s pottery heritage, one of North Carolina’s most treasured cultural resources. The mission of the CVP&AF is to foster an educational event where the public may learn about traditional North Carolina pottery, within the wider context of Southern pottery, and to provide an opportunity to purchase, collect, and study this unique cultural resource through contact with working potters and knowledgeable pottery dealers.
Additional event details below:
All Tickets Available at www.catawbavalleypotteryfestival.com
Friday VIP Premiere Tickets | $75
MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE
Includes:
A Catered Reception with the Potters at 6:00 PM
First to Gain Entry for Early Buying Opportunities Beginning at 6:50 PM
Complimentary Gift Bag
1 Cash Bar Drink Ticket
Entered into a Special Drawing
Friday Premiere Tickets | $30
Includes:
Early Buying Opportunities Beginning at 7:00 PM (Food Not Included)
Saturday Adult Tickets | $10
General Admission
Saturday Children (3-12) Tickets | $5
General Admission
About the Catawba Valley Pottery & Antiques Festival
The CVP&AF began in 1998 with a mission to showcase the history of Catawba Valley alkaline glazed stoneware and the potters who continue to produce this traditional utilitarian ware. Development and growth have allowed the festival to include potters from across the state and the South, as well as dealers offering historical pottery and antiques, providing a context for understanding the history and use of pottery in the South. The festival is a non-profit event benefiting the Historical Association of Catawba County in Newton, and the North Carolina Pottery Center in Seagrove. More than $500,000 has been donated to the institutions over the past 25 years.
