GSAAC Easter Craft Show

The Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Easter Craft Show brings over 100 local artisans and craftspeople together for a spring showcase typically held on the Saturday before Easter. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. along the eight-mile loop that winds through the Arts and Crafts Community, with participating studios and outdoor vendor spaces displaying handmade Easter décor, spring-themed gifts, pottery, woodwork, jewelry, textiles, and Appalachian crafts. Admission is free, and parking is available at individual studios and designated areas throughout the loop. The outdoor setting makes it easy to browse at your own pace, hopping between studios and vendors while enjoying mountain creek views and spring wildflowers along the roadside.

Many artisans offer live demonstrations throughout the day, including pottery throwing, woodturning, weaving, and candle making, giving visitors insight into traditional mountain crafts. Vendors display Easter-specific items like hand-painted eggs, spring wreaths, bunny-themed woodwork, and pastel pottery, alongside their regular inventory of home décor, furniture, and fine art. Prices range from affordable small gifts to high-end custom pieces, making it easy to find souvenirs or Easter presents for any budget. Plan to spend at least two to three hours driving or walking the loop, browsing studios, and watching demonstrations—serious shoppers often return later in the day to pick up custom orders or revisit favorite booths.

The Arts and Crafts Community sits about 10 minutes from downtown Gatlinburg, following Glades Road and Buckhorn Road through a scenic corridor of mountain creeks and wooded hillsides. Between studio visits, several footpaths and pull-offs along the loop offer quick breaks with views of spring blooms and rushing water. For a longer break, the Gatlinburg Trail follows the Little Pigeon River into Great Smoky Mountains National Park and allows dogs on leashes—an easy, flat walk that provides fresh air and early spring scenery. Spring weather in Gatlinburg brings mild temperatures in the 60s to 70s around Easter, with occasional afternoon showers—pack layers and an umbrella just in case. After the craft show, many families head back to downtown Gatlinburg for dinner or continue exploring the area with drives to Cades Cove or short hikes to Laurel Falls, where early wildflowers and redbud blooms peak in late March and early April.

Most visitors combine the Easter Craft Show with a longer Gatlinburg stay, booking cabins or condos near the Arts and Crafts Community or along the Glades Road corridor. These locations put you close to the loop while offering easy access to downtown Gatlinburg and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Cabins with outdoor decks, fire pits, and creek views work well for families looking to enjoy the craft show at a relaxed pace, with time built in for scenic drives and national park visits. Lake.com lists properties that sleep 4 to 10, many with mountain views and river access nearby. Book by late February or early March to secure the best options—Easter weekend is a popular time for Gatlinburg visits, and lodging fills quickly, especially properties near the Arts and Crafts Community.