The Saluda Arts Festival is today, May 17, 2025 from 10AM – 4PM. If you’re in the Saluda, North Carolina area, what a great event to pop in to! I love their colorful signs. I took this photo last time we were in the mountains and saved it to post today. We love Saluda, such a wonderful town! Cute shops, wonderful places to eat and such nice people.

There is so much information on the Saluda Arts Festival website. Visit the link for more information, including (but not limited to): details, parking & shuttle information, list of artists, live music info and the schedule. This is a free event – so be sure to stop in the shops and restaurants, find a painting or work of art that you love and celebrate their 20th year along with them. Also via the link above is a map that shows exactly where everything is located. #greatjob 👏

From the Saluda, NC website – visit the link above to see even more details:

A Celebration of Art & Community

Wander through booths filled with one-of-a-kind paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, fiber arts, and more, all handcrafted with passion and skill. Feel the pulse of the festival as live performances fill the air with contemporary folk, traditional, and bluegrass music at Saluda’s amphitheater. Families can delight in the Children’s Art Activity Tent—a creative space made possible by the generous support of the Saluda Community Fund Polk County Community Foundation Grant.

“For 20 years, Saluda, NC, has welcomed an incredible lineup of talented artists and crafters. We are proud to continue this tradition and look forward to another 20 years of creativity, inspiration, and community!” — Missy Orr, Festival Chair

Parking & Shuttle Service

This year’s festival features new event parking in the field next to Saluda Cemetery, courtesy of Clark, Pam, and Jonathan Thompson. Shuttles will run all day to and from the lot. Parking also is available in the municipal lot on East Main Street, Saluda Elementary School, and anywhere else parking is permitted. (NOTE: Our Police Department, as well as our neighbors, ask everyone not to block private streets, lots, or driveways.) Signs will show the way to parking areas and shuttle stops.

Unforgettable Live Music

The festival wouldn’t be complete without an incredible lineup of local musicians playing throughout the day. Enjoy the toe-tapping rhythms and soulful melodies that make the mountains come alive! All live music will be performed on the Ella Grace Mintz stage in McCreery Park. Thanks to Peter Eisenbrown for coordinating the music at this year’s festival.

Whether you’re an art lover, a music enthusiast, or simply looking for a perfect spring day in the mountains, the 20th Annual Saluda Arts Festivalpromises a day of beauty, creativity, and community spirit. Join us for this unforgettable celebration and help us make history!

Have fun!

👩‍💻 Until next time…