06/18/2026
☀️ Just 2 More Days Until the Summer Solstice Festival! ☀️
Celebrate the longest day of the year surrounded by art, music, and creativity! Join us this Saturday as we welcome the summer season with over 25 local artists and makers, live music, interactive experiences, and plenty of opportunities to discover something beautiful and handmade.
✨ Featured Makers ✨
Eleanor Palmer
🎨 Eleanor Palmer, a Mills River native and Appalachian State Studio Art graduate, creates nature-inspired abstract artwork using acrylic paint and ink. Her collection includes original framed paintings, greeting cards, and wearable art pendants, each one hand-painted and unique.
🧶 Crochet Cherub creates whimsical crocheted art designed to bring a little magic into everyday life. Using locally sourced yarn whenever possible and focusing on natural fibers, each piece is thoughtfully handmade with charm and imagination
👒 Bee Graceful Hat Bar invites you to create your own custom hat and add a personal touch to your summer style.
The Arcane Exchange
🌙 The Arcane Exchange is the enchanting collaboration of WNC artists Tristan Chappell and Emma Bowers. Inspired by the forests, rivers, and hollers of Appalachia, they create felt jewelry, leatherwork, mystical terrariums, magical illustrations, shadow boxes, and other whimsical treasures that feel straight out of a storybook.
Justin Turner | Custom Woodworking
🪵 Crafted By Turner, based in Hendersonville, specializes in handcrafted exotic hardwood cutting boards, wine caddies, and home décor. Every piece is made with beauty, function, and craftsmanship in mind, with custom options available.
Whether you're searching for your next favorite piece of art, a unique gift, or simply a fun afternoon out, the Summer Solstice Festival is the perfect way to kick off the season. 🌼✨
🎵 Live music by Mike Pauer from 2–5 PM
🎨 Face painting, tarot readings, flower crowns, caricature and tintype portraits
🌷Fairy scavenger hunt
🛍 25+ local artists and makers
🍻 Great food, coffee, and craft beer
📅 Saturday, June 20 | 11:30 AM–5 PM
📍 Ecusta Cafe & Trailside Brewing Co.
877 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonv