Hard Candy Christmas Arts & Crafts

Name: Hard Candy Christmas Arts & Crafts
Start: 2026-11-27T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-11-27T22:00:00.000Z
Location: Robert Carpenter Activities Center

Robert Carpenter Activities Center | 1288 Georgia Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

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The 39th Annual Hard Candy Christmas arts and crafts show features regional artisans, handcrafted art and crafts, mountain wreaths, concessions, live music, demonstrations, and holiday shopping. Admission is $5 for adults; children under 12 are free. The ticket is good for both days.

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