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Catawba Valley Pottery Festival
Organized by Catawba County Historical Association
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Deadline: Feb 14, 2026 11:59 pm
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Mar 27, 2026 6:00 pm - Mar 28, 2026 4:00 pm
About
All donations support the Catawba Valley Pottery Festival, a fundraising event for the Historical Association of Catawba County and the North Carolina Pottery Center.
About the event
Its goal is to showcase the history of Catawba Valley alkaline glazed stoneware and the potters who continually produce this traditional utilitarian ware. Historically most potters utilized wood-fired kilns at home sites and relied on word-of-mouth sales. Thus, the CVP&AF provides an annual sale where pottery made in Catawba Valley and beyond, can be purchased. Over the years, 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 and providing a context for understanding the history and use of pottery in the South.
