Come Play with Color & Imagination at the Fearrington Folk Art Show!

January 22, 2026

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An evening scene at Fearrington Village shows a rustic barn lit with string lights and surrounded by white tents displaying folk art. Visitors browse colorful handmade pieces in a courtyard setting. Text on the image reads “Fearrington Folk Art 2026” and “General Admission Saturday & Sunday, February 21 & 22, 10 AM – 5 PM.”

Get ready to sprinkle a little whimsy on your winter weekend — the Fearrington Folk Art Show is coming up in just a few weeks!

The weekend kicks off with the Collector’s Preview: Friday, February 20th from 7–9pm. Enjoy first dibs on the art, along with light hors d'oeurves and a glass of wine. Get your tickets below.

An older woman with curly gray hair smiles while standing in front of framed folk art paintings. She wears a mustard yellow turtleneck and a patterned vest with raised floral textures in neutral tones, accessorized with bracelets, in a gallery or art fair setting.

A woman stands inside a rustic art market or gallery, studying a wall of brightly colored folk art paintings featuring animals and playful designs. She wears a light sweater and white pants, with additional artwork and vendor tables visible in the warmly lit space behind her.

Then...the Main Event: The show is open Saturday & Sunday, February 21 & 22 from 10-5 each day. Entry is $5 cash (yes, cash!) at the door. Learn more here.

A display of whimsical ceramic rabbit sculptures with exaggerated facial expressions sits on a table at an art market. The hand-painted rabbits feature tall ears, bow ties, and playful details in shades of blue, brown, and cream, with a vintage-style sign blurred in the background.

The barn will be filled with colorful paintings, quirky sculptures, pottery, and all sorts of eye-catching creations from self-taught artists influenced by the spirit of folk art. It’s art with heart, soul, and a generous sprinkle of imagination.

A colorful display of whimsical folk art sculptures made from found objects fills a wooden shelf. The figures resemble playful robots and characters assembled from tin cans, clocks, wood, and painted metal, creating a lively, imaginative art market scene.

Two men talk inside a rustic barn at an art fair, standing beside a table and a display wall of colorful folk art sculptures and wall pieces. One man wears a straw hat and plaid shirt, while the other gestures as he explains an item, with lattice walls and string lights overhead.

Why This Show is So Fun

Meet the brilliant makers behind the work

Shop with purpose — no booth fees means more art $$ goes to the artists

Pop into the village for lunch, shopping, or a stroll between art sessions

A ceramic bust sculpture of a woman is displayed in an art gallery. The figure has a calm, expressive face and wears an off-the-shoulder green garment, with textured, flower-like forms arranged in her hair and a small pendant necklace, set against softly blurred folk art pieces in the background.

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just curious about outsider art, this is the perfect weekend escape. Bring a friend, bring your imagination, and plan to stay awhile.

LEARN MORE AND GET YOUR PREVIEW TICKETS HERE

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