An annual kiln opening festival, complete with guest artists and live mountain music, has been held every October at Little Mountain Pottery for 43 years. Claude and Elaine Graves founded Little Mountain Pottery in 1973 and curated the annual event until they retired a few years ago. When Darby and I moved to Tryon for me to work in the Graves’ studio, we knew we wanted to carry on this wonderful tradition. This year will mark the fourth year that Darby and I have hosted the Little Mountain Festival.

Details:
Little Mountain Festival
Saturday, October 13th, 10:00am until 4:00pm
Tyson Graham Pottery Kiln Opening: 11:00am

Guest Artists:
Richard Beard : Beard Instruments
Richard, one of the finest luthiers in our region and host of WNCW’s Celtic Winds, makes an array of quality stringed instruments including guitars, mandolins, dulcimers, and more. He has participated in the Little Mountain Festival for many years, and will have a selection of his work available for sale right outside the studio.

Hannah Seng : Paintings and Prints
We are excited to announce that musician and artist Hannah Seng will join us this year. Based out of Saluda, Hannah’s “painting and songwriting strive[s] to convey a sense of place influenced by the lyrical themes found in traditional Appalachian & Celtic music.” She will have a selection of paintings and prints available for sale.

Live Mountain Music:
Musicians from the Carolinas and beyond gather at the Little Mountain Festival and hold impromptu jam sessions throughout the day. Styles range from Old Time, to Celtic, to Bluegrass.

6148 Peniel Road, Tryon, NC 28782 Tel(828)817-5741