Natural Bridge Artisan Festival
August 16-17 2025
Natural Bridge Campground
90 L & E Railroad PI, Slade, KY 40376
The Natural Bridge Artisan Festival is a celebration of Appalachian heritage though the showcasing of mountain crafts, skills, talents cuisine, and more. This festival is a project of the Natural Bridge Park Association who is dedicated to attracting visitors into the area where they can enjoy the beautiful scenery, experience mountain traditions, and learn about our mountain heritage. The association recognizes event tourism as an economic driver and recognize that visitors who attend the festival are also supporting local accommodations and businesses in the Natural Bridge/Slade area and surrounding counties.
Festival Hours of Operation
SETUP: Friday, August 15th - 10:00am
Saturday, August 16th - 10:00am- 6:00pm
Sunday, August 17th - 10:00am-4:00pm
Quilt Show hours will be Saturday from 9am-5pm and Sunday from 9am-3pm inside the Red River Gorge Visitor Center at Slade Lobby (30 L&E Railroad Place Slade, KY 40376 across from the rest area). Stop in and enjoy this beautiful quilt exhibit!
Saturday, August 16th - 10:00am- 6:00pm
Sunday, August 17th - 10:00am-4:00pm
Quilt Show hours will be Saturday from 9am-5pm and Sunday from 9am-3pm inside the Red River Gorge Visitor Center at Slade Lobby (30 L&E Railroad Place Slade, KY 40376 across from the rest area). Stop in and enjoy this beautiful quilt exhibit!
New Festival LocationOver the years the festival has grown by leaps and bounds. The new location has plenty of space for everyone. The Natural Bridge Campground is located behind the Slade Welcome Center on L&E Railroad Rd.
There are onsite accommodations for vendors who want to stay close by their booths. Please contact them by calling (606) 663-9352 to make your reservations. For other stay options, visit the lodging lists for the multi-county area HERE! |
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ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE (coming soon)
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Vendor Application!
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Questions? Call Sandra Holliday at 606-668-5228 or by emailing [email protected]