Festival for the Eno 2025

Now in its 4th decade, the Eno River Association's Festival for the Eno showcases the nature, culture and history of the Eno River Basin and annually raises tens of thousands of dollars for the purchase and protection of land along the Eno River. The Festival provides safe, diverse, and fun entertainment for all ages, and brings over 20,000 people each year to the lush green banks of the Eno River. Four music stages offer an eclectic mix of contemporary and traditional music, storytelling, poetry, dance, puppetry, demonstrations and more. The Festival for the Eno is a recognized showcase for blues, bluegrass, old time, gospel, rock, world music, and more.

This is a juried craft show taking place on Friday & Saturday (July 4 and 5) from 10am - 6pm. All craftspeople must be residents of the Carolinas, Virginia, Tennessee or Georgia. All crafts sold at the Festival must be the original handiwork of the participant who must be present for both days of the Festival. Single booth spaces are 12' x 12' and cost $200.00, with double booth spaces available for $400.00. The park is a natural area and level booth spaces are not guaranteed. Participants must provide all they need to exhibit their work: tables, chairs, shelves, shims, shade, tarp, etc.

Applications must be received by March 31, 2025 with no application fee. 6 images of current work (no more than three years old) are required. Notification of jury decisions will be made by April 15, 2025. Prizes are awarded for Best 2-D, Best 3-D, and Best in Show, including waived booth fee the following year and cash. The jury typically selects 80 artists from approximately 120 applications. For questions, contact the Festival Coordinator at 919-620-9099 x 203 or [email protected].