White Squirrel Artisans Market

White Squirrel Artisans Market The White Squirrel Artisans Market (WSAM) celebrates hyper local makers, musicians, and small businesses — while raising funds for local nonprofits.

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Sat, November 21, 2026 at Brevard College The White Squirrel Artisans Market: Celebrating Local Creativity and Community

Launched in 2022, the White Squirrel Artisans Market (WSAM) was created to shine a spotlight on hyperlocal makers, musicians, and small businesses—all while raising funds for local nonprofit organizations. In 2023, the event found its new home at the Porter Center a

t Brevard College in Brevard, North Carolina. Founded and organized by Kyzandrha Zárate and proudly presented by Billy McCoy of REMAX Land of the Waterfalls, WSAM is more than just a market—it’s a movement. “My mission is to create an affordable, safe space for local artisans to showcase and sell their work,” says Zárate. “Through these events, we are building bridges of opportunity between artisans and their community.”

The market has become a vibrant space where residents and visitors alike can support local creativity and give back to meaningful causes. Since its inception, WSAM has raised approximately $9,000 for local nonprofits. Many artisans who got their start at the market have since grown into staple vendors in businesses throughout Brevard. With every event, WSAM continues to foster a stronger, more connected, and creatively enriched community.

08/11/2026

RAFFLE WINNERS ANNOUNCED 🎉

Wow! The WSAM Summer Festival was fantastic! Thank you to our shoppers, artisans, musicians, volunteers, & sponsors for making it so special ✨

We have now raised over $14,300 for local nonprofits! This raffle for The Bread of Life of Transylvania County raised $1300 💛 Huge thank you to Cody Siniard & Xavier Gordon for getting the ball rolling with raising $250 of that at The Shed show in June! It takes a village.

Congrats to our raffle winners Heidi Johnson & Kimberly Drake ✨

We've got one more BIG event up our sleeves this year 👀 The WSAM Holiday Festival is coming Saturday November 21st and you don't want to miss it. MARK YOUR CALENDARS 📅

Artisans & sponsors... GET READY! Opportunities to join us are coming soon and spots will go quickly.

Let’s keep the momentum going, support local, and be part of something amazing 💫

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The WSAM Summer Festival is TODAY from 12-5PM at the Porter Center at Brevard College 🎉This is your last big celebration...
08/08/2026

The WSAM Summer Festival is TODAY from 12-5PM at the Porter Center at Brevard College 🎉

This is your last big celebration of summer before school starts back. Spend the afternoon surrounded by incredible local makers, live music, amazing food, & the community that makes Western North Carolina so special.

For the community. By the community.

🎟 FREE & Family-Friendly
🛍 Shop 65+ local artisans
🎶 Live music all afternoon at the outdoor amphitheater
🌳 Bring a chair or blanket & relax by the creek
🌯 Grab lunch & sweet treats from local food vendors
🎁 Giveaways from RE/MAX Land of the Waterfalls
🎫 Raffle benefiting The Bread of Life

🎵 Live Music:
12:00 - 1:00 PM • Jenn & Owen
1:20 - 2:20 PM • Gypsy & Me
2:40 - 3:25 PM • Virtuous Music & Dance Instruction
3:45 - 5:00 PM • The Feels Trio

🚗 Free parking at the Porter Center. Overflow parking available at Ingles with a convenient walking trail to the venue.

❤️ Every purchase supports a local artist. Every meal supports a local business. Every raffle ticket helps local nonprofits. Every person who comes helps strengthen the community we've built together.

Bring your family. Bring your neighbors. Bring someone who's never been before. Come discover why thousands of people have made WSAM one of Brevard's favorite community traditions.

Presented by Billy McCoy RE/MAX Land of the Waterfalls 🏡

Thank you to our sponsors:
Lifestyle & Living Photography • BCW Interior & Renovation Co • Blantyre Station • Meraki Escape • Brevard NC Music & Events • DuPont Yurts & Campground

WSAM Summer Festival is TODAY and here is our final Vendor Spotlight 😍Meet JI Wooden Works 🪵Jonathan Ibach is the maker ...
08/08/2026

WSAM Summer Festival is TODAY and here is our final Vendor Spotlight 😍

Meet JI Wooden Works 🪵

Jonathan Ibach is the maker behind JI Wooden Works, where creativity and a love for the mountains come together in every piece. An accomplished ultra runner with a passion for the outdoors, Jonathan draws inspiration from the landscapes he explores to create handcrafted wooden art, custom awards, and one of a kind pieces that celebrate adventure and nature. His work reflects both skilled craftsmanship and a deep appreciation for the beauty of the mountains, making each creation as meaningful as it is unique.

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📅 Meet Jonathan at the WSAM Summer Festival TODAY!
⏰ 12 PM to 5 PM
📍 Porter Center at Brevard College
1 Brevard College Drive, Brevard, NC

Grab your friends. Bring your family. Shop small. Support local. Celebrate community. 💛 SEE YOU TODAY!

08/07/2026

✨ PURE IMAGINATION... Imagine a place where the soundtrack is played by local musicians. Every booth belongs to someone who poured their heart into creating something by hand. Every purchase keeps a dream alive. Every smile belongs to a neighbor.

That's the magic of the White Squirrel Artisans Market Summer Festival.

🌿 65 extraordinary local artisans & small businesses
🎶 FREE live music all afternoon
🍔 Amazing local food
🎟️ Community raffle benefiting The Bread of Life
🥫 Bring a nonperishable food item or hygiene supplies to help stock their shelves
💛 Every dollar, every donation, every conversation helps strengthen our community

In a world filled with mass production & endless scrolling, choose something real.

Meet the makers.
Hear the music.
Support local families.
Give back to neighbors in need.
Create memories that last longer than anything you'll buy online.

Rain or shine, we'll be there... because community doesn't melt in the rain.

Come experience the magic. Come support local. Come believe in Pure Imagination.

📍 Porter Center at Brevard College
🗓️ TOMORROW
🕛 12 PM to 5 PM
🎟️ FREE Admission & Parking

Share with those who still believe local matters ❤️

🎟️ Win incredible handmade prizes while making a huge difference in our community.Our WSAM Summer Festival Raffle is off...
08/07/2026

🎟️ Win incredible handmade prizes while making a huge difference in our community.

Our WSAM Summer Festival Raffle is officially underway, and thanks to the incredible generosity of our artisan donors, 100% of every raffle ticket sold goes directly to The Bread of Life to help provide food & hope to our neighbors in need.

✨ Buy your tickets online now so you don't forget at the festival! You'll also have until Sunday to enter, and you do not have to be present to win. PURCHASE HERE: https://tinyurl.com/WSAMRaffle

A huge thank you to Cody Siniard & WSAM volunteer Xavier Gordon for getting the ball rolling at The Shed show and raising an amazing $250 for The Bread of Life of Transylvania County!

Every ticket supports a local nonprofit, celebrates our talented artisans, and gives you the chance to take home one of our incredible raffle prizes. It's a true win for our community.

🎟️ Grab your tickets today & help us make an even bigger impact! $5/ticket (or 5 for $20 at the event). Each basket is valued at over $370!

Learn more about The Bread of Life at www.breadoflifetc.org 🖱

WSAM Summer Festival Music Spotlight 🎶🎵 The Feels Trio🕜 3:45-5:00 PM📍 Outdoor AmphitheaterThe Feels Trio is an intimate,...
08/07/2026

WSAM Summer Festival Music Spotlight 🎶

🎵 The Feels Trio
🕜 3:45-5:00 PM
📍 Outdoor Amphitheater

The Feels Trio is an intimate, three-piece version of Asheville band The Feels. Fronted by songwriters Lange Eve and Sarah Roberts, the trio delivers heartfelt originals alongside creative covers, featuring lush three-part harmonies, guitar, ukulele, and cajón. This Trio brings an evening of soulful music, genuine connection, and good vibes.

Follow along at and stream their music wherever you listen.

📅 Saturday, August 8
⏰ 12 PM to 5 PM
📍 Porter Center at Brevard College
1 Brevard College Drive, Brevard

Bring your friends. Bring your family. Shop local. Support local music. Celebrate the artists who make our mountain community so special. 💛

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