Appalachian Trading Company

05/01/2026

Saturday mornings are about to get a whole lot better.

Make plans now to join us for the first Big Stone Gap Farmers Market of 2026 on Saturday, May 2nd from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Big Stone Gap Visitor Center and come see why we’ve been voted Best Farmers Market in Wise County two years in a row.

Shop fresh local produce
Browse handmade goods
Support incredible local vendors
Enjoy family fun
Be part of a community that keeps growing stronger every year

And honestly… make a full morning of it.

Grab breakfast at Country Kitchen or 404 Cafe & Creamery
Stop by the market and shop local
Then head over for brunch at Big Cherry Brewing Company
Or kick off an early lunch at Curklin's

All downtown. All walkable. All the perfect ingredients for a great day in Big Stone Gap.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another incredible season.

04/19/2026

Good Morning! Last day at the Charlotte Wood Carving Show with Allen Goodman & Mountain Tradition Woodcarvers. Randy Lawson, Neil Southerland, Aaron Morgan, Shawn Eldridge, Malia Seals done really well this year with bring ribbons home in multiple catergories. Way to go Carvers. Keep the Chips Flying. Way to go Randy for winning award

04/17/2026

Good Afternoon, We are set up at the located at the Piedmont Community College. Show will be going on Saturday April 18 from 8am to 4pm & Sunday April 19 9am to 4pm. Come out and check out all the Vendors and great carvers from very artistic Carvers.

04/11/2026

Are you a crafter or would like to be? Come shop next Saturday from our MA members!

04/09/2026

Attention VENDORS!!! We are joining with our neighbors Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama on May 30th to do a kickoff festival for the next season of the outdoor drama. The festival will stretch around the Bus Stop Artisan Market and Workshop and up the hill to the theater with Food Vendors, Music, Crafters and Yard sale items. Please contact me if you are interested in being a vendor for this event. There is no cost involved but you must provide your own tables and tents or what is needed for your set up. Reach out today before all the spots are gone. 321-652-1997

04/01/2026

We have added Open Studio for painting Ceramics!

Welcome to Fun 101!! This is not your typical Ceramics studio, there are no Glazes or Kiln firings. This is pre fired ceramics that you will be painting with Acrylic paints and taking with you the same day! No waiting to see how your piece turned out or coming back to pick it up three days later…. All pieces are less than $20.00 and all supplies are provided.

So come out and check out this new addition to the Bus Stop Artisan Market and Workshop and create some memories, have fun with your family, friends or even coworkers!

We will be offering the Open Studio times during business hours on all open days unless there is a Class or private party scheduled. Last entry for same day painting will be one hour prior to close.

02/02/2026

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Get ready for a massive weekend at the 43rd Showcase of Woodcarvings on April 18th and 19th, 2026! In this episode of the Let the Chips Fly podcast, we dive ...

01/21/2026

12/17/2025

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