Friday Night Premiere Party

Held on the Friday before the Saturday Festival, the Premiere Party offers guests early buying opportunities, a cocktail party option, and many other VIP perks.

Location: Hickory Metro Convention Center, Hickory, NC

VIP Reception begins at 6 PM

Date: March 28th, 2025

Premiere tickets are $75 and will include a cocktail party with the artists that begins at 6:00 PM. At which time, VIP ticket holders will have the opportunity to meet and mingle with the artists. VIP tickets also give you the opportunity to be first on the pottery show floor at 6:50 PM (10 minutes before the show officially begins) and includes a free drink ticket from the cash bar. VIP ticket holders will also be entered into a special drawing for works by Roger Corn, donated by Stan Clark, clay artist Michael Gates, and Celtic pottery. Premiere and Tickets must be purchased in advance!

VIP tickets are $30 that grants you early buying opportunities that begin at 7:00 PM (Food Not Included).