Catawba Valley Christmas Show

Connections Clubhouse Presents the 2026 Catawba Valley Christmas Show Fundraiser

Join us on Saturday, December 5th, 2026, for our annual Catawba Valley Christmas Show and pottery fundraiser at Catawba Farms! Experience a festive day of holiday shopping with local artists and craftspeople showcasing their work.  Held in collaboration with the Catawba Valley Festival of Arts, this unique event will feature handmade pottery created by members of Connections Clubhouse. The Christmas Show fundraiser will be held indoors on the scenic grounds of Catawba Farms (1670 Southwest Boulevard, Newton, NC.)  Founded in 1990, Connections, a Clubhouse International best practice program,  is one of over 350 Clubhouses in 32 countries. As a community, we strive to improve health, increase opportunity and hope, and replace isolation with belonging for people most impacted by mental illness. Our recovery supports include meaningful opportunities for building relationships, a meaningful place to come and return to, opportunities for employment, and education, and socialization. Our program is part of Catawba Valley Healthcare. Connections is located in Newton and has provided recovery services to over 595 Clubhouse members in the tri-county area and beyond.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will directly benefit Connections Clubhouse and our recreation programming. Clubhouse fundraising has become increasingly critical for our program during a time of economic uncertainty and changes in mental health services and Medicaid funding.

Mental illness can be very disabling and can shatter lives.  BUT, with the help from our community, the Connections Clubhouse program actively provides meaningful support for members to rebuild and reclaim their lives.  Connections is a welcoming place where people are accepted and valued as individuals and not labeled by the stigmas associated with mental illness.  Members gain the confidence and skills necessary to lead fulfilling lives of THEIR choice in the community.

Don’t miss this special celebration of creativity, community, and holiday spirit!  Join us at our inaugural Catawba Valley Christmas Market on Saturday, December 5th, 2026, from 9:00am – 2:00pm. We will have delicious food choices on-site thanks again to D& J Catering from Lexington, NC.

Are you interested in being a vendor at our Christmas Show?  Please find copies of our vendor application on-line at our website, www.connectionsclubhousecatawba.org.

Help us spread the word about our event. To learn more about Connections Clubhouse and our upcoming fundraiser, reach-out to Bryan Smith at (828)466-0030,  email at bryansmith@cvhnc.org, visit our website www.connectionsclubhousecatawba.org or visit us on Facebook.