The Designing Women Curated Market returns to The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 21, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for a special one-day celebration spotlighting the creativity, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurship of women-owned businesses from across Tennessee.

Following the market, guests are invited to continue the celebration with a special event at 7:30 p.m. – An Evening with Mary Dixie Carter – featuring Mary Dixie, the daughter of Dixie Carter and stepdaughter of Hal Holbrook.

Thoughtfully curated and locally rooted, the market will feature a diverse selection of handmade goods and artisan offerings  including art, jewelry, home décor, specialty foods, wellness products, and one-of-a-kind gifts. Every vendor is a woman maker or entrepreneur, bringing originality, passion, and purpose to their work. Vendor applications opened Wednesday, January 28, and will close Friday, February 13, 2026.

“As The Dixie marks its 20th season, this year’s event feels incredibly special,” said Rosemary Radford, Brand Manager of The Dixie. “It’s a celebration of women who create with intention and heart – from the makers filling our space during the day to the stories shared by Mary Dixie Carter in the evening.”

About the Market
More than a shopping experience, The Designing Women Curated Market is designed to foster connection and community, encouraging guests to support local creatives while celebrating the vital role women play in the arts and small business economy. Hosted inside the inspiring setting of The Dixie Carter PAC in downtown Huntingdon, the market offers a vibrant and welcoming way to spend a Saturday.

About Mary Dixie Carter
Mary Dixie Carter is the author of the critically acclaimed novels Marguerite by the Lake and The Photographer. Her writing has appeared in TIME, The Economist, San Francisco Chronicle, Chicago Tribune, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and The New York Observer. She previously served as Publishing Director at The Observer and holds an honors degree in English Literature from Harvard University, as well as an MFA in Creative Writing from The New School. She currently lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two children.

The evening will be moderated by Peter Noll of West TN PBS and will feature an engaging conversation around Mary Dixie’s latest book, Marguerite by the Lake, and stories of her time with Dixie and Hal, serving as a fitting conclusion to a day dedicated to women’s voices, vision, and innovation.

This event is presented by FirstBank. Tickets include both the market experience and evening event with Mary Dixie Carter and are priced at $25 + tax for VIP and $15 + tax for General Admission. For more information and market vendor applications, visit DixiePAC.net.