Carolina Clay Matters Fall Pottery Festival takes place Saturday, October 11th, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at McAlpine Business Park, 8300 Monroe Road. More info: This FREE outdoor festival, held on the grounds of an old dairy farm and small orchard, hosts more than 60 local North and South Carolina potters. You will see a wide variety of pottery made of many different types of clay and selling at a range of price points. The selection of hand-made pottery includes dinnerware, decorative pieces, sculpture, planters, whimsical bird houses and much more.