The three-day event will be at the Inverness Creative Academy.
Art, crafts, food and drink will be centre stage.
Following customers votes, mystery shoppers had their say but the ultimate decision will lie with a panel of judges.
Highland BlindCraft has been recognised for its mission to provide employment to those living with visual impairments and other disabilities.
More than £6000 was generated by participants involved in the annual Million Steps for Mikeysline Challenge.