Main Street Festival (2025) - Eventeny

Main Street Festival (2025)

Starts on Saturday, April 26th, 2025
Franklin, Tennessee, United States
About the event
The annual Main Street Festival, organized by the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN, draws over 120,000 visitors each year. Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Franklin, this beloved tradition offers a diverse array of arts and crafts vendors, outstanding entertainment, delectable food and drinks, and family-friendly fun. As we prepare for another unforgettable event, we are actively seeking passionate and talented individuals to contribute their unique offerings and become an integral part of this cherished occasion. Join us in making the 2025 Main Street Festival a truly memorable celebration! 150+ Arts & Crafts Vendors 30+ Food & Beverage Vendors Main Stage Entertainment Acoustic Stage Entertainment Buskers Corner Art and Culture Performances What Sets Our Festival Apart: The Main Street Festival, an annual highlight on the community calendar, is not just an event—it's an experience. Nestled in the heart of Williamson County, this festival is a celebration of heritage, local artistry, and the spirit of togetherness. With a history deeply rooted in tradition and a vision focused on the future, the festival is a melting pot of creativity, commerce, and connection. Why You Should Apply: Showcase Your Craft: Whether you're an artisan, performer, food vendor, or community organization, the Main Street Festival provides a platform to showcase your unique talents and offerings to a diverse and engaged audience. Connect with the Community: The festival attracts thousands of attendees each year, providing an unparalleled opportunity to connect with the local community. Share your passion, build relationships, and leave a lasting impression on festival-goers. Support Local Heritage: By participating in the Main Street Festival, you contribute to the preservation of Williamson County's rich heritage. The Heritage Foundation is committed to fostering a sense of pride and appreciation for our cultural legacy. How to Apply: Applications are only accepted through Eventeny. Whether you're a seasoned vendor, an emerging artist, or a community group with a compelling story to tell, we welcome your application. Important Dates: Arts and Crafts /Community Partner Application Deadline - February 28th Notification Date - March 7th DFA Booth Deadline - March 3rd Entertainment Application Deadline - March 14th Notification Date - March 21st Food Vendor Application Deadline - March 14th Notification Date - March 21st
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Dates
Apr 26, 2025 · 10:00 AM - Apr 27, 2025 · 6:00 PM(GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Location
Parking instructions
Park your car and hope aboard the Franklin Transit Shuttle Saturday and Sunday in downtown Franklin. Cost for the shuttle is $1 per person, each way. Shuttle Service Hours Both Days - 10:00a–5:45p Shuttle Locations - Harlinsdale Farm - Franklin High School No pets, non-folding strollers, food or drink, except bottled water, are allowed on the transit vehicles. The Franklin Transit Main Street Shuttle is operated by the Franklin Transit Authority. For more information about Franklin’s public transit service, visit or call (615) 628-0260.
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Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications
Interested in applying:
5 active applications
Deadline: Mar 14, 2025

Welcome to the event! Browse through our applications and let us know if you have any questions. This is an electronic agreement and by applying, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically. Thank you for your interest in applying for our Main Street Festival.  

 

Important Dates

Main Street Festival | April 26-27, 2025

Food Vendor Application Deadline - March 14, 2025
Food Vendor Application Notification Date - March 21, 2025

Payment Deadline - April 11, 2025

 

If accepted, Food Vendors will need to complete these important requirements: 

  • Completed Payment 
  • A separate check for $200 which will serve as your cleaning deposit 
  • Signed Food Vendor Agreement 
  • Submit your Certificate of Insurance 
  • Electrical Needs

To pass inspection: 

  • Tents must have 40lb weights per leg 
  • All vendors will need to have a fire extinguisher (exact type to be relayed in later communication) 

We already have an exclusive agreement with a kettle corn vendor so we will not be accepting applications for other kettle corn vendors.

 

10'x10' Space: $550

10'x15' Space: $595

10'x20' Space: $795

10'x25' Space: $995

10'x30' Space: $1,195

10'x35' and above Space: $1,300

 

The following are electrical options:

  • 110 electric hook-up: $100 per hook-up
  • 220 electric hook-up: $220
Deadline: Feb 28, 2025

Welcome to the event! Browse through our application and let us know if you have any questions. This is an electronic agreement and by completing this application, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically. The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN's 41st Annual Main Street Festival is a highly-anticipated, annual tradition held in the historic downtown of Franklin, Tennessee.
 
Main Street Festival is expected to attract 120,000+ visitors.  In most years, the event features more than 200 high-quality arts and crafts vendors, superb entertainment, great food, and fun for the entire family. 


GENERAL INFORMATION

The following information is provided for vendors to submit applications for the Main Street Festival event.  If the application is accepted, the application and the terms set forth below will constitute a binding legal contract between the vendor and the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County.

 

Festival Dates and Times:
Saturday, April 26, 2025; 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, April 27, 2025; 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM 

 

This is a rain, shine, or snow event. Refunds will not be issued in the event of postponement or cancelation due to inclement weather. 

 

Acceptance and Payment

If your application is approved, your booth payment will be automatically processed on March 14th. If you decide to not participate in the festival, you must contact the festival team to request a withdrawal of your application.

Festival Dates and Times:
Saturday, April 26, 2025; 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, April 27, 2025; 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM 

 

General Instructions:

  • For guaranteed electrical service, add now when booking your booth. 
  • DFA booth holders are placed as directly in front of their business as possible. 

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Every DFA booth holder is required to set up a white tent or activation of some kind. DFA booth holders may NOT keep their booth spot open or inactivated. Activations must be maintained for the entirety of the festival to respect the neighboring booth-holders, festival guests, and the value of the festival. Early tear down may result in exclusion from future festival booth opportunities. 
 
DISCLAIMER: The descriptions below are BOOTH FREE zones (or otherwise activated). If your business is in any of the following zones and you still book a booth, we will place your booth elsewhere in the footprint: 
 
MSF BOOTH FREE ZONES 
- The Public Square (sponsorships/attractions) 
- 4th Avenue North (no booth zone) 
- 3rd Avenue North (Food Truck Alley) 
- Between 1st and 2nd Ave on Main Street (Spring Street) 
     OR if your business has a fire hydrant out front  

 

PRICING & QUANTITY RULES 

  • Early Bird booths are $150 each festival, reserved for ground level storefronts on a first come, first served basis by the registration deadline.  
  • Full Price booths are $450 for 2-day festivals and $350 for 1-day festivals, reserved for DFA members only on a first come, first served basis by the registration deadline. 
  • DFA Members can purchase a maximum of 2 booths per festival, and no more than 1 early bird priced booth per festival for ground level storefronts within the footprint. 

 
Festival Schedule
Friday, April 25th
9:00p-11:00p – Vendor Check-in at the HF Tent and Booth Setup
  
Saturday, April 26th
6:00a-9:00a – Vendor Check-in at the HF Tent and Booth Setup
8:30a-10:00a – Fire Marshal & City Inspection of all booths and food trucks
10:00a – Festival Opens  
6:00p – Festival Ends
 
Sunday, April 27th
10:00a – Festival Opens 
6:00p – Festival Ends 
6:00p-8:00p – Breakdown of the Festival  
8:00p-9:00p – Streets Open

 

This is a rain, shine, or snow event.
Refunds will not be issued in the event of postponement or cancelation due to inclement weather.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2025

Thank you for your interest in being a community partner at Main Street Festival. A limited amount of Community Partner booths are available for local nonprofit or community-based organizations (ie, Boy Scouts, Historical Societies, Veteran Groups, Clubs, Habitat for Humanity, Foster Care Organizations, etc). 

Deadline: Mar 14, 2025

Thank you for your interest in applying for our Main Street Festivals. We’re currently looking for live entertainers/performers of all types to appear on our Main Stage, Acoustic Stage, Busker's Corner and street performers for our upcoming festivals. 

As a nonprofit, entertainers donate their time, but will be promoted on event site(s) and our festival app

 

Important Dates: 
Main Street Festival | April 26-27, 2025
Entertainment Application Deadline | March 14, 2025
Entertainment Application Notification Date | March 21, 2025 

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Franklin, Tennessee, United States
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