Artist Application

Thank you for your interest in the Townsend Fall Festival. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.
 
All work displayed in the booth must be for sale. 
Categories:
Clay: Original clay and porcelain work, functional or sculptural.
Fiber: Includes wearable and non-wearable. No machine-tooled, machine-screen printing, or other forms of mass production are accepted.
Glass: Functional and sculptural work is accepted. Kiln forming, blowing, molding, or casting, as well as all cold working processes are permitted.
Jewelry: Only those artists accepted in the jewelry category may display or sell jewelry. Items made from commercial parts may not be exhibited.
Metal: Sculptural or decorative work made from metal. No jewelry will be accepted in this category.
Mixed Media: Work which combines materials from two or more mediums in one piece. Musical Instruments: Handmade instruments.
Natural Materials: This includes basket weaving, chair caning, brooms, gourds, and other works made from materials found in nature.
Photography: Includes traditional film photography, hand-colored images, emulsion transfers, and digital photography. Only artist’s original source material is acceptable. Printmaking: Only hand-pulled original prints are allowed. Prints must be in limited editions, signed, and numbered.
Sculpture: Three-dimensional work using additive or subtractive processes in a single medium.
Two-Dimensional: Drawing, painting, and digital works. Reproduction prints are not allowed.
Wood: Original works that are hand tooled, machine-worked, turned or carved.Cottage Foods:  Items must be pre-packaged and adhere to the Food Freedom Act: https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/consumers/food-safety/tennessee-food-freedom-act.html

The foothills of the Smoky Mountains come to life with Bluegrass music, arts and crafts, time honored traditions and Appalachian cooking at the Townsend in the Smokies Fall Festival, Sept. 26-27, 2025. The festival provides an atmosphere where family and friends of all ages can partake in time-honored Appalachian traditions at a free community event. An event for all ages, the festival centers around traditional and contemporary Bluegrass and mountain music; along with clogging and square dancing; art and craft booths; numerous Appalachian demonstrations; old-fashioned kids’ games; and Southern food, such as fried pies and kettle corn.

• Limited number of double or corner booths available
• Chamber Members guaranteed place provided their business fits requirements to participate.
• There will be NO REFUNDS.  This event is rain or shine.
•  No shows/no pay will not be invited to participate in the future.

RULES:
   Your tent should be 10'x10' to fit in the space provided (space provided (14’ x14’). It should be sturdy enough to provide shelter for you and your crafts. Tents must be staked and weighted and should have straight legs and cords.
2.    Set-up and take down will only be at times designated by the planning committee. Early tear down will result in not being invited back to future festivals/events.
3.    You must collect and report Tennessee sales tax, if you do not have a business license, the Blount Partnership will work with the Blount County Clerk to secure.
5.    All craftspeople must sign Hold Harmless below.
 
PLEASE DO NOT SEND PAYMENT FOR BOOTH. Fees will be charged to the credit card on file upon approval and selection as a vendor. 
 
Hold Harmless Agreement and Agreement to Terms and Conditions 
The undersigned hereby releases and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Blount Partnership, its employees, agents and assigns, the Fall Festival Committee, and the volunteers for the same regarding any and all liability for damages or injuries to persons or property which the undersigned, his or her agents or employees may sustain while participating in the Townsend Fall Festival except where such damages or injuries result from the gross negligence of the Blount Partnership.  Such indemnification shall include reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. 
I have read and agree to all the regulations stated above and in consideration of participating in the Townsend Fall Festival agree to be contractually bound to the same.