GalaxyCon Nashville is More Than a Comic Con! It’s a 3-Day FESTIVAL OF FANDOM with celebrities, creators, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, fan groups, gamers, panelists, comic books, anime, and PEOPLE LIKE YOU! We look forward to seeing you June 4 - 6, 2027, at the Fairgrounds Nashville, 401 Wingrove Street, Nashville, TN 37203. If you have questions, please email info@galaxycon.com
We're hosting two free, fabulous, fun, family-friendly, and locals first shopping events indoors and outdoors at the Crosstown Concourse in Midtown Memphis in 2026. Our mission is to support local artists and showcase the best creatives in the Mid-South! Join us at our two Memphis Crafts & Drafts 2026 events and enjoy a beautiful day at Crosstown Concourse, while you shop some of the best local makers and artists, savor delicious local craft beers PLUS enjoy all of the great dining, shopping, museums, kids activities and more at the awesome Crosstown Concourse. Our Crafts & Drafts Festival markets are curated artist, maker, and crafter events. Applications and more information may be accessed on our Vendor Information page. In 2025, we celebrated ten years of hosting our Crafts & Drafts Festival, which was first hosted in the original Crosstown Arts parking lot off of Cleveland Ave. i...
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival is held each June on a 700 acre farm in Manchester, with the 2026 edition running June 11 to 14. Organizers have announced the festival will take a year off in 2027 to let the farm's grounds and infrastructure recover from recent storms.
Fill out the application and we will be in contact. Explore a diverse range of handcrafted goods from talented artisans and craft vendors. From unique jewelry pieces to intricate home decor items, there's something for everyone at our market. Indulge in a variety of culinary delights served by local food trucks. From savory treats to sweet desserts, satisfy your cravings while enjoying the lively atmosphere of the market. Immerse yourself in the sounds of talented musicians performing live at our event. From soothing melodies to upbeat tunes, the music adds an extra layer of enjoyment to your market experience. Visit the Toolshed to interact with talented artisan crafters demonstrating their skills. Watch and learn as they showcase traditional techniques like basket-making, pottery, broom-making, weaving, and more. There’s always something fascinating to discover! Welcome to the Black...
Hops in the Hills Craft Beer Festival set against the backdrop of the Smokies, returns for its eleventh celebration. This festival allows attendees to sample regional craft beer from the best breweries in the area. The festival will be located in the Maryville Greenway Amphitheater and will allow extra space for games, lounging and music. Festival price includes tastings, tasting cup, food, official event t-shirt and great music. This is a 21-and-up event only. No one under the age of 21 will be allowed to attend the festival. No dogs, cats, peacocks, gerbils, or fish are allowed within the festival grounds. Please leave your beautiful pets and chil dren at home and enjoy a night out with friends. What you’ll discover here in East Tennessee’s Blount County is plenty of simple, down-home cooking with a flair for flavor. A gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s ancient mountai...
The Invitational Fine Arts and Crafts Show is a juried outdoor art show at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront, part of the Columbia Festival of the Arts' free LakeFest Weekend running June 12 through 14, 2026. More than fifty artisans show original work across ceramics, glass, jewelry, textiles, wood, photography and mixed media, alongside live music and food. Artists apply during a call for entries with a non-refundable show fee due upon juried acceptance, and accepted artists commit to all three days of the show.
Porter Flea SUMMER 2026 is a juried and curated craft fair. Please submit this completed application along with a $25 non-refundable application fee by Midnight CST on Sunday, April 5th. Absolutely no late or incomplete applications will be considered. All applications will be reviewed by the jury team and all applicants will be notified of the review committee's decision by Monday, April 20th. If you have a question about this, please email hello@porterflea.com. Standard Booth includes a 8'X8' floor space: $25 Application Fee + $330 Vendor Fee Standard Wall Booth includes a 8'X8' floor/wall space: $25 Application Fee + $375 Vendor Fee Premium Booth includes a 8'X12' floor space: $25 Application Fee + $455 Vendor Fee
The Ag & Arts Tour is a self-guided tour of farms and markets that features artisans at every stop! It is a unique event that showcases agri-tourism in middle Tennessee. Ag & Arts Tour visitors will get to experience the beauty of rural back roads, local agriculture, arts, and music. We are proud to provide a platform for local businesses to share their products and services and look forward to welcoming you to our community.
June 1947 saw the first of the Rhododendron Festivals, conceived and carried out by the Roan Mountain Citizens Club as a two-day celebration to memorialize and perpetuate the most gorgeous display of natural beauty on the North American continent. This festival has continued uninterrupted for over sixty years. The festival is held annually in June. Originally the festival was held at the top of Roan Mountain. In recent years the festival is held in Roan Mountain State Park, located at the foot of Roan Mountain and features handmade crafts, food, and a variety of traditional music, plus an array of old-time folkway demonstrations. Location: Roan Mountain State Park, Hwy 143, Roan Mountain, Tennessee (Between Asheville, NC, and Johnson City, TN on US HWY 19-E, and only 40 miles from Boone/Blowing Rock, NC, and 20 miles from Banner Elk/Beech Mountain/Linville, NC) Also, the Appalachian T...
Grow Oak Ridge operates the Winter Farmers Market, indoors at Roane State Community College. Open Saturdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., December to March (closed holidays). We manage the Grow & Learn Community Garden, 1051 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN. It is a teaching and learning space, with 30 beds available for rent in the summer, educational classes and support all summer. To apply for one of our garden programs or a spot in the garden, click here. The Jackson Square Lavender Festival is an annual fundraiser for Grow Oak Ridge and its food security programs. It is always held on the 3rd Saturday of June. For more information about this year’s event, please click here. Yes, you may use SNAP/EBT and Double Up Food Bucks (up to $20/day for extra produce) at the following farmers markets locally: * Winter Farmers Market, Oak Ridge indoors at Roane State Community College. *Oak Ridge Farm...
Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. With 1200 acres of parks, facilities, greenway and open spaces, the award-winning Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department provides opportunities for many safe recreational activities. Services target athletics, aquatics, cultural arts, fitness/wellness, and outdoor recreation, all while promoting lifelong play. Whether it’s taking a thrilling ride down a water slide at Boro Beach, exploring historic Cannonsburgh Village, playing a competitive game of tennis at Old Fort Park, hiking along the beautiful Stones River Greenway, or taking advantage of hundreds of other options with Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department, there is a quality experience available to every resident of Murfreesboro. We'd love to hear how we can improve your Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation experience. Thanks f...
The RC Cola MoonPie Festival takes over downtown Bell Buckle on June 19, 2027, from 7 am to 5 pm. The day opens with a 10 mile and 5K race, followed by a craft fair and food court, live music, cloggers and a parade, ending with the cutting of the World's Largest MoonPie around 3 pm.
Nashville Pride's parade steps off at 10 a.m. on Broadway in downtown Nashville on Saturday, June 27, 2026, followed by the festival from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. The event centers on LGBTQIA+ visibility and community celebration alongside the advocacy work Nashville Pride carries out year round.
For more information about event rentals, please email us. An annual juried art show that attracts visual artists from across the country, and has been ranked in the top 30 fine art festivals in country. Friends of the Festival has assisted in the planning and implementation of 4BAF since 2019. A free summertime music series presented by Friends of the Festival that attracts wide-ranging audiences to the riverfront. This series is family-friendly, pet-friendly, and welcoming to all to enjoy Saturdays on the river. An annual “Freedom Festival and Fireworks” event that takes place on Independence Day in Collegedale, TN.
Anime Blues Con is a yearly event at the Renasant Convention Center in Memphis, Tennessee. The show features guests from movies, television, video games, cartoons, anime, music, comics, cosplay, and more. Guests participate in Q&As while fans present panels all weekend. Video game and tabletop tournaments occur throughout the event, while vendors and artists from across the country attend to sell everything from shirts and swords to toys and comics. Join us for an exciting weekend at Comic Con!
Come off the street and beat the July heat! Join us to celebrate our 51st year at the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair. Artisans in nearly 400 fairs voted our Fair the Fifth-All-Time Favorite Fair in the nation! Our July 2026 show offers over 180 booths of the finest craftspeople from all over the United States. Watch as they demonstrate their skill, answer questions, and offer their unique art for sale indoors at the Gatlinburg Convention Center at Traffic Light #8 in downtown Gatlinburg. Tickets are available at both entrances to the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Admission for adults is $10; children 17 and under enter free with paid adults. Multi-Day Pass included for free with photo ID presented at the Office. Free hands-on crafts for kids, too, and live music shows daily. See more below. Click Here to Contact Us or Give us a call if you have any questions – 865-436-7479. Our Summer Fa...
Come off the street and beat the July heat! Join us to celebrate our 51st year at the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair. Artisans in nearly 400 fairs voted our Fair the Fifth-All-Time Favorite Fair in the nation! Our July 2026 show offers over 180 booths of the finest craftspeople from all over the United States. Watch as they demonstrate their skill, answer questions, and offer their unique art for sale indoors at the Gatlinburg Convention Center at Traffic Light #8 in downtown Gatlinburg. Tickets are available at both entrances to the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Admission for adults is $10; children 17 and under enter free with paid adults. Multi-Day Pass included for free with photo ID presented at the Office. Free hands-on crafts for kids, too, and live music shows daily. See more below. Click Here to Contact Us or Give us a call if you have any questions – 865-436-7479. Our Summer Fa...
Red, White and Handmade Market is one of four signature seasonal markets that The Crafter's Market Network runs in Fayetteville, alongside a Strawberry Jubilee, a Spooktacular and a Yule Tide market. All are held at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds on Hedgemont Avenue and feature handmade crafts, fine art and a handful of food booths. The network reviews vendor applications for quality and product fit and limits how many vendors sell similar goods at each market.
Grand Rapids is a city close to our hearts. Makers here have embraced Made Market and welcomed us into your community. We will be back at the incredible Goei Center in their largest space. It’s a great location and a beautiful aesthetic. We can’t wait! Louisville is a unique city filled with talented and genuine makers. We will be partnering with Maker’s Mark to host our Preview Night on Friday night. We’re hosting in Mellwood’s largest room again, and we simply can’t wait! We’re coming back to Franklin! Our first couple of years at The Factory were incredible. We’ll be in Liberty Hall again, and we’re so pumped to be back in this newly remodeled space. See you there! It’s our joy to come alongside and serve incredible makers by providing a platform and visibility within their community. We’re honored to work with individuals of such passion, conviction, and sincerity. In 2016, we fou...
The Bledsoe County Fair is a volunteer-led, agriculture-focused fair that has run in Pikeville, Tennessee since 1919, held annually at the Bledsoe County Fairgrounds. A recent fair ran August 1 through 8. The fair does not sell vendor spots or tickets online; local police have warned that any website or ad claiming to sell vendor spaces online is a scam, and real vendor arrangements are made by direct contact with a fair representative.
FarleyCon Pop Culture & Comic Book Expo is back for 2027!Join us for a full weekend celebrating comic books, toys, animation, movies, television, wrestling, cosplay, gaming, and pop culture. FarleyCon brings fans together with celebrity guests, comic book creators, voice actors, artists, vendors, collectors, and fellow fans from across the region.Camp Jordan Arena is located at 323 Camp Jordan Pkwy, East Ridge, TN 37412, right off of Exit 1.
Located in Historic East Nashville’s Five Points, Tomato Art Fest has been uniting fruits and vegetables since 2003. The annual 2-day festival attracts people from all over with fun-themed art, local music, delicious food, costumes, wacky contests, shopping, kids activities, & more. The festival and concert are free to attend, welcoming to all, and costumes are encouraged.
The Sullivan County Tennessee Fair runs August 3 through 8 at 220 Piney Flats Rd, featuring headliner Keith Wallen and a lineup of regional country and rock bands. General admission runs $15 Monday through Thursday and $25 for the bigger Friday and Saturday concert nights, with kids 3 and under free.
TEN days of family fun and great entertainment. There's so much to see and do, you can't see it all in one visit! Thrilling rides, concerts, food, tractor pulls, monster trucks, pageants, livestock shows, Fiddlers Grove Historical Village and much more!
City guides with the venues that host festivals, who issues the permits, what the weather does to an outdoor season, and the local vendors worth calling.