A rhinestone-studded mountain market packed with local makers, handmade goods, sparkly treasures, and hourly giveaways.
What to expect:
💎 Small Shop Treasures
🍪 Smoky Mountain Treats
✨ Bring Your Sparkle
👢 Family Fun
🔥 Giveaways so good even Jolene can't take 'em from you
In 2025, Dickens of a Christmas attracted 120,000 people. This festival recreates the time of Charles Dickens using historic downtown Franklin’s charming architecture as the backdrop. A variety of musicians, dancers and Dickens characters will fill the streets. Expect to see and interact with the nefarious Fagin from Oliver Twist; Jacob Marley, Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the rest of the Cratchit family from A Christmas Carol; and of course, a Victorian Father and Mother Christmas with treats for children. The festival is produced by the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County.
Featuring:
150+ Arts & Crafts Vendors
30+ Food & Beverage Vendors
Main Stage Entertainment
KidZone
Victorian Village with Holiday Dancers, Characters and Carolers
Acoustic Stage
Buskers Corner
Whiskey Lounge
Beer Tent
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 Application Deadline - October 6th
Arts and Crafts Notification Date - October 10th
Community Partner Application Deadline - October 6th
Community Partner Notification Date - October 10th
Food Vendor Application Deadline - October 31st
Food Vendor Notification Date - November 7th
Entertainment Application Deadline - October 27th
Entertainment Notification Date - October 31st
A short drive from Chattanooga, Tennessee, this wedding venue is Hamilton County's hidden gem. From community concerts to receptions for large groups, rent The Commons in Collegedale today. The Commons in Collegedale is the cultural and recreational center of the City of Collegedale and the eastern end of Hamilton County. The Commons is home to our Community Center with multiple markets and special events held throughout the year. It's a place for visitors and neighbors alike to gather comfortably in Collegedale. The center showcases the natural beauty of Collegedale, with its open green spaces and its event centers. The 56,000 square foot open-air Farmers Market has room for hundreds of local farmers and artisans to showcase their products. We have regularly scheduled Farmer's Markets held at The Commons throughout the year.
Get ready for the wedding planning event of the year!When: Sunday, January 10, 2027Where: The Fairgrounds Nashville, Wedgewood Ave, Nashville, TennesseeThe Pink Bride Wedding and Women's Show is your one-stop-shop for all things wedding.Taste delectable cakes , discover the latest trends , and meet the best local wedding pros. Plus, enjoy exclusive discounts, grab awesome swag, and stand a chance to win amazing prizes!Whether you're at the start of your journey or finalizing your details, The Pink Bride is your key to a perfect wedding. Experience it all up close and personal!Join us for Tennessee's biggest wedding party. We can't wait to help you plan your dream day!Book your tickets here:https://thepinkbride.com/
The Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show has something for everyone. Our perennial preview of spring invites guests to leave winter at the door, experience over 10,000 sq. ft. of Grand Gardens, and meet the top vendors in home improvement, interior design, appliances, and more—all under one roof. Find unique art, jewelry, and handmade products from local and regional artists at the Maker Market.
Con Nooga is Chattanooga's largest Multi Fandom, Multiple Genre, and Pop Culture event held annually encompassing the entire Chattanoogan Hotel and Marriott Hotels.
Registration Hours:
Friday 11:30 AM - 11 PM
Saturday 9 AM - 11 PM
Sunday 9 AM - Noon
Badge Prices:
*Cash Only*
3 Day - $40
Kids under 6 - Free
Kids (Age 6-12) - $20
Friday Only - $20
Kids Friday Only- $10
Saturday Only - $30
Kids Saturday Only - $10
Sunday Only - $10
Kids Sunday Only - $5
Convention Hours:
Friday Noon - 2 AM
Saturday 9 AM - 2 AM
Sunday 9 AM - 4 PM
Vendor Hall Hours:
Friday Noon - 7 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday 10 AM - 3 PM
Get ready for the wedding planning event of the year!
When: Sunday, February 21, 2027
Where: Knoxville Convention Center, 701 Henley Street, Knoxville, Tennessee
The Pink Bride Wedding and Women's Show is your one-stop-shop for all things wedding.
Taste delectable cakes , discover the latest trends , and meet the best local wedding pros. Plus, enjoy exclusive discounts, grab awesome swag, and stand a chance to win amazing prizes!
Whether you're at the start of your journey or finalizing your details, The Pink Bride is your key to a perfect wedding. Experience it all up close and personal!
Join us for Tennessee's biggest wedding party. We can't wait to help you plan your dream day!
Book your tickets here:https://thepinkbride.com/
Adventure awaits! The Never Say Die Market is a maker's market inspired by classic 80s treasure-hunting adventure — secret maps, hidden tunnels, pirate gold, and a scrappy crew of friends who never give up!Explore dozens of small shops offering handmade goods, art, apparel, accessories, jewelry, treats, and one-of-a-kind finds.
A Market Life for Me is a Magical Meetups touring market stop in Franklin, Tennessee, held indoors on Sunday, March 7, 2027, from noon to 5 pm. It is a curated market of hand selected small shops and makers, with a dedicated pin trading area for collectible pin sellers.
The Knox Shamrock Fest & Lucky Kidney Run is a celebration hosted by the East Tennessee Kidney Foundation (ETKF), a dedicated organization with a rich history of supporting kidney health in our community. Since its founding in 2010, ETKF has been at the forefront in raising awareness and providing lifesaving resources and support to those impacted by kidney disease in East Tennessee. As we approach our 16th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to making a difference in the Immediately following the run, the Knox Shamrock Fest kicks off with a lively celebration of
Erin's annual Irish Day Celebration runs for a week each March, ending with a grand parade on the third Saturday of the month. The festival features a carnival with rides and games, a beer garden, live entertainment, and more than 150 vendors selling crafts and food, honoring the Irish rail workers who settled the area in the late 1800s.
For the quaint town of Linden, Tenn. the “party” is the Blooming Arts Festival March 21-22, 2025, which kicks-off the state’s spring festival season. The event features more-than 150 arts, crafts, and food vendors, and regional and local musicians, creating one of Tennessee’s best hometown celebrations.
Richland Park Farmers Market is a curated agriculture and food-only market in Nashville, TN, accepting only makers and producers of agricultural or food-based products. The market is highly competitive with around 300 applications annually for 75 booth spots, and the primary pathway for new vendors runs through the sister East Nashville Farmers Market. The 2026 season is currently full, with the 2027 season application window opening January 15, 2027.
Nashville Earth Day is a free, family-friendly festival held at Centennial Park Bandshell, presented by Centennial Park Conservancy in partnership with Urban Green Lab. The event offers interactive exhibits, local growers and makers, environmental nonprofits, and more. The next edition is planned for April 2027.
Hot Slaw and Art Y'all takes place in downtown Cleveland, Tennessee, on April 3, 2027, from noon to 7 pm, stretching along Ocoee and First streets around the courthouse. The festival celebrates hot slaw, Tennessee's official state food invented at the local Star Vue Theatre and now served in more than two dozen area restaurants, alongside live music, artist exhibitors and food vendors.
Corvette Expo & Chevys In The Smokies takes place April 8–10, 2027, at LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The event includes a swap meet, vendors, show cars, and a sales corral. The official registration page offers inside, outside, and lobby vendor options and a 2027 vendor registration form. Contact H&J Promotions for availability and product fit.
The fourth annual Bluebird Nature Fest and Crawfish Boil takes place at Bobby Lanier Farm Park, 2660 Cross Country Drive in Germantown, from noon to 3 pm on April 26, 2025. The free event celebrates the Eastern bluebird with interactive activities and live music, and offers unlimited crawfish for a 40 dollar fee to those who pre-register by April 22, with a rain date of April 27.
Join the Nashville Scene for the Spring Edition of Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair at OneC1TY! The outdoor festival brings together 80+ talented makers , each showcasing unique, hand-crafted goods—art, jewelry, ceramics, candles, textiles, and all kinds of clever creations you won’t find anywhere else. Come ready to snack and sip! Local food trucks will be serving up crowd-favorites, and the Crafty Bastards Cocktail Bar will be mixing refreshing drinks to enjoy while you browse. Crafty Bastards is the perfect place to spend the day discovering new artists and supporting small businesses. Grab your friends and come find your next favorite thing! We look forward to seeing you on Saturday + Sunday from 11am-4pm at OneC1TY (8 City Blvd.). Kids & pets are welcome. $3 parking is available. OneC1TY, located at 8 City Blvd., Nashville, TN, is a mindful, healthy living neighborhood develope...
Join the Nashville Scene for the Spring Edition of Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair at OneC1TY! The outdoor festival brings together 80+ talented makers , each showcasing unique, hand-crafted goods—art, jewelry, ceramics, candles, textiles, and all kinds of clever creations you won’t find anywhere else. Come ready to snack and sip! Local food trucks will be serving up crowd-favorites, and the Crafty Bastards Cocktail Bar will be mixing refreshing drinks to enjoy while you browse. Crafty Bastards is the perfect place to spend the day discovering new artists and supporting small businesses. Grab your friends and come find your next favorite thing! We look forward to seeing you on Saturday + Sunday from 11am-4pm at OneC1TY (8 City Blvd.). Kids & pets are welcome. $3 parking is available. OneC1TY, located at 8 City Blvd., Nashville, TN, is a mindful, healthy living neighborhood develope...
Nash Yarn Fest 2026 was definitely a three-ring circus, and we're ready to do it all again in 2027. Mark your calendars for the third year of Nash Yarn Fest: March 12-13, 2027 . Want to reminisce? Or want a peek of what fun we had in 2026? Flip through the NYF Bulletin here . Be sure you're signed up for our email list to be in-the-know about all things 2027. Modern Daily Knitting is the ultimate rabbit hole for knitters—an ever-evolving world online and in real life where knitting is celebrated, explored, and supported. We publish something new every day, from brilliant, beloved teachers and writers. And our online shop is a small wonderland of beautiful things for knitters. We're delighted to share a first look at the fantastic vendors who will be with us for Nash Yarn Fest, March 12-13, 2027 . Click the photos to visit their world, see making going on, and start making your list of...
Dr. & Mrs. Monroe and Sandra Trout Founding Sponsors Rossini Festival is a FREE International Street Fair for the entire family that celebrates the global impact on the music, food, and culture of East Tennessee. More than half a million residents of Knox County and the surrounding areas have visited the festival throughout the years. This annual event includes non-stop entertainment on four outdoor stages, showcasing opera, classical, jazz, gospel, ballet, modern dance, and much more. Attendees can also browse food vendors and more than 75 artisans throughout the market, along with the Kids & Family Fun Zone for activities children will enjoy. Four outdoor stages offer more than 11 hours of non-stop choral, opera, jazz, instrumental, gospel, chamber, dance, and international artistic performances. You are sure to catch something new at every turn.
An essential part of Chattanooga’s creative capital, 4 Bridges Arts Festival (4BAF) will return April 16-18, 2027! The 4 Bridges Arts Festival has cultivated and inspired an appreciation for the visual arts by bringing in artists from around the country to interact with our local community and display and sell their work. The highly-anticipated 4BAF is a juried art show that attracts visual artists from across the country, and has been ranked in the top 30 fine art festivals in country. The festival showcases the distinctive talents of 140+ artists and offer $15,000+ in cash awards. April 16-18, 2027 — Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM; Sunday 10 AM - 5 PM First Horizon Pavilion: 1801 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga, TN 37408 $6 entry (purchase at the gate); students & children under 18 free Each year 4 Bridges Arts Festiva l debuts with the highly popular annual Preview Party, Friday April 16, 6...
Established in 1961, the Dogwood Arts Festival is one of the most celebrated cultural events in Knoxville, Tennessee — and was named the #3 Best Art Festival in the Country by USA Today in 2024! The festival features over 100 fine art vendors, an emerging makers tent, live music, entertainment, children's activities, food & beverage vendors, and more. The event is held at World's Fair Park — a public park in Downtown Knoxville that sits on the former fairgrounds of the 1982 World's Fair. The festival is produced by Dogwood Arts, a (501c3) organization that promotes and celebrates the art, culture, and natural beauty of East Tennessee. We have a 71-year history of arts advocacy, environmental stewardship, and economic impact in East Tennessee. The Festival is one of 20+ year-round programs and events that help make Knoxville a great place to live, work, and play!
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.
