Spring in East Tennessee means blooming dogwoods and the return of one of Knoxville’s most beloved traditions: the Dogwood Arts Festival . Now in its 66th year, the festival will take place April 23-25th at World’s Fair Park, filling the Performance Lawn, Amphitheatre, and surrounding greenways with fine art, live music, hands-on activities, and family fun! Recognized as one of the Top 10 Best Art Festivals in the U.S. by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice poll, this year’s event will showcase 100 juried artists, live performances across two stages, a local Maker Market, interactive workshops and demos, and much more! Voted #3 Best Art Festival in the Country according to USA Today's 2024 Reader's Poll Voted #1 Festival in Knoxville according to CityView Magazine's 2022 Best of the Best Readers Poll Named the #2 Best Dogwood Festival in the U.S. according to Travel Awaits (2023) Award...
The Great Smoky Mountains Fiber Fair will be hosting a variety of classes and workshops. If you are interested in instructing such a class, please fill out the form below. All applications must be submitted by March 1, 2027. GSMHC will subtract a 20% fee from the class fee amount you submit. All material fees listed will be paid to the vendor. Please factor in this 20% fee when establishing your class price. Our workshops will be on Friday, April 23 and Saturday, April 24. Workshop times are suggested to run 1/2-day or less. Class scheduling and cancellations will be determined by Fair Management. All instructors should be prepared to handle the maximum number of students listed for your class. Day-of walk-up students will be at the discretion of the instructor. Please contact Trevor Lanier at 865-448-0044 or tlanier@gsmheritagecenter.org with questions Material fee per student. If yo...
Bringing Community and Cultural Heritage to Downtown Franklin for more than 40 Years Beginning as a way to revitalize cherished small businesses 40 years ago, these signature festivals continue to serve our mission and foster economic vitality for local shops and visiting vendors, while creating beloved community events that enrich and preserve the historic charm and enduring spirit of our town. From fine art, to fall festivities and a themed Victorian, holiday event unlike any other – there is something for every resident and visitor attending these anticipated, annual events. Collectively, our Main Street Festival, Pumpkinfest and Dickens of a Christmas draw more than 350,000 attendees over the course of a year. We encourage you to come and take a day (or two or three) to enjoy all Franklin and Williamson County have to offer! Members! We want to ensure your success throughout our f...
Gallatin Square Fest is an annual spring arts and crafts festival in Downtown Gallatin, held rain or shine on April 25, 2026. The event has grown to more than 200 vendors and draws over 25,000 visitors, with food, nonprofit booths, two stages of entertainment and a children's area. Admission is free.
Start making plans to visit us in South Pittsburg, TN this spring! Enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of the National Cornbread Festival. Located 30 miles west of Chattanooga, TN, this quaint southern town will host a celebration of cornbread, often considered the cornerstone of southern cuisine. We have something for everyone! From Cornbread Alley to Cornbread Fondo – you can find something for every member of your family to enjoy! We can’t wait to welcome you to the 29th annual National Cornbread Festival! Say goodbye to long lines and hello to cornbread heaven! Snag your one- or two-day pass now and get ready to indulge. This year's festival is serving up something extra special: add-on experiences for Cornbread Alley. Cornbread Alley - Savor the star of the show with one ticket to Cornbread Alley, where you can sample creative cornbread variations prepared by talented cooks from...
The Main Street Festival attracts 120,000+ visitors annually to enjoy eclectic arts and crafts vendors, superb entertainment, great food & drink, and fun for the entire family right in the heart of historic downtown Franklin. This beloved annual tradition produced by the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN is consistently listed among the top 20 events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society. More than 150 artisans and craftspeople will showcase their work giving festival goers access to shop and experience unique local, regional, national and even international crafts, products, foods and giftables. Come hungry! The 42nd Annual Main Street Festival features a curated selection of over 30 food vendors, offering everything from classic festival fare to unique local flavors. Whether you’re looking for a hearty lunch or a quick bite between stages, our food courts are...
The Kingsport Farmers Market runs Saturdays, April 25 through November 28, and Wednesdays, May through September, from 7 am to 1 pm, at 308 Clinchfield Street in Kingsport, Tennessee. Vendors sell homegrown produce, handmade crafts and locally sourced meats.
Nightfall, Chattanooga's free outdoor concert series, runs every Friday from May 1 through July 31, 2026, at Miller Plaza and Miller Park downtown. Shopping for handmade goods and food trucks opens at 6 pm, with music starting at 7. The 2026 season is Nightfall's 39th, featuring national and international acts across a range of genres, plus artisans and lawn games in Miller Park.
Tennessee Craft is aware of fraudulent emails impersonating our staff and contacting vendors. Do not send payment or personal information in response to an unexpected email. Please verify suspicious messages directly with Tennessee Craft. Our Team Learn more about our staff and board of directors. Volunteer Help support and further our state’s handmade traditions. History Tennessee Craft champions the local fine craft movement.
Tennessee Craft is aware of fraudulent emails impersonating our staff and contacting vendors. Do not send payment or personal information in response to an unexpected email. Please verify suspicious messages directly with Tennessee Craft. Our Team Learn more about our staff and board of directors. Volunteer Help support and further our state’s handmade traditions. History Tennessee Craft champions the local fine craft movement.
This event gathers fishermen, river sports enthusiasts, and families to Tellico Plains for fun, education, food, entertainment and outfitter services while increasing the public's knowledge of the trout industry in our region. Included will be local fishing guides, conservation information, lodging services, home decor, craft vendors, activities, gifts, and more. Some of our favorite places to stay overnight for the Tellico Trout Festival: More Lodging for the event can be found Here . Hidden Rivers is a 1-hour film that explores the rivers and streams of the Southern Appalachian region, North America’s most biologically rich waters. The film follows the work of conservation biologists and explorers throughout the region - revealing both the beauty and vulnerability of this aquatic life - and how many people are finding ways to protect these ecosystems. The Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T)...
Thank you for your interest in being a part of the 2026 Franklin Makers Markets. Our 2025 Holiday Market saw record turnout, with over 120 artisans and 6,500 shoppers in attendance. Since 2021, Franklin Makers Market has been proud to showcase unique artists, crafters, and creators of all kinds at our bi-annual markets. We believe that handmade really is better, and take great joy in seeing and sharing unique goods to attendees from Williamson County and beyond. Please read all information below before submitting your application. Acting in its sole discretion, Franklin Makers Market reserves the right to reject any application for any reason - we do our best to make sure that we limit the number of vendors selling any certain type of product. The Franklin Makers Market is a carefully curated market located in Franklin, TN. Franklin Makers Market is a mix of farmers, artisans, vintage...
75,000 friends and neighbors, 9 blocks, over 20 plus events that are sure to entertain the entire family, come celebrate and experience the food, fun, and entertainment that West Tennessee has to offer. They will be the best seven days of your entire life.
The Retropolitan Craft Fair, celebrating its 10th year, takes place Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 11 am to 6 pm, at Mill & Mine, 227 West Depot Avenue in Knoxville. Vendors are juried and chosen for one of a kind handmade products and creative booth displays.
🌸 Welcome to the Gatlinburg Boutiques & Bloom Southern Market! 🌸
The ultimate girls’ day out is coming to the Smoky Mountains for Mother's Day!
Grab your moms, grandmas, besties and everyone in between and spend the weekend shopping, sipping, and making unforgettable memories at the beautiful Gatlinburg Convention Center May 8th & 9th, 2027!
✨ What to Expect:
🛍️ 100+ Indoor Vendors
💎 Permanent Jewelry
🧢 Trucker Hat Bar
💐 Flower Bar & Build-Your-Own Bouquet
📸 Beautiful Photo Moments
🍹 Themed Adult Beverages
🎶 Fun Shopping Atmosphere & So Much More!
🎁 The first 150 ladies through the doors each day will receive a FREE Boutiques & Bloom tote bag!
📅 May 8 & 9, 2027
🕙 Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🕙 Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Gatlinburg Convention Center
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
🎟️ $10 Admission - Good for BOTH days!
Gather your girlfriends, shop local, discover unique boutiques and handmade treasures, enjoy interactive experiences, and make it a weekend to remember. We can’t wait to BLOOM with you in Gatlinburg!
The Mother's Day Gala is a Mother's Day weekend market at The Commons in Collegedale, Tennessee, produced by Shop the Market At, part of a 2026-2027 season of over 40 markets and festivals across the Chattanooga area. Its most recent running drew over 80 vendors selling flowers, chocolate, jewelry and other last minute gift ideas, with admission free. Vendors apply through the organizer's EventHub profile and are only charged once approved.
The Hickman County Arts and Crafts Guild holds its 8th annual Keg County Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 9 am to 4 pm at Centerville Courthouse Square. Local artists and craftsmen sell handmade work, and the guild follows with an Autumn in the Country show on October 3 and a Christmas show on November 21.
Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. The Clarksville Downtown Market was voted the #1 market in the state of Tennessee for 2025 through the American Farmland Trust's Market Celebration. Voted the #1 Farmers Market in Tennessee through the American Farmland Trust's 2025 Market Celebration, the Clarksville Downtown Market is more than a marketplace – we are the heartbeat of community connection. We strive to cultivate unity by bringing together individuals and advocating for local farmers and small businesses. At our farmers market, you will find fresh, local produce, local handmade goods, tasty food, and live music, all while supporting sustainable practices that promote a greener future. Provide access to local food choices and serve as a community-gathering place with a positive atmosphere Foster a sense of local pride while furth...
Join us at Oaklands Mansion for our 2nd Annual Fall Art & Craft Fair Saturday, September 5th, from 10:00am to 4:00pm No reservations or tickets are required.Free Admission to Fair$5 to tour Oaklands Mansion Sponsored by Visit Rutherford TN, Renewal by Anderson, Liquid Smoke, School of Rock, and Murfreesboro Little Theatre. Parking is located at the pavilion at 427 Roberts Street, Murfreesboro,...
The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is the celebration of Memphis’ claim as the Barbecue Capital of the World. If you have a real crowd pleaser and would like to get in front of this lucrative and engaged audience then download the applications to learn more and apply today! Food vendors who are accepted will receive an email notification and vending upon acceptance. ALL menu items and prices must be approved by Memphis in May and only those items listed on the contract may be sold. The Communications Committee is a group of volunteers who serve as the information hub for vendors, staff, volunteers, and emergency services. They are also responsible for the maintenance and inventory of communication equipment. Command Post – The command post is the center of all in-park communications during the MIM events. Each radio channel in monitored and emergency situations are relate...
Discover fresh local produce and artisan goods at the Kingston Springs Farmers Market in downtown Kingston Springs, TN, every Saturday from 9 AM to Noon.
The Milan Community Fair, presented by the City of Milan as its annual Downtown Fall Festival, returns October 10, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm, with vendors and food trucks open to the public. The event is held annually the second Saturday of October.
Learn to harvest, cook, can, and preserve? Homeschool your children? This has been true for a while, but even more so in the last few years with a spike in fear, anxiety, and depression of epic proportions around world. There has never been a time in recent history where homesteading skills have been The world has never been so connected via the internet, yet somehow, we are more disconnected from each other than ever before. As our lives become more complicated, something inside us longs to simplify: To get back to the land and get our hands in the dirt, to get our hearts in what really matters in life. In the last few years we've all seen empty grocery store shelves, and all across the country, people worry... Just a few years ago, we were right where you are... blessed to have the house we live in and the life we live, but longing for a home that means more. Not more things, but mo...
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.
