Tennessee Craft Fair Fall 2026 48th Annual - all U.S. artists eligible!

Overview

The 48th Annual Fall Tennessee Craft Fair 2026 is a juried art show ranked in the top 30 of premier craft fairs in the country. The show presents traditional and contemporary fine craft, handmade by approximately 200 individual artists, and is open free to the public. It attracts approximately 45,000 visitors annually, offering artists the opportunity to directly meet and engage patrons, collectors, and the public.

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: July 15, 2026, 11:59 PM Central Time (late entries accepted July 16 with $20 additional fee)
• Notification: August 4
• Booth Payment Deadline: August 25
• Cancellation with refund: September 1
• Load-in: Thursday, October 8, 9:30 am–7 pm CST
• Last-minute setup: Friday, October 9, 7–9 am CST
• Show Dates: Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 11, 2026

Location & Hours

• Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37232 (adjacent to the Parthenon)
• Friday & Saturday: 10 am–6 pm Central Time
• Sunday: 10 am–4 pm Central Time

Eligibility

Open to all U.S. resident artists. Emerging artists are not eligible.

Submission Requirements

• Submit up to 3 medium applications ($35 each)
• 5 images required per application (5 images max per application; 6 total images max)
• All work must be handmade fine craft

Fees

• Application Fee: $35 non-refundable, plus $35 for each additional medium application, up to 3 applications
• Late entries (July 16): additional $20 late fee
• Booth fees due by August 25; no refunds after September 1
• Tennessee Craft accepts payment via Zapplication, check, or money order (made payable to Tennessee Craft)
• $35 fee charged for each returned check

Artist Amenities

• Free artist parking in close proximity to fair layout
• Limited RV/camper parking near police station (first-come availability)
• 24-hour security on-site from load-in through load-out
• Complimentary continental breakfast each morning
• Air-conditioned rest area and brick-and-mortar bathroom facilities
• Designated artist-only port-a-let
• Level booth spaces
• Accessible paved walkways for patrons
• Booth buddy program for first-time exhibitors
• Volunteer booth sitting available

Setup & Requirements

• Artist must be present for the complete duration of the show to sell work and meet the public; no artist representatives permitted
• Exhibitor tents must be WHITE with exhibition quality preferred
• Tents must be secured with at least 60 lbs weight on each tent corner pole (sandbag rental available)
• No tent stakes allowed for tents, art, signage, or other purposes
• No vehicles allowed on grass areas, sidewalks, or walking trails during load-in/load-out (dolly-in required)
• Booth signs supplied by Tennessee Craft must be displayed and visible from walking path
• Show operates rain or shine; exhibitors responsible for weather protection
• No straw, mulch, or other materials allowed in or around booth

Important Notes

All sales are handled by the exhibitor. Tennessee Craft collects no commission on sales. The exhibitor must collect sales tax. Tennessee Craft provides 24-hour security but does not carry insurance for personal property; artists advised to obtain their own insurance.