Fairs/Festivals
Pink Palace Crafts Fair 2026
Contact Information
Friends of MoSH (Memphis Museums, Inc)
Contact Email: Friends@memphistn.gov
Contact Phone: 901-636-2408
Requirement Overview
- Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
- Submission Limit: 4
Media Requirements
- Images | Min: 4, Max: 4
- Total | Max: 4
Opportunity Summary
54th Annual Pink Palace Crafts Fair
September 25-27, 2026
The Pink Palace Crafts Fair is a three-day family-oriented celebration of the arts held on the grounds of the Pink Palace Museum in the heart of East Memphis the last weekend in September. Attracting artists from across the country, it is the largest juried arts and crafts fair in the Mid-South, the largest fundraising event for the Museum of Science and History and one of the largest volunteer-run events in Memphis.
Our mission: Educate the community about regional traditions in danger of disappearance and serve the public by preserving historical skills through handicrafts, demonstrations, tactical experiences, entertainment and communication of knowledge.
September 25-27, 2026
The Pink Palace Crafts Fair is a three-day family-oriented celebration of the arts held on the grounds of the Pink Palace Museum in the heart of East Memphis the last weekend in September. Attracting artists from across the country, it is the largest juried arts and crafts fair in the Mid-South, the largest fundraising event for the Museum of Science and History and one of the largest volunteer-run events in Memphis.
- Largest juried arts and crafts fair in the Mid-South
- One of the oldest established crafts fairs in the country – 54 years
- Supported by a large mixed media PR and marketing campaign
- Shopping, demonstrating, food, and family activities
- Thousands of shoppers over 3 days
- Best of Show and Merit Awards
- Artist Hospitality tent
- Volunteer booth sitters available
- 24 hour on site private security
Our mission: Educate the community about regional traditions in danger of disappearance and serve the public by preserving historical skills through handicrafts, demonstrations, tactical experiences, entertainment and communication of knowledge.
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General Information
Festival Location
Pink Palace Museum, 3050 Central Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee is an open-air venue with some inside spaces. The Pink Palace Crafts Fair takes place, rain or shine, on September 25-27, 2026. It is located on the corner of Central Ave and Lafayette.
Festival Dates and Times
Friday, September 25 – 10AM-5PM
Saturday, September 26 – 10AM-5PM
Sunday, September 27 – 10AM-5PM
Important Dates for 2026
Second Jury
June 15 - Accept Applicaitons
July 20 - Application deadline
July 21-25 - Jury
July 27 - Notification of Jury Results
August 16 - Booth Fees Due
Amenities
Crafts Fair T-shirt, booth sitting services, and coffee/fruit each morning from 8-9:30AM.
Monetary Awards
Best of Show and Merit awards are given.
Craft Exhibitor Categories
All applicants will be classified in one of two exhibitor categories:
Juried Fine Crafts – Items submitted for this category must be individually and authentically handcrafted. All designs should be original. All fine craft categories as well as two-dimensional artwork, including paintings, photographs and drawings are accepted. Of the 2D work displayed, 75% must be original; 25% may be mechanical reproductions (i.e. prints). Commercially manufactured items are prohibited. No imports, products made from kits, non-original patterns or molds are acceptable. No commercial resale or wholesale is allowed. Jurors will circulate during the show to ensure that all work is in compliance. We reserve the right to request the removal of items which were not included in the application submitted in the jury process.
Juried Handicraft – This category includes home craft and hobbyist. Items submitted for this category must be handcrafted. Found items may be used in the craft. Commercially manufactured items are prohibited. No imports, no products made from kits, and no non-original patterns or molds are acceptable. No commercial resale or wholesale is allowed. Jurors will circulate during the show to ensure that all work is in compliance. We reserve the right to request the removal of items which were not included in the application submitted in the jury process.
Juried Culinary Policies
This category includes food designed for off-site consumption such as jams, soup mixes, breads, oils and vinegars, sauces, nuts, candies, etc. Small samples are permitted. Each applicant must submit a photograph of his/her fully stocked booth and provide a description and preparation of the items, including main ingredients. Samples will need to be sent as part of the jury process for new applicants. Please contact our office – (901-636-2408).
Regarding Collaborating Artist
If you are applying as a collaborating artist/partner, you must submit the name(s) with the application. Here is how to submit your application as a collaborating artist – Go to “My Profile” first. Enter one of the two collaborating artists as the primary contact in the profile form. After completing the information requested, there is a section at the bottom of the profile page to enter the collaborating artist name(s). This information is carried over to the application for purposes of identifying a collaborative effort. You may not add a partner after the jury. If you have any questions, please call the Pink Palace Crafts Fair office before submitting your application.
Electricity
Fine Craft and Handicraft booths are outside and do not have electricity. They may only be electrified with exhibitor-supplied batteries (no generators allowed).
Craftsman Participation
Vendors are expected to be present during all hours of the fair. Craftsmen leaving the grounds prior to closing of the fair on Sunday afternoon without conferring with the chairperson (s) of the event will not be allowed to return to future events.
Accommodations
There are numerous hotels/motels in the area; however, they fill up quickly. We strongly recommend that you book a room when you are first accepted.
Artist Check-In and Set-Up
Wednesday, September 23 – 11:00 – 4PM (Grounds close at 5PM.)
Thursday, September 24 – 10:00 – 6PM (Grounds close at 7PM.)
Pink Palace Museum, 3050 Central Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee is an open-air venue with some inside spaces. The Pink Palace Crafts Fair takes place, rain or shine, on September 25-27, 2026. It is located on the corner of Central Ave and Lafayette.
Festival Dates and Times
Friday, September 25 – 10AM-5PM
Saturday, September 26 – 10AM-5PM
Sunday, September 27 – 10AM-5PM
Important Dates for 2026
Second Jury
June 15 - Accept Applicaitons
July 20 - Application deadline
July 21-25 - Jury
July 27 - Notification of Jury Results
August 16 - Booth Fees Due
Amenities
Crafts Fair T-shirt, booth sitting services, and coffee/fruit each morning from 8-9:30AM.
Monetary Awards
Best of Show and Merit awards are given.
Craft Exhibitor Categories
All applicants will be classified in one of two exhibitor categories:
Juried Fine Crafts – Items submitted for this category must be individually and authentically handcrafted. All designs should be original. All fine craft categories as well as two-dimensional artwork, including paintings, photographs and drawings are accepted. Of the 2D work displayed, 75% must be original; 25% may be mechanical reproductions (i.e. prints). Commercially manufactured items are prohibited. No imports, products made from kits, non-original patterns or molds are acceptable. No commercial resale or wholesale is allowed. Jurors will circulate during the show to ensure that all work is in compliance. We reserve the right to request the removal of items which were not included in the application submitted in the jury process.
Juried Handicraft – This category includes home craft and hobbyist. Items submitted for this category must be handcrafted. Found items may be used in the craft. Commercially manufactured items are prohibited. No imports, no products made from kits, and no non-original patterns or molds are acceptable. No commercial resale or wholesale is allowed. Jurors will circulate during the show to ensure that all work is in compliance. We reserve the right to request the removal of items which were not included in the application submitted in the jury process.
Juried Culinary Policies
This category includes food designed for off-site consumption such as jams, soup mixes, breads, oils and vinegars, sauces, nuts, candies, etc. Small samples are permitted. Each applicant must submit a photograph of his/her fully stocked booth and provide a description and preparation of the items, including main ingredients. Samples will need to be sent as part of the jury process for new applicants. Please contact our office – (901-636-2408).
Regarding Collaborating Artist
If you are applying as a collaborating artist/partner, you must submit the name(s) with the application. Here is how to submit your application as a collaborating artist – Go to “My Profile” first. Enter one of the two collaborating artists as the primary contact in the profile form. After completing the information requested, there is a section at the bottom of the profile page to enter the collaborating artist name(s). This information is carried over to the application for purposes of identifying a collaborative effort. You may not add a partner after the jury. If you have any questions, please call the Pink Palace Crafts Fair office before submitting your application.
Electricity
Fine Craft and Handicraft booths are outside and do not have electricity. They may only be electrified with exhibitor-supplied batteries (no generators allowed).
Craftsman Participation
Vendors are expected to be present during all hours of the fair. Craftsmen leaving the grounds prior to closing of the fair on Sunday afternoon without conferring with the chairperson (s) of the event will not be allowed to return to future events.
Accommodations
There are numerous hotels/motels in the area; however, they fill up quickly. We strongly recommend that you book a room when you are first accepted.
Artist Check-In and Set-Up
Wednesday, September 23 – 11:00 – 4PM (Grounds close at 5PM.)
Thursday, September 24 – 10:00 – 6PM (Grounds close at 7PM.)
Application Requirements
Permitted Work/Mediums
A. The Fair is open to and welcomes all individual artists and collaborators who make their own original fine art and/or fine crafts by hand. All work must be original and must be made by the artist, or jointly with the collaborator. The artist must be present at the fair.
B. We accept the following mediums: acrylic, ceramics & ceramic sculpture, glass & glass sculpture, jewelry, metalwork & metal sculpture, musical instruments, oil, papermaking & book arts, pastel/pencil/charcoal, pen/ink, photography (standard & digital), printmaking, stencil, stonework & stone sculpture, tempera, textile/fiber/leather, watercolor, and woodworking & wood sculpture, and found objects. If you believe your work is appropriate for the fair but does not fit neatly within one of these categories, we also offer a mixed media category & other category. Ceramic works must be handmade by the artist. If multiple pieces of the same design are displayed, each piece must be signed. If you have a question regarding whether your work would be appropriate for the fair, please contact the crafts fair office at friends@memphistn.gov.
C. Only artists accepted in the jewelry category may display and sell jewelry. Additional jewelry may only be submitted for jury in the jewelry category.
Prohibited Items
The following items are NOT permitted at the Fair: any work that is not your own or that you did not make by hand, imported items, commercially manufactured items, items manufactured in production houses, buy-and-sell items, and kit-made or pattern-made items. If you are found to be selling any of these items at the Fair, you will be asked to leave the Fair. Please respect the purpose and integrity of our Fair.
2026 Pink Palace Crafts Fair
General Policies
- Craftsmen or a collaborator directly involved in design and production must be present for the complete duration of the Fair to sell and meet the public. Sales representatives are not permitted. Having customers meet the Craftsmen is a feature of the Crafts Fair and is advertised to the public. Booths must be set up on time; opening late or closing early is not allowed. Exhibitors must bring enough stock for the entire show. All participants must be 18 or older to enter.
- All cancellations must be in writing (mailed to the address given). Those accepted for the Fair may withdraw from the Fair any time before July 15. A nonrefundable $100.00 processing fee will be charged. From July 15 to August 15, a dropout fee of one half the booth fee will be charged. After August 15, there will be no refund. If you paid through Zapplication and need to cancel before the deadline, Zapp’s handling charges will also not be non-refundable.
- A $35 fee will be charged for returned checks. This may be cause for withdrawal of acceptance.
- Craftsmen may check in and set up on Wednesday, prior to the opening of the fair, between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The grounds will close at 5:00 PM. Craftsmen may also check in and set up on Thursday, prior to the opening of the Fair, between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. The grounds will close at 7:00PM.
- All booths must be show-ready by 7:00 PM on Thursday, prior to the opening of the Fair. In case of an emergency, you may make special arrangements by contacting the crafts fair office (901-636-2408) or Claudia Stenberg (901-517-0417). Craftsmen are expected to be present Friday – Sunday during all hours of the fair. Weather exceptions will be announced by the Chairman. Craftsmen leaving the grounds prior to closing of the fair on Sunday afternoon will not be allowed to participate in any future fairs.
- You are required by law to pay Tennessee State Sales Tax. It is your responsibility to understand the Tennessee state sales tax laws and to pay the sales tax where applicable. The tax rate is 9.75 percent. If you have questions, please contact our TN State Tax office.
- In the event of theft, vandalism, damage and/or loss of property, neither Memphis Museums Inc. nor the Friends of MoSH or their volunteers will be held liable. Insurance is the artist’s responsibility. A qualified guard service will be on the grounds at all times from 12:00 PM Wednesday through 8:00 PM Sunday.
- Crafts fair grounds are open to artists/vendors 7:00 AM Friday and 8:00 AM Saturday and Sunday. No one will be allowed on the grounds before this time. Gates close to artists/vendors one hour after the fair closes each day.
- No vehicles or trailers will be permitted on the museum lawn. The Museum grounds are City property; our volunteer group is held responsible for damages.
- All booth spaces are designated widths and lengths. All products and supplies must stay within this booth space. (No exceptions) No boxes, storage containers, or displays are allowed beside, or in front of your booth space at any time.
- Booth locations are marked on the ground. The markings on the ground represent the corners of your booth/vendor space. It is important that these boundaries be observed when placing your tent/trailer to respect neighbors’ rental space and to ensure proper aisle widths. Awnings or extensions on tents must be free of all hanging display items. Nothing can be on the ground under the awning. No chairs in the aisles. Payment stations must be within the allotted tent space. Tents should have 50-pound weights on all 4 poles. They should be suspending and not touching the ground.
- All vendors must display their identification sign, furnished by the Crafts fair, on the front right-hand corner of their booth viewed from the aisle.
- The Fair site is owned and operated by the City of Memphis Park Commission and is governed by its ordinances.
-Craftsmen/Vendors may not bring alcoholic beverages.
-Craftsmen/Vendors are not allowed to camp on the museum grounds.
- Nametags and parking passes will be furnished upon check in.
-Parking Passes must be displayed in the drivers’ side windshield to enter the parking areas.
-There are two secured entrances open before, during and after the Fair each day.
-One parking pass per booth will be issued.
- We would like to emphasize that our Fair is a family-oriented show. We reserve the right to request the removal of any item that we consider inappropriate.
- All merchandise ordered by customers is the responsibility of the craftsman. Each craftsman agrees to indemnify and hold the Friends of MoSH, the Pink Palace Crafts Fair, Memphis Museums, Inc., and their volunteers harmless in regard to any liability arising out of the delay or failure of the craftsman to deliver merchandise ordered at the Pink Palace Crafts Fair.
The Friends of MoSH is a support group for Memphis Museums, Inc. These volunteers give their time and energy to ensure the best Crafts Fair possible. We appreciate your cooperation and patience during the Fair, and we welcome your input and suggestions.
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year
175
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event
100
Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event
25
Booth Information
Booth Information
We have booth space available on the grounds for artist to supply their own tent. Booth space is assigned on a first paid/first allotted basis This is predominately an outside show. There will be some inside spaces for an extra fee.
Outside space-you provide tent (10'x10') $360
Corner space outside $75 (additional)
Memphis/Shelby County Vendor fee $8 (required)
Booth Particulars
We have booth space available on the grounds for artist to supply their own tent. Booth space is assigned on a first paid/first allotted basis This is predominately an outside show. There will be some inside spaces for an extra fee.
Outside space-you provide tent (10'x10') $360
Corner space outside $75 (additional)
Memphis/Shelby County Vendor fee $8 (required)
Booth Particulars
- 10’ X 10’ space
- Storage space behind booth
- Limited number of double & corner booths available; assignment based on first paid/first allotted basis.
- Number of booths: 130
- Exhibitors must provide their own booth structures, and they must be properly anchored.
- Some inside spaces will be available.
Refund Policy
Refund:
- All cancellations must be in writing (mailed to the address given). Those accepted for the Fair may withdraw from the Fair any time before July 15. A nonrefundable $100.00 processing fee will be charged. From July 15 to August 15, a dropout fee of one half the booth fee will be charged. After August 15, there will be no refund. If you paid through Zapplication and need to cancel before the deadline, Zapp’s handling charges are also non-refundable.
Additional Fees
Fine Craft outside corner booth: $443
Handicraft outside corner booth: $443
Fine Craft outside row booth: $368
Handicraft outside row booth: $368
6 foot table rentals - 16 dollars each: $16
Chair rentals - 2 dollars each: $2
Terms to Apply
Application Fee: $35
