Fairs/Festivals
National Cornbread Festival 2027
South Pittsburg, Tennessee
Jury Application Fee: $35
Contact Information
National Cornbread Festival
Contact Email: artscrafts@nationalcornbread.com
Contact Phone: 423-837-8378
Requirement Overview
- Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
- Submission Limit: 1
Media Requirements
- Images | Min: 5, Max: 5
- Total | Max: 5
Opportunity Summary
The National Cornbread Festival (NCF) has celebrated over 25 years of festivals! The Festival is held in downtown South Pittsburg, Tennessee, a historic town nestled between the Cumberland Plateau and the Tennessee River in the beautiful Sequatchie Valley. South Pittsburg is located just two miles south of I-24, 30 miles west of Chattanooga.
The Festival will begin Friday evening, April 23rd and end Sunday evening, April 25th. You must be available to unload/set up on Friday during your designated time.
This application is only for arts and crafts items that DO NOT include food prepared on-site. If you would like to apply to be a food vendor, please reach out to the National Cornbread Festival Concessions Committee by calling 423-837-8378.
The Festival will host a cornbread cook-off, entertainment, food, arts, crafts, and a carnival. The festivities will begin Friday night with a street dance and, sometimes, fireworks. Food vendors will be open. Arts and Crafts vendors may also be open if they wish.
The week preceding the festival, a professional Carnival comes to town!
Carnival information is typically (subject to change without notice):
Tuesday 6:00PM - close
Wednesday 6:00PM - close
Thursday 6:00PM - close
Friday 6:00PM - close
Saturday and Sunday 10:00AM - close
See more at: http://www.nationalcornbread.com/events/carnival.html or the National Cornbread Festival App.
The Festival will begin Friday evening, April 23rd and end Sunday evening, April 25th. You must be available to unload/set up on Friday during your designated time.
This application is only for arts and crafts items that DO NOT include food prepared on-site. If you would like to apply to be a food vendor, please reach out to the National Cornbread Festival Concessions Committee by calling 423-837-8378.
The Festival will host a cornbread cook-off, entertainment, food, arts, crafts, and a carnival. The festivities will begin Friday night with a street dance and, sometimes, fireworks. Food vendors will be open. Arts and Crafts vendors may also be open if they wish.
The week preceding the festival, a professional Carnival comes to town!
Carnival information is typically (subject to change without notice):
Tuesday 6:00PM - close
Wednesday 6:00PM - close
Thursday 6:00PM - close
Friday 6:00PM - close
Saturday and Sunday 10:00AM - close
See more at: http://www.nationalcornbread.com/events/carnival.html or the National Cornbread Festival App.
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General Information
The National Cornbread Festival Arts & Crafts Committee (hereinafter referred to as “NCFACC”), selects a little over 100 vendors through a juried process, based on originality, quality, presentation and alignment with festival goals and expectations.
Important Dates
9/11/2026 – 1/08/2027: Vendors submit applications / If applications are submitted by 1/08/2027 the jury fee will only be $35 / Jury fee will increase after 1/08/2027.
1/08/2027 – 2/28/2027: Jury reviews applications
1/08/2027 – 2/28/2027: Committee sends invitations/notifications
1/08/2027 – 3/16/2027: Vendors accept and purchase
3/16/2027 - 3/31/2027: Wait list invitation notification (if remaining spots are available)
Common Arts & Crafts categories
Baskets
Candles
Clothing
Digital Media
Fabric Arts
Face Painting
Food and Drink (prepared off-site)
Glass
Jewelry
Leather
Metal
Paintings & Artist's Prints
Papermaking & Book Arts
Pet Items
Photography
Pottery & Ceramics
Sculpture
Soaps
Wood
Wreaths
Previous Festival Vendors included, but was not limited to:
Important Dates
9/11/2026 – 1/08/2027: Vendors submit applications / If applications are submitted by 1/08/2027 the jury fee will only be $35 / Jury fee will increase after 1/08/2027.
1/08/2027 – 2/28/2027: Jury reviews applications
1/08/2027 – 2/28/2027: Committee sends invitations/notifications
1/08/2027 – 3/16/2027: Vendors accept and purchase
3/16/2027 - 3/31/2027: Wait list invitation notification (if remaining spots are available)
Common Arts & Crafts categories
Baskets
Candles
Clothing
Digital Media
Fabric Arts
Face Painting
Food and Drink (prepared off-site)
Glass
Jewelry
Leather
Metal
Paintings & Artist's Prints
Papermaking & Book Arts
Pet Items
Photography
Pottery & Ceramics
Sculpture
Soaps
Wood
Wreaths
Previous Festival Vendors included, but was not limited to:
| Business Name |
| 2Made5 Designs |
| ADBritt Leather |
| Agota Greek Gourmet |
| AITB |
| Beth's Revived Vintage |
| Bethlehem Shop |
| birdfeeder usa |
| Blue Hound Brands |
| BlueMoon Luxuries |
| Bob's Pan Heads |
| Bubble Lady Bubbles |
| Cactus Grove Designs |
| Candied Jalapenos |
| Caricatures by Dorinda LLC |
| Cheiman Tea |
| Clay Hope |
| Creative Arts by Cathy |
| Cut & Creations |
| Poindexter Lures |
| DBV Jewelry |
| Furry Hippie Beard Company |
| Delicious Gourmet Dips |
| Designs by Bethany |
| Dirt & Grace Customs |
| Double L Ranch LLC |
| Down By The Lake Designs |
| Essential Candy |
| Mama Made It |
| Face and Body Art by Beth |
| Farmhouse Creations |
| FEED THE FLOCK |
| Feral & Free Artistry |
| FlashBurn Designs |
| Galvanized Creations |
| Ginny's Fudge and Nuts |
| Grace Creations |
| Greg's Antiques & Garden Iron |
| Hanson's Dog Bowls |
| Heartfelt Treasures |
| Hightower Crafts |
| Horton's Beef Jerky |
| Ironmansams |
| Ivy Mist Candles |
| Izzy's Sweet Creations |
| Jewel Haven |
| Just4u by Ken Zech |
| Kim's Kraft's |
| Lavender and Blooms |
| Lavender in the Cove LLC |
| Layer Labs + |
| Let's Head Out Creations |
| lisa's gifts & apparel |
| Local Beard |
| Lone Wolf Postal Banks |
| Louie's Pickles |
| Luci's Pet Pantry |
| Madiscents |
| Magical Marionettes |
| Manasi's Art LLC |
| Mangobeat inc |
| Mountain-Artisans.com |
| Muscadine |
| Musket Ridge Flowers |
| Naturally Sassy Soaps LLC |
| Nazare Crafts |
| Nectar of the Vine |
| Paintopia Face and Body Painting |
| Pathways Studio Harps |
| Paul Aude Leather Handbags & Accessories |
| Pie r Square |
| Plate Breaker Jewelry |
| PlumCotton Apparel Co. |
| quality Leather |
| RAYLEES NAME RINGS |
| Redding Crochet |
| Rustic Rose Designs |
| Sherapy Sugar Therapy |
| Shotgun Shell BLING |
| SirenSeeker |
| Skyline Wood Furniture |
| Sly Fox Art |
| Smack Yo Mama Gourmet BBQ Sauce |
| SOUTHERN ROOTS DESIGNS |
| Spiral Dyes |
| Stonegate Candles |
| Summertime Bees |
| Swinehearts BBQ Sauce |
| Tailored Tokes LLC |
| Tasko Distribution |
| The Floating Leaf |
| The French Cookie of Cookeville |
| The Sassy Olive |
| The Wind |
| Tingle's Golfballs |
| Toe Wranglers |
| Touchstone Creations |
| Tree Wishes |
| Vintage Again Arts |
| WHAT-A-SEAT |
| Wild Magnolia Tresses & Co |
| Woodbine Designs |
| WoodLand Thistle |
Application Requirements
The Festival volunteers and sponsors generously donate a substantial amount of time, effort and energy to bring this Festival to fruition each year. In return, vendors and guests benefit from the high-quality standards expected from the Festival. By adhering to the following procedures established by The NCFACC, you will help preserve the Festival’s pride. Each vendor is expected to:
1. Apply to the Festival via Zapplication (this website). This is the method by which applications are submitted, reviewed, and stored. If you get stuck/frustrated, or just want to check out how it’s done, see ARTIST HELP VIDEOS.
2. Pay the non-refundable application/jury fee of $35 if application is submitted by 1/08/2027, after 1/08/2027 jury fees will increase; the booth fee will be payable upon acceptance.
3. Submit five (5) pictures – four (4) of your wares and ONE (1) PHOTO MUST BE OF YOUR BOOTH SETUP.
4. Must be able to set up at designated set-up time on Friday. The assigned time is at committee discretion and is dependent upon many variables. Assigned times could be as early as 8:00 am CST, but no later than 3:00 pm CST. All participants must have vehicles cleared from the streets no later than 5:00 pm CST on Friday.
5. Participate regardless of weather conditions; the festival will be held rain or shine. Springtime storms are common in the Sequatchie Valley during...well...the Spring. It might rain. We hope it does not. But, if it does, be prepared to participate in the Festival.
6. Stay open for business during the hours of 8:00am to 6:00pm CST on Saturday and 8:00am to 5:00pm on Sunday—even if it rains. You may have the opportunity to be open for business Friday night during the street dance, if desired.
7. Have a tent – a 10’ X 10’ tent fits nicely into the 12’ X 12’ paved space provided.
8. Bring your own display tables, shelves or whatever is required to properly display your wares.
9. Participate regardless of weather conditions; the festival will be held rain or shine. Really.
10. Clean up the space around your booth before leaving.
11. Reapply next year—OK, this is more of a “hope” than an “expectation.” But we are confident that you will want to come back once you have tasted our cornbread!
12. If COVID or any other situation causes a delay or cancellation of the Festival, all jury application fees and/or booth fees will be refunded
1. Apply to the Festival via Zapplication (this website). This is the method by which applications are submitted, reviewed, and stored. If you get stuck/frustrated, or just want to check out how it’s done, see ARTIST HELP VIDEOS.
2. Pay the non-refundable application/jury fee of $35 if application is submitted by 1/08/2027, after 1/08/2027 jury fees will increase; the booth fee will be payable upon acceptance.
3. Submit five (5) pictures – four (4) of your wares and ONE (1) PHOTO MUST BE OF YOUR BOOTH SETUP.
4. Must be able to set up at designated set-up time on Friday. The assigned time is at committee discretion and is dependent upon many variables. Assigned times could be as early as 8:00 am CST, but no later than 3:00 pm CST. All participants must have vehicles cleared from the streets no later than 5:00 pm CST on Friday.
5. Participate regardless of weather conditions; the festival will be held rain or shine. Springtime storms are common in the Sequatchie Valley during...well...the Spring. It might rain. We hope it does not. But, if it does, be prepared to participate in the Festival.
6. Stay open for business during the hours of 8:00am to 6:00pm CST on Saturday and 8:00am to 5:00pm on Sunday—even if it rains. You may have the opportunity to be open for business Friday night during the street dance, if desired.
7. Have a tent – a 10’ X 10’ tent fits nicely into the 12’ X 12’ paved space provided.
8. Bring your own display tables, shelves or whatever is required to properly display your wares.
9. Participate regardless of weather conditions; the festival will be held rain or shine. Really.
10. Clean up the space around your booth before leaving.
11. Reapply next year—OK, this is more of a “hope” than an “expectation.” But we are confident that you will want to come back once you have tasted our cornbread!
12. If COVID or any other situation causes a delay or cancellation of the Festival, all jury application fees and/or booth fees will be refunded
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year
200
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
10
Booth Information
All vendors will be charged a non-refundable booth fee of $275.00 per single 12" x 12" space for the weekend. If a larger space is needed, please indicate on the application the number of spaces needed. (Double booth spaces are limited and will be assigned by the committee based on availability. The fee for a double booth space is $575.00.) There may be a limited number of booth spaces that are not in prime traffic locations that may be available for $250. If offered, more details will be provided.
There are a limited number of booth spaces with access (for a $50 fee) to electricity. These booth spaces are very limited and only in select locations. If you require or prefer electricity, be sure to indicate that on your application. If offered, the electricity fee must be paid when you pay your booth space fee.
All sales, taxes, etc. are to be handled by the vendor. No commission is taken at this Festival. No space assignment will be made until the booth fee is paid. Booth fee will be due upon notification of acceptance and will be payable online at www.zapplication.org (this website). Booth fees are non-transferrable and non-refundable (except in the case of a major delay or cancellation of the festival).
60-minute unloading times will be pre-assigned for Friday. Each participant must be able to set up at the pre-assigned set-up time on Friday. The assigned time is at committee discretion and is dependant upon many variables. Assigned times could be as early as 8:00 am CST, but no later than 3:00 pm CST. All participants must have vehicles cleared from the streets no later than 5:00 pm CST on Friday.
The Festival and/or agents thereof assume no responsibility for items damaged or broken while assisting vendors with loading and/or unloading goods. The Festival/Festival volunteers are not responsible for broken items. Upon unloading, please park your vehicle in conveniently located vendor parking and return to set-up your booth. YOU CANNOT PARK BEHIND YOUR BOOTH.
Vehicles are allowed on festival grounds during unloading on Friday and after “all clear” is announced once the festival closes and the streets are clear of pedestrian traffic on Sunday. Vehicles are not allowed on the grounds at any time on Saturday or Sunday before "all clear" is announced by the Executive Committee.
Security will be furnished from Friday evening until Sunday morning; although, it is the responsibility of the vendor to properly close/cover their booth outside of Festival hours. The National Cornbread Festival will not be liable for any losses or damages occurring on the festival grounds.
Takedown takes place on Sunday after the festival closes. Vehicles are not allowed to block entry/side streets at any time unless directed to do so by festival staff. You may choose to hand-cart your items out after festival close, but must do so in a way that does not impede festival staff/traffic.
There are a limited number of booth spaces with access (for a $50 fee) to electricity. These booth spaces are very limited and only in select locations. If you require or prefer electricity, be sure to indicate that on your application. If offered, the electricity fee must be paid when you pay your booth space fee.
All sales, taxes, etc. are to be handled by the vendor. No commission is taken at this Festival. No space assignment will be made until the booth fee is paid. Booth fee will be due upon notification of acceptance and will be payable online at www.zapplication.org (this website). Booth fees are non-transferrable and non-refundable (except in the case of a major delay or cancellation of the festival).
60-minute unloading times will be pre-assigned for Friday. Each participant must be able to set up at the pre-assigned set-up time on Friday. The assigned time is at committee discretion and is dependant upon many variables. Assigned times could be as early as 8:00 am CST, but no later than 3:00 pm CST. All participants must have vehicles cleared from the streets no later than 5:00 pm CST on Friday.
The Festival and/or agents thereof assume no responsibility for items damaged or broken while assisting vendors with loading and/or unloading goods. The Festival/Festival volunteers are not responsible for broken items. Upon unloading, please park your vehicle in conveniently located vendor parking and return to set-up your booth. YOU CANNOT PARK BEHIND YOUR BOOTH.
Vehicles are allowed on festival grounds during unloading on Friday and after “all clear” is announced once the festival closes and the streets are clear of pedestrian traffic on Sunday. Vehicles are not allowed on the grounds at any time on Saturday or Sunday before "all clear" is announced by the Executive Committee.
Security will be furnished from Friday evening until Sunday morning; although, it is the responsibility of the vendor to properly close/cover their booth outside of Festival hours. The National Cornbread Festival will not be liable for any losses or damages occurring on the festival grounds.
Takedown takes place on Sunday after the festival closes. Vehicles are not allowed to block entry/side streets at any time unless directed to do so by festival staff. You may choose to hand-cart your items out after festival close, but must do so in a way that does not impede festival staff/traffic.
Refund Policy
Booth fees are non-transferrable and non-refundable (except in the case of a major delay or cancellation of the festival).
Additional Fees
Double 24 x 12 Booth Fee: $550
Single 12 x 12 Booth Fee: $275
Double 24x12 Booth with Electricity: $600
Single 12x12 Booth with Electricity: $325