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Non-Profit Community Organization Fair

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Deadline: Apr 10, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Apr 24, 2026 10:00 am - Apr 26, 2026 4:00 pm (EST)
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Free

About the event

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 70-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!
Dogwood Arts
Dogwood Arts
Dogwood Arts
Dogwood Arts

About the application

Please note: this registration form is for registered 501c(3) non-profit organizations only. This application is NOT for Artists/Makers, Food VendorsPerformers, or General Vendors

 

Booth Fee: $50 (you will only be charged if you are accepted into the event)

 

Festival Hours: Community Organizations will be set up on Saturday and Sunday only (can choose one day or both). 

 

  • Saturday, April 25th: 10AM-7PM
  • Sunday, April 26th: 10AM-5PM
     

BOOTH INFORMATION: Community Organizations must be set up between 7-9am on the day you choose to participate. You must be set up and have your car parked by 9:30am. Specifics regarding booth location will be provided at a later date. Community Organizations may not break down early on either day; booths must remain open until 7pm on Saturday and 5pm on Sunday.


10' x 10' tents are required for most booth placements, and you must secure it with 50lbs of weight on each corner. If you do not have a 10'x10' tent, we can add one to our rental order for $350 for the weekend. Tables and chairs can also be rented for an additional cost.

 

SECURITY: We will have security guards on the footprint throughout the weekend and overnight, but ultimately, each community organization is responsible for their belongings. If you must leave your belongings on the footprint overnight (only for those who choose to participate both days), we strongly recommend that you cover all four sides of your tent. 

Terms & Conditions

Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance. Space is limited, and selections will be made by Dogwood Arts based on event needs and to ensure a variety of offerings. Dogwood Arts reserves the right to accept or deny participation at its sole discretion.

Questions on the application

User information

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Email

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Have you participated in a Dogwood Arts event before?
  • Describe your organization:
  • Will you be selling items or charging attendees?
  • Is there anything else we need to know related to your participation?
  • Provide a brief description of your retail items including a general price range:
  • Which day(s) would you like to participate?
Non-Profit Community Organization Fair
Non-Profit Community Organization Fair
2026 Dogwood Arts Festival