Knoxville Foodees Fest

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may close at any time once capacity is reached. Categories routinely fill before the listed deadline.

 

Welcome to the event! Browse through our applications and let us know if you have any questions. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

 

 

Foodees Fest
Knoxville, TN at West Town Mall, September 4-6th, 2026

Welcome and thank you for your interest in vending with Foodees Food & Culture Festival.

FoodeesFest is a large-scale, outdoor, multi-day festival celebrating food, culture, and small businesses. Events typically host 100+ vendors, including food trucks, tented food vendors, artisans, authors, and non-food retailers.

This application helps us understand your business, menu or products, setup needs, and category placement. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance.

 

Accepted Vendor Categories
• Food Trucks & Food Trailers
• Tented Food Vendors
• Pre-Packaged Food Vendors
• Artisans & Crafters
• Authors & Non-Food Retail

 

Each vendor must apply under the category that matches their actual setup and product type.

 

Important Event Protocol
• All vendors must be self-sufficient
• No power or water is provided
• Silent generators only (70 dB or below)
• Straight-leg canopy tents only
• Professional signage is required
• Beverage sales are restricted unless approved

 

Menu & Product Approval
All food vendors must submit:
• Full menu
• Category selection

Only approved items may be sold. Menu changes are not permitted once approved.

 

Load-In, Setup & Breakdown
Final schedules, layouts, permits, inspections, and operational updates are shared exclusively through the Foodees Vendors & Sponsors Facebook Group. Joining the group is mandatory for participation.

Late arrivals, early breakdown, or no-shows may result in removal without refund and loss of future booking eligibility.

 

 Friday: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM

 Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

 Sunday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Supporting Event Sponsor – Knoxville, TN
September 4–6, 2026

This opportunity is built for brands that want to be seen, felt, and remembered. As a Supporting Sponsor at Foodees Fest Knoxville, your brand will be positioned directly inside the energy of the event, surrounded by high foot traffic and nonstop engagement across all three days.

Your 10x10 activation space will be placed within priority areas of the festival footprint to maximize visibility and interaction. This is not passive exposure. This is where your brand meets real people, face-to-face, all weekend long.

This package also includes category exclusivity within the internet/telecom space, giving WOW! a protected lane with no direct competitors on-site. In addition to your physical presence, your brand will be featured in co-branded social media content leading up to the event and during the weekend, along with inclusion in the official city-wide press release promoting the festival.

Foodees Fest is a high-volume, multi-day outdoor event that draws tens of thousands of attendees. This sponsorship is designed to create direct engagement, brand recognition, and real customer connection.

APPLICATION DESCRIPTION --- STOP IF YOU ARE A FOOD VENDOR OR A CRAFT VENDOR, THIS APPLICATION IS ONLY FOR ACTIVATION VENDORS/GAME/EXPERIENTIAL/PHOTO/ATTRACTIONS

PLEASE EMAIL BOOKING@FOODEESFEST.COM FOR THE CORRECT APPLICATION

APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
Foodees Fest is accepting applications for Interactive Activations and Experiential Vendors for our event at West Town Mall in Knoxville (September 4–6, 2026).

This category is reserved for high-impact, guest-facing experiences designed to engage attendees beyond traditional vending.

Examples include:

VR experiences
Golf simulators
Gaming trailers
Interactive sports challenges
Mobile attractions
Photo/video activations
Brand activations
Ticketed or free-play experiences
This is a high-traffic, family-focused event, and we are selecting a limited number of activations that:

Draw attention
Handle volume efficiently
Are visually clean and professionally operated
Fit within a fast-paced outdoor environment
 
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Designated activation space based on your footprint
Placement within high-traffic areas when possible
Opportunity for direct engagement, lead capture, or ticketed participation
Inclusion in overall event exposure and marketing presence
 
REQUIREMENTS
Participation is required for all three event days
All activations must be family-friendly
Vendors must be fully self-sufficient (no power provided)
Generators must be 70 dB or less
Full setup footprint must be disclosed (including trailer, stairs, queue lines, etc.)
Must be capable of managing lines and guest flow within assigned space
 
INSURANCE (REQUIRED WITH APPLICATION)
All activation vendors must:

Carry general liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence minimum)
List Foodees, LLC as Additional Insured
Submit a valid Certificate of Insurance WITH the application
Applications without insurance will not be considered.

 

VENDOR GROUP (MANDATORY)
All approved vendors must join the Foodees Vendors & Sponsors Facebook Group.

This group is where ALL final event information is posted, including:

Load-in times (typically Thursday + Friday morning)
Maps and placement
Permit and compliance details
Final event updates
Failure to join the group does not exempt you from any requirements.

👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/foodeesvendors

Foodees Fest is one of the fastest-growing touring food festival brands in the United States. Our events bring together 40+ food trucks, artisan vendors, cultural experiences, and family-friendly entertainment for a three-day community celebration centered around food, culture, and connection. Foodees festivals are hosted at high-traffic retail centers and major public venues, creating an environment where sponsors gain direct access to large audiences in an energetic, experiential setting. Each event typically attracts tens of thousands of attendees throughout the weekend, with strong social media promotion, regional advertising, and active vendor participation helping drive traffic before and during the event. Sponsors benefit from: • High visibility among large festival crowds • Face-to-face engagement with consumers • Brand integration within a highly shareable event environment • Digital promotion through Foodees social media channels • On-site activations that allow brands to connect directly with attendees Our festivals are designed to be family-friendly, culturally diverse, and community-driven, making them an ideal platform for brands looking to build meaningful connections with consumers. Foodees partners with national brands, regional companies, and local businesses that want to be part of an event experience where food, culture, and community come together.