Middle Tennessee Highland Games

Middle Tennessee Highland Games
September 12 - 13, 2026
Sanders Ferry Park, Hendersonville, TN
Hours of Operation:
Saturday, September 12, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 13, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Middle Tennessee Highland Games and Celtic Festival welcomes vendors that would be supportive to the Celtic culture to participate in the 10th annual MTHG games and festival. The event will be held on September 12 and 13, 2026 at Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville, TN (513 Sanders Ferry Rd, Hendersonville, TN 37075).

IMPORTANT DATES
March 4-6 --First round of vendor notifications sent to applicants who applied by March 4.
May 5-7 --Second round of vendor notifications sent to applicants who applied by May 5.
July 15-17 --Last round of vendor notifications sent to applicants who applied by July 15.

Payment is due upon acceptance into the Middle Tennessee Highland Games.

Vendor Types & Pricing:
The vendor fee listed below includes the $30 vendor permit fee required by Sanders Ferry Park.
SPACE FEES
Artist/Non-Profit/Local Artisan Business
10' x 10' space - $155.00
10' x 20' space - $275.00
20' x 20' space - $300.00
20' x 30' space - $420.00
*Late fee of $25 added if you apply after the deadline.

ADDITIONAL RENTAL FEES
20' x 20' tent with stakes - $400
20' x 30' tent with stakes -  $585
20' x 20' tent with stakes and side walls - $550
20' x 30' tent with stakes and side walls - $785

Food Truck/Vendor Space: 15% of gross sales at the event.
Middle Tennessee Highland Games will collect a non-refundable deposit of $300 upon acceptance into Middle Tennessee Highland Games. This deposit is applied toward the percentage of sales. The Middle Tennessee Highland Games does not provide power for food vendors.

This application is not for general local businesses 

Middle Tennessee Highland Games is devoted to maintaining a creative, Celtic driven vendor marketplace. Therefore, we limit the number of promotional spaces at the event. Local businesses who intend to use space at the event for promotional purposes can be a part of Middle Tennessee Highland Games through sponsorship of the event. Please reach out to sponsorship@goodneighborfestivals.com if you are interested in sponsoring this event.

Please find a few examples below to help you identify what vendor type you are.

An artist is considered someone who personally handcrafts the items they will offer at the event. A local business is considered a locally owned and operated business. A corporate or franchised business is not considered a local business but can become an event sponsor. Non-profits must be a registered 501c3.

If you sell an assortment of items that are hand-crafted by different local artisans, you are considered a local artisan business. If you sell screen-printed items(whether the designs are created by you or not), you are considered a local artisan business. If you mold, wrap, or create unique pieces of jewelry by hand, you are considered an artist. If you concoct your own scent profiles and pour your own candles/wax melts, you are considered an artist.

Upon acceptance, vendors will be required to submit TWO COIs listing the following groups as additionally insured-

Good Neighbor Festivals
2817 West End Ave #126-439
Nashville, TN 37203

Middle Tennessee Highland Games
305 Louviers Ln
Old Hickory, TN  37138

If you have any questions, you can email vendorsmidtenngames@gmail.com. 

Middle Tennessee Highland Games
September 12 - 13, 2026
Sanders Ferry Park, Hendersonville, TN
Hours of Operation:
Saturday, September 12, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 13, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Middle Tennessee Highland Games and Celtic Festival welcomes vendors that would be supportive to the Celtic culture to participate in the 10th annual MTHG games and festival. The event will be held on September 12 and 13, 2026 at Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville, TN (513 Sanders Ferry Rd, Hendersonville, TN 37075).

IMPORTANT DATES
March 4-6 --First round of vendor notifications sent to applicants who applied by March 4.
May 5-7 --Second round of vendor notifications sent to applicants who applied by May 5.
July 15-17 --Last round of vendor notifications sent to applicants who applied by July 15.

Payment is due upon acceptance into the Middle Tennessee Highland Games.

Food Truck/Vendor Space: 15% of gross sales at the event.
Middle Tennessee Highland Games will collect a non-refundable deposit of $300 upon acceptance into Middle Tennessee Highland Games. This deposit is applied toward the percentage of sales. The Middle Tennessee Highland Games does not provide power for food vendors.

This application is not for general local businesses 

Middle Tennessee Highland Games is devoted to maintaining a creative, Celtic driven vendor marketplace. Therefore, we limit the number of promotional spaces at the event. Local businesses who intend to use space at the event for promotional purposes can be a part of Middle Tennessee Highland Games through sponsorship of the event. Please reach out to sponsorship@goodneighborfestivals.com if you are interested in sponsoring this event.

Please find a few examples below to help you identify what vendor type you are.

An artist is considered someone who personally handcrafts the items they will offer at the event. A local business is considered a locally owned and operated business. A corporate or franchised business is not considered a local business but can become an event sponsor. Non-profits must be a registered 501c3.

If you sell an assortment of items that are hand-crafted by different local artisans, you are considered a local artisan business. If you sell screen-printed items(whether the designs are created by you or not), you are considered a local artisan business. If you mold, wrap, or create unique pieces of jewelry by hand, you are considered an artist. If you concoct your own scent profiles and pour your own candles/wax melts, you are considered an artist.

Upon acceptance, vendors will be required to submit TWO COIs listing the following groups as additionally insured-

Good Neighbor Festivals
2817 West End Ave #126-439
Nashville, TN 37203

Middle Tennessee Highland Games
305 Louviers Ln
Old Hickory, TN  37138

If you have any questions, you can email vendorsmidtenngames@gmail.com. 

The Middle Tennessee Highland Games and Kerry Overfelt welcome amateur athletes to a clinic in Heavy Scottish Athletics, to be held the day before the annual MTHG games and festival.  Both men and women of any age and experience are welcome to participate in the clinic.  This clinic will be held on September 11th, starting at noon and continuing till 4:00 PM, at Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville, TN.

QUESTIONS?
Kerry Overfelt at 502-294-6007 or kerryoverfelt@yahoo.com

The Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival welcomes all Scottish Clans and Families to participate in the 11th year of the games and festival. The event will take place in Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville, TN. Clan/Scottish family attendance and support has continued to grow and has played a key role in the success of the festival’s return.

Clan/Scottish Family Reservations include: 12’ X 12’ site, one free bag of ice for each day, (2) tickets for the two-day event, special gift bag.

Space Cost:
$45.00 until June 27
$50.00 June 28-August 1  

Optional Rental Items:
10' x 10' tent - $200/tent
(1) 6' table and (2) chairs - $25

We will NOT be able to take Clan/Scottish Family Reservations after August 1.

Site Locations: We will not be placing clan tents directly on the athletic field this year, but we do have a beautiful shady area for the clan village that will have close sight lines to the field. The size of one clan site is 12’ X 12’. 

If your Clan/Scottish Family requires 2 or less clan sites, your location will be based on a first come first serve basis. If 3 or more are required, you will be placed in a pre-dertermined spot. 

Clan/Scottish Family Tickets: Each clan site includes 2 complimentary festival tickets for the 2-day event.  We can either mail these tickets in August, to the address on this application or they can be picked up before the festival at the Information Tent starting on Friday, September 11th.
 
Parking: Each clan will receive one parking pass for the parking next to the festival fields.  Other clan members have first come, first serve, access to the onsite parking.  

If you have any questions please email clansmidtenngames@gmail.com. 

The 2026 Middle Tennessee Highland Games will be held at Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Solos will begin at 8 AM on Saturday September 12th. Individual start times will be shared at a later date.

Rules & Information:

• All contests will be governed by EUSPBA rules (www.EUSPBA.org)
• Competitors must be ready to compete when called or will be disqualified
• Decisions by Judges, Stewards, or Games officials are final
• We reserve the right to add/remove/re-schedule contests and will notify competitors of changes immediately
• Includes 1 ticket to the Middle Tennessee Highland Games
• Additional information will be emailed closer to the Games
• Entry must include: Entry Fee and signed release

Questions can be emailed to drury55@gmail.com
Full festival and venue information can be found at www.midtenngames.com

The 2026 Middle Tennessee Highland Games will be held at Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Solos will begin at 8 AM on Saturday September 12th. Individual start times will be provided at a later date.

Rules & Information:
• All contests will be governed by EUSPBA rules. (www.EUSPBA.org)
• Competitors must be ready to compete when called or will be disqualified
• Decisions by Judges, Stewards, or Games officials are final
• We reserve the right to add/remove/re-schedule contests and will notify competitors of changes immediately
• Includes 1 ticket to the Middle Tennessee Highland Games
• Additional information will be emailed closer to the Games
• Entry must include: Entry Fee and signed release

Questions can be emailed to drury55@gmail.com
Full event and venue information can be found at www.midtenngames.com

The 2026 Middle Tennessee Highland Games will be held at Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville, Tennessee.

Competition Events
Grade III (EUSPBA approved MSR) (prize levels 1st $500, 2nd $400, 3rd $300)
Grade IV (EUSPBA approved Medley) (prize levels 1st $400, 2nd $300, 3rd $200)
Grade V (EUSPBA approved Set) (prize levels 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $150)

Challenge UP
Grade III
Grade IV

Travel Assistance
00-150 miles - $150
151-250 miles - $250
over 250 miles - $350

*The Senior Drum Major will have full control of all bands on the field. Any band not following the instructions of the Senior Drum Major could forfeit travel money. Any band that is determined, by the Senior Drum Major, to be disruptive while under his/her control could forfeit travel money.

Rules & Information:
• All contests will be governed by EUSPBA rules. (www.EUSPBA.org)
• Bands must be ready to compete when called or will be disqualified.
• Decisions by Judges, Stewards, or Games officials are final
• We reserve the right to add/remove/re-schedule contests and will notify competitors of changes immediately.
• Additional information will be emailed closer to the Games.
• Entry must include: Entry Fee and signed release

Registration Deadline: Post Marked by August 8, 2026

Questions can be emailed to drury55@gmail.com
Full festival and venue information can be found at www.midtenngames.com

The Middle Tennessee Highland Games welcomes amateur athletes to compete in the heavy Scottish athletics at the 11th annual MTHG games and festival. The event will be 2 days, held on September 12-13th at Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville, TN.

Each class is limited to 10 applicants + 2 alternates. Athletes are selected on a first come, first serve basis. 

Saturday: 

Mens Master Class (40-45)

Mens Class A (40 and under)

Womens Open 

Sunday: 

Mens Class B (40 and under)

Mens Master Class ( 46 and above)

Womens Master Class (40 and above)

Registration Cost: $45/athlete

QUESTIONS?
Kerry Overfelt at 502-294-6007 or darksideathletics@yahoo.com

Middle Tennessee (Nashville) Highland Games & Celtic Festival Highland Dance Competition; September 12, 2026; Sanders Ferry Park, Hendersonville, TN

8:30 AM Registration for all dancers

9:00 AM Competition begins for all dancers
2:30 PM Workshop with Judge (complementary for all dancers registered for competition, $30 fee for non-registered dancers) 
FUSTA USSE-0415

All music will be pre-recorded for the competitions. 

Judge:  
Organizer: 

Special Awards
*Most Promising Beginner*
*Beginner Trophy Fling*
*Most Promising Novice*  
*Novice Trophy Fling*
*Intermediate Hornpipe Challenge*
*Premier Scotch Measure Challenge (4)*
*Premier Dancer-of-the-Award*

www.midtenngames.com

QUESTIONS? Kathryn Walker, 615-202-1058, mthghighlanddancing@gmail.com