Mountain Makins Festival 2026 - Eventeny

Mountain Makins Festival 2026

Starts on Friday, October 23rd, 2026
Morristown, Tennessee, United States
Hosted by Rose Center
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About the event
Mountain Makins is an Appalachian Folk Life Festival celebrating the unique culture of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Known for high quality crafts and artisans, the festival features a juried arts & crafts fair, top regional musical talent, storytellers, authors, craft demonstrations, and children's activities. All activities take place at historic Rose Center. Festival Days- Saturday & Sunday October 24 & 25, 2026
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Dates
Oct 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM - Oct 25, 2026 · 5:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Location
Parking instructions
Parking is available in the courthouse parking lot on Jackson Street, several City lots downtown, and on the streets surrounding the festival.
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Health & safety
Please adhere to the CDC protocols which are in place at the time of the festival.
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Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications
Interested in applying:
2 active applications
Deadline: Jun 30, 2026

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 2026:

THERE WILL BE NO ADMISSION FEE THIS YEAR IN CELEBRATION OF ROSE CENTER'S AND MOUNTAIN MAKINS' 50TH YEAR, SO WE'RE EXPECTING A RECORD NUMBER OF VISITORS. WE HOPE THIS WILL MEAN A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN SALES FOR OUR CRAFT VENDORS.

This application is the first step towards participating in the 2026 Mountain Makins Festival. Do not use this application if you are a Food Vendor. Please review the following general information and follow all instructions. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting a booth, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

 

SET UP HOURS
Thursday, October 22. 9am-6pm (local)
Friday, October 23. 9am-4pm (out of town)
 
INSIDE BOOTH: $200

Inside booths are 80 square feet. Most are 8'x10'. Some may be another variation (9'x9'). 
If you would like to fill in areas between booths with your display and/or change tables and chairs, you can do so for an extra charge of $2 per square foot. This extra area will be determined and charged during setup. NO EXCEPTIONS!
 
INSIDE EXHIBITOR HOURS
Friday, October 23. Preview Party, 6:30-9:00pm
Saturday, October 24. Festival, 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, October 25. Festival, 11:00am-5:00pm
 
OUTSIDE BOOTH: $150
Outside booth spaces are 10'x10'. You must provide your own tent.

 
OUTSIDE EXHIBITOR HOURS
Saturday, October 24. Festival, 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, October 25. Festival, 11:00am-5:00pm
Outside booths are NOT open for the Friday night Preview Party.

 

YOUR BOOTH FEES WILL NOT BE CHARGED UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN SENT AN ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION.


Detailed festival information will be emailed upon acceptance. 

 

Categories

Clay: Original clay and porcelain work, functional or sculptural.

Fiber: Includes weaving, basket making, quilting, sewing, knitting, crochet, etc. No machine-tooled, machine-screen printing, or other forms of mass production are accepted.

Fine Art: Drawing, painting, printmaking, and digital works. 

Folk Art: Functional or decorative work in painting, mixed media, fiber, or wood.

Glass: Functional and sculptural work is accepted. Kiln forming, blowing, molding, or casting, as well as cold working processes are permitted. 

Jewelry: Must be handmade and show the design and creativity of the maker. 

Leather: any handmade leather pieces, including wallets, purses, bags, belts, etc.

Mixed Media: Work which combines materials from two or more mediums in one piece.

Musical Instruments: Handmade instruments. 

Photography: Includes traditional film photography, hand-colored images, emulsion transfers, and digital photography. 

Sculpture: Three-dimensional work using additive or subtractive processes in a single medium.

Fine Art: Drawing, painting, and digital works. Reproduction prints are not allowed unless originals are for sale.

Wood: Original works that are hand tooled, machine-worked, turned or carved.

Deadline: Jul 30, 2026

Mountain Makins takes great pride in offering festival guests a wide selection of delicious food all weekend long. We work hard to ensure vendors meet the highest standards in both health and quality. If you would like to participate in Mountain Makins 50th Year, please submit the application form below.

 

SPECIAL NOTE FOR 2026:

IN CELEBRATION OF ROSE CENTER'S AND MOUNTAIN MAKINS' 50TH JUBILEE, ADMISSION TO THE FESTIVAL IS FREE! WE'RE EXPECTING RECORD BREAKING CROWDS THIS YEAR.

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Morristown, Tennessee, United States
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