2026 Nashville Pride Festival and Parade

Annual Nashville Pride Festival
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, Nashville, TN
Hours of Operation:
June 27th, 2026 | 11AM - 9PM

This application is not for: 

Political Party Candidates - Bicentennial Capital Mall State Park is on state property which prohibits display of campaign signs, banners, advertising, etc. (little Hatch Act, TCA 2-19-206). For this reason, political party candidates are not able to become a vendor at Nashville Pride.

Political Party Candidates can, however, participate in the Nashville Pride Parade. https://www.eventeny.com/events/applications/application/?id=7253 for the application.

Corporations, large businesses, national brands, and franchises grossing over $1 million in annual revenue must be a sponsor of the festival in order to qualify for vendor/booth space. Please reach out to sponsorship@goodneighborfestivals.com if you are interested in sponsoring the event.

Important Dates:

Application Closes 2/27/2026 

Notifications sent 3/9/2026 - 3/12/2026 

If accepted card on file will be charged 3/16/2026

*Waitlisted applications will not be charged on 3/16

Vendor Information and Descriptions:
Vendor Types & Pricing (does not include the $100 vendor permit fee):

Not For Profit -- Must be appropriately registered and obtain a recognized non-profit status.

Artist/Local Artisan Business -- Items must be handmade by the applicant to be considered an artist. A local artisan business is a local Nashville business that sells items that are handcrafted by other artisans.

Business -- Local Business who gross under $1 million will use their space for promotional purposes or sell mass-produced items.

Vendor Categories:

Not For Profit Space- $300 (Pride provides a 10x10 space)

Local Maker/Artisan Space- $300 (Pride provides a 10'x10' space)

Local Artisan Business Space- $500 (Pride provides a 10'x10' space)

Business Space- $900 (Pride provides a 10'x10' space)

Food Vendor/Truck- separate application, follow this link to apply- https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=39664

Additional Rental Options: 
Vendors have the option to rent additional tables and chairs, make appropriate selections on the form below based on your needs for the event.

Tables- Range $15 - $60 depending on how many you select.

Chairs- Range $10 - $40 depending on how many you select.

Event Power - $200 Access to electricity is also available for purchase at Nashville Pride. Electricity availability is limited at the event and includes access to one standard outlet only. Selecting that you need power on this form does not guarantee access. If it is still available at the time of your application, it will be added to your total fees upon acceptance.

Additional Fees:

-In addition to the vendor fee listed below, all vendors must pay $100 for the vendor permit application fee required by Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. Vendors can expect this amount to be included on the total fees upon acceptance into the event.

Vendor Fees charged upon acceptance.

Each vendor fee includes (6) entries into Nashville Pride Festival. You will be able to purchase additional entries at a later date. These entries will be sent approximately THREE weeks prior to the event.

Insurance Requirements:
Upon acceptance, vendors will be required to submit two COIs listing the following groups as additionally insured-

Our Pride Encompasses Nashville
PO Box 330931
Nashville TN 37203

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

Want to perform at our event? We want to know about your artistry and your interest in performing.

Fill out the application below with as much info as you can — We review applications on a rolling basis and will be in touch if we think you'd be a great fit for the stage at the event.

Please note, this application is for drag performers only. If you'd like to submit your band, that application can be found here: https://www.eventeny.com/events/applications/application/?id=7244

Want to perform at our event? We want to know about your music and your interest in performing.

Fill out the application below with as much info as you can — We review applications on a rolling basis and will be in touch if we think you'd be a great fit for the stage at the event.

If you are a drag performer, there is a separate application here: https://www.eventeny.com/events/applications/application/?id=7980