Non-Profit Organizations

Join us for the 50th anniversary of Mountain Heritage Day! Mountain Heritage Day is a one-day, free outdoor festival where 15,000 plus visitors enjoy live entertainment, over 120 booths including unique demonstrators, juried arts and crafts, a wide variety of food, and tons of family-friendly activities celebrating Appalachian Mountain culture. The festival is a gift from Western Carolina University to the community, and everyone from everywhere is welcome to attend. This family-oriented festival shows how much we value this incredible, beautiful region we call home and its diverse culture and history. To maintain a quality show, we jury all applicants, regardless of past participation. If you decide to participate, carefully review the terms and conditions below, and complete the application form. Once you have submitted your application, a juried committee will review it. You will receive an email notification reflecting the status of your application. Upon approval of your application, the application and booth fees will be due. NOTE: PAYMENT IS DUE UPON ACCEPTANCE ONLY. Application and booth fees are due by July 1, 2024. There are a limited number of booth spaces available; they are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, regardless of past involvement. Please discuss this opportunity with your organization as soon as possible and apply early. IMPORTANT DATES January 31 - Applications open (Applications are considered on a rolling basis) July 1 - Vendor applications close and payment deadline (Later applications may be considered at the discretion of the MHD Committee. Booth assignments will NOT be made until payment is received. NO notifications will be made over the phone. Payment is due upon acceptance. Once accepted, the payment will be extracted from the credit card.) August 1 - Cancellation deadline (Deadline for written cancellation with 50% refund of booth fee) September 16 - Event information emailed to vendors (This includes parking pass, event map, booth assignment and check-in information.) September 27 - Early set-up (Check-in between 1-6 p.m.) September 28 - Set-up (Check-in between 7-8:30 a.m. Set-up must be complete and vehicles off the field by 9 a.m.) SEPTEMBER 28 - MOUNTAIN HERITAGE DAY!!! (10 A.M. - 4 P.M.)