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Application

Non-Profit Organizations

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Deadline: Jul 15, 2025 7:00 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Sep 27, 2025 11:00 am - Sep 27, 2025 3:00 pm (EST)
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Cullowhee, North Carolina
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$50.00 - $90.00

About the application

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 15, 2025. There are a limited number of booth spaces available; they are assigned by the jurying committee, regardless of past involvement. Please discuss this opportunity with your organization as soon as possible and apply early.

About the event

Mountain Heritage Days is a week-long series of events ending with a free, outdoor festival where visitors can enjoy unique demonstrators, including live entertainment, 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. SEPTEMBER 27 MOUNTAIN HERITAGE DAYS!!! (11 A.M. - 3 P.M.)
Western Carolina University
Western Carolina University

Terms & Conditions

Booth spaces are 12’X12’. The location is determined by the MHD Committee after the fee is paid.   Booth spaces are set up in groups of two. You will be back-to-back with another vendor with one foot in between booth spaces. Please bring a divider or tent back.   Your organization must supply its own tent, tables, chairs, and display materials.   Electricity is NOT provided.   On your application, give a detailed description of the information and/or services you will be providing/doing at your booth, including any items/merchandise you will be selling and/or giving away.  You are allowed to sell your fundraising souvenirs, merchandise, memberships, etc. Sales are limited to the items described in your application, thus approved by the MHD Committee. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in dismissal from the festival without refund.   You may share your booth space with another group/organization, as long as it has also applied and is approved. No selling or giving away food or beverages unless they are a juried product, or you are an approved “pre-packaged foods” vendor.
No demonstration, selling, or promotion of arts and crafts – MHD is a juried arts and crafts festival. 
No generators or loud sound systems are allowed.
No selling or solicitation outside of assigned booth space.
Your booth must stay open to the public until 3 pm.

No vehicles will be allowed onto the grounds until 3:30 pm or festival management deems it safe. 
The festival is held outdoors, rain or shine. There are no refunds due to weather.
Your signature on the Application Form constitutes an agreement for your organization to be bound by the stated policies – this applies to all your organization’s associates present at MHD.

Prices

12'x12' Single Booth $50.00 Single booth space is 12'x12'
12'x24' Double Booth $90.00 Double booth space is 12'x24'

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Give a detailed description of the information and/or services you will be providing, including any items/merchandise you will be selling
  • Are you a registered 501c3 corporation?
  • Have you had a booth at MHD before?
  • If no, how did you hear about us?
  • What are your prices?
  • Please attach a Certificate of Flame Resistance for your tent here.
  • By signing you name, you agree to our terms and conditions.

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 2
Non-Profit Organizations
Non-Profit Organizations
Mountain Heritage Days 2025
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