General Business/Non-Profit/Community Booth

Festival Dates & Times:

Friday, September 11
5 p.m.-10 p.m.

Saturday,  September 12

10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Thank you for your interest in being a vendor at CityScape’s 2026 Fall FunFest. The event takes place around the courthouse square in downtown Cookeville, TN and includes live music, great food, arts & crafts, and fun for the whole family. 

Eligible vendors must be approved by CityScape. This section of the festival is best suited for businesses, non-profit organizations, community groups, and merchandise sellers with items not made by hand. Work made from kits, commercial molds, patterns, or copyrighted designs are permitted in this area. Handmade items are better suited in the arts & crafts section of the festival. 

Booth Fee: $250 for a 10x10 space and electric hook-up (must provide your own extension cord)

(This application is best-suited for general businesses, non-profit groups, or community booths, i.e. boutiques selling non-handmade items, civic groups, business promotions, etc.)

Required:

• Tent Weights - any tents or temporary structures must be adequately weighted to prevent being blown around in winds (at least 40 pounds per leg) are required. Weights must be attached to tent legs and secure prior to 3 p.m. Friday. 
• Fire Extinguisher - A fire extinguisher adequate for the size of cooking/heating appliance used in your booth is required (10 pound extinguisher per single warmer burner, and a Class K extinguisher for any cooking units)

VENDOR AGREEMENT:

I agree to pay rent specified for booth size and electrical requirements marked on the application to this agreement. The full vendor fee is due upon application approval, unless other payment arrangements have been made in advance with CityScape. Any cancellation before August 13, 2026 will result in 50% forfeiture of rental fees.   Any cancellation after September 1, 2026 will result in 100% forfeiture of rental fees.  I agree to indemnify and hold harmless CityScape and City of Cookeville and the staffs and boards of these organizations against any claim or action of any cause. Security for the area is provided by Cookeville City Police, however, neither the City of Cookeville or CityScape are liable for loss, theft, or damage. I will submit a list of items to be sold, if applicable, and four (4) photos of my work or booth to CityScape for consideration. Please note any items that are primary or essential to your business. CityScape/Fall FunFest reserves the right to restrict vendors and items to prevent the excessive repetition of items sold. CityScape/Fall FunFest also reserves the right to reject any vendors who misrepresent their work in photos.

I understand that CityScape has the right to refuse rental or booth space for any reason. I understand it is my responsibility to provide my own tent, trailer, display items, and extension cords needed for my area.

I understand that my application is consent to be swept/searched by law enforcement for all vehicles entering the festival. 

I understand I am responsible for charging and paying state taxes.

I understand that I must abide by the following set up time constraints:

Set up: Friday, September 11, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm

No vehicles are allowed on site after 3:00 pm Friday. Please remove your vehicle by this time. Vehicles are not allowed back in the vendor area until tear down at 10:00 pm Saturday.

Tear down: Saturday, September 12, 10:00pm – 12:00am

Your space must be vacated by midnight (12:00am) following the conclusion of the event at 10:00pm.

I understand that it is my responsibility to return the area in and around my booth to the same or better condition than when I arrived.

Any violation of this agreement will permit the immediate termination of this agreement and forfeiture of any booth rental fees. Fall FunFest reserves the right to ask any vendor to leave the premises if this contract is violated by the vendor.

All booth prices include one (1) 110 volt 20-amp electrical service. Additional 20-amp services are available for a fee from electric department depending on requirements. There is a $25.00 charge for 50-amp service.

AN ADDITIONAL $100.00 CHARGE WILL BE ADDED TO THE ABOVE FEES FOR ANY CHANGE IN ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER AUGUST 10, 2026.