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Food and Beverage Vendors

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Deadline: Jul 27, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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2026 Townsend Fall Heritage and Bluegrass Festival
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Date: Sep 25, 2026 10:00 am - Sep 26, 2026 10:00 pm (EST)
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Townsend, Tennessee
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$200.00 - $450.00

About the application

Thank you for your interest in the Townsend Fall Festival. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

About the event

The foothills of the Smoky Mountains come to life with Bluegrass music, arts and crafts, time honored traditions and Appalachian cooking at the Townsend in the Smokies Fall Festival, Sept. 25-26, 2026. The festival provides an atmosphere where family and friends of all ages can partake in time-honored Appalachian traditions at a free community event. An event for all ages, the festival centers around traditional and contemporary Bluegrass and mountain music; along with clogging and square dancing; art and craft booths; numerous Appalachian demonstrations; old-fashioned kids’ games; and Southern food, such as fried pies and kettle corn.
Blount Partnership
Blount Partnership
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Blount Partnership
Blount Partnership
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Terms & Conditions

You must collect and report Tennessee sales tax and pay the health inspection fee. The County Health Inspector will require all food vendors to have a valid health permit & abide by current health codes for preparing and serving food. You may find these rules online at Vendors are required to have a minimum $1,000,000 (One Million Dollars) general liability policy and name the Blount Partnership as Additional Insured on the policy. Non-profits must provide a sales tax-exempt form.
 
Each booth is required to have a 2A 10 BC fire extinguisher and comply with Fire Marshal Codes and Regulations
 
All food vendors are required to have a Mobile Food Vendor Permit with the City of Townsend.
 
Hold Harmless Agreement and Agreement to Terms and Conditions
The undersigned hereby releases and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Blount Partnership, its employees, agents and assigns, the Fall Festival Committee, and the volunteers for the same regarding any and all liability for damages or injuries to persons or property which the undersigned, his or her agents or employees may sustain while participating in the Townsend Fall Festival except where such damages or injuries result from the gross negligence of the Blount Partnership. Such indemnification shall include reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.
 
I have read and agree to all the regulations stated above and in consideration of participating in the Townsend Fall Festival agree to be contractually bound to the same.

Prices

Food Vendor Space $450.00 Non-refundable Food Vendor Space is 30 feet x 20 feet.
Addtional 10x10 Booth $200.00 Non-refundable This is to add a 10x10 booth beside a regular 30 x 20 Food Vendor space.

Questions on the application

Business information

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

Additional information

  • How would you categorize your menu?
  • Please describe your menu.
  • What are your prices?
  • What are the dimensions of your food truck/ trailer/ set up?
  • Which side is your service window?
  • Do you have a Mobile Food Vendor Permit with the City of Townsend?
  • Do you have a business license with the State of TN?
  • By signing your name, you agree to our terms and conditions.

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 0
Food and Beverage Vendors
Food and Beverage Vendors
2026 Townsend Fall Heritage and Bluegrass Festival
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