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Deadline: Jul 29, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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2026 Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival
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Date: Aug 15, 2026 3:00 pm - Aug 15, 2026 9:00 pm (EDT)
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Townsend, Tennessee
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$75.00 - $150.00

About the application

Thank you for your interest in the Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.
 
*There will be NO REFUNDS. This event is rain or shine.*No shows/no pay will not be invited to participate in the future.Rules:
1.Your tent should be 10'x10' to fit in the space provided (space provided (14’ x14’). It should be sturdy enough to provide shelter for you and your crafts. Tents must be weighted and should have straight legs and cords.
2.NO PETS.
3.Set-up and take down will only be at times designated by the planning committee. Early tear down will result in not being invited back to future festivals/events.
4.All vendors must sign Hold Harmless below.

About the event

Join us this August for a summertime spectacle, when professional balloonist light up the evening sky with a beautiful balloon glow and spectacular tethered rides. The sky will be filled with a spectrum of color like never before, against a backdrop of a breathtaking Tennessee Smoky Mountain sunset, in beautiful Townsend, Tennessee! Learn More at
Townsend Cades Cove Gateway Alliance
Townsend Cades Cove Gateway Alliance
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Townsend Cades Cove Gateway Alliance
Townsend Cades Cove Gateway Alliance
Contact Organizer

Terms & Conditions

The undersigned hereby releases and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Blount Partnership, its employees, agents and assigns, the GSM Hot Air Balloon 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 GSM Hot Air Balloon 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 GSM Hot Air Balloon Festival agree to be contractually bound to the same.

Prices

Single booth $75.00 Non-refundable Single Booth Space will be 15 x 15 to allow for one 10x10 tent.
Double booth $150.00 Non-refundable Double booth space is 30 x 15 to allow for 2 10x10 tents or merchandise trailer that is less than 30ft in length.

Questions on the application

Business information

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

Additional information

  • Please describe your work/ product.
  • Please choose your medium category:
  • What are your prices?
  • Do you REQUIRE electiricy to sell your product?
  • I certify that my work is not "Buy-Sell" or Production work and completely made by me.
  • Do you vend out of a trailer?
  • If you vend from a trailer, please provide the demensions and which side your service window is on.
  • By signing your name, you agree to our terms and conditions.

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 0
Craft and Retail Vendor Application
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2026 Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival
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