Application
Food and Beverage Vendor Application
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Deadline: Jul 24, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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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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$100.00 - $225.00
About the application
ELECTRICITY is limited to one outlet per Food Vendor. GENERATORS are permitted if they are QUIET. IF you bring a generator that is a noise hazard you may be asked to leave without a refund. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR GENERATOR IS QUIET! You are responsible for your electrical needs. Bring your own extension cords, water hoses, etc.
Each booth is required to have a 2A 10 BC fire extinguisher and comply with Fire Marshal Codes and Regulations
DO NOT SEND CHECKS – YOU WILL BE INVOICED AFTER THE DEADLINE IF YOU ARE ACCEPTED.
**NO REFUNDS – THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE! **
About the event
Terms & Conditions
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 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 resulting 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
| Food Vendor Space | $225.00 | Non-refundable | Food Vendors will be provided a 30 x 20 space, with access to one electrical outlet and water spigot. |
| Additional 10 x 10 Booth Space | $100.00 | Non-refundable | Any additional space requested by a food vendor beyond the 30-foot allocation will require the purchase of an extra 10x10 space for $100. |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- 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 Food Vendor Permit with the City of Townsend?
- By signing your name, you aree to our terms and conditions.
- Do you have a business license with the State of TN?
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 0
Food and Beverage Vendor Application
2026 Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival