2026 Grassroots and Nudie Suits Vendor Application

September 12th, 2026

Hours: 11-5 pm

Amqui Station, Madison, TN / Madison Station Blvd

Vendor Space Fees:

Non-Profit 10 x 10 space: $150 

Local Business 10 x 10 space: $300

Artisan 10 x 10 space: $175

This application is not for businesses--

Grassroots & Nudie Suits is devoted to maintaining a creatively driven vendor marketplace. Therefore, we limit the number of promotional spaces at the event. Businesses that intend to use space at the event for promotional purposes can be a part of Grass Roots & Nudie Suits through sponsorship of the event. Please reach out to sponsorship@goodneighborfestivals.com if you are interested in sponsoring this event.

Vendor fees are due upon acceptance into Grassroots & Nudie Suits.

Upon acceptance, vendors will be required to submit a COI listing the following groups as additionally insured- 

Madison Rivergate Chamber of Commerce

301 Madison Street

Madison, TN, 37115

Good Neighbor Festivals

2817 West End Ave.

#126-149

Nashville, TN 37203

The undersigned vendor (“Vendor”) agrees to be bound by each and every of the terms set forth herein and the terms and representations set forth in the Application, which is incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth. If the Vendor violates any term of this agreement, Madison Rivergate Chamber and/or the authorized agents of the festival may within their sole discretion and at any time (1) terminate this agreement, (2) require Vendor, immediately upon notice of violation of this agreement, to cease operations and vacate the premises, and (3) forfeit any and all fees paid for the right and privilege of participating. This agreement represents the entire agreement between Good Neighbor Festivals and the Vendor and may not be amended without the mutual consent of both parties set forth in writing and signed by authorized representatives of GNF and the Vendor.

1. Madison Rivergate Chamber agrees to provide each Vendor with an assigned 10' x 10' space.

2. Vendor agrees to obey all rules and instructions as directed by the Festival Director during the festival weekend. Any failure to strictly adhere to such rules or instructions may result in the immediate termination of this agreement and immediate forfeiture of any and all fees paid to Madison Rivergate Chamber.

3. Vendor hereby acknowledges its liability, and agrees to compensate Madison Rivergate Chamber., for any damage(s) caused by, including but not limited to, its representatives, agents, employees, volunteers, members, vehicles, equipment, materials and objects to the environs and infrastructure of city or private propriety which causes Madison Rivergate Chamber. to pay for repair, replacement, or other remuneration to the Metropolitan Parks Department and/ or Nashville-Davidson County Metropolitan Government for such damage to the environs or infrastructure.

4. As a courtesy to other vendors and festival participants, any amplified sound or loud noise from Vendor’s space is prohibited. This includes loud generators. If the vendor brings a generator to use in their booth space, it must be whisper-quiet.

5. Madison Rivergate Chamber. reserves the right to prohibit, within any booth or on the festival grounds, the display, advertisement, or other promotion of any business, company, or organization which may be in conflict with a current sponsor. Any questions concerning current sponsors should be directed to the Festival Director prior to the event.

6. Vendor shall not display, offer for view or sale any illegal or contraband items. The laws of the State of Tennessee and local ordinances of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville – Davidson County shall control. Vendors shall not display, offer for view or sale any items that are unlicensed and/or copies/interpretations of licensed or registered items at any site or operation of the 2026 festival.

7. Vendor understands and agrees that Madison Rivergate Chamber. is intended to be, and at all times shall be, a family friendly event.

8. Vendor shall not sublet its space without express written consent.

9. Vendor acknowledges and understands that it is solely responsible for the collection of any sales or use taxes and shall in no way hold Madison Rivergate Chamber. or its representatives responsible for any type of permits other than for the festival itself.

10. No refunds shall be given due to cancellation or interruption of the festival for reasons beyond the control of Madison Rivergate Chamber.. These reasons include, but are not limited to weather, acts of God, acts of terrorism, or governmental intervention.

11. Vendor is solely responsible for the security for all its items at the festival location at all times.

12. Madison Rivergate Chamber makes no representation or guarantees towards actual festival attendance.

13. Vendor understands that Madison Rivergate Chamber has no control over weather, acts of God, acts of terrorism, or governmental intervention, or any other cause that may prevent, and or interrupt, the festival weekend, and participants shall hold Madison Rivergate Chamber. harmless for any losses that could arise because of such event.

14. Madison Rivergate Chamber reserves the right to place Vendors in booth locations at the complete discretion of Madison Rivergate Chamber. Madison Rivergate Chamber shall have sole and complete authority to place the participant in any location contained in the Market Place, irrespective of the participant’s request.

15. Vendor upon vacating its space(s) shall ensure that such space shall be free of any and all trash and refuse with such being placed in the appropriate containers. Failure of the Vendor to clean their space may result in future refusal of Vendor application(s).

16. Vendor certifies that it maintains adequate liability insurance to cover any and all occurrences which may result in the damage or injury to any person or thing within the confines of the Vendor’s space or as a result of the Vendor’s actions at the festival.

This agreement has been read, understood and entered into freely, voluntarily and absent of duress by the parties signed above. This agreement shall become effective upon execution by both the participant and Madison Rivergate Chamber.