Application

Food Tent

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Deadline: Oct 17, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Oct 24, 2026 10:00 am - Oct 24, 2026 4:00 pm (CDT)
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Nashville, Tennessee
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$50.00 - $75.00

About the application

Calling all Food Tent Vendors! Join us at our Fifth Annual William Edmondson Arts & Culture Festival in Nashville's Edgehill neighborhood! 

  • This festival honors and celebrates the legacy of Edgehill’s famous historical artist William Edmondson, by promoting and nurturing the arts in Nashville.
  • Apply here to "pitch your tent" in one of our 10x10ft booth spaces.
  • The multi-acre site will be teeming with attendees; interacting with art and craft exhibitors, enjoying mainstage performances, and participating in family-friendly activities including kids' painting lessons, puppetry, and more!
  • Last year we had over two thousand attendees, and it is growing every year! 

Benefits

  • No application fee, low registration fee
  • You handle your sales & keep all proceeds 
  • Be mentioned in press releases, advance promo material and social media
  • Priority invitation to Future Events
  • Limited number of food vendors will be allowed on-site, with a variety of offerings. We will do our best to limit direct competition and allow you maximum revenue!

Details

  • A portion of the festival site will be set aside as a "food court", for Trucks and tent vendors, with limited seating and lots of open space for picnicking. This is near the Kids Zone and artist tents, for visibility and traffic.
  • Setup begins at 7:30AM. Must be ready to go by 9:30AM. No moving vehicles on site after 9:30. 
  • Event starts promptly at 10:00AM and runs until 4:00PM. For safety of attendees, tents may not be removed from site before 4:00PM
  • Food booths must be self-contained, with your own battery power source, if needed. No electric power is available on site. Gas generators are not allowed in any "tent booth spaces" Only Food Trucks will be allowed gas, generators

Cost: (individual 10x10 space for your own tent):

  • Early Bird Registration- $50 if signed up by 6/30! 
  • For food vendors with your own tent and display materials
  • Trailer-style setups are considered Food Trucks. Apply as a Food Truck if you have a truck or detached trailer. Contact us if you have questions.

About the event

Celebrate Nashville's rich and diverse arts and culture scene with America's ONLY Art & Craft Fair that celebrates the legacy trailblazing Black artist William Edmondson! Live music and other performances, a Kids Zone full of activities for all ages, and live artist demos. Free admission and parking.This annual event celebrates self-taught sculptor William Edmondson, the first African American to receive a solo exhibit at New York's Museum of Modern Art in 1937.
Friends of the William Edmondson Homesite Park and Gardens
Friends of the William Edmondson Homesite Park and Gardens

Terms & Conditions

Event is rain or shine. Vendor Fees are non-refundable, even if severe weather forces last-minute cancellation of the event.
 
By participating in the market, all food vendors agree to participate at their own risk. Friends of William Edmondson Homesite and its representatives will not be held responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items and will not be held responsible for personal injury.

 

Friends of William  Edmondson Homesite does not guarantee specific numbers of attendees or sales for vendors. No refunds shall be given due to cancellation or interruption of event beyond the control of Friends of William Edmondson Homesite. This agreement has been read, understood and entered into voluntarily and freely by the applicant, and shall become effective upon submission by the applicant.

Prices

Early Bird 10x10 Space $50.00 Non-refundable EARLY BIRD PRICE THRU JULY 31, 2026. 10x10 space, you provide tent and display. No electricity available, no generators allowed. Battery power only.
Standard Registration 10x10 Space $75.00 Non-refundable PRICE AUG 1-OCT 22. 10x10 space, you provide tent, tables and display. No electricity on site, no generators allowed. Battery power only.

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website
  • Logo

Additional information

  • What are your prices and food offerings?
  • Social Media handles?
  • By signing your name, you agree to our terms and conditions.

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 0