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Entertainment Application

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Deadline: Aug 21, 2023 11:59 pm (GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Oct 28, 2023 10:00 am - Oct 28, 2023 6:00 pm (CDT)
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Franklin, Tennessee
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Free

About the event

The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 38th Annual PumpkinFest is Middle Tennessee’s largest family Fall festival that returns on Saturday, October 28, 2023. With more than 115,000 people in attendance in 2022, the festival stretches along Main Street and its side avenues in downtown Franklin and offers tons of festive fun for people of all ages! Join us for a full day of autumn-inspired food and drink, children’s activities, live music, costume contests for pets and families, and outstanding arts & crafts – featuring seasonal and specialty gift items. 150+ Arts & Crafts Vendors 30+ Food & Beverage Vendors Main Stage Entertainment Acoustic Stage Entertainment Buskers Corner Art and Culture Performances Costume Contests Pumpkin Carving & More
Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County
Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County
Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County
Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County

About the application

Thank you for your interest in applying for our Main Street Festivals. 
We’re currently looking for live entertainers/performers of all types to appear on our Main Stage, Acoustic Stage, Busker's Corner and street performers for our upcoming festivals. 
As a nonprofit, entertainers donate their time, but will be promoted on event site(s) and our festival app. 
 
Important Dates: 
PumpkinFest | October 28, 2023
Entertainment Application Deadline | August 21, 2023
Entertainment Application Notification Date | September 25, 2023
 

Terms & Conditions

PumpkinFest Performance Terms and Conditions
       If you are selected to perform at the festival, these are the terms. In exchange for the following mutual consideration and promises, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows: 
 
1. Place, date, and time of Show. The parties agree that the time and place of show will be on October 28, 2023, during your assigned time slot. Please be aware that traffic will be heavy on this day so plan to arrive early. Your group must check in with the stage manager 20 minutes before your performance time. Failure to do so may result in the forfeiture of your performance time. We will send you a special parking pass a week out from your performance. Band/Performers’ sole consideration for this agreement shall be the exposure the Operator and Event shall provide and the promotion that the Operator shall provide of the performance.    
 
2. Description of the Show. You are scheduled for a thirty-minute performance. Your performance will end on time. If for any unforeseen circumstance such as weather, technical complications, etc., your performance, if it starts late, will still end at the time stated. Please refrain from profanity, sexual innuendo and political statements in your performance. Audio technical requirements must be provided two weeks prior to the performance time. 
 
3. Main Stage Performances take place on the Public Square. The stage is equipped for full band performance. Performers are responsible for bringing all ¼ inch instrument cables.  
 
4. Acoustic Stage Performances take place near 4th Ave and Main Street. Your performance must be acoustic or through a P.A. system. For those groups using a P.A. system, there will be 4 inputs: 2 DI’s and 2 vocal mics. No more than 2 - 3 people in a group and no drum sets.  Performers are responsible for bringing all ¼ inch instrument cables. Or 4 mics and 4 DI’s will be provided. You will not need to check in with a stage manager at this location, but there will be a sound person on site.   
 
5. Buskers Corner performances take place on 3rd Ave South near Church Street. There will be a Bose L1 Model 1S System - Single B1 Bass Package. Solo acts only. The system has 1 microphone, and 1 input for guitar/keyboard, etc. 
 
6. Sound. Sound volume is at the complete discretion of the sound tech provided by contractors hired by the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County. 

Questions on the application

Business information

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

Additional information

  • Briefly tell us about your organization or group.
  • Entertainment Type
  • What size is your group?
  • Where are you hoping to perform?
  • Tech Needs for Acoustic Stage
  • Tech Needs for Main Stage
  • Other Information
  • Video Link
  • Attachments
  • By signing your name, you agree to our terms and conditions.

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 4

Entertainment Application
Entertainment Application
PumpkinFest (2023)
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