Discover 171 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets across Tennessee. Browse booth fees, application deadlines, and vendor reviews.
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The other 119 upcoming Tennessee fairs, after the 50 above. Open a month, then any fair for dates, booth fees, and how to apply.
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Try Pro Free →TheCraftMap tracks 761 craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in Tennessee, with 171 coming up and 18 still accepting vendor applications. Booth fees across the state run from about $10 to $1300, averaging roughly $154 per event.
The busiest craft fair towns in Tennessee right now are Nashville (30), Chattanooga (17), Knoxville (14), Memphis (11), Franklin (11), Gatlinburg (7). Each city page lists every upcoming event there with dates and booth details.
The craft fair season in Tennessee is busiest in November, December, April based on currently listed events, so vendors planning their 2026 schedule should line up applications well before then. The next deadline is Nov 13, 2026 for The Harding Art Show 2027.
Whether you are a seasoned vendor or applying to your first show, use the booth ROI calculator to estimate profit per fair and the calendar view to avoid date conflicts. New to selling in Tennessee? Read the Tennessee permit and sales tax guide first.
TheCraftMap currently lists 171 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in Tennessee, out of 761 events tracked across the state. New fairs are added weekly as organizers announce dates.
Booth fees in Tennessee typically start around $10 and average about $154, with larger juried shows charging up to $1300. Each listing on TheCraftMap shows the exact fee for that event.
Nashville (30 upcoming), Chattanooga (17 upcoming), Knoxville (14 upcoming) currently host the most craft fairs in Tennessee.
18 Tennessee fairs currently have open vendor applications. The next deadline is Nov 13, 2026 for The Harding Art Show 2027 in Nashville. Most organizers close applications 1 to 3 months before the event.