58th Annual Monteagle Mountain Market for Arts & Crafts
Dear Artists and Vendors,
The Monteagle Mountain Chamber of Commerce & the Town of Monteagle are proud to announce the return of the Monteagle Mountain Market for Arts and Crafts to Hannah Picket Park, Monteagle. This market is one of the oldest re-occurring festivals of the South Cumberland Plateau. Again, this year’s show is gearing up to be one of the biggest and best markets yet. There are other events planned for the same weekend that will bring more people into the area. The Monteagle Sunday School Assembly will be in full swing with lots of folks in town. The Swiss Heritage Celebration will be Saturday of the same weekend. We plan to have a kid’s zone with many special attractions. Please get your application in early.
CASH PRIZES will be awarded and winners will be chosen by an independent panel of judges.
We will have our annual vendor’s dinner on Friday, July 28th, that will start at 6pm and continue until 7:30 pm. This is our way of saying thank you for participating.
You are cordially invited to submit an application to show your arts and crafts at the 2017 market. The Market is open ONLY to those who have handcrafted or home produced items for sale. Only items listed on your application will be allowed for display or for sale. There will be a walk thru during the show. The Director reserves the right to reject foreign imports, commercial work, reproductions, items of questionable artisanship, items to be found in bad taste and so on.
Show hours are Saturday, July 29th, from 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday, July 30st, from 10 am to 4 pm (CST). You Are REQUIRED To Be Open and Present for the ENTIRE SHOW. Any vendor who does not comply with these rules will not be considered for future shows.
Check in will begin Friday morning at 8:00am and ends 8:00 pm CST.
Spaces must be pre-paid.
Registration deadline is July 15th.
Cancellation will be refunded 100% thru May 31st.
Cancellation will be refunded 50% thru June 30th.
No Refunds after July 1st
SPACES AVAILABLE AND COSTS:
Before July 1st:
12x12 Outside $65.00
10x10 Under Pavilion (limited number) $80.00
Food Venders (no pavilion) $90.00, specify size needed, as you may be required to purchase two spaces.
There will be a $10.00 additional fee for those vendors Outside or Under Pavilion requesting electricity (food vendors are excluded).
Spaces On or After July 1st:
12x12 Outside $70.00
10x10 Under Pavilion (limited number) $85.00
Food Venders (no pavilion) $95.00
There will be a $15.00 additional fee for those vendors Outside or Under Pavilion requesting electricity (food vendors are excluded).
Limited electrical hook-ups are available for crafters in both the pavilion and the park, and it is on a first come first serve basis. You must request an electrical outlet on your application along with a list of the items that will need electricity. You must bring your own extension cords and adapters. You must also furnish your own tables, signs, shelves, chairs, canopies, tie downs and any other display materials. You may drive steel posts into the ground to anchor displays and/or shelter. Our summers tend to be hot with temperatures in the upper 80s or 90s, so plan accordingly. We do not provide labor for loading or unloading vendor’s trucks. That is the sole responsibility of the vendors. Also, any noise that you will generate will need to be noted on your application.
APPLICATION PROCESS FOR CRAFTERS: Please fill out the application and return it with the appropriate fees along with four or more quality pictures of the item(s) you will be selling and at least one of your booth set up. A sample of each type of item you are selling needs to be in the photograph. You may also email pictures to with the subject “Attn: Arts and Crafts Pictures.” The Mountain Market board will review each application and respond to you via phone or email upon your approval. This application process helps to control the number of similar items at the market.
Deadline for registration is July 15th. One parking space per vendor and if room allows, you may park behind your booth pending pedestrian traffic.Please request special parking at the time you submit your application. You will be required to keep your display open the full length of the market until closing time each day. Although there will be a night watchman on duty Friday and Saturday night, each exhibitor is still responsible for their own display and items. The Mountain Market assumes no responsibility for loss or damage.
*Please Note: all Vendors will be required to sign a Hold Harmless Agreement prior to setting up.
APPLICATION PROCESS FOR FOOD VENDORS: Please fill out the application and return it with the $90.00/ $95.00 Food Vendor Fees. The first food applicant that is accepted will take priority. We do our best to not duplicate specialty food items. Please submit your menu along with a price sheet. We do have water and 220 outlets with up to 50 amps. Any other needs must be listed with you application. Food Vendors or any Vendor who chooses to give food samples will be REQUIRED By the State of Tennessee Health Inspector to purchase a 2 day permit. The inspection will take place the morning of the show and there may be an additional fee. See the attached application.
MAIL APPLICATIONS TO:
South Cumberland Chamber of Commerce
Attn: Mountain Market
PO Box 353
Monteagle, TN 37356
AVAILABLE LODGING:
Go to and click on Business Directory.
I agree to the terms and conditions contained in this document.
APPLICANT: ______
DATE: ______
Monteagle Mountain Market for Arts & Crafts
Reservation for July 29th & 30th, 2017
NAME: ______
ADDRESS: ______
CITY: ______STATE: ______ZIP:______
PHONE: ______ADD NUMB.______
E-MAIL: ______
FACEBOOK ADDRESS: ______
WEB SITE: ______
PRODUCT (HANDCRAFTED AND HOME PRODUCED): ______
WHAT IS THE PRICE RANGE OF YOUR PRODUCTS:______TO ______
DESIRED LOCATION: PAVILLION (__) PARK (__) FOOD (__)
ELECTRIC (ADDITIONAL FEE OF $10.00): YES _____ NO ____
BOOTH FEE: ______
TOTAL $ ENCLOSED ______
LIST ANY SPECIAL REQUESTS:______
WITH THIS RESERVATION, PLEASE ATTACH THE FOLLOWING:
1. 4 or more photos of your art and/or craft items;
2. Business Card;
3. Check or Money Order for the Reservation Fee.
We reserve the right to reject any applicant:
*I have read and agree to follow the terms and conditions stated in the enclosed documents.
Signature: ______Date ______
South Cumberland Chamber of Commerce Office
PO BOX 353 Monteagle, TN 37356
931-924-5353Fax 931-924-5354
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