Clinch River Fall Antique Festival 2026 (Artisan Application) 25th Annual
Submit 5 photos (4 of representative work and 1 booth shot) to apply for jury selection as an artisan vendor at a juried craft festival.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 2 days left
- Entry fee
- $15
- Award
- Best of Show prize(s)
- Location
- Clinton, Tennessee
- Exhibition window
- Oct 3, 2026 → Oct 3, 2026
About
Overview
The 25th Annual Clinch River Fall Antique Festival welcomes artisans to showcase fine craft, fine art, and handcrafted work. The event is evenly split between antique vendors on Market Street and artisan vendors on Main Street. Clinton is one of America's top antiquing towns with strong arts support, featuring three arts festivals annually and a historic artisan district. All artisans are set up along Main Street for maximum visibility.
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: August 30, 2026 (regular rate) / Late applications: $20 fee
- Event: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 9am–5pm
About the Show
The festival is a juried selection of up to 60 artisans and traditionally attracts 10,000–12,000 shoppers. Booths are 10'×15' on flat pavement with easy load-in, free parking, booth sitters available, and optional pre-purchased lunch delivery.
Eligibility & Categories
Open to artisans creating original handcrafted fine craft and fine art. Specific eligibility criteria apply by category. The following categories are available (some with limited spots or waitlist status): Apothecary, Author, Clay/Pottery, Digital Art, Drawing & Printmaking, Edibles, Fiber/Textiles, Furniture, Glass, Jewelry, Living Botanicals, Metal, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Wood.
What NOT to Submit
- AI-generated art
- T-shirts and commercially-produced clothing
- Embellishment of commercially-made items (e.g., decorated store-bought hats, bags)
- Resale work
- Permanent jewelry, tumblers, decals, freshies
- Items made using kits
- Items with vulgar messaging or profanity
How to Apply
Submit five (5) photos: four of representative work and one booth shot. Minimum 4 images required to apply.
Fees
- Application Fee: $15
- Late Application Fee: $20
Awards
Best of Show prize(s) awarded to selected artisans.
- Award
- Best of Show prize(s)
- Entry fee
- Application Fee: $15. Late Application Fee: $20.
- Entries per artist
- Up to 5
- Theme
- A juried celebration of fine craft, fine art, and handcrafted work paired with antique vendors to create a well-established antique and artisan festival.
- Eligibility
- Open to artisans creating original handcrafted fine craft, fine art, and handcrafted work; specific eligibility criteria apply by category.
- Audience
- Artisans creating fine craft, fine art, and handcrafted work
- Also worth noting
- Waitlist maintained
- Waitlist
- The organizer keeps one.
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.