National Cornbread Festival 2027 - Call for Artists · Apply by Apr 10, 2027 · OpenCall

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National Cornbread Festival 2027

Name: National Cornbread Festival 2027
Start: 2027-04-23
End: 2027-04-25
Location: South Pittsburg, Tennessee

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Deadline: 194 days left
Entry fee: $35
Location: South Pittsburg, Tennessee
Exhibition window: Apr 23, 2027 → Apr 25, 2027

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About

The National Cornbread Festival (NCF) has celebrated over 25 years of festivals! The Festival is held in downtown South Pittsburg, Tennessee, a historic town nestled between the Cumberland Plateau and the Tennessee River in the beautiful Sequatchie Valley. South Pittsburg is located just two miles south of I-24, 30 miles west of Chattanooga.

The Festival will begin Friday evening, April 23rd and end Sunday evening, April 25th. You must be available to unload/set up on Friday during your designated time.
This application is only for arts and crafts items that DO NOT include food prepared on-site. If you would like to apply to be a food vendor, please reach out to the National Cornbread Festival Concessions Committee by calling 423-837-8378.

The Festival will host a cornbread cook-off, entertainment, food, arts, crafts, and a carnival. The festivities will begin Friday night with a street dance and, sometimes, fireworks. Food vendors will be open. Arts and Crafts vendors may also be open if they wish.

The week preceding the festival, a professional Carnival comes to town!
Carnival information is typically (subject to change without notice):
Tuesday 6:00PM - close
Wednesday 6:00PM - close
Thursday 6:00PM - close
Friday 6:00PM - close
Saturday and Sunday 10:00AM - close
See more at: http://www.nationalcornbread.com/events/carnival.html or the National Cornbread Festival App.

The National Cornbread Festival Arts & Crafts Committee (hereinafter referred to as "NCFACC"), selects a little over 100 vendors through a juried process, based on originality, quality, presentation and alignment with festival goals and expectations.

Important Dates
9/11/2026 – 1/08/2027: Vendors submit applications / If applications are submitted by 1/08/2027 the jury fee will only be $35 / Jury fee will increase after 1/08/2027.
1/08/2027 – 2/28/2027: Jury reviews applications
1/08/2027 – 2/28/2027: Committee sends invitations/notifications
1/08/2027 – 3/16/2027: Vendors accept and purchase
3/16/2027 - 3/31/2027: Wait list invitation notification (if remaining spots are available)

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