Maker Market at the 2025 Dogwood Arts Festival

April 26-27, 2025 | Knoxville, TN 

The festival is produced by Dogwood Arts, a (501c3) organization that promotes and celebrates the art, culture, and natural beauty of East Tennessee. We have a 67-year history of arts advocacy, environmental stewardship, and economic impact in East Tennessee. The Festival is one of 20+ year-round programs and events that help make Knoxville a great place to live, work, and play!

Festival Hours:

• Friday, April 25th: 10 AM-7 PM (Performance Lawn Only)
• Saturday, April 26th: 10AM-7PM
  • Makers will load in between 7-9 AM
• Sunday, April 27th: 10AM-5PM
  • Makers can begin breaking down their booths no earlier than 5PM

Application Timeline:

• Application Deadline: February 17th, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: February 21st, 2025
• Booth Fees Due: March 11th, 2025 [Booth Fee: $200]
• Move-In Date: Saturday, April 26th, 2025 [entry at 7 am- must be set up by 9]
• Event Date: April 25th-27th, 2025 [Maker Market vendors will only be set up April 26th-27th]

MAKER MARKET CATEGORY

Vendors including natural products, paper goods/stickers, pet products/treats, clothing, pre-packaged food/drink, candles, etc.

SUBMISSION & DEADLINE

Applications are due Monday, February 17th, 2025 at 11:59pm. Notifications will be emailed to all applicants by Friday, February 21st, 2025. Makers must submit the $200 booth fee by March 11th, 2025. Specific information about check-in, set-up and the Dogwood Arts Festival will be sent 1-2 weeks prior to the event. 

JURY & SELECTION

Image quality is very important! Applications will be reviewed by the Dogwood Arts Festival committee. Acceptance information will not be given over the phone prior to written notifications.

OUTDOOR ELEMENTS

Spending a few days selling artwork at our festival sounds ideal, but when the weather isn’t cooperating with outdoor plans, it’s important to take the necessary precautions to stay as safe and comfortable as possible. Safety is our number one priority. Artists are to use their own judgment regarding inclement weather and personal safety. There is no refund of fees for bad weather. The Dogwood Arts Festival goes on rain or shine.

ADVERTISING & PROMOTION

Images of participants may be used for archival, publicity, website, and confirmation purposes before, during, and after the Festival. When Artist’s images are used they will receive name/studio recognition.

ADDITIONAL AMENITIES

• Prominent Regional & Local Marketing Campaigns (Media Value $125,000+)
• Promotional Materials In All East Tennessee Visitor's Centers (Spring Event Calendars & Visitor Guide Ads)
• Easy Setup & Breakdown Locations
• Accessible Downtown Parking Daily
• Free Bottled Water Distributed Daily
• Volunteer Booth-sitters As Needed
• 15,000+ Annual Attendees

RULES/REGULATIONS

GUIDELINES

The Dogwood Arts Festival is open to all makers within the accepted medium categories. Participation in any previous Dogwood Arts event does not guarantee acceptance!

Edible items must be packaged for consumption off site.

BOOTH INFORMATION

Makers must set up on Saturday, April 26th between 7 am - 9 am. You will not be able to set up Friday. Specifics of tent location and set-up time will be provided after acceptance. Artists may not break down early on Sunday; booths must remain open until 5pm.

Our Maker Market booth fee is $200. Makers must have a white tent and 50lb weights for each tent leg to withstand high wind conditions. If you do not have a 10'x10' tent, one may be rented through All Occasions Party Rentals for $350 for the weekend. Makers' tents will be on a grassy, sloped lawn.