Chickamauga Art & Folk Festival 2026 June 27th 10am-Sundown
Location: Historic Downtown Chickamauga on our Main Street.
Application Due: no later than three weeks before festival.
Fee: Early Bird Special — $35 (April-Early May)
Standard Fee — $75 (Late May-June)
Invited Applicants — Free
Performers — Free
This year we are able to reduce our application fee thanks to our sponsors, however the fee is final, no refunds will be issued.
Those willing to do craft/folk/ demos or interested to attend as performers, please fill in that section with proposed interactive, demonstration, or other engagement with the audience.
Vendor Logistics:
Vendors are responsible for supplying their own tent and setup for a standard 10' x 10' space.
A festival map, assigned space number, arrival times, and additional logistics will be shared once your application has been received and reviewed and accepted.
Please email the109gallery@gmail.com for any questions.
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The Chickamauga Art & Folk Festival, hosted by The 109 Gallery in partnership with the City of Chickamauga, Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden, Walker Rocks, TVFCU, and KZ106, invites artists, makers, performers, and food vendors to participate in this growing community celebration of art, music, and regional culture.
We are seeking vendors offering handmade goods, craft, original artwork, folk craft, fine goods, regional wares, food and beverage offerings, and performance groups who bring creativity, quality, and a welcoming spirit to our festival community.
Limited spots are available.
Come share your work and be part of a growing community that uplifts artistic expression and cultural heritage in the heart of Downtown Historic Chickamauga, this area brings in close to a million visitors a year, learn more about the area at cityofchickamauga.org
As part of this year’s collaboration with Chickapalooza, the celebration will continue into the evening with a special concert series at the Historic Gordon Lee Mansion. These ticketed performances help support the free programming offered throughout the day and strengthen our partnerships with the City of Chickamauga, Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden, and regional arts and music organizations.
Explore more about our Collaborating Partnership with Howard Finster's Paradise Garden.
For more information on festival check out our website and festival page www.the109gallery.com