Tennessee Arts Marketplace Artisans
The festival’s marketplace provides the opportunity to purchase quality handcrafted items made exclusively in Tennessee. It features the juried work of the state’s finest artisans who are creating handmade objects in both traditional and contemporary styles.
All applications must be received by July 20, 2011.
Marketplace Guidelines
Marketplace Vendor Application
Food Vendors
The festival features a variety of regional, ethnic and classic festival fare that will take diners on a culinary trip around Tennessee, the region and the world, with something to delight every palate.
Food Vendor Welcome Letter
Food Vendor Application
Performers
Submissions for 2011 are currently closed
Performing artists wishing to be considered for the National Folk Festival 2012 should submit audio (required) and video samples, biographical information and press materials to:
National Folk Festival
NFF Programming Committee
1900 Church St., Suite 210
Nashville, TN 37203
All materials received will be logged in, and will receive a preliminary review to assess quality, authenticity and appropriateness. Qualified submissions will be brought before the programming committee for further consideration.



















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