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48th Annual Mountaineer Folk Festival Food Vendor Application!

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM to Sun, Sep 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Event Details

Join us for Fall Creek Falls State Park’s 48th Annual Mountaineer Folk Festival to celebrate the heritage, history, and natural beauty of the Cumberland Plateau!

This event kicks off Friday September 11th at 6:00pm CST and continues Saturday 9:00am-10:00pm CST and Sunday the 13th 9:00am-5:00pm CST.

This 3-day event features upwards of one hundred craft vendors that sell a variety of hand-made crafts and artisan items, various demonstrators, and has over 20 food vendors offering an array of delicious meals and treats!

See attached document for a Food Vendor Application and email to kelsey.garcia@tn.gov or mail to Fall Creek Falls State Park 2009 Village Camp Rd Spencer, TN. Application deadline is July 31st, 2026.


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Event Host
kelsey.garcia@tn.gov
931-200-7265

Please Remember: Schedules and events may change - contact the park or hike leader for more information.

Fall Creek Falls State Park is one of Tennessee’s largest and most visited state parks, encompassing approximately 29,800 acres across the Cumberland Plateau. The park is known for its stunning waterfalls, including its namesake, Fall Creek Falls — one of the tallest waterfalls in the eastern United States. Visitors can explore the park's diverse landscape through hiking, camping, and a variety of outdoor activities, making it a premier destination for nature enthusiasts.

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