2025 vendor applications are now CLOSED!

Vendor information

Our 2025 vendor application is now closed. We'll be taking 2026 applications in February.

Application
requirements

Review of all Blue Plum policies and procedures on this webpage.
Complete the online registration form (email questions to blueplumart@gmail.com)
Submit payment of $25 application fee per space (non-refundable, but will be applied to booth fee if accepted. If chosen, you will then pay the full vendor fee).
Link to website, social media page, or emailed photos of booth setup. You may include a link to your social media accounts as long as they include clear photos of your booth setup and the goods sold. If you do not have a social media presence, please submit 3-6 photos representing your work/products along with a written description of each to blueplumart@gmail.com. Be sure to include your business name in the email.
Booth appearance must adhere to festival standards; well-designed, professional displays are expected.

Please note: Electricity will not be available for the festival.

Fees

Nonprofit vendors

(per 10’x10’ space):

Early Payment of Fee, received by May 1 -- $75
Late Payment of Fee, received May 2 or later -- $100
$75 additional fee if accepting donations or selling items

Arts & crafts vendors

(per 10’x10’ space)

Early Payment of Fee, received by May 1 -- $150
Late Payment of Fee, received May 2 or later -- $225

Food vendors

Tent only (per 10’x10’ space):

Early Payment of Fee, received by May 1 -- $300
Late Payment of Fee, received May 2 or later -- $375

Food Truck/Trailer (per 10’x20’ space):

Early Payment of Fee, received by May 1 -- $400
Late Payment of Fee, received May 2 or later -- $475

Written/emailed notice of cancellation/withdrawal from the 2025 Blue Plum Festival must be received/postmarked by May 1, 2025.
No refunds will be available after that date.

Corporate vendors

(per 10’x10’ space):

Early Payment of Fee, received by May 1 -- $500
Late Payment of Fee, received May 2 or later -- $575
Email blueplumart@gmail.com to apply

Acceptance

Notice of acceptance to the 2025 Blue Plum Festival will be made on or
before April 15. Payment must be received in full by May 1, 2025, to
avoid the late registration fee. When accepted to the festival, you will
receive a packet with information on what to expect and plan for before
arriving at the festival. Things like where and when to check in, parking
options, city licensing, etc. Be on the lookout for this information. Please
note that acceptance is chosen by a jury selection. Be aware that if you
are not chosen, you will not receive a refund of your application fee of
$25.

Booth size

All spaces (except food trucks) are 10’ x 10’. You are expected to
contain your booth within that area! If you need more space, plan
accordingly and purchase additional spaces when applying to the
festival. The Blue Plum Festival Committee will assign specific spaces
to each accepted vendor. The space will be sold for festival days only.
Exhibitors shall not sublet, assign, donate, or trade their assigned space.

Festival operations

HOURS
Friday, June 6, 4 pm-10 pm
Saturday, June 7, 11 am-10 pm

Blue Plum Festival is an outdoor festival and will proceed rain or shine. Exhibitors are responsible for their own protection from the elements. All tents must be secured in case of wind with 40-pound weights at each corner. Staking into the ground is not permitted. No wooden structures are allowed. Prior to the start of the festival, the Johnson City Fire Department will complete inspections to ensure that each tent is properly secured. We ask that at least one person per tent be present for these inspections, but if you are unable to be there, please ensure that your tent is staked properly and the fire department can access your space for inspections.

All booths shall be ready for business one hour before festival hours and remain open until at least 5 pm both days. Be prepared to stay late as past years have shown very good traffic in the evening hours. Failure to adhere to operation hours without committee approval will result in an immediate warning and possible exclusion from future festivals.

For the safety of attendees, staff, and private property, absolutely no vendor vehicles will be allowed in the festival footprint between 10 am on Friday and 11:59 pm Saturday.

There is no reserved vendor parking lot, and illegal parking can result in towing. A parking map will be provided with your confirmation packet.

All exhibitor activity must be conducted within the assigned space ONLY. Sidewalks must remain unobstructed at all times, per the Johnson City Fire Code. Failure to comply will result in an immediate warning and possible exclusion from Blue Plum Festivals.

The exhibitor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations of any and all lawful authority, agency, or governmental units which apply to the City of Johnson City. The exhibitor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Blue Plum Festival, the Blue Plum Organization, the City of Johnson City, their officers, directors, representatives, employees, and agents for any penalties, fines costs, expenses, or damages from participating exhibitors' failure to comply with such laws.

All committee decisions are final.

Health and safety

Health Department Inspections

Health Department Inspections will take place on Friday, June 6, prior to
the start of the festival. All temporary food establishments must
complete and submit HERE at least 14 days before the event.

Food Truck Requirements

All food trucks/trailers, must adhere to the Johnson City Fire
Department Policy found HERE.

Security

The Blue Plum Festival, the Blue Plum Organization, and the City of
Johnson City, their officers, directors, representatives, employees, and
agents are NOT responsible for losses of any kind, whether by fire, theft,
physical violence, elements of nature, or any other cause however
originating. Exhibitors are responsible for their own security.

2024 Vendors

Food and Drink

Plentiful Harvest Demos

Appalachian Ice Cream

Appalachian Shaved Ice

Risin’ Vibes Kitchen

The French Quarter

Blended Pedaler

Lakeo Steakhouse of Japan

Rico's pizza

Fork in the Road Concessions and Catering

EZ Squeezy Lemonade

Sunset Slush TN

Charlie’s Cookie Co.

Southern Belles Gourmet Lemonade

What's the Tea

Groovy Grovers

Corporate

Lullaby Lane: A Unique Children’s Boutique

Knox TVA Credit Union

American Home

Cricket Wireless Authorized Retailer (Suncome Mobile)

Leaf Filter

Nonprofit

Tennessee Satsang Society, Inc.

Holston Valley Unitarian Universalist Church

Tiny Miracles Kitten Rescue

Appalachian Mountain Project Access

Hosanna Fellowship Church

Heritage Baptist Church

TriPride

Pride Community Center of the Tri-Cities

League of Women Voters of Northeast Tennessee

Arts and Crafts

Cannon Collective/Green Bean Coffee

Dragon Laser Art

Rocky Top Patterns

Just for Me-Mi Jewelry

The Wandering Ivy

Dad Fish Tackle & My Elle Belle Co.

Nana B's Southern Crafts LLC.

Splendor of Light Photography

Summit Farms and Artistry

The Lavender Butterfly

Peace of Me Pottery

Ellis Kaye Creates

Sherapy

Attagirl Boutique

River Dog Adventures

Star Mountain Soap Company

Jeanne Storeim

White Oak Market

Flower In The Attic

John's Woodwork

Joseph Snyder

Secluded Revolutions/The Tennexan

Marigold and Marie

Arctic Bites

K & D Fancy Faces

Kat & Bernie's ProCRAFTination

Blue Daisy Designs

Burning Country LLC

Hip N' Happenin

Kendall Art Designs

Amani Africa Creations LLC

Appalachian Highlands Dispensary

Melissa’s Charming Jewelry Boutique

Glass By Hoot

Maudie’s Makings

Orion Creations

Gametime Apparel & Signs

The Indentured Plier.

SGB Apparel

Elegant Country Bling

Lipstick on a Pig

Peaceful Palms Therapeutic Massage and Sacred Creek Therapeutic Massage

Platinum Prints Studio

Wendy Liandra Art

SillyWilly Caricatures

Richard Maldanado

Tri-Star Treats