For Vendors
40+ events across the 2026–2027 season. Reviewed and balanced — your booth gets a real audience, not just a spot in a crowded field. Apply for the specific events that fit your business.
This is what your booth sees. Real foot traffic, brought out by real marketing — TV, billboards, and a region that shows up.
How It Works
The complete EventHub workflow — from browsing events to selling at the market.
Review our full 2026–2027 event calendar below and choose the events that best fit your business.
Applications are submitted through EventHub and reviewed individually. Vendors are only charged once their application has been approved.
Each application is reviewed individually. We balance vendor categories carefully to maintain variety and avoid oversaturation.
If approved, your payment is processed through EventHub and your booth is officially secured. Vendors then receive setup instructions, event details, and vendor policies.
Arrive ready to create a great customer experience. Final logistics, parking, load-in instructions, and booth information will be sent before the event.
Vendor Categories
Every event has a reviewed, balanced mix. We don't let one category crowd out another — too many candle vendors, not enough farmers, and the whole market suffers. Categories vary by event type and venue.
Handmade goods, jewelry, ceramics, woodwork, candles, soap, leather, fiber, mixed media. Original work only — no mass-imports.
Local farms, fresh produce, eggs, honey, dairy, mushrooms, microgreens, plants. Tennessee Department of Agriculture certified where required.
Specialty food, baked goods, preserves, sauces, coffee, tea, kombucha, cold-brew. TN cottage food and packaged food vendors welcome — see permit notes below.
Hot food, food trucks, and on-site prepared food for festivals and twilight markets. Health permits and sales-tax registration required.
This category is reserved for approved vintage, antique, collectible, repurposed, and resale-focused events only, including the 127 Yard Sale at the MACC. It does not apply to our handmade-only markets.
Live musicians, buskers, mobile entertainers. Booked separately — email vendors@shopthemarketat.com instead of EventHub.
Booth & Expectations
We run organized events. That means clear expectations both ways — you know what we provide, we know what you're bringing. Specifics arrive in your confirmation email after you're accepted.
To create the best experience for shoppers and fellow vendors, booths are expected to remain fully set up and staffed for the entire event. Early breakdowns may affect eligibility for future Shop the Market At events.
From Our Vendors
Real, unedited feedback from the artists, makers, farmers, and food vendors who sell at our markets across the Chattanooga region — in their own words.
We have been doing markets with Shop the Market At for years. We are always treated very well. The markets are well advertised on TV, online, with billboards, and signage. Thank you, Rob and Russell, for working hard to help give each vendor a fair shot at sales. The rest is up to the vendors and their craft.
— Penny Hansen Atwood
Shop the Market At has treated me so well since becoming a vendor with them in October. They worked with me, accommodated me, and even credited me when life got crazy. This past weekend, the wind was more than I expected, and they helped us with extra weights to hold my shelves down. They remembered my name when I had only met them once, came and checked on us every so often, and even let vendors leave without penalizing them when the weather got colder. Most event coordinators force their vendors to stay; however, Shop the Market At cares about vendors more than the money. If you had a bad experience, message them first before bashing them. They are wonderful to work with.
— Jessica Marie Rudder
I have been with these event planners from the beginning, and they are awesome! Their events are well organized, they advertise well, and they always check on their vendors. I cannot recommend them enough ❤️
— Taylor Hart Watson
I am one of many vendors who participate in shows organized by Robert and Russell, co-owners/managers of Shop the Market At. I enjoy doing their shows because Robert, Russell, and their staff have great integrity and genuinely care if their vendors, as well as the general public, are happy. I plan on participating in as many of their shows as possible!
— Susan Glass Parry
I've sold my leather goods at many markets. This group puts on a well-curated, proper market showcasing many talented local vendors. I'm always impressed by the layout and the ease of information from a vendor standpoint.
— Brian Storey
We have worked with Rob and Russell at dozens of events. They always make sure their vendors are well taken care of. There has not been a single event we have been a part of where they haven't come around to check on us and make sure everything was good.
— Layer Labs Plus
2026–2027 Vendor Event Hub
Every 2026–2027 event that accepts vendor applications, listed below — the full season is 40+ events; past events drop off automatically as their dates pass. 33 events currently have direct EventHub application links posted. Questions in the meantime? Email vendors@shopthemarketat.com.
Date: July 18, 2026 · Hours: Saturday · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The spiciest market of the year, packed with fiery foods, bold flavors, heat-inspired treats, artisan vendors, and sizzling summer fun for spice lovers.
Date: July 23, 2026 · Hours: Thursday · 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
A true farm-forward market experience featuring fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, honey, meats, and other local favorites in a welcoming community atmosphere.
Date: August 6, 2026 · Hours: Thursday · 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
A true farm-forward market experience featuring fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, honey, meats, and other local favorites in a welcoming community atmosphere.
Date: August 6, 2026 – August 9, 2026 · Hours: Thu–Sun · 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
STMA's stop on the World's Longest Yard Sale — four days of vintage finds, antiques, makers, food, and unforgettable treasure hunting on Signal Mountain.
Date: August 20, 2026 · Hours: Thursday · 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
A true farm-forward market experience featuring fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, honey, meats, and other local favorites in a welcoming community atmosphere.
Date: August 22, 2026 – August 23, 2026 · Hours: Sat · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun · 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A family-friendly summer festival packed with watermelon fun, artisan vendors, food, live entertainment, contests, farm experiences, and two unforgettable days at McDonald Farm.
Date: August 29, 2026 · Hours: Saturday · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
A vibrant shopping experience at the Chattanooga Choo Choo featuring retail finds, artisan goods, specialty food, drinks, live music, and one of Chattanooga's most diverse market experiences.
Date: September 3, 2026 · Hours: Thursday · 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
A true farm-forward market experience featuring fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, honey, meats, and other local favorites in a welcoming community atmosphere.
Date: September 17, 2026 · Hours: Thursday · 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
A true farm-forward market experience featuring fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, honey, meats, and other local favorites in a welcoming community atmosphere.
Date: September 18, 2026 – September 19, 2026 · Hours: Fri · 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Sat · 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
A delicious day of artisan cheeses, craft beer, tastings, live music, specialty food, and shopping in one unforgettable flavor-filled festival experience.
Date: October 3, 2026 – October 4, 2026 · Hours: Sat · 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sun · 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
East Tennessee's beloved country arts fair featuring handmade artisans, Southern food, live demonstrations, historic charm, wagon rides, farm animals, and a beautiful fall weekend tradition.
Date: October 10, 2026 · Hours: Saturday · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A free, pet-friendly fall festival at Tennessee River Park — a Halloween costume parade and contest, pet vendors and rescues, artisan and food vendors, and family fun on the Chattanooga riverfront.
Date: October 10, 2026 · Hours: Saturday · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
A magical autumn evening at the Chattanooga Choo Choo featuring artisan shopping, moonlit ambiance, seasonal drinks, live atmosphere, and a cozy celebration of harvest season.
Date: October 28, 2026 – October 31, 2026 · Hours: Wed–Thu · 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Fri–Sat · 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
A hauntingly fun Halloween experience at McDonald Farm featuring haunted attractions, spooky encounters, food, family fun, eerie surprises, and unforgettable fall thrills.
Date: November 7, 2026 – November 8, 2026 · Hours: Sat · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Sun · 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Our signature European-inspired holiday market featuring artisan gifts, festive food, twinkling lights, Glühwein, and a magical Old-World Christmas atmosphere.
Date: November 14, 2026 – November 15, 2026 · Hours: Sat · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Sun · 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Our longest-running Christkindlmarkt returns to the MACC on Signal Mountain for its 5th year — artisan gifts, festive food, twinkling lights, Glühwein, and a cozy mountainside Old-World Christmas atmosphere.
Date: November 21, 2026 – November 22, 2026 · Hours: Sat · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Sun · 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Our European-inspired Christkindlmarkt comes to Chattanooga's iconic riverfront at Coolidge Park — artisan gifts, festive food, Glühwein, twinkling lights along the Tennessee River, and Old-World holiday charm.
Date: November 28, 2026 – November 29, 2026 · Hours: Sat · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Sun · 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Our Coolidge Park Christkindlmarkt returns Thanksgiving weekend with an all-new artisan lineup — festive food, Glühwein, twinkling riverfront lights, and Old-World holiday charm to launch the season.
Date: December 5, 2026 – December 6, 2026 · Hours: Sat · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sun · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A magical multi-weekend holiday market at the Chattanooga Choo Choo featuring artisan gifts, festive shopping, seasonal drinks, holiday music, and Christmas magic in a beautifully decorated historic setting.
Date: December 12, 2026 · Hours: Saturday · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A charming holiday celebration at McDonald Farm featuring artisan shopping, festive treats, seasonal cheer, and a cozy country Christmas atmosphere for the whole family.
Date: December 12, 2026 – December 13, 2026 · Hours: Sat · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sun · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A magical multi-weekend holiday market at the Chattanooga Choo Choo featuring artisan gifts, festive shopping, seasonal drinks, holiday music, and Christmas magic in a beautifully decorated historic setting.
Date: December 19, 2026 – December 20, 2026 · Hours: Sat · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun · 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Finish your holiday shopping in style with artisan gifts, festive treats, live music, and a cheerful Christmas market filled with last-minute treasures.
Date: February 6, 2027 · Hours: Saturday · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
A Valentine-themed artisan market at the Chattanooga Choo Choo with handcrafted gifts, sweet treats, live music, and local makers.
Date: March 6, 2027 · Hours: Saturday · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
A whimsical spring art, craft, and farmers market at the Choo Choo with handmade goods, fresh produce, a hidden-leprechaun hunt, and seasonal magic.
Date: March 20, 2027 · Hours: Saturday · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
A classic, no-theme artisan and food market at the historic Choo Choo spotlighting local vendors, handmade goods, unique foods, and live entertainment.
Date: April 3, 2027 · Hours: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
The Crawfish Festival is back — and it's staying right where it belongs. Join us at Historic Crawfish Springs in Chickamauga, Georgia, for fresh crawfish, live music, cold drinks, artisan vendors, family-friendly fun, and Southern flavor all day long.
Date: April 10, 2027 · Hours: Saturday · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
A Parisian-inspired spring market at Coolidge Park with a 12-foot Eiffel Tower photo op, floral displays, local makers, and live entertainment.
Date: April 17, 2027 · Hours: Saturday · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
A handcrafted jewelry market in the gardens at the Choo Choo with one-of-a-kind pieces from regional artisans, live music, and free admission.
Date: April 24, 2027 · Hours: Saturday · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
An indulgent artisan market at the Choo Choo devoted to all things chocolate, with a live vendor competition. Free admission, all ages.
Date: May 8, 2027 · Hours: Saturday · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
An art, craft, and farmers market at the Choo Choo to treat Mom — fresh flowers, gourmet chocolates, handcrafted jewelry, and local makers.
Date: May 15, 2027 · Hours: Saturday · 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Chickamauga's Down Home Days marks 53 years — the longest-running tradition on our calendar — with 100+ makers, live music on two stages, a kid zone, food, and small-town Georgia charm. Free to attend.
Date: May 22, 2027 · Hours: Saturday · 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
An inaugural family-friendly festival at Chester Frost Park celebrating Tennessee River folklore with themed activities, vendors, food trucks, and a catfish tournament.
Date: June 5, 2027 · Hours: Saturday · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
A magical evening night market at the Choo Choo with twinkling lights, firefly displays, a painting table, local makers, and live music.
Vendor Questions
Quick answers for makers, farmers, and food vendors considering a Shop the Market At event.
Browse the 2026–2027 event calendar on this page, choose the events that fit your business, and apply through EventHub — the official application platform for every Shop the Market At market and festival. Applications are reviewed individually and you are only charged once your application is approved.
Yes. Official vendor applications and booth payments happen only through EventHub or official Shop the Market At links. We never authorize outside individuals to sell, resell, or transfer booth spaces, and you should never send payment to a private individual claiming to offer you a booth. If a message seems suspicious, verify it by emailing vendors@shopthemarketat.com before paying anything.
Applying is free. Booth fees vary by event, venue, and vendor category and are listed clearly inside each event application on EventHub. Payment is only collected after your application is approved.
Artisans and makers, farmers and producers, specialty food and beverage, food trucks and prepared food, and music and entertainment. We balance categories carefully at each event to keep variety and avoid oversaturation.
Events run across Chattanooga and Southeast Tennessee — including Coolidge Park, the Chattanooga Choo Choo, The Commons in Collegedale, Mountain Arts Community Center on Signal Mountain, McDonald Farm in Sale Creek, and Ketner’s Mill in Whitwell — plus the Crawfish Festival at Historic Crawfish Springs in Chickamauga, Georgia.
Avoiding vendor scams
Scammers have impersonated Shop the Market At to sell booths that don't exist. Apply only through our official EventHub profile or links on this site. We never authorize anyone to sell or transfer booth space privately — never send payment to an individual. When in doubt, email vendors@shopthemarketat.com to verify.
Don't See Your Event?
If the event you're looking for isn't listed above, or you'd like to see all available STMA applications in one place, visit our EventHub profile. Direct per-event applications are the fastest path.
For Makers & Vendors
One short email when applications open for a new event, when a category has space, or when a deadline is closing in. This is the list we pull from when a booth opens up late.
