Festival Vendors

Official Bristol Rhythm & Roots Vendors

APPLY HERE TO BE A 2026 VENDOR

Our desire at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion is to offer a diverse and quality assortment of food, craft, and retail options for our festival-goers. As vendors, small food and craft businesses have the potential to serve thousands of people over the course of the three-day weekend. Vendor applicants are selected by jury, and those who offer unique items that add color and flavor to our vibrant downtown and represent our region’s cultural heritage are given preference. Vendor applications are now available for 2026. Vendors will be notified on or before June 1, 2026 of their acceptance status.

Applications for vendors are now open for the 2026 Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion

Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion. The 25th anniversary festival is scheduled for September 11-13, 2026 in downtown Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia. Click HERE for the 2026 BRRR Rules & Guidelines or download a PDF. All applications will be placed on a waitlist and no payment is invoiced until vendors are accepted. For questions, please email vending@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org.

APPLY HERE TO BE A 2026 VENDOR BY APRIL 30, 2026.

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion is a juried festival.

Selected vendors are based on, but not limited to, the following criteria:
– Our desire to offer a diverse, quality assortment of food/craft and retail options.
– Rotation of previous vendors with new vendors to allow someone new an opportunity to vend as well as new options for our festival patrons.
– Previous history with us. Previous participation in Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion does not guarantee a space in future festivals.

Approval and Payment Process
– Once an application is submitted, the Birthplace of Country Music and Bristol Rhythm & Roots Vendor Committee will review the application and notify each applicant by email the acceptance or denial of application.
– The approved vendors payment will be invoiced upon approval. This payment will cover booth space, electrical and water fees if applicable.
– Payments not fulfilled in a timely manner as indicated in the approval email will be considered forfeited and your space will be replaced with a vendor from our waitlist.
– A vendor will not be finalized until full payment has been received.

*ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/CHARGES:

-TAXES & INSURANCE: Each vendor is responsible for any taxes due to the City of Bristol (TN or VA) or state (TN or VA). A copy of your tax permit must be displayed during operations, on site. Vendors must carry their own product liability insurance and present certificate of insurance listing the Birthplace of Country Music and the City of Bristol, Tennessee and the City of Bristol, Virginia as additional insured for one-million ($1,000,000.00) to the Festival Director. Address for insurance purposes: Birthplace of Country Music, P.O. Box 1927, Bristol, VA 24202.

Vendor Placement Details

Craft and Retail booth spaces are 10×10′. If additional space is needed you will need to purchase two spots.

Food vendor spaces are 10×20′. If additional space is needed you will need to purchase two spots. Trailers must factor in tongue & access egress, when listing the length and width.

The Vendor Committee will place each vendor in the location that best fits the festival footprint. Final booth assignments will be sent out in August 2026.

Booth placement is based on, but not limited to, the following:

– Receipt of payment
– Previous history with us
– Our desire to offer a quality assortment of options
– Grouping of booth types (mixing up variety)