News Release

Vendors Invited to Participate in 30th Annual Storytelling Festival

Vendors on location during a special event

NPS

News Release Date: July 10, 2022

Contact: Christopher Derman, 423-569-9778

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is hosting the 30th annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Traditional arts and crafts as well as food services will be included as part of the festival throughout the day. The park encourages all interested craft and food vendors to participate in this year’s festival.

A one-time fee of $25 is required for vendors interested in selling crafts or food items during this one-day festival. National Park Service’s policy regarding food sales requires proof of general liability insurance as well as a health and safety inspection. All vendors will need to bring their own tent, table, chairs and equipment. Food vendors only will be provided electrical hook-ups along with access to a water hydrant. Generators are not permitted.

Interested individuals can download the application. All applications must be submitted no later than Friday, September 09, 2022. Contact the Fee Program Manager at [phone], or by email at [e-mail] for more information.