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The Ketner's Mill Country Arts Fair is held each October on the third weekend, which is October 18th & 19th, 2008. Approximately 20,000 people attend the 2-day event, which is held on the grounds of the historic Ketner's Mill in Whitwell, TN. Whitwell is 45 minutes west of Chattanooga, and a good number of people come from Chattanooga to spend the day in the beautiful Sequatchie Valley.
Sunshine Artist magazine included Ketner's Mill Country Fair on its list of Top 200 Craft Fairs for 1995 and 1997. With the Ketner's grist mill as its centerpiece, the fair showcases quality arts and crafts. Demonstrations of old-timey crafts and skills, including sorghum molasses cooking, blacksmithing, mule-driven cane crushing and broom-making are an added highlight. The site is on the banks of the Sequatchie River, and canoe rides and mule-pulled wagon rides are available for family fun.
The Fair is outdoors, rain or shine, with room for 170 exhibitors. Food vendors and restrooms are available for your convenience. All crafts must be high quality, handmade original designs. Imported goods, flea market items and pre-molded and painted ceramics will not be accepted.
The booth fee is $125, payable after your application is accepted. There is no jurying fee.
The booth size is 15' by 15', on a grassy surface. You must provide your own tent, tables and display. Double booth spaces are available. Vehicles are not allowed to be part of the exhibit, and must be parked in designated areas following set-up. You must be on site for the entire Fair, from Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 10am-5:30pm EDT. Volunteer booth sitters are available on request.
Electrical plug-ins are not widely available, so we ask that you request electricity only if you absolutely need it. There is an extra charge of $10 for light-duty electricity.
For first-time applicants, it is necessary that you include photos or slides of both your work and booth display along with a self addressed, stamped envelope if you want them returned. Only items specifically approved on your application may be sold. Because the number of exhibitors is limited and because there are further limitations within categories, you should get your application in as soon as possible. Previous exhibitors have been given priority in registering. Your application will be reviewed and you will be notified as soon as possible.
Click here to download an application for 2008
We look forward to hearing from you.
Holly Shull
Sally McDonald
Frank McDonald
Carolyn Kaufman
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