Fiber Festival In the Valley is an indoor and outdoor art and artisan festival inclusive of all fiber art and fiber art subjects. Our goal is to educate the artist and the public about fiber arts and to inspire all to create artwork through the use of the fiber process in traditional and non-traditional applications. 

The festival will be held Saturday, May 8, 2027 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 9, 2027 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Sautee Nacoochee Center.

FESTIVAL GUIDELINES

MEDIA

• All artwork must be the original work of the artist. Reproductions of the artists own works are acceptable.

• Work included in the festival must be as represented in photographs submitted in the Vendor/Exhibitor Application, or may be subject to removal from the festival.

• All applications are juried by the Vendor/Exhibitor Committee. Vendors are selected on a rolling basis based on design quality and presentation.

• The number of vendors/exhibitors in each medium will be limited to ensure a wide variety of art.

• Vendors of supplies used in the fiber arts craft are eligible to participate in the festival.

BOOTH DESCRIPTIONS

• Indoor

  • Community Hall

    • 10 x 10, $

    • 4 x 8, $

      • Table and chair provided. Additional $20 for electricity.

  • Historic Gymnasium

    • 10 x 10, $

    • 4 x 8, $

      • Table and chair provided. Additional $20 for electricity.

• Outdoor

  • 10 x 10, $

  • Guild & Demonstration Booths*

    • 10 x 10, Free

      • *Demonstrations and promoting guilds only. We encourage guilds, clubs, and demonstrators who would like to sell to request a double space for the discounted price of $75. No sales will be allowed if a booth has not been paid for.

ENTRY & FEES

Exhibitors must submit the following: 

• Complete and accurate Vendor/Exhibitor application. If you fail to follow application instructions correctly, you may forfeit your opportunity to be included in the festival.

• Booth payment upon receipt of festival acceptance and payment invoice.

ACCEPTANCE & NOTIFICATION

• Applications will be accepted until April 2nd, 2027, or until all available booth slips are occupied.

• Notification of vendor/exhibitor status and booth assignment will be sent via email, along with a booth payment invoice if accepted.

• Once deposited, payments will not be refunded to no-shows or withdrawals.

  SECURITY

• SNC does not provide any security for this event. The Historic Gymnasium and Community Hall will be locked overnight, so vendors/exhibitors with booths in these spaces may choose to leave their items after the conclusion of the first day of the festival.

• NO LIABILITY will be assumed by SNC or SNC volunteers for damages, losses, or injuries at any time prior, during, or after the event.

INTERNET PERMISSIONS

• The photos and information you submit with your Vendor/Exhibitor Application will be utilized for promotion on SNC social media pages, the SNC website, and within other digital and physical promotional material.

FESTIVAL DETAILS

• Free parking for vendors will be provided.

• All chairs, goods, containers, and supplies must be retained in one’s assigned, allotted space. Walkways cannot be blocked.

• Weights or stakes are required for outside tents and must be provided by the vendor/exhibitor.

• No generators are allowed.

• No loud music may be played.

CHECK-IN & SETUP

• Check-in will be located at the SNC Welcome Tent located at the SNC entrance.

• Vendors/exhibitors may set-up Friday, May 7 2027 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. or Saturday, May 8 beginning at 7:00 a.m..

• Vendors/exhibitors must unload and move their vehicle before beginning booth set-up. This applies both inside and outside set-up. 

EXHIBITOR BREAKDOWN

• Breakdown will be on Sunday, May 9, 2027 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.. 

• Your break-down must be complete and ready to load before bringing vehicles to the site.

• No Early Breakdowns!