Local Vendor and Maker Event Calendar: Gallatin and Sumner County

Gallatin and Sumner County shoppers can find local makers, farmers and small businesses at recurring markets and seasonal events throughout 2026. Current listings include the Gallatin Farmers Market through September, Goodlettsville’s Farmers & Artisan Market through October, Market in the Park in September, Gallatin’s Main St. Fest on October 3 and Pumpkins & Pickin’s Festival on October 24. Event schedules, vendor openings and requirements can change, so check the linked organizer or city source before attending or applying.

If you are looking for vendor events in Gallatin, a craft fair, a weekend pop-up or a place to sell handmade goods, the most reliable options are a mix of weekly farmers markets and seasonal festivals. This calendar focuses on events with current 2026 information available from city, chamber, venue or direct organizer sources.

The schedule below is organized for both shoppers and makers. Shoppers can use it to plan a local shopping trip; vendors can use it to identify markets that fit their products, timing and application requirements.

Last verified: August 16, 2026. Because this is a time-sensitive calendar, recheck the official event page before leaving home or submitting an application.

Quick calendar: upcoming vendor and maker events

Event — 2026 timing — Location — Best fit — Vendor information

Gallatin Farmers Market — Saturdays through the end of September; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. — 160 W. Franklin St., Gallatin — Produce, baked goods, prepared foods and handmade goods — Contact [email protected]; products must be locally grown or produced.

Goodlettsville Farmers & Artisan Market — Thursdays through the first Thursday in October; 3-7 p.m. — Moss-Wright Park Visitor’s Center, 705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville — Farmers, bakers, makers and artisans — Daily vendors may apply based on availability; the city says producers must grow or make at least 75% of what they bring.

Market in the Park — September 11-12, 2026 — Triple Creek Park, Gallatin — Handmade, vintage, boutique and food vendors — The organizer’s application says the event is curated and does not accept direct-sales vendors.

Main St. Fest — Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Downtown Gallatin — Makers, shoppers, families and food-truck visitors — The Gallatin Area Chamber listing describes more than 240 vendors, makers and food trucks; use the event website for vendor questions.

Pumpkins & Pickin’s Festival — Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. — Triple Creek Park, Gallatin — Local vendors, food trucks, families and young entrepreneurs — The organizer lists 10-by-10 booths at $50, 10-by-20 booths at $75 and food-truck spaces at $100.

Christmas Harvest Craft Show — Saturday before Thanksgiving — Gallatin Civic Center — Holiday shoppers and handmade-goods vendors — The City of Gallatin identifies this as a recurring November craft show and directs prospective vendors to Parks and Recreation. A 2026 application and exact public hours still need confirmation.

Recurring markets in Gallatin and Sumner County

Gallatin Farmers Market

The Gallatin Farmers Market is the most dependable weekly option for local produce, baked goods, flowers, plants, prepared foods and handmade items. The 2026 season runs from May through the end of September, with market days every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 160 W. Franklin Street.

The market says its vendors are farmers, makers and small-business owners located within 48 miles of Gallatin. Not every vendor attends every week, so shoppers should expect the product mix to change from Saturday to Saturday.

For makers and producers, the market’s official city page says products must be locally farm-raised or produced. The City of Gallatin lists the Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce as the contact point and provides 615-452-4000 and [email protected] for participation questions.

Goodlettsville Farmers & Artisan Market

For shoppers willing to travel beyond Gallatin, Goodlettsville’s Farmers & Artisan Market provides a recurring Thursday option. The City of Goodlettsville says the 2026 seasonal market runs from the first Thursday in May through the first Thursday in October, from 3 to 7 p.m., at the Visitor’s Center at Moss-Wright Park, 705 Caldwell Drive.

The market is producer-only. The city says participating producers grow or make at least 75% of what they bring, and the product mix can include produce, meats, baked goods, ready-to-eat food, bath and body products, pet treats and other handcrafted items.

Vendor applications are accepted for full-season, half-season and daily participation. The city says applications submitted after the first market date are considered for daily-vendor availability, with a listed daily rate of $25.

White House Farmers Market

The White House Farmers Market is another seasonal option in Sumner County. The city’s 2026 vendor application lists a May 20-August 26 season at White House Municipal Park, 420 Highway 76, White House. The application identifies farmers, prepared-food vendors, food trucks and craftspeople among the vendor categories.

The City of White House says prospective vendors must submit an application and pay a $15 application fee. Once accepted, vendors must provide booth payment, liability insurance naming the City of White House as additionally insured and any required certificates or extension-agent documentation.

Because the 2026 season ends in August, this is a short-term opportunity for the current calendar year. Makers interested in future seasons should monitor the city’s market page for the next application cycle.

Seasonal craft fairs, pop-ups and maker events

Market in the Park

Market in the Park returns to Triple Creek Park in Gallatin on September 11-12, 2026. The direct organizer application describes a two-day event featuring handmade, vintage, boutique, unique and food vendors. It also says organizers are seeking a curated mix with limited category overlap.

This may suit makers with a polished display and enough inventory for a full weekend. The application says vendors must be prepared to remain for both days and may not break down early. It also excludes direct-sales vendors.

Triple Creek Park is a large Gallatin park with paved parking, walking trails, playgrounds, sports fields, a dog park and a covered event pavilion. The City of Gallatin lists the park at 1333 Touchdown Drive and provides 615-451-5911 for park information.

Main St. Fest in downtown Gallatin

Main St. Fest is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Gallatin. The Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce listing describes more than 240 vendors, makers and food trucks and says the event is free to attend.

The City of Gallatin describes the annual Main Street Festival as a downtown event featuring craftsmen, entertainment, food vendors and a children’s area.

For shoppers, this is the calendar’s largest concentrated maker-shopping opportunity. For vendors, it is better suited to businesses that can handle a high-volume festival environment, prepare a visually strong booth and plan for downtown logistics. Final booth information, setup instructions, parking and application status should be confirmed with Historic Downtown Gallatin or the event organizer.

Pumpkins & Pickin’s Festival

Pumpkins & Pickin’s Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Triple Creek Park in Gallatin. The organizer describes local vendors, food trucks, family activities and a Kids Market for young entrepreneurs.

The current vendor form lists setup from 8 to 10 a.m. and booth prices of $50 for a 10-by-10 space, $75 for a 10-by-20 space and $100 for a food truck. It also says the event is rain or shine and that vendors are responsible for any required permits, health certificates and insurance.

This event may be a good match for seasonal products, fall décor, gifts, food and youth entrepreneurship. Vendors should read the complete organizer rules before paying and should not assume that a submitted application guarantees acceptance.

Christmas Harvest Craft Show

The City of Gallatin identifies the Christmas Harvest Craft Show as a long-running November event held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving at the Gallatin Civic Center. The city describes it as a handmade, boutique and food-sales event and directs prospective vendors to contact Parks and Recreation for application information.

The city’s current special-events page does not provide a complete 2026 application, exact hours or confirmed booth pricing. Those details should be treated as pending rather than carried over from older applications.

How to choose the right market or event

Choose a recurring market if you want to test demand. Weekly markets such as Gallatin’s or Goodlettsville’s can help a new maker compare products, prices and display layouts over several dates.

Choose a curated festival if your booth presentation is a strength. Market in the Park’s application emphasizes visual appeal and limited category overlap, while Main St. Fest is a larger downtown festival with hundreds of vendors and makers.

Choose a seasonal event if your products match the calendar. Fall décor, candles, gifts, baked goods, children’s products and holiday merchandise may be especially relevant for October and November events, but product fit does not guarantee acceptance.

Compare the total cost, not just the booth fee. Add application fees, booth rent, insurance, permits, tents, tables, payment processing, packaging, travel and inventory. A free public event may still require significant preparation.

Vendor application checklist

Before applying, prepare:

1. A short description of what you make, grow, bake or sell.
2. Clear booth and product photos.
3. A current business name, email address and phone number.
4. A product list that identifies food, crafts, direct sales or other categories accurately.
5. Tent, table, chair, weights, signage and electricity plans.
6. Proof of insurance, food permits, health documentation or extension-agent paperwork when required.
7. A payment method that matches the organizer’s instructions.
8. Enough inventory for the event’s full operating hours and, for multiday events, every scheduled day.

Do not send payment through an unofficial channel. The Pumpkins & Pickin’s application specifically warns that organizers will not request payment by Cash App or Venmo.

Tips for shoppers and first-time vendors

Shoppers should bring reusable bags, arrive early for limited seasonal products and check the organizer’s social channels for weekly vendor updates. Vendor lineups can change even when the event itself is still scheduled.

Makers should ask whether the event is juried, producer-only, direct-sales-friendly, food-permitted, indoor or outdoor, single-day or multiday, rain-or-shine, and whether early breakdown is prohibited. These details can matter more than the headline booth price.

For events at Triple Creek Park, use the official park information rather than assuming every organizer lists the same entrance address. The city’s current park page lists 1333 Touchdown Drive, while some event listings identify the park by Champion Drive or another access point.

How to keep this calendar current

This page is intended as a regularly updated guide rather than a permanent event schedule. The next review is recommended for September 14, 2026, consistent with the scheduled 30-day review cadence.

Before publishing or substantially updating a listing, check the responsible city, chamber, venue or organizer for the date, hours, location, admission, vendor status, application rules, parking, weather policy and contact information. If you know of a confirmed Gallatin or Sumner County vendor or maker event that should be added, send the official event page to MyGallatin for review.