🌶️🔥 Apply to Be a Vendor at the 8th Annual Bristol PepperFest 🛍️

Bristol PepperFest is now accepting vendor applications for the 2026 festival in Historic Downtown Bristol. This annual community celebration features extreme hot pepper eating contests, hot wing competitions, live music, local vendors, and family-friendly activities that bring thousands of attendees downtown each year. Vendors play a major role in creating the bold, flavorful atmosphere that makes PepperFest a regional favorite.

Event Details

Date: September 5, 2026

Location: The Downtown Center in Historic Downtown Bristol, TN

Submitting an application allows vendors the opportunity to be considered for participation in the festival. Applications are reviewed by the festival committee based on vendor offerings, booth presentation, product mix, and available space. Vendors selected for participation will receive an approval email with payment instructions and additional event information.