Covered Bridge Days

09/01/2026

Calling all young entrepreneurs between 7-18! Applications for the Youth Business Fair are open, and we still have spots open, but they are going fast! Scan the QR code or email Emma at [email protected] for your application today!

Thanks to our sponsor, Carter County Bank , there are NO booth fees, you'll keep 100% of the earnings you make, and each business will automatically be entered to win cash prizes! Summer is the perfect time to prepare your business for the Youth Business Fair on Sunday, September 27.

09/01/2026

With the holidays coming up quick, Covered Bridge Days is a great opportunity to do some early Christmas shopping! We will have over 100 vendors this year, we're sure you'll be able to find something for everyone on your list! Vendors will be open for business on Friday from 11am - 8pm, Saturday from 10am - 8pm, and Sunday from 1pm - 6pm.

On Sunday you'll have an extra shopping opportunity with the Youth Business Fair, sponsored by Carter County Bank, where entrepreneurs between the ages of 7-18 will be setting up their booths on the Elk Ave Bridge from 1-4 pm for the public to come and shop.

09/01/2026

‼️Last Chance‼️The deadline for applying to the Youth Business Fair is this Friday, September 4th at 5pm. We have added more spots and have over 50 youth vendors so far (WOW!), but can still fit a few more in!

If you know an entrepreneur between the ages of 7-18 who wants to set up a booth during the final day of Covered Bridge Days, now is their chance! Thanks to our sponsor, Carter County Bank, there are no booth fees, they'll get to keep 100% of what they earn, and each business will be automatically entered to win cash prizes for their business ideas!

Scan the QR code or email Emma at [email protected] for an application today!

08/25/2026

We are still looking for more arts and crafts vendors!! Get your applications at www.coveredbridgedays.org

08/20/2026

The registration deadline for the Youth Business Fair is approaching! Young entrepreneurs between the ages of 7-18 have until September 4 to apply. See more details in the linked post!

We are excited to announce that we already have over 25 businesses signed up for this year's Youth Business Fair!

If you know an entrepreneur between the ages of 7-18 who wants to set up a booth during the final day of Covered Bridge Days, now is their chance! Thanks to our sponsor, Carter County Bank, there are no booth fees, they'll get to keep 100% of what they earn, and each business will be automatically entered to win cash prizes for their business ideas!

We still have a few spots open, but they are going quick! Scan the QR code or email Emma at [email protected] for an application today!

08/17/2026

Covered Bridge Days is excited to release the headlining entertainment for Covered Bridge Days 2026 !

On Friday, September 25th, we will have double headliners with Ralph Stanley II and Lonesome River Band performing on the Covered Bridge Stage.

Saturday, September 26th, we are thrilled to have Exile Band Official joining us on the stage!

Then on Sunday, September 27th, Brandon Heath will close out the festival!!

Keep an eye on this page and website at www.coveredbridgedays.org for more information relating to performance times, other entertainment acts, event details and more!

07/29/2026

🎨🖌🪵ATTENTION ARTS & CRAFTS VENDORS!!! We are expanding our vendor area in order to accept more vendors!! Arts & crafts, non-profit, and corporate vendors... get your applications in so you can be part of our largest vendor area yet! Please visit www.coveredbridgedays.org to get your vendor application. Did I mention vendors??

*Electric vendor spots are full
*Food trucks are still handled internally
*Do not respond to any comments or posts from personal accounts claiming they have vendor spots available and will accept money. Only this account and City of Elizabethton Parks and Recreation handles the aspects of this festival. We also will not ask for payments via Apple Pay, Venmo, etc. Our Finance Department distributes invoices to have a proper paper trail of all vendor fees.

06/18/2026

Calling all young entrepreneurs between 7-18!

Applications for the Youth Business Fair are open, and we are almost full! This is your chance to build a business and set up your own booth during Covered Bridge Days!

Thanks to our sponsor, Carter County Bank , there are NO booth fees, you'll keep 100% of the earnings you make, and each business will automatically be entered to win cash prizes!

Summer is the perfect time to prepare your business for the Youth Business Fair on Sunday, September 27. Scan the QR code or email Emma at [email protected] for your application today!

03/03/2026

🎨🎨We are now accepting arts & crafts vendor applications for this year's Covered Bridge Days!! The festival will take place September 25th-27th, 2026. We can't wait to share with you the entertainment we have in store at a later date. Please visit www.coveredbridgedays.org for the arts & crafts vendor applications.

September 25-27, 2026 | Covered Bridge Days is an annual celebration featuring music, vendors, kid's activities, fireworks and more!