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38th Annual Down Home Festival

Home 38th Annual Down Home Festival

38th Annual Down Home Festival

Thursday, May 7, 2026: 6pm-9pm

Friday, May 8, 2026: 6pm-10pm

Saturday, May 9, 2026: 12pm-10pm

Entertainment

Craft Vendors

Food Vendors

Festival Rides

Miss Down Home Festival Pageant

Downtown Bessemer City

Parking

Entertainment

Friday Main Stage

MORE INFO COMING SOON.

Saturday Main Stage

MORE INFO COMING SOON.

Craft Vendors

What day(s) are you interested in participating? *

Friday, May 8 (6 PM-10 PM)
Saturday, May 9 (12 PM-10 PM)

Select all that apply

Please check vendor type: *

Non-Food Vendor
Non-profit

Contact Name *

First

Last

Contact Number *

Business/Vendor Name *

Business Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Email *

Electricity Required? *

Electricity spaces are limited and reserved on a first come, first paid basis

Non-Food Vendor: Please check type of booth below:

Business
Game/Activity
Art/Craft
Non-Profit
Other

Non-Food Vendor: What are you selling?

Please describe what you plan to sell

If you selected other, please list:

Photo Upload

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 3 files.

Please upload photos of what you plan to sell.

NON-FOOD VENDOR please specify the type and number of spaces requested below for FRIDAY, May 8th (spaces are 20 X 17) *

1 Non-Food Vendor Space ($60) (Friday Only)
2 Non-Food Vendor Spaces ($120) (Friday Only)
Electric Connection ($25 Flat Fee for Standard)
Electric Connection ($50 Flat Fee for 50AMP)
Non-Profit Vendor Space ($25)
I will not be participating on Friday, May 8th

Please select all that apply

NON-FOOD VENDOR please specify the type and number of spaces requested below for SATURDAY, May 9th (spaces are 20 X 17) *

1 Non-Food Vendor Space ($60) (Saturday Only)
2 Non-Food Vendor Spaces ($120) (Saturday Only)
Electric Connection ($25 Flat Fee)
Electric Connection ($50 Flat Fee for 50AMP)
Non-Profit Vendor Space ($25)
I will not be participating on Saturday, May 9th

Please select all that apply

Please note that all fees are calculated on a per-day basis. For example, a vendor space for both Friday and Saturday is $200 ($100/day). This daily rate also applies to any utility add-ons, such as electricity or water access. *

Agree

I understand that completing this application does not gurantee participation in the Down Home Festival. Bessemer City staff will contact you if you are approved for the festival. *

Agree

Applicant hereby certifies that all activities to be conducted in the booth(s) provided shall be lawful in all respects. In consideration of the space provided during the Bessemer City Down Home Festival, applicant does hereby acquit and forever discharge the City of Bessemer City, and Duke Power and their members, agents and employees, and all other persons, firms, corporations or partnerships of and from any and all claims, actions, causes of actions, demands, rights, damages, costs, loss of services, expenses and compensations whatsoever, which the undersigned applicant may have or which may hereafter accrue on account of or in any way growing out of any and all known and unknown, foreseen and unforeseen, bodily and personal injuries and property damage and the consequences thereof by applicant’s participation in the activity above. The undersigned has read the foregoing and fully understands it. Registration must be signed or it will not be processed. *

Agree

I agree that I must make payment to the City of Bessemer City (Allan Farris Community Center, 220 South 14th Street, Bessemer City, NC 28016) by cash or check after my application approval *

Agree

Phone

Food Vendors

What day(s) are you interested in participating? *

Friday, May 8 (6 PM-10 PM)
Saturday, May 9 (12 PM-10 PM)
Both Friday, May 8 (6 PM-10PM) AND Saturday, May 9 (12 PM-10PM)

Select all that apply

Contact Name *

First

Last

Contact Number *

Business/Vendor Name *

Business Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Email *

Please list the food items you are selling below (include main and side items) *

Electricity Required? *

Electricity spaces are limited and reserved on a first come, first paid basis

Will a generator be used? *

Please list the name brand and model number of generator to be used

Please describe what you plan to sell

Photo Upload

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 3 files.

Please upload photos of your set up, food items and menu.

FOOD VENDOR please specify the type and number of spaces requested below for FRIDAY, May 8th (spaces are 20 X 17) *

1 Food Vendor Space ($100) (Friday Only)
2 Food Vendor Spaces ($200) (Friday Only)
Electric Connection-Standard ($25 Flat Fee)
Electric Connection-50 AMP ($50 Flat Fee)
Water Connection ($20 Flat Fee)
I will not be participating on Friday, May 8th

Please select all that apply

FOOD VENDOR please specify the type and number of spaces requested below for SATURDAY, May 9th (spaces are 20 X 17) *

1 Food Vendor Space ($100) (Saturday Only)
2 Non-Food Vendor Spaces ($200) (Saturday Only)
Electric Connection ($25 Flat Fee)
Electric Connection-50 AMP ($50 Flat Fee)
Water Connection ($20 Flat Fee)
I will not be participating on Saturday, May 9th

Please select all that apply

Please note that all fees are calculated on a per-day basis. For example, a vendor space for both Friday and Saturday is $200 ($100/day). This daily rate also applies to any utility add-ons, such as electricity or water access. *

Agree

I understand that completing this application does not gurantee participation in the Down Home Festival. Bessemer City staff will contact you if you are approved for the festival. *

Agree

Applicant hereby certifies that all activities to be conducted in the booth(s) provided shall be lawful in all respects. In consideration of the space provided during the Bessemer City Down Home Festival, applicant does hereby acquit and forever discharge the City of Bessemer City, and Duke Power and their members, agents and employees, and all other persons, firms, corporations or partnerships of and from any and all claims, actions, causes of actions, demands, rights, damages, costs, loss of services, expenses and compensations whatsoever, which the undersigned applicant may have or which may hereafter accrue on account of or in any way growing out of any and all known and unknown, foreseen and unforeseen, bodily and personal injuries and property damage and the consequences thereof by applicant’s participation in the activity above. The undersigned has read the foregoing and fully understands it. Registration must be signed or it will not be processed. *

Agree

I agree that I must make payment to the City of Bessemer City (Allan Farris Community Center, 220 South 14th Street, Bessemer City, NC 28016) by cash or check after my application approval *

Agree

Name

Festival Rides

Something For Everyone!

Festival Rides will be located on Pennsylvania Avenue in Downtown BC.

Hours of Operation
Thursday, May 7, 6 pm-9 pm
Friday, May 8, 6 pm-10 pm
Saturday, May 9, 12 pm-10 pm

Payment methods accepted: cash, credit/debit for tickets and food. Games are cash only and ATMs will be available on site.

Miss Down Home Festival Pageant

MISS DOWN HOME FESTIVAL 2026

MORE INFO COMING SOON.

Downtown Bessemer City

Festival visitors are encouraged to visited local businesses in downtown Bessemer City. Find out more about Downtown Bessemer City here!

Parking

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City Hall: 132 W. Virginia Ave.
City Hall Annex: 125 E. Virginia Ave.
Bessemer City, NC 28016
704-629-5542

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