Artist Marketplace Application

Applying for the Artist Marketplace – Deadline Feb. 1, 2026

Bear on the Square Mountain Festival is an authentic Mountain Festival featuring bluegrass and old-time music, traditional art and craft, folk art, dance, and storytelling. The festival is held on the Historic Public Square of Dahlonega, GA, on April 18 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., and April 19, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. This nonprofit organization’s mission is to preserve and support the artistic and cultural traditions of the Georgia Mountains and the Southern Appalachian Region.

FEES: There is a non-refundable Application Fee of $15 for each applicant, payable via check or Square at time of mailing. You must send an application fee of $15 with your application or make the payment via Square at the same time that you mail your application to be considered for entry. Your printed, paper application must be mailed. Square account names should match the name on your application.

The booth fee is $195 for a 10’x10′ space and $390 for a 10’x20′ space. We cannot offer electrical hookup. Loud equipment, amplification/speakers or generators are prohibited. If accepted, you will have two weeks to mail your booth fee or pay by Square.

ARTIST REQUIREMENTS:
Items must be handmade by the artist who is selling the work. Kits or commercially manufactured items are prohibited. Commercially produced products printed with artwork such as t-shirts, coffee mugs, etc. are not allowed. If you have questions regarding art prints, please email us for policy details. Only work presented for the application/jury process may be sold, and all items must be submitted at the time of the application. Exhibitors are selected by our jury based on design, quality and presentation of work. Quality of craftsmanship, educational element, and compatibility with the mission of the festival will be given the most weight.

See the application for requirements, set-up details, and additional information. Application deadline is February 1, 2026.