49th Annual Mountain Makins Festival 2025

Start: Saturday, October 25, 2025 10:00AM
End: Sunday, October 26, 2025 5:00PM

The Mountain Makins Festival is a beloved Appalachian folk life celebration held annually at the historic Rose Center in Morristown, Tennessee. Taking place this year on October 25–26, with a special Preview Party on October 24, the festival showcases the rich cultural heritage of East Tennessee through a juried artisan craft fair, live mountain music, storytelling, and traditional dance performances. Visitors can experience heritage craft demonstrations such as blacksmithing, woodturning, and basket weaving, all while enjoying delicious regional foods and a wide range of family-friendly activities. Recognized as one of the Southeast’s top cultural events and named a “Top 20 Event in the Southeast,” Mountain Makins offers a vibrant, community-centered experience that honors the spirit and creativity of Appalachian tradition. Vendors can find application on Rose Center website https://www.rosecenter.org/mountain-makins-festival-applications