2026 Upper Cumberland Pride Booth Application

Please review the Booth Agreement prior to completing this form.

Thank you for your interest in being part of the Upper Cumberland Pride Festival!

The festival will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, and is dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming space where LGBTQ+ individuals and allies can celebrate diversity, connect with community, and support local creativity and businesses across the Upper Cumberland and Middle Tennessee.

Each year, the festival features a wide variety of booths - including local nonprofits, artists, makers, small businesses, and food offerings.

Booth check-in begins at 9:30 AM, and all set-up must be completed by 10:50 AM. Each booth includes a 10’ x 10’ space; additional space may be purchased if needed. The right to choose booth spaces will given on a first come, first serve basis after each booth application is accepted. Please watch your inbox for an email from ucpridetn@gmail.com for more information.

Please note that no electricity will be provided, and vehicles are not permitted on grass, sidewalks, or other park surfaces for parking, unloading, or driving. Tent stakes or anything that could penetrate the ground are prohibited.

Booths may sell items of certain creative variety in accordance with City of Cookeville ordinances, and an additional city vendor permit is required. Upper Cumberland Pride reserves the right to request samples of items intended for sale.

All booths may be curated to ensure a balanced variety, Multi-level marketing (MLM) sales are not permitted.

There is no rain date, and no refunds will be issued.

We’re excited to bring our community together once again and hope you’ll join us for a day of celebration, visibility, and connection.

Upper Cumberland Pride 2026 Booth Agreement 

General Release:

This application and agreement covers the 2026 Upper Cumberland Pride Festival. I/We, the applicant(s), have read the conditions of the event attached to this application and agree to abide by them. I/We assume full responsibility for my/our property and expressly release Upper Cumberland Pride from any and all liability for any damage, injury, or loss of person, business, or property that may arise from the occupation of the booth space by the applicant(s). 

The booth agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Department of Leisure Services, City of Cookeville, Putnam County, and their employees, officers, directors, and volunteers from any costs, expenses, claims, damages, suits, or liability arising from the actions or alleged actions of you, your organization, or your members. 

I/We give permission to use my name, business name, and any photos or images taken of me or my booth space for any and all purposes. I/We agree to all the conditions of this event. I understand that all fees are non-refundable once this application is accepted.

Terms and Conditions:

Upper Cumberland Pride (UCP) agrees to provide each Booth with an assigned 10’x10’ space. 

Upper Cumberland Pride reserves the right to change the location, dates, hours, or to terminate the event entirely, at any time without prior notice to the booth. UCP will make all reasonable efforts to provide advance notice of any changes or cancellations.

Termination of this agreement will result in forfeiture of any and all fees paid to UCP. 

Booth understands and agrees that the Upper Cumberland Pride Festival is intended to be, and shall remain, a family-friendly event.

Booth understands that limited sales of products/services may take place at this event in accordance with City of Cookeville ordinances (a separate application is required). 

No refunds shall be given due to cancellation or interruption of the event for reasons beyond the control of UCP, including but not limited to weather, acts of God, acts of terrorism, a pandemic, or governmental intervention. 

Upper Cumberland Pride reserves the right to place Booths in locations at the sole discretion of UCP, regardless of the participant’s request.

Booths are responsible for providing their own tents, tables, and chairs. Tent stakes or anything that could penetrate the ground are prohibited. Please use sandbags, weighted buckets, or other non-damaging methods to secure tents, banners, and supplies.

Upon vacating, Booths are responsible for cleaning their space of trash and personal items.

Booths are expected to provide their own insurance. Any risks or liabilities not covered by insurance are the sole responsibility of the booth.

 Failure to comply may result in forfeiture of space or participation in this or future Upper Cumberland Pride events.