Since 2017, The Backwoods Beat Music & Art Festival has centered around two well-know musical headliners. They conduct singing, songwriting, and performance workshops on Saturday. the headliners then perform in the evening to sold out crowds at Muddy Creek Music Hall.

The day of the show we have many singer-songwriters performing at various venues, most of which are within walking distance. A free shuttle is provided.

Dilly Dally Alley is our wonderfully immersive children’s music and arts activity area adjacent to the show’s boundary.

A vigorous marketing campaign for Backwoods Beat Music & Art Festival is in place and has been growing since our inception.

JURYING PROCESS

In 2019, we expanded our scope to include a juried art show, with a boutique of 27 juried artisans. We are looking for no more than 50 artisans of the highest quality of work and presentation for our annual event.

The jury will be comprised of artists, gallery owners, and Arts Council board members. All applicants will be juried t assure the highest quality of work and presentation. There will also be a limited number of invited artists to help ensure a cohesive event.

Please do not send your booth fees along with your application and application fee. Once our jury process is complete, you will be emailed our decision and information for submitting the booth fee will be provided. See IMPORTANT dates below.

ARTIST AMENITIES

• Indoor restrooms
• artist Lounge with water & snacks
• Volunteer unloading
• Free convenient parking
• Ample 10′ X 10′ booth space
• Volunteers for restroom breaks
• Complimentary lunch delivery from nearby restaurants.

CHECK IN AND SET UP

Setup and check-in will begin at 7:00am. Set up and break down instruction will be included with acceptance information.

• All work must be original, handcrafted, and created by the artists themselves. Kits, imports, and mass-produced items are not permitted.
• All applications require images of your work and one image of your booth. Photos will not be returned.
• Application fee is nonrefundable.
• NO subletting or sharing of space.
• Artists are responsible for paying NC sales tax and must be able to produce the NC Sales & Use Certificate.
• All exhibit booths must be clean of trash during the show. Trash areas will be designated.
• All tents must be no more than 10′ x 10′
• All display and artwork must remain within booth parameters.
• Water and electricity are not available at your booth area; generators are not permitted.
• Exhibitors are required to secure their tents with weights against wind, rain, etc.
• Staking into the pavement is NOT be permitted.
• The category/medium juried must be your work. All exhibited products must be like in style and quality. Questionable products will be asked to be removed.

• Items sold must be in keeping with the event’s family environment. The Committee reserves the right to ban or dismiss any exhibit or products that are deemed offensive.
• No personal amplification of music or distracting audio permitted.
• No pets are allowed in your booth space.
• No smoking or vaping in or around your booth space. A designated smoking area will be identified.
• This is a rain or shine event; no refund for inclement weather.
• If the event is cancelled, your application and booth fee will be deferred to the 2023 Backwoods Beat Music & Art Festival.
• Personal/Business Liability insurance is STRONGLY encouraged to protect your property.
• Backwoods Beat Music & Art Festival Presented by the Alleghany Arts Council does not insure the property of any exhibitor or artist. All exhibitors and artists participate, as independent contractors, at their own risk.
• No refunds for no-shows. Contact us if you have extenuating circumstances!