Whole Hog Festival
Our annual October event for your whole family
Whole Hog Festival 2026
Our 21st annual Whole Hog Festival will be held at Oaklawn Mansion on October 17. This year we will feature a whole new component of our event, with a cookoff between fifteen internationally recognized pitmasters. So we’ll have more hog at the Whole Hog Festival!
We are now accepting vendor applications. Please see the section below.
The John Maher Builders Whole Hog Festival will return again this year – bigger and better than ever! As in past, this year’s event is designed to be a whole-family event, with something for everyone between the ages of five and 95!
On October 17, we will be at Oaklawn Manion in Spring Hill once again – a scenic farmland spot that is perfect for an autumn festival. Guests will have an opportunity to experience:
- Live music from our soundstage
- A craft fair with dozens of booths
- A kids zone with rides and activities
- Food trucks from local restaurants
- And new for this year is an official Whole Hog Pitmaster Cookoff
The event runs from 10AM – 5PM and tickets will be sold at the front entrance.
The Whole Hog Festival will once again be held at beautiful and historic Oaklawn Mansion in Spring Hill, TN.
Access is off of Denning Lane. Parking is free and we will have accessible parking available.
Thank you!
Events like The Whole Hog Festival would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Thanks go to these businesses and organizations for helping to making this year’s event possible.
Title Sponsor
John Maher Builders
Major Event Sponsors
- Highland Energy (Musical Artist Sponsor)
- City of Spring Hill (Venue Sponsor)
- Gateway Tire & Service Center (Stage/Sound Sponsor)
- Williamson Health / BJIT (Gate Sponsor)
- Maury County Visitors Bureau (Food Court Sponsor)
- United Communications (Chill Zone Sponsor)
- Benton Nissan (Whole Hog Pitmasters Cookoff Sponsor)
Additional Sponsors
- Thompson Station Church (Foam Sponsor)
- UCBI (Hog Calling Contest Sponsor)
- Harmon Scrap Metal (Temporary Tattoo Sponsor)
- Steve and Heather Scott (Green Room Sponsor)
- Helios Energy (Moms Retreat Sponsor)
- David St. Charles – State Farm (Communications Sponsor)
- Peek Pools & Spas (Bacon Eating Contest Sponsor)
Vendor Information and Application
Part of what makes the Whole Hog Festival so special is the wonderful array of foods, crafts and fun. If you are interested in being a vendor for the 2026 event, the information and application form below will quickly get you aboard.
The following guidelines apply to ALL vendors for the event. Please read the specific guidelines for your vendor type as well.
- Event time is October 17th, 2026 from 10 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Application forms are available within each of the three vendor tabs above. Once an application is submitted, The Well Outreach will review it and be back in touch within three days.
- Setup day will be Friday, October 16th from Noon – 6 PM. Special circumstances to set up at an alternate time must be approved beforehand.
- All vendors must be ready and set up by 9 AM on Saturday, October 17th.
- Teardown will take place only at the close of the event after attendees leave. (If you run out of swag/candy, we request that you still stay open until 5 PM.)
This is a “rain or shine” event, there will be no refunds.
If you’d like to be part of the Craft Fair, please read the following information before applying. Please note that applications are on a first-come, first-serve basis and there is a limit of 40 craft vendors.
Craft Vendors
Cost: $99/booth
Craft Vendor Guidelines
Materials and Supplies
- All vendors are required to provide their own tables, chairs, power cords, tenting/canopy and any other supplies.
- Tents must be staked and weighted to withstand weather as well as fire rated.
- Booth size is 10′ x 10′
Permits and Approval
- All vendors are required to provide any required permits/licenses to do business in Tennessee.
- Links to photos of products and price points must be submitted with application and payment. If the application is approved, the vendor will be notified of acceptance within three working days.
Please direct additional questions to Betsy Bushuiakovish at betsy@thewelloutreach.org.
If you’d like your food truck to be part of our event, please read the following information before applying. Please note that applications are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Food Truck Vendors
Cost: $300
Food Vendor Guidelines
Materials and Supplies
- Vendors must supply their own tent or food truck.
- Vendors must provide their own tables, chairs and all needed food serving supplies.
- If using a tent, it must be staked and weighted to withstand weather as well as fire rated.
- All vendors must possess a Class K fire extinguisher.
- Use of silent generators is requested.
- Food must be stored in enclosed containers and at a proper temperature.
Food, utensils, and equipment must be kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
Regulations and Permits
- All vendors are required to provide any required permits/licenses to do business in Tennessee.
- The Well Outreach needs to be listed as an additional insured on general liability insurance and all vendors must send us a copy of it by September 20th, 2026.
- Vendors must get their food truck/tent inspected by the Fire Marshall. He will be there at 8 AM to inspect all food vendors.
Please direct additional questions to Laura Ingram at laura.ingram@thewelloutreach.org or 615-302-9355.
If you’d like to be part of the Kids Zone, please read the following information before applying. Please note that applications are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Kid Zone Vendors
Cost: $125/single booth | $200/double booth | $99/Non-profit booth
Kid Zone Vendor Guidelines
Materials and Supplies
- Vendors are required to provide their own tables, chairs, tenting/canopy and any other supplies. If using a generator, it must be the silent version and stated on your application.
- Tents must be staked and weighted to withstand weather as well as fire rated.
- Booth size is 10′ x 10′
Permits and Approval
- Vendors are asked to provide a quality Hog-Themed / Fall / Farm activity for children.
- Activity description must be included on the application and will be approved by the event committee. We will not accept “to be determined” since we do not want duplications. Remember, we are looking for unique, engaging, and FUN!!
- Vendors are required to provide any required permits/licenses to do business in Tennessee.
- Vendors must have someone in your space at all times, no unmanned areas between 10am to 5:00 pm.
- Participation is guaranteed upon approval by the event committee.
Please direct additional questions to Laura Brittan at laura@thewelloutreach.org.
Approved Vendor Payment Form
If you have submitted a vendor application and have been contacted by The Well Outreach confirming your participation in this year’s Whole Hog Festival, you can secure your spot by completing the payment form below.
As you do so, please make sure to select the payment option that corresponds to your vendor type:
- Craft Vendor: $99
- Food Truck Vendor: $300
- Kid Zone Vendor: $125 – single booth | $200 – double booth | $99 – nonprofit booth
Note: Do not complete this form unless your application has been approved by The Well Outreach.
Sponsorship Opportunities
As the largest event in Spring Hill, The Whole Hog Festival provides an excellent means of sharing brand awareness and information about your business, church or organization. The Well Outreach offers a range of sponsorship levels from title sponsor to t-shirt sponsor. Thank you for considering a sponsorship opportunity – this underwriting helps us greatly with our fundraising!
