Boots in the Gorge Vendor Village Brings Food, Art & Shopping to the Mountaintop
The vendor village is shaping up to be one of the most exciting parts of this summer as a wide variety of food vendors, artists, craftspeople, and unique small businesses head to ACE Adventure Resort July 31st – August 1st for two days of country music and mountain adventures in the heart of the New River Gorge National Park.
Festivalgoers coming to the mountaintop for performances by Clint Black, Josh Turner, Confederate Railroad, Ward Davis, Tigirlily Gold and more will also find an incredible selection of vendors spread throughout the festival grounds offering everything from roasted corn and mini donuts to handcrafted jewelry, western-inspired fashion, pottery, art, and one-of-a-kind mountain treasures.
Food is always a huge part of the festival experience, and Boots in the Gorge is bringing plenty of flavor to the mountain this year. Vendors like Country Roads Roasted Corn, Wild Vittle by Mountain Table, Smokin Sisters, Umami, Aurora Ice, Lou Lou’s Lil Orbits Mini Donuts, and more will be serving up delicious eats and sweet treats all weekend long. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite between sets or fueling up after a day of whitewater rafting and zip lining, there will be something tasty waiting around every corner.
The shopping and artisan side of the vendor village is equally stacked with creative vendors bringing handcrafted goods and Appalachian-inspired art to the festival. Guests can browse booths featuring clothing boutiques, custom hats, tie dyes, pottery, jewelry, home décor, handcrafted gifts, and unique collectibles. Vendors like Dimples Dyes, Whiskey and Wildflowers Boutique, The Wooly Gorge, Rustic Relics, Knicely Made Pottery, Treasured Trinketz, The Rambled Road Outpost, and The Hummingbird Hat Bar Collective are just a few of the businesses bringing their creativity to the mountain this summer.
One of the best parts of Boots in the Gorge is discovering new artists, makers, and small businesses while exploring the festival grounds between concerts and adventures. The vendor village adds to the laid-back mountain atmosphere that makes this event feel more like a giant country music camping weekend with friends than just another concert.
Boots in the Gorge takes place at ACE Adventure Resort, a 1,500-acre outdoor adventure destination known for whitewater rafting, zip lining, mountain biking, hiking, lake activities, and unforgettable festival camping. Weekend passes include complimentary car camping with access to hot showers, flush toilets, fire pits, and picnic tables, making it one of the most comfortable festival camping experiences around.
Vendor applications are still open, but only a limited number of spaces remain. If you have something unique, creative, delicious, or just plain cool you want to bring to the mountaintop, now is the time to apply.
Interested vendors can apply online here: Boots in the Gorge Vendor Application
