Nail Tech Event of the Smokies 2026

Self-employed licensed beauty pros can enjoy a tax write-off family vacation road trip to , gateway to the , for anywhere from 1 to 4 days of nail tech education & nail product shopping based on their budgets.

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Sunday's 1-day NAIL SHOW featuring 57 booths, complimentary Event Day Classes, plus learn new skills in the 3 extra days for (Fri/Sat/Mon) featuring hands-on or seminar nail education (not included with show ticket; pay directly to the company holding the Workshop).

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Whether you're a longtime licensed nail tech or just starting out as a beauty school student, this educational trade show has what you need, plus you may take home a big in addition to receiving some complimentary nail swag, too. Best of all, you could win the $1500 Grand Prize of assorted nail products thanks to which is based in Tennessee!

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This is your once a year opportunity to connect with leading brands & learn from experienced Educators, make new nail tech friends or hang out with old ones, plus take advantage of exclusive show specials. Stock up on your favorite must-have nail supplies, try before you buy at testing stations & discover new products along with new techniques to WOW your clients!

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Tickets available as they last or until June 30th.

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See FAQ’s for all details on our home page at (scroll down till you see them).

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Reserve your room NOW at one of our with our nail tech group PROMO CODES before they're sold out (limited rooms available due to July peak season).

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*proof of pro beauty license or beauty school status required to enter show floor; no refunds, but you may transfer your ticket following the FAQ instructions on our website for changing names/contact info.

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Friday, July 10th: Extended Workshops

Saturday, July 11th: Workshops & Early Check-in

Sunday, July 12th: THE 1 DAY NAIL SHOW

Monday, July 13th: Workshops

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*Optional Workshops cost extra & are not included with show ticket; to see the "Nail Classes/Workshops" page for registration payment to each company holding a Workshop

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Saturday Early Check-in: Noon - 4:00pm (EST); see FAQS on website for details.

VIP tickets: 9:00am - 5:00pm (Sunday only)

General Admission (all other ticket types): 11:00am - 5:00pm (Sunday only)

Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center, 234 Airport Rd (formerly Historic Nature Trail), Gatlinburg, TN 37738

Info: FAST-TRACK YOUR CHECK-IN & GET NAIL SWAG A DAY EARLY!

Skip the long Sunday Check-in line & get your show wristband + nail swag 1 day early on Saturday—whether you have a ticket or are purchasing entry with cash. Getting nail swag early is great for testing products before the show & then stocking up on favorites at the show the next day.

Plus enjoy the chance to WIN a "Mystery Box" full of nail swag worth $50+ while standing in line by playing "Nail Tech Trivia". If you answer the nail related question correctly, you'll receive a scratch-off lottery style ticket for a chance to "Reveal the Bear" or "Sorry, You Lose". The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is known for it's black bears, so if you scratch it off & see a bear, you WIN! Then you'll choose between 2 gift wrapped "mystery boxes", each with differing assorted nail products inside!

EARLY CHECK-IN DETAILS:
When: Saturday the day before the show
Time: Noon – 4:00 PM (EST) only
Where: Mills Center Registration window

Info: 30+ optional hands-on or seminar Workshops are held on Friday, Saturday & Monday at the Gatlinburg Convention Center's Airport Rd entrance which is also the entrance for the big Craftsmen's Fair held at the same time in the lower level of the GCC. Look for a big banner with an arrow pointing the way up the concrete wheelchair ramp. Times vary & prices paid directly to each company are different. See the "Nail Classes/Workshops" page on our website at https://www.NailTechEvent.com.

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Host or Publisher Jill Wright, Event Coordinator & Nail Tech