Nail Tech Event of the Smokies 2026
About this Event
Make this your BEST tax write-off or besties road trip to the resort town of , gateway to the FREE & join us for nail product shopping at 57 booths, nail education, nail swag + !
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for a preview & get your tickets NOW to make lasting memories while enhancing your nail tech skills, too.
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2026 Smokies Nail Show weekend schedule:
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Friday, July 10th: Extended Workshops
Saturday, July 11th: Workshops & Early Check-in
Sunday, July 12th: THE 1 DAY NAIL SHOW ($1500 Grand Prize giveaway)
Monday, July 13th: Workshops
*Workshops cost extra & are not included with show ticket
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See FAQ’s for answers to questions on our home page at
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for the 30+ optional hands-on or seminar Workshops (Fri/Sat/Mon) & register directly with each company (limited classroom seats for personalized education).
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Mention our PROMO CODES at BEFORE JUNE 9TH for nail tech group rates & .
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A tech is selling her VIP TICKET inside our private Facebook group for licensed beauty pros only, so have your pro license number & state ready to insert for verification BEFORE requesting to join -
*VIP's enjoy 2 hours earlier entrance with a VIP wristband from 9am-11am, plus a big VIP Gift Bag of nail products!
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*Proof of pro beauty license or your country's nail certification, salon business license for unlicensed owners or beauty school documents is required during the Check-in process regardless of ticket purchase.
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**No refunds, but you may transfer your ticket following the FAQ instructions on our website for changing names/contact info.
2026 Smokies Nail Show weekend schedule:
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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; see "" page to register/pay directly with each company.
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HOURS:
Saturday for Early Check-in: Noon - 4:00pm (EST; see FAQS on website for details).
Sunday VIP tickets entry: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday General Admission & Student entry: 11:00am - 5:00pm
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Early Check-in
🕑: 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Saturday Early Check-in
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: Mills Center Registration window at the GCC.
Workshops
🕑: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Optional Workshops (Fri/Sat/Mon)
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 our big "Workshops Enter Here" banner with an arrow pointing the way up the concrete wheelchair ramp. Times vary & costs are paid directly to each nail company. See the "Nail Classes/Workshops" page on our website at https://www.NailTechEvent.com.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 49.77 to USD 188.35
