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Nail Tech Event of the Smokies 2026

By Jill Wright, Event Coordinator & Nail Tech

Join us at the July Smokies Nail Show in the resort town of Gatlinburg, TN for the BEST NAILS-ONLY SHOW where pro nail techs are the STARS!

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Location

Gatlinburg Convention Center

234 Airport Rd (formerly Historic Nature Trail) Gatlinburg, TN 37738

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12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Saturday Early Check-in


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 ent...

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Highlights

  • 6 hours
  • In person

Refund Policy

No refunds

About this event

Fashion • Beauty

Limited tickets are available for your chance to experience the ultimate NAILS-ONLY trade show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in the resort town of Gatlinburg, TN!


Self-employed licensed beauty pros can enjoy a tax write-off family vacation road trip to Gatlinburg, TN, gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park , 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 optional Workshops (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 Door Prize 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 PinkPro Beauty Supply 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 NailTechEvent.com (scroll down till you see them).

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Reserve your room NOW at one of our Host Hotels 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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2026 Smokies Nail Show weekend schedule:


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; CLICK HERE to see the "Nail Classes/Workshops" page for registration payment to each company holding a Workshop

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HOURS:

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


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Jill Wright, Event Coordinator & Nail Tech

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