The Nail Tech Event of the Smokies will return to the Gatlinburg Convention Center in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, on Sunday, July 12, 2026, offering licensed beauty professionals a focused nails-only show experience with shopping, education, prizes and networking.

This year’s Smokies Nail Show will feature two show floors with 57 nails-only booths, giving attendees the opportunity to shop professional nail brands and connect directly with exhibitors.

The event will include complimentary nail swag while supplies last, 20 door prizes, a $1,500 grand prize sponsored by PinkPro Beauty Supply, and nine complimentary classes included with each show ticket.

Early check-in will be held Saturday, July 11, from noon to 4 p.m. EST, where attendees can play “Nail Tech Trivia” for mystery boxes of nail swag. In addition to the Sunday show, more than 30 optional hands-on and seminar workshops will be offered Friday, Saturday and Monday.

Online ticket sales are available through the final month before the event. At-the-door tickets will be $75, cash only, with a professional beauty license or beauty school documentation required.

Attendees traveling to Gatlinburg are encouraged to book early. Group promo codes for three host hotels are available through June 9, after which rates will increase to peak-season pricing.

As a bonus, Smokies Nail Show attendees can show their professional beauty license and mention the “Smokies Nail Show” to receive $5 admission to the Craftsmen’s Fair, taking place July 10-19 on the lower level of the Gatlinburg Convention Center. General public admission to the fair is $10, and children under 12 are free.

For ticket information, FAQs, workshops and event details, visit NailTechEvent.com.