Backroads & Barrels

⏰ Founding Window Closes December 31, 2026 — Lock In Lifetime Founder Pricing Now

Partner Program

The Crawl Band — Get in Front of 20+ Crawling Guests Every Single Week

Join the Founding Partner Class of 2026. Lock in lifetime founder pricing. One setup fee. Zero monthly costs through December 2026.

Apply to Become a Founding Partner

Your Direct Line to The Moonshine Crawl's Guests

The Crawl Band is a branded wristband every guest wears before, during, and after their Moonshine Crawl experience. It's not just a souvenir — it's a redemption mechanism that puts your business directly in guests' hands.

Every wristband has an embedded QR code. Guests scan it throughout their trip to unlock exclusive Crawl Band offers from partner businesses. A guest finishes their crawl on Saturday night, wears the band to dinner on Sunday, scans your code, and gets their discount. They wear it to the airport Monday and scan it at a gift shop.

The result? Your business gets foot traffic, conversions, and repeat engagement — all from guests who've already pre-qualified as visitors to the Smokies with disposable income.

Founding Partner Class of 2026 — Limited Window

Setup Fee

$99

One-time. Everything included.

Monthly Cost in 2026

$0

Zero. Not a subscription.

Founder Pricing Lock

50% off

Through December 31, 2027.

Founding Deadline

12/31/26

After that, this deal is gone.

Your Founding Partner Benefits

Featured Listing on thecrawl.com/partners

Logo, photos, description, direct link, and a map pin. Live through December 31, 2026 — free placement, zero monthly fees.

Founders Badge

A permanent "Founding Partner — Est. 2026" badge on your listing, your card at the register, and any marketing materials you use.

Crawl Band™ Integration

Your exclusive Crawl Band offer is built, live, and ready for guests to scan. We handle the setup.

Guest Email Inclusion

Every confirmation and reminder email guests receive includes a rotation of partner offers. Your business gets featured multiple times throughout the booking cycle.

First Shot at Anchor Placements

Premium anchor positions — including a live shout-out from your Spirit Guide on The Crawler itself — are offered to Founders first.

Launch Cross-Promotion

Partner businesses are tagged and featured on @moonshinecrawl across Instagram, TikTok, and other channels as part of the Founding Partner Class.

Lifetime 50% Founder Pricing

Once published rates launch in 2027, you're locked in at 50% of the standard rate through December 31, 2027 — and that rate becomes your permanent baseline.

The Commitment: Simple and Straightforward

We keep this simple. Three things:

1. Exclusive Crawl Band Offer

Provide a real, valuable offer exclusive to Crawl Band holders: 10–15% off, a free upgrade, a complimentary item, or an equivalent freebie.

2. Show the Colors

Display your Founders decal on your door or window, and keep a Founders card at your register.

3. One Social Post Per Quarter

Four times a year, tag @moonshinecrawl in a post featuring your business or your Crawl Band offer. We provide the content template if you need it.

That's it. No monthly reporting. No complicated obligations.

Six Ways to Partner

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Distilleries

Our featured route partners — curated by invitation. These are the distilleries guests visit on every crawl.

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Spirits & Bottles

Package & bottle shops where guests take the Smokies home. Think: retail, wine shops, bottle stores.

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Eat & Drink

Restaurants, BBQ, breweries, coffee shops. Crawlers need to eat and drink — you capture them.

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Play

Attractions, mini golf, ax throwing, coasters, adventure experiences. Daytime/evening entertainment partners.

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Shop

Boutiques, general stores, souvenir shops, gift retailers. Places where guests spend money on their way through town.

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Stay

Cabins, lodges, short-term rentals, hotels. Crawlers often plan entire weekends around their tour.

Partner FAQ

Ready to Join the Founding Partner Class of 2026?

Apply now. Lock in your founder status. $99 setup, zero monthly fees through 2026, 50% founder pricing locked through 2027 (and beyond).

Apply Now

Questions? Email [email protected] or call (865) 263-2632