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Sip TN The Foothills Wine Festival

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    Sat, April 15, 2023 (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

Pellissippi State Community College - Blount County Campus
2731 West Lamar Alexander Parkway
Friendsville, TN 37737
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Join wineries from across the state, showcasing the best wine Tennessee has to offer. Buy full bottles to take home too.

Join us at Sip TN The Foothills as we highlight Tennessee wines at their finest. The festival showcases over 100 wines, meads, and ciders produced right here in Tennessee, utilizing some of the freshest fruit in the South.

The festival is planned to be a day of fun. Stroll around, shop with artisans and vendors, enjoy delicious food, and sip wine and hard cider all from local sources. Event the proceeds from the event stay local, benefitting Tennessee agriculture, small businesses, and education.

Food on site will include multiple food trucks as well as delicious offerings from the Pellissippi State Community College's Culinary Students!

Sip TN is made up entirely of Tennessee wineries, including those who produce mead and cider. Come sip, savor, and purchase bottles of your favorite wines.

VIP Tickets allow you access to all of the above and also include:
  • Indoor, air conditioned space and heavy hors d'oeuvres and charcuterie prepared by the culinary students on site!
  • Reserved, covered seating outside
  • Food and wine pairing class and high-quality souvenir wine glass
  • Indoor restrooms
VIP Menu:

Salt-baked fish

Tenderloin carving station

Oysters on the half shell

Charcuterie with house made meats, pickled vegetables, jams, and breads

Hummus with vegetables

Chocolate covered fruits

Sip TN Wine Festival Facts:

  • This is a 21+ event. You must have a valid photo I.D. with a ticket for entry.
  • The event is from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
  • You will be able to buy bottles of wine to take home.
  • NO outside food or beverage allowed, but there will be plenty of vendors.
  • Sip TN is a RAIN or SHINE EVENT, the main booths are under a covered area.
  • Please drink responsibly...overindulgence will not be tolerated so let's all have a safe and fun time!
  • By attending this event, you are agree to allow Sip TN to use photography and imagery from the event that may include images of you for future marketing purposes.
WINERIES

Beachaven Vineyards & Winery

Cellar 53 Winery

Farmstead Cellar

Holly Ridge Winery

Paris Winery

Beans Creek Winery

Savannah Bee Company

DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards

HoneyTree Meadery

Goodwater Vineyards

Mountain Valley Winery

Tennessee Cider Co.

Hillside Winery

Sugarland Cellars

Tennessee Homemade Wines

Tsali Notch

VENDORS

Vienna Coffee Company

REO Cheesewagon

Noble Woodcraft

More coming soon!

Vendors: Interested in having a booth?

There will also be a select number of local crafters and artisan spaces available. Please email us via Eventbrite and we will be in touch!

MUSIC

Coming soon!

STAY

In town for the wine festival or just need a staycation for the festival?

Join our friends at Hilton Knoxville Airport for a special rate on Friday and Saturday night. Located five miles from the festival, this will be an excellent addition to your weekend!

Click here for the special rate!

Tags

  • Pellissippi State Community College - Blount County Campus
  • Things to do in Friendsville, TN
  • Tennessee Wine & Food Events
  • Friendsville Wine & Food Events

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