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Tennessee Wines Featured at Gatlinburg Wine Events in April

Tennessee Wines Featured at Gatlinburg Wine Events in April

Two events in Gatlinburg this month will feature Tennessee wines.

Gatlinburg’s Wine, Dine and Art Crawl and the Smoky Mountain Wine Fest will give wine enthusiasts the opportunity to sample wines made in Tennessee.

During the Wine, Dine and Art Crawl on Friday evening, April 10, 2015, guests will enjoy Tennessee wines and hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants during private, guided tours of participating galleries in the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community. Artists will be on hand to meet and greet guests.

On Saturday, April 11, the Smoky Mountain Wine Fest will take place at the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg. Attendees to the event can learn about the wine making process and pairing wines with food for any occasion while sampling an assortment of wines from Tennessee. Wines will be available for purchase.

A portion of proceeds from this event will benefit the Gatlinburg Hospitality Association Scholarship Fund and Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts.

Sample Tennessee wines from these local wineries participating in Smoky Mountain Wine Fest:

Wine, Dine and Art Crawl tickets are $45. Smoky Mountain Wine Fest Tickets are $20. For those wishing to attend both events, a combination ticket is available for $55.

These events are limited to adults age 21 and older.

According to the Tennessee Farm Winegrowers Alliance, Tennessee is home to more than forty wineries and 150 vineyards.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture offers a Tennessee Winery Directory listing wineries in the state by county.

About Candice Fitzgibbons

I am a Sevier County resident and active in my local community. I've spent more than 20 years as a graphic designer and copywriter, creating marketing materials to help small to medium sized businesses and non-profit organizations achieve their goals. I have a passion for equality, the environment and animal rights.