Tastes of the Smokies

The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center (GSMHC) is excited to announce Tastes of the Smokies (TastesoftheSmokies.com), a new annual event focusing on Appalachian culture, food,
and music. The event is Saturday, June 18th from 4:30-7:00PM on the grounds of the Heritage Center at 123 Cromwell Drive, Townsend, TN 37882.

“My staff and I look forward to hosting our entire community for this exciting new event on Saturday, June 18th,” says Brent Lambert, Executive Director of GSMHC, “We invite members and nonmembers alike to spend the late afternoon and evening at Tastes of the Smokies at the GSMHC and then stay for the Carlene Carter concert in our on-site amphitheater.”

Featuring 20 exhibitors spanning various crafts and woodworking skills spread out amongst the unique museum and village, Tastes of the Smokies will also include local restaurants providing
“tastes” of their featured dishes. Elvira’s, the Abbey, and Peaceful Side Social will be serving, as well as other local vendors. Three separate live acoustic music areas will be set up around the
Heritage Center campus. Beverage “tastes” will be provided by Albright Grove Brewing, Blackhorse Pub & Brewery, EZ Stop, and Argentinean wines will be provided by the Boyd Family.

The Heritage Center’s unique Appalachian village and museum will be alive with the sounds and smells of the way life used to be in the Smoky Mountains.

Directly after the Tastes of the Smokies event, there is an optional concert starting at 7:30PM featuring long time country artist and CMA entertainer Carlene Carter. Dusty Leigh will open up
for Carlene Carter. Tickets will need to be purchased separately for the concert.

This is a ticketed event for those 21 and over. All are cordially invited to attend and to support this new annual fundraiser for the GSMHC. Tickets can be found at this link
(TastesoftheSmokies.com).