Lovin Life in the Smokies Events Calendar

Bloomin’ BBQ Music & Food Festival
2024-05-17 - 2024-05-18 | Historic Downtown Sevierville, Tennessee
Hello Friends and Neighbors,
We are thrilled to invite you to the Bloomin’ BBQ Music & Food Festival in Historic Downtown Sevierville, Tennessee! This fantastic event is happening on Friday, May 17, 2024, from 5 pm to 10 pm, and Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 10 am to 10 pm. With free admission and free concerts, it’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy live music, delicious food, and awesome fun with the whole family.
Experience the Best of the Smokies:
Live Music and Entertainment: Enjoy toe-tapping tunes from some of the biggest and brightest bluegrass and Americana stars across three festival stages. From Mountain Highway to The Del McCoury Band, the lineup promises something for everyone. Check out the complete schedule and plan your visit!
Delicious Food: Savor the nation’s best BBQ and a variety of other culinary delights from our wonderful food vendors. Whether you’re craving kettle corn, funnel cakes, or some mouth-watering ribs, you’ll find it all here.
Unique Crafts and Merchandise: Explore over 70 crafters offering handcrafted woodwork, homemade soaps, local honey, and more. Support local artisans and find unique treasures to take home.
Join Our Community: At Lovin Life in the Smokies, we believe in celebrating the vibrant culture and community of our beautiful region. We invite you to join us at this wonderful event and become a part of our community. By signing up as a member, you’ll stay informed about other great events, receive exclusive updates, and enjoy a host of member benefits.
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We Can’t Wait to See You! Bring your family and friends, enjoy the music, savor the food, and make lasting memories at the Bloomin’ BBQ Music & Food Festival. We look forward to seeing you there and sharing this amazing experience together.
FREE ADMISSION | FREE CONCERTS
Join us for an unforgettable weekend at the Bloomin’ BBQ Music & Food Festival in Historic Downtown Sevierville, Tennessee! With free admission and free concerts, it’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy live music, delicious food, and awesome fun with the whole family.
Event Schedule:
Friday, May 17, 2024 | 5pm – 10pm
Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 10am – 10pm
Live Music and Entertainment:
Prepare for an incredible lineup of musical entertainment across three festival stages. Each year, Sevierville’s Bloomin’ BBQ Music & Food Festival hosts some of the biggest and brightest bluegrass and Americana stars. This year is no exception, with a fantastic variety of performers sure to keep you entertained.
Swaggerty’s Farm Main Stage:
Friday, May 17, 2024

5:00pm – Mountain Highway
6:00pm – Jimbo Whaley & Greenbrier
7:00pm – Paul McDonald & The Mourning Doves
8:00pm – Town Mountain

Saturday, May 18, 2024

12:00pm & 4:00pm – Colby T. Helms & The Virginia Creepers
1:00pm & 5:00pm – The Blue Ridge Girls
2:00pm & 6:00pm – 615 Collective
3:00pm & 7:00pm – Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley
8:00pm – The Del McCoury Band

Bush’s Best Community Stage:
Friday, May 17

5:00pm – Rossdafareye
7:00pm – Michael Logen

Saturday, May 18

11:00am – Michael Logen
12:35pm – 12:50pm – Danny Devaney, The Comedy Barn
1:00pm – Willow & Jesse
3:00pm – ROSEY
5:00pm – Sailing to Denver
7:00pm – Shakerag

Tanger Back Porch Stage:
Friday, May 17

5:30pm-6:15pm – Pi Beta Phi Elementary School Chorus
6:30pm-7:30pm – Elizabeth Williams School of Dance
7:45pm-8:30pm – Whole Heart Clogging Studio

Saturday, May 18

10:00am-10:30am – Donna’s Majorettes
10:30am-11:00am – Sevier Co. Sheriff’s Office K-9 Demo
11:30am-1:30pm – Mountain Soul Vocal Competition
2:15pm-3:45pm – J Creek Cloggers featuring Zeb Ross
4:00pm-4:45pm – Bush’s Best TN State Championship Cook Off Winners Announced
5:00pm-5:30pm – Gavin Harper
7:00pm-7:30pm – Southern Taps Clogging
7:45pm-8:30pm – Music & Arts in the Smokies

Vendors and Food:
Bloomin’ BBQ Music & Food Festival welcomes over 70 crafters from around the southeastern United States. Browse handcrafted woodwork, homemade soaps, local honey, and more during the event. Find a variety of food, craft, and merchandise vendors at Sevierville’s Bloomin’ BBQ festival. Here are just a few of the vendors you can expect to see:
Crafters & Merchants:

Blessing Way Pottery
Whoa Doggie Hot sauce
Nectar of the Vine
Spicer Sauces LLC
Knotty Gal Crochet and PappyswoodcraftsTN
Big Aus Coffee
Annette Sews
Kitch’N Stuff
Shady Grove Soap Company
Hanging by a Thread
Gifts by Gossett
Sassy Scrubs
Murphs This And That
Silver Chick LLC
Paracord Sports & Survival
Carried Away Crafts, LLC
Adiya God’s Treasure
Trentham Family Farm
Tennessee Tea Jara
ScrapLady Creations
Daisy & Dukes Gifts
Carrie’s Cookie Studio
Designs by Donna
The Bullet Lady
Tennessee USA Made
Wind N Water Designs
Sassy Sisters Arts & Crafts
Naturally Sassy Soaps, LLC
Bridge the Gap Ministries
New Life Magnetic Jewelry
Mountain Glass Studio
Skribblers
Laser Gal Gifts & Home Decor
Kickin Up Dust Woodworkin
Josh 19 Crafts and Creations
Kat’s Crocheting
Broken Glass Mosaics
Lannie St.Philip Art
Inca Rose
Poppa Pig Pork Rinds
Comfort Foods
Margaret’s Arts and Crafts of the Smokies
Quichua Crafts
WearEver Jewelry
Smoky Mountain Leather Creations
Lucky Break Jewelry
Dazzles
Holistic Lymphedema
TriStar Candy and Treats
Jack’s Custom Designs
Midnight Lighted Wood
Seeds Of Wisdom
Brown House Apothecary

Food Vendors:

A Little Coffee (Sevierville, TN)
Country Cabin Sweets & Treats (Calhoun, GA)
Country Cabin Skillet (Calhoun, GA)
Red Box Funnel Cakes (Sevierville, TN)
Red Box Hibachi (Sevierville, TN)
Toby’s Kettle Korn (Pigeon Forge, TN)
Carolina Rib King (Spartanburg, SC)
Sons of Smoke (Loudon, TN)
Pappy’s Snack Shack (Sevierville, TN)
Off The Bone BBQ LLC (Reynoldsville, OH)
Kettle-Licious Kettle Corn (Kingsport, TN)
Squeezy Speakeasy (Strawberry Plains, TN)

Conclusion:
Whether you’re enjoying toe-tapping tunes, devouring the nation’s best BBQ, or simply soaking in the sights and sounds of one of the southeast’s top festivals, Bloomin’ BBQ Music & Food Festival is a weekend of fun for the whole family. Don’t miss out on this amazing event!
Call to Action: Join us in Historic Downtown Sevierville for the Bloomin’ BBQ Music & Food Festival. With free admission and free concerts, it’s an event you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars and bring your family and friends for a weekend of unforgettable fun!

The Grand National F-100 Show
2024-05-16 - 2024-05-18
Lovin’ Life in the Smokies invites you to join us for the world’s largest classic Ford truck show, the Grand National F-100 Show! Taking place at a brand-new outside venue, this event promises to be an unforgettable celebration of classic Ford trucks.
Event Highlights:

Date: May 16-18th New for 2024! All pre-registered trucks go straight to the Show Truck entrance upon arrival. There you will give your registration number and receive your show packet with wrist bands, windshield tag, and show program before parking.
Show Area: Set up your space with chairs, pop-up tents (8′ X 8′ preferred, but no larger than 10′ X 10′), and coolers. This will be your designated space for the event.

Important Information:

Pets: The LeConte Center does not allow animals. For the safety and comfort of your pets, please leave them at home.
Golf Carts: No private golf carts are allowed at the show. Scooter rentals are available on site.
Eligible Trucks: The show is open to all Ford trucks from 1996 and older, but no Broncos or Rancheros.
Overnight Parking: You can leave your trucks in the show area overnight with 24/7 security on site. Gates close at 7:00 pm and reopen at 8:00 am.

Friday Cruise Through the Smokies:

Cruise Staging: Wear Farm City Park, leaving at 4:00 pm.
Pre-Cruise Meeting: In front of the DJ trailer at 3:00 pm for maps and instructions.
Eligibility: Only show registered trucks can participate.

For more details and to find answers to any questions, please reach out to us at gnf100reunion@gmail.com.
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Don’t miss out on this incredible event. We look forward to seeing you there!
Warm regards,
Lovin’ Life in the Smokies
