Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Wine Fest
Official 2025 Participation Form
The Gatlinburg CVB is excited to announce the return of Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Wine Fest! We are partnering with Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community and the Tennessee Winegrowers Association; to bring back this event that showcases the talent of Gatlinburg. Please be sure to read our Public Events Disclaimer.
With that being said, we are hoping to have your support. All we ask of you is to create small bites that would go well with some wines that the participating wineries will have for sampling. We will pair your business with an artist and a winery, that we think closely matches your presentation. There is NO Participation Fee. You will be listed as a sponsor on the Gatlinburg website, our social media pages, as well as signage around the event venue. We are anticipating 1,000 attendees and at least eight food sponsors.
WHAT WE WILL SUPPLY: Entertainment & Excitement! (1) 8ft Table, (2) Chairs, Napkins, Plates, Serving Utensils (unless you need to provide specific plates for your bites).
WHAT YOU WILL NEED: Your choice of 500 - 1,000 CREATIVE SMALL BITES from your business.
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
If you have any questions or concerns, please email the Events Team or call (865) 436-0523.
Public Event Disclaimer
The Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau is aware of fraudulent activities where individuals are impersonating our organization and soliciting vendors on our behalf. Please be advised that all legitimate communications from the Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau regarding public events will originate exclusively from email addresses ending in @gatlinburg.com. We will never request payments through Venmo or similar payment applications. If you receive any suspicious communications or payment requests, please contact us directly at Events@gatlinburg.com to verify their authenticity. Protect yourself from scams by ensuring all interactions are with verified Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau representatives.