Smoky Mountain Wine Fest 2025
Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Wine Fest
Raise a glass! Wine Fest is BACK!
Wine lovers and food enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The highly anticipated Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Wine Fest is making its grand return, bringing an immersive experience filled with exceptional wine tastings, gourmet food pairings, live entertainment and artisan craftsmanship. This event will take place at the historic Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts in downtown Gatlinburg, offering attendees a unique blend of flavors, culture and scenic beauty.
Sip, Savor, and Celebrate!
Guests will have the opportunity to sample wines from over 10 local and regional wineries, engage with the talented winemakers behind the bottles and explore a variety of handcrafted goods from local artisans. Accompanying these fine wines will be delicious food pairings from some of Gatlinburg’s local restaurants, specially curated to enhance each sip.
Event Highlights:
- Wine Tastings: Enjoy selections from multiple acclaimed wineries, including Tennessee Homemade Wines, Savannah Bee, Old Mountain Wine Company and more. Attendees will also be able to purchase their favorite bottles directly from the wineries.
- Food Pairings: Delight in flavorful creations from local favorites like The Park Grill, The Melting Pot, and Ole Red Gatlinburg.
- Live Music & Entertainment: The festival will feature performances from The Reunited Duo and Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere.
- Artist Demonstrations: Experience the artistic creativity of Arrowmont and the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community as they showcase their skills live during the event. Plus, many of their handcrafted creations will be available for purchase.
LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE:
BUY YOUR TICKET today and don’t miss this unforgettable weekend celebrating the best of Gatlinburg’s wine, food, and art scene!
For those looking to commemorate the event, official Wine Fest shirts will be available for purchase at the Gatlinburg Welcome Center.
Sample from these wineries:
- Old Mountain Wine Company
- Smokin Banjo Wine Company
- Tennessee Cider Company
- Tennessee Homemade Wines
- Savannah Bee Company
- Cellar 53 Winery
- Honeytree Meadery
- Cades Cove Cellars
- Beans Creek Winery
- Goodwater Vineyards
Sample from these restaurants:
- The Park Grill
- The Melting Pot
- Ole Red Gatlinburg
- Anakeesta
- Savannah Bee Company
- Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar
- Tennessee Jed’s
Artists who will demonstrate:
- West Complex - Pottery Studio
- Jean Kranzle - ceramic demo
- Breana Ferreira - ceramic demo
- West Complex - Handbuilding Studio
- Amy Overbeck - candle demo
- Debbie Becker - soap demo
- West Complex - Painting Studio
- Jacob Robertson - bookmaking demo
- Sam Chumley - screenprinting demo
- Turner Complex - Glass Studio
- Jake Ingram - printmaking demo
- Lela Arruza - paper sculpture demo
- Turner Complex - Metals Studio
- Lynn Straka - small scale forging demo
- Vickie Bradshaw - torch fire enamel demo
- Turner Complex - Fibers Studio
- Kelsey Dillow - tintype demo
- Jenn Cole - miniatures demo
- Turner Complex - Textiles Studio
- Melissa Everett - quilting demo
- Kelly Sullivan - fiber printing/stitching demo
- Wood Complex - Turning Studio
- Rebecca Smedley - broommaking
- Mitch Jones - woodturning
Additional Vendors Onsite
Exclusive VIP Wine Tours
For a more intimate experience, wine enthusiasts can participate in exclusive VIP Wine Tours hosted by Rocky Top Wine Trail. These special tours will take place on Thursday, March 6th, and Friday, March 7th, at 3:00 PM, offering guests a behind-the-scenes look at some of the region’s top wineries.





