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First Ever Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass
By Becky J. BeallLooking for a family oriented way to welcome springtime? Sevierville, Tennessee has just the celebration for you! May 20–21, 2005 are dates to mark on your family calendar, which will commemorate the first ever Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass (BB&B) celebration in the Smoky Mountain city of Sevierville. An event coordinated by the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce, the celebration promises good food, entertainment, and all out fun for the whole family!
Friday night, May 20, BB&B opens at 6pm with barbeque vendors prepared to serve their mouth-watering, saucy dishes certain to make your palate sizzle…from barbeque sandwiches to full racks of ribs, there is something for every taste bud. Visit with the chefs, some who might have familiar faces (if you watch the Food Network), check out the arts and crafts, and take advantage of the free bluegrass concerts performed by some of today’s rising stars, such as Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike, Jimbo Whaley & Greenbrier, and Marty Raybon. You’ll want to come back on Saturday morning as the day starts early (10am) with local dance troupes featuring cloggers! The “Kids’ Zone” offers face-painting, moonwalks and foods made famous in old-time country fairs. The lineup of bluegrass entertainment continues with performances by Michelle Porter & Southern Express and Trey Hensley & Driven Force. The barbeque competition gets tense as the winners are selected and announced at 4pm. The event is open until 5pm. If you would like more information on this springtime event, please call 1-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378) or visit www.VisitSevierville.com online. This is one celebration you don’t want to miss! Photos courtesy of: Sevierville Chamber of Commerce |
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Historic
downtown Sevierville will transform into a sea of enjoyment with toe-tapping
bluegrass music, arts and crafts (infamous in the Smokies), games for the
children and a Dolly Parton vocal competition. Contestants don’t have to
sound like Dolly but do have to sing one of her songs. And did I mention there’s
a Championship Barbeque Cook-off?