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Slow Food Knoxville 2nd Annual Pesto Festo

Joppa Ridge Farms
Washburn, TN

Joppa Ridge Farm is beautifully situated on a ridge adjacent to Clinch Mountain in Washburn, TN, about 45 minutes from downtown Knoxville. http://jopparidge.com/
Ken and Donna Mitchell have planted 2,000 Chardonnay grape vines, a blueberry and strawberry patch and diversified vegetable gardens as they prepare their property to be a working farm and agro-tourism destination. Join us in the afternoon for Bocce, farm tours, heirloom garlic tasting and the pesto competition; later we'll share an all-local, Italian-inspired meal and watch the sun go down on a gorgeous view of Clinch Mountain. Sponsored by Tomato Head, Downtown Wine and Spirits, Magpies Bakery, Three Rivers Market, Market Square Farmers' Market and more. Music by Tennessee Schmaltz, Al Colombo and Gene Bush. http://tennesseeschmaltz.info/
Seating is limited and ticket sales end Saturday August 15th so don't delay- purchase your ticket today! Prices are $35, $25 for Slow Food members, and $10 for children under 12.

Note: This is a zero-waste event; please bring your own place setting for the meal. Pesto contest participants should submit one pint of their favorite pesto recipe by 5pm. Prizes will be awarded for most creative use of ingredients and best overall. Please bring a blanket if you wish to sit during the pre-meal festivities. BYOB-Present your ticket receipt at Downtown Wine and Spirits for 15% off of a special selection of sustainable Italian wines for the event.

Kid Friendly: No

Dog Friendly: No

Non-Smoking: No

Wheelchair Accessible: No

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