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Tennessee Wine at Market Square
Come taste, purchase and learn what is new about local wine at Tennessee Wine on Market Square! The Vineyard Association of Tennessee (VAT) in collaboration with Nourish Knoxville will be hosting local Tennessee farm-wineries and wineries that sell wines made from at least 95% Tennessee fruit during the Market Square Farmer's Market on Saturday, August 23, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tasting tickets are $10. The tastings will be held on Market Square stage, where patrons can taste a variety of wines by multiple East Tennessee wineries, as well as purchase bottles of wine to take home.
"We are excited about educating our community about the tradition of wine in Tennessee, and about different types of agriculture beyond standard vegetables," says Nourish Knoxville Executive Director Charlotte Tolley. "Through partnerships with organizations such as VAT, we are able to bring awareness to the rich agricultural heritage of East Tennessee. Most people in our community probably do not realize that there are many farms growing wine grapes, as well as various fruits for the purpose of making wine. The Vineyards Association of Tennessee seeks to change that, and we look forward to many partnerships in the future."
To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time Tennessee farm-wineries and wineries have been approved to showcase their wines at a Tennessee farmers' market. Certainly, it is the first time for Knoxville! Come meet these hardworking farmers and winemakers, and enjoy the harvest of yesteryear.
special thanks to: http://www.shawnpoynter.com/ for our event photo.
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LocationMarket Square Stage (View)
Wall St.
Knoxville, TN 37902
United States
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Minimum Age: 21 |
Kid Friendly: No |
Dog Friendly: Yes! |
Non-Smoking: Yes! |
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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