When it comes to great food and amazing music, the Smoky Mountains are the best place to be! If you love barbeque and bluegrass, you’ll be happy to know that not only is there a bluegrass festival in Seiverville TN but also a BBQ festival in Sevierville TN, and it’s actually one massive event that takes place in downtown Sevierville every May!
What to Expect at the Bloomin’ BBQ Music & Food Festival
The Bloomin’ BBQ Music & Food Festival shuts down the main streets surrounding the Sevier County Courthouse (including Bruce St. and Court Ave.) and features multiple stages, food vendors, a BBQ cook-off and judging area, a crafts village, dining tents, and so much more! Local restaurants and vendors from multiple states come and present their incredible smoked meats, dry rubs, and barbeque sauces. While enjoying the best barbecue in Sevierville, you’ll be able to listen to bluegrass bands and local musicians on the various stages! In between music sets, browse the arts and crafts booths or take a walking tour of downtown Sevierville to check out the murals and other interesting sites. This barbeque and bluegrass festival in Seviervile TN takes place over the course of 2 days– typically a Friday and Saturday in May. And the best part? This Smoky Mountain event is completely free to enter; that’s right, free concerts and live bluegrass music all weekend! They do offer limited VIP box seating at the main stage that you can purchase online here.
More Places for Barbeque and Live Music
The Bloomin’ BBQ Music & Food Festival isn’t the only way you can enjoy music and barbeque in the Smokies! Other hot spots for live music in Sevierville TN include:
- SkyLand Ranch– you’ll find live entertainment and delicious food all year round at this Sevierville attraction, but their springtime Boots & Blooms Festival is an especially great time to enjoy savory smoked meats and listen to music!
- Puckett’s Restaurant– one of the best laid-back Pigeon Forge BBQ restaurants, Puckett’s has incredible barbecue (you’ve got to try their pulled pork loaded mac and cheese), happy hour, and a full lineup of live music on the weekends!
- Dollywood– In addition to its theme park rides, Dollywood has a variety of live musicians, from the Wild Roots Band to the Smoky Mountain String Band, filling the air with their country and bluegrass tunes– this is authentic mountain music at its finest! When it comes to food, you’ll have plenty of options for tasty barbeque, including Miss Lillian's BBQ Corner and Hickory House BBQ.
Where to Stay in Sevierville
Our Smoky Mountain cabins are located close to all of the things to do in Sevierville, including this bluegrass and barbeque festival! You’ll love staying nearby in one of our affordable rentals, with amenities such as private pools, fire pits, and stunning mountain views. You’ll even get free attraction tickets just for staying with us!
If you love barbeque, bluegrass, or both, you won’t want to miss out on the Barbeque and Bluegrass Festival in Sevierville TN! Look through our Smoky Mountain cabin rentals and find the right one for your trip!
