Blount County culinary event returns Oct. 15 with five courses, wine pairings, entertainment and local chefs
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (Smokies.LIVE Events Center) — The wait is almost over for one of Blount County’s most anticipated culinary events.
Tickets for the Long Table Community Dinner go on sale at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, for the Oct. 15 event at the Blount County Library Bridge.
Set against the backdrop of the setting autumn sun, the Long Table Community Dinner brings together some of the region’s top chefs for an evening celebrating food, community and local causes.
Guests will enjoy a five-course dinner prepared by chefs from across East Tennessee, including:
- Jeff Carter of Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro
- Trevor Stockton of The Restaurant at RT Lodge
- Jason Scott of The Walnut Kitchen
- Josh Feathers of Blackberry Farm
- Corey Giaquinta of Raven Steakhouse and Lounge
- Joseph Blauvelt and students from the Pellissippi State Community College Culinary Program
The evening will also feature pre- and post-dinner drinks, wine pairings, craft cocktails, entertainment and a silent auction.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Blount County Young Professionals and other local charities.
Organizers say tickets are limited and the event typically sells out quickly.
Tickets can be purchased beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, through the Long Table Community Dinner ticket page.
For those hoping to secure tickets before the public sale, select event sponsorship opportunities are still available through Friday, Aug. 14. Interested businesses and organizations can contact Jessica Hahn at jhahn@blountpartnership.com for sponsorship information.
The event is supported by a group of community sponsors, including Southern Cross Real Estate, David’s Abbey Carpet & Floors, Southwest Airlines, Home Development Inc., Garza Law Firm, Ferry Construction Services, Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance East Tennessee, Brooke Nix Medical Aesthetics, Talbott Legacy Centers, Pellissippi State Community College, Regions Bank, Alcoa Chiropractic & Wellness Center, All Occasions Party Rentals, The Trust Company of Tennessee, Lindsey Plyler – State Farm Insurance Agent, Clayton Center for the Arts, Dandy Lions Gifts, Townsend Mercantile Co. and Ardour Enterprises LLC.
Organizers say the Long Table Community Dinner has become a signature Blount County culinary event, bringing together chefs, businesses and community members for an evening where great food helps support local causes.
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