Townsend Grains & Grits Festival

Townsend Grains & Grits Festival Join us on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

A spirited celebration in the Great Smoky Mountains, bringing together distillers, chefs & whiskey lovers for an unforgettable night of southern flavors, live music & mountain charm in Townsend, TN.

Spring may be around the corner…but we’re already dreaming about fall flavors. 🍂🍄🌾Fire-kissed bites, bold pours, and a S...
03/11/2026

Spring may be around the corner…
but we’re already dreaming about fall flavors. 🍂🍄🌾

Fire-kissed bites, bold pours, and a Smoky Mountain evening that brings it all together.





01/29/2026

A little kick. A lot of flavor.

What’s next on the menu?

Winter warmth, bottled. Who went home with this one from ❓
01/28/2026

Winter warmth, bottled.

Who went home with this one from ❓

When good food and good drinks bring even better people together.That’s the magic of Grains & Grits.
01/23/2026

When good food and good drinks bring even better people together.

That’s the magic of Grains & Grits.

The kind of winter prep that doesn’t involve milk.
01/22/2026

The kind of winter prep that doesn’t involve milk.

Miss out on the TN Whiskey Trail’s Tennessee Collective? 🥃 This commemorative blend is available by pre-order & pick up ...
01/21/2026

Miss out on the TN Whiskey Trail’s Tennessee Collective?

🥃 This commemorative blend is available by pre-order & pick up only (must be 21+) while supplies last.

Pick up location:
January 24th (12-5pm EST) at Old Forge Distillery

Each bottle must be picked up by the purchaser. 6 bottle limit per person.

https://www.tnwhiskeytrail.com/tn-collective/

They’re predicting barrel-strength snowstorms this weekend… Lucky for us, we know exactly how to weather it. 🌬️🥃❄️ ...
01/20/2026

They’re predicting barrel-strength snowstorms this weekend… Lucky for us, we know exactly how to weather it. 🌬️🥃❄️

This would heal me.
01/16/2026

This would heal me.

11/07/2025

2025….That’s a wrap. See you in 2026.

11/01/2025

It’s finally here! Grains & Grits lights up the Smokies tonight!

🧣 Bundle up & skip the muck boots - the ground’s set, the fires are glowing, and the pours are flowing.

🥃 TN Collective bottle pickup: 1–3 PM at the Townsend Visitors Center or inside the event for ticket holders.

🚌 Shuttles at 5 PM — gates at 6!

See you under the lights.

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Townsend, TN
37882

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