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Things to do in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville.

Bloomin' BBQ and Bluegrass Festival in historic downtown Sevierville Tennessee

Bloomin' BBQ & Bluegrass Festival 2026: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

Sevierville's Bloomin' BBQ & Bluegrass Festival returns May 15–16, 2026 for its 22nd year — free admission, three live music stages, a $17,500 Kansas City Barbeque Society championship cook-off, and one of the most uniquely Tennessee weekends you'll find in the Smokies. Here's everything you need to know before you go.

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