S11:E31.7/27/2024

The 2nd Annual Appalachian Homecoming celebrates Modern Appalachian Cuisine, Music, and Art. August 1-4. My guest, Chef Jeff Carter, Executive Chef with Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro talks about the 2nd Annual Appalachian Homecoming. Including:

Jim Lauderdale and the Po Ramblin’ Boys and Dinner on August 1st at Dancing Bear, Townsend.
Bacon at the Brewery Dinner with Darrell and Allan Benton of Bentons Smoky Mountain Cured Hams, Chef Jeff Carter of Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro, Chef Trevor Stockton of RT Lodge, Chef David Rule of The Appalachian at the Peaceful Side Brewery, Maryville August 2nd.
Appalachian Homecoming August 3rd at Dancing Bear beginning at 9:00 am with Panelists, Chefs, and an Appalachian Lunch followed by immersive workshops in foraging, art, mountain craft, and music.
Bluegrass Brunch, August 4th.
Ending with the 15th Annual Pesto Festo benefitting Slow Food TN Valley Sunday evening at Dancing Bear. All events are ticketed https://dancingbearlodge.com/event/appalachian-homecoming-2024/ for more information.

Links:

2nd Annual Appalachian Homecoming - https://dancingbearlodge.com/event/appalachian-homecoming-2024/

15th annual Pesto Festo Benefitting Slow Food Tennessee Valley - https://dancingbearlodge.com/event/appalachian-homecoming-2024-sunday/

Emi Sunshine ( Sang our theme song when she was 9-years-old) - https://www.theemisunshine.com/