Gatlinburg’s Taste Of Autumn Continues Its Scrumptious Tradition

Thursday, September 13, 2012 - by Jim Davis

Gatlinburg swings into fall in the most delightful way as dining and dancing will highlight Gatlinburg’s Taste of Autumn on Thursday, Sept. 27, at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.

Attendees can enjoy unlimited sampling from 20 participating groups featuring some of the best foods and drinks to be found in the Smoky Mountains! Live jazz music will be provided for dancing and listening enjoyment from 5 to 8 p.m. as Millie Palmer Jazz brings their timeless sound to this important United Way of Sevier County fundraiser.

“Taste of Autumn has been a delicious way to support the United Way of Sevier County for 15 years now,” commented Darrell Manis, Events Manager for Gatlinburg CVB. “We are so excited to have such an impressive group of participants and to have one of the very best jazz singers in the business today at this year’s Taste of Autumn!”

100 percent of the proceeds from the Taste of Autumn benefit the 2012 United Way Sevier campaign. Tickets are $25 (children under seven are free).

Attendees can sample unlimited offerings from some of the area’s finest restaurants and attractions. This year’s participants include: Calhoun’s, Calhoun’s Catering, Charles Richard Resources, The Cheese Steak Factory, Cherokee Grill, Coca-Cola, Climbworks Canopy, Dick’s Last Resort, The Fox and Parrot Tavern, Gigi’s Cupcakes, Hard Rock Café, Mellow Mushroom, Ober Gatlinburg, Park Grill Steakhouse, The Park Vista Doubletree Hotel, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Smoky Mountain Brewery, Smoky Mountain Ice Cream & Fudge Co., Smoky Mountain Winery and Sugarland Cellars.

Proceeds go back into the community with no deduction for overhead for United Way. The United Way of Sevier County focuses on improving lives by involving our communities to create lasting change in community conditions.

Tickets are available at the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce Office at 811 E. Parkway, Home Federal Bank Gatlinburg, Sevier County Bank Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg Welcome Centers on the Spur and at the Aquarium as well as online at www.Gatlinburg.com. Tickets may also be purchased over the phone by calling 865 436-4178.

 


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