The crew from Swaggerty’s Farm Sausage will be back again this year, serving up what’s known as quite possibly the best tasting sausage in America. Stop by their booth for free samples, coupons, recipe cards, and a chance to win some great Swaggerty’s swag.
While at the festival, check out free, live entertainment on the Swaggerty’s Farm Main Stage or purchase an official festival t-shirt proudly sponsored by Swaggerty’s Farm.
The Swaggerty’s Farm story:
Did you know that Swaggerty’s Farm Sausage has been a part of our community since 1930?
In an effort to keep their family farm and support local farmers in the community during the great depression, Lonas Swaggerty started selling sausage on the side. Using his family recipe, he began producing a high-quality pork sausage that was affordable and available throughout the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountain region.
Still family owned and operated, Swaggerty Sausage Company continues to focus on producing a gluten free, 100% fresh pork sausage with no artificial fillers and a unique, butcher shop flavor only Swaggerty’s Farm has. Their premium sausage products are now shipped nationwide and available in most major retailers.
Bush Beans is in its 21st year as a partner of Bloomin’ BBQ Music & Food Festival!
Meet the 34+ cook teams participating in the Bush’s® Best Tennessee State Championship BBQ Cook Off (three of the teams will even be vending their championship quality ‘que). Or rock out to tunes from up-and-coming regional artists on the Bush’s® Best Community Stage .
Bush’s® formed in 1908 just a few miles down the road from Sevierville in Chestnut Hill, TN. Now beautiful bean enthusiasts can visit the place where it all started and learn about the company’s history, the beans, and how they’ve spend the last 110 years spreading that good bean word at the Bush’s® Visitor Center which features a Museum and the Bush’s® Family Café.
Graphic Creations Lawn Stage
The Graphic Creations Lawn Stage is new for 2025 and will feature up & coming local bands, student performers, and more. In addition to great shows, this will also be the site of the all-new Daytime Musicians Jam led by Ashleigh Graham. The Daytime Jam will take place on Saturday, May 17 from 2pm until 4pm and allow musicians of all skill levels the chance to jam together. Check out the full lineup here .
Expanded Family Fun Zone
In addition to new carnival-style rides for kids, the expanded Family Fun Zone will also include free face painting sponsored by Soaky Mountain Waterpark, Days Gone By Kids’ Games presented by Sevier County Government, a family craft area operated by the Sevier County Fair, carnival games, and yummy snacks like donuts, funnel cakes, and cotton candy. See the festival layout here .
Jam Sessions
Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments and music fans are encouraged to bring their ears to two open musician jams during Bloomin’ BBQ Music & Food Festival.
On Friday, May 16, be part of the Late Night Jam at Pinchy’s Lobster & Raw Bar , located on the festival grounds. Led by 5-time national champion banjo picker Gary “Biscuit” Davis, this jam welcomes musicians of all skill levels to create music together. The Late Night Jam begins at 10pm and goes until Midnight. In addition, Pinchy’s Lobster & Raw Bar will have a special menu available for those who’d like a late-night snack or meal during the jam.
Saturday, May 17, Bloomin’ BBQ Music & Food Festival will have its first-ever Daytime Jam from 2pm-4pm on the Lawn Stage . Led by bluegrass musician Ashleigh Graham, this jam is also open to musicians of all skill levels and is a fun opportunity to meet and learn from other musicians.
No registration is required to be part of either jam. Simply show up ready to pick – or listen!
