2025 Bloomin’ BBQ Music & Food Festival

Get ready for a weekend of smoky flavors, toe-tapping tunes, and Southern hospitality at the 2025 Bloomin’ BBQ Music & Food Festival in downtown Sevierville, Tennessee. This free, family-friendly event runs Friday, May 16 from 2 PM to 10 PM and Saturday, May 17 from 10 AM to 10 PM, featuring live music across three stages, a championship BBQ cook-off, and activities for all ages.

Music Lineup Highlights

The Swaggerty’s Farm Main Stage hosts a stellar lineup of bluegrass and Americana artists:

Friday, May 16:

• 5:00 PM: Savannah Dean Reeves
• 6:00 PM: Jimbo Whaley & Greenbrier
• 7:00 PM: Fireside Collective
• 8:00 PM: Steep Canyon Rangers

 Saturday, May 17:

• 12:00 PM: Ashleigh Graham & Appalachian Highway
• 1:00 PM: Calamity Jane
• 2:00 PM: The Wildmans
• 3:00 PM: Jason Scott & The High Heat
• 4:00 PM: Calamity Jane
• 5:00 PM: The Wildmans
• 6:00 PM: Jason Scott & The High Heat
• 7:00 PM: Everette
• 8:00 PM: Larry Fleet

 Additional performances on the Bush’s Best Community Stage and the Tanger Sevierville Back Porch Stage include regional artists, dance teams, and the Mountain Soul Vocal Competition honoring Dolly Parton’s songwriting legacy.

BBQ & Competitions

The Bush’s Best Tennessee State Championship BBQ Cook-Off brings together top cook teams competing for $17,500 in prizes. Categories include chicken, ribs, pork, brisket, and specialty dishes like “Anything Swaggerty’s Farm Sausage” and “Anything Bush Beans.” Winners will be announced Saturday at 4:30 PM.

Special Events

• Mountain Soul Vocal Competition: Showcasing renditions of Dolly Parton’s songs by contestants of all ages.
• Historic Walking Tours: Explore downtown Sevierville’s rich history with guided tours.
• Late Night Jam: Join the Friday night jam session at Pinchy’s Lobster & Raw Bar, led by five-time world champion banjo player Gary “Biscuit” Davis.

 Vendors & Family Fun

Browse nearly 60 arts and crafts vendors offering handmade jewelry, art, and home décor. Kids can enjoy the Days Gone By Games area with old-fashioned wooden games and toys, open until 9 PM each day.

Stay Nearby

Make the most of your festival experience by staying close to the action. Venture Smoky Mountains offers a variety of Sevierville Vacation Rentals to suit your needs.

 For more details, visit the official Bloomin’ BBQ Music & Food Festival website.