Sip TN Wine Experience: Townsend

Enjoy a scenic afternoon at the Sip TN Wine Experience, set against the breathtaking backdrop of hot air balloons and the Smoky Mountains in Townsend, Tennessee. Taking place on August 15, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Townsend Visitors Center, this wine-lover’s experience features tastings from 15 Tennessee wineries offering wines, meads, and hard ciders, along with the chance to meet the makers and purchase bottles to take home. Held alongside the Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival, guests can also enjoy a summertime spectacle of illuminated balloon displays and tethered rides that light up the evening sky. Admission starts at $35. For more information, visit HERE.