Director of Communications
amanda.murphy@tn.gov
615-741-9010
Senior Communications Manager
jill.kilgore@tn.gov
615-927-1320
Communications Manager
Alli.Lapps@tn.gov
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The 8th annual Tennessee Beer and Wine Festival takes place noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 21 on the grounds of the historic Two Rivers Mansion in Donelson.
The annual outdoor event raises funds for local non-profit organizations in the Hermitage and Donelson communities.
Every year, more than 2,000 enthusiastic beer and wine tasters stroll along the shaded grounds of Two Rivers Mansion while sampling more than 100 different beers and 90 selections of wine, including local varieties, such as Tennessee Brew Works and The Black Abbey Brewing Company. The 2017 festival will also feature artisan booths, food vendors and local entertainment.
In the past seven years, the Tennessee Beer and Wine Festival has raised more than $150,000 for local Donelson and Hermitage charities. Recipients of these funds include Friends of Two Rivers Mansion, McGavock Elementary, The Family Center, Leadership Donelson Hermitage and Fifty Forward Donelson Center.
Tickets are on sale now and include access to the event, samples of beer and wine, a commemorative tasting glass and an invite to the event’s official after party at Scoreboard Sports Bar & Grill.
Early bird tickets are available for $30 through Saturday, Sept. 30.
Guests can purchase tickets prior to the event for $35 and onsite for $45.
“Designated driver” tickets are offered for $15. Early bird tickets are available online at www.tennesseebeerandwinefestival.com/tickets/, and additional information can be found by visiting www.tennesseebeerandwinefestival.com. Free parking at the event is available for all attendees.
The Tennessee Beer and Wine Festival at Two Rivers Mansion is located at 3130 McGavock Pike. The festival is made possible by generous event sponsors, including presenting sponsors Wealth Strategy Partners Baymont Inn & Suites and Ryman Entertainment. Supporting sponsors include John C. Hobbs Re/Max Carriage House, BigMeanKitty.com, Bush Insurance Agencies, Scoreboard Sports Bar & Grill and Freeman.
About the Tennessee Beer Festival
The Tennessee Beer Festival is held the third Saturday in October at Two Rivers Mansion. More than 2,000 enthusiastic beer and wine tasters show up for a great afternoon featuring more than 30 local, national and international breweries with a selection of approximately 100 beers to taste along with more than 90 wines. The festival raises money for many non-profits while promoting the Donelson-Hermitage area. For more information, please visit www.tennesseebeerandwinefestival.com.
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Director of Communications
amanda.murphy@tn.gov
615-741-9010
Senior Communications Manager
jill.kilgore@tn.gov
615-927-1320
Communications Manager
Alli.Lapps@tn.gov