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SUMMARY:4th Annual Appalachian Homecoming
DESCRIPTION:August 1st\, 2026\nJoin us as we explore theBUILDING BLOCKS\nof\nAppalachian Culture\n\nWith Special Guests\nDarrell Benton • Sharon Benton • Farmer Jonny • Sharon Oldham • William Wright • Ian Rutter\n\n\n\n\nIt’s easy to reduce the Smokies to scenic views and roadside nostalgia.Instead\, come discover the true building blocks of Appalachia: through food\, music\, farming\, families\, and this sacred place. Don't just witness the heritage—live it. \nThe table is set. Secure your All Inclusive or Saturday day pass today. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat To Expect....\nAll inclusive ticket holders enjoy the full programming below for Saturday\, August 1st 2026: \n\n\n\n\n9:00 AM - Doors Open & Welcome & CoffeeCheck in\, grab a warm cup of coffee\, and get ready for a day of mountain heritage. \n\n\n9:30 AM - Conversation with "The Sharons"Learn more about modern Appalachian cuisine through our newest concept "Sharon's Half-Day Cafe." \n\n\n10:15 AM - The Building Blocks of Appalachian CultureMeet the Creators: Ian Rutter\, William Wright\, Chef Jeff Carter\, and Farmer Jonny. \n\n\n10:30 AM - Seminar ClassesRotate through all three workshops! The Forgotten Stalks (Farmer Jonny)\, Culture Through Food (Chef Jeff Carter)\, and Art in Nature (Ian Rutter). \n\n\n12:45 PM - Lunch by the FireFeaturing Guest Chef Hrant Arakelian of LYRA. \n\n\n1:15 pm - Sounds of the MountainsAn acoustic exploration with William Wright. \n\n\n2:30 pm - Intermission + ExploreTake a break\, stretch your legs\, and explore the beautiful grounds of Dancing Bear Lodge. \n\n\n6:00 pm - Community Picnic DinnerCrafted by Chef Jeff Carter & the Appalachian Bistro team. \n\n\n7:15 pm - Concert BeginsLive on the lawn with Redd and the Paper Flowers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStay & Play\nAll-Inclusive Lodging Packages\nMake Dancing Bear Lodge your home base for the weekend. Your stay includes your cabin for Friday and Saturday night\, all-access to the entire weekend's programming\, concert\, and all your meals - starting with Friday night dinner\, covering breakfast\, lunch\, and dinner on Saturday\, and wrapping up with Sunday morning breakfast options. \nTickets are transferable but non-refundable. \n\n\nSingle Occupancy\n$750 +tax \n\n\nDouble Occupancy\n$980 +tax \n\n\nQuad Occupancy\n$1\,640 +tax \n\n\nBook Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChoose Your Adventure\nSaturday Passes\nJust coming up for the day? Build your perfect Saturday with our programming-only Homecoming day passes. \nTickets are transferable but non-refundable. \n\n\nThe Full Saturday (Best Value!)\n$135pp. +tax \nSpend the whole day with us! This ticket includes all daytime workshops\, the evening concert\, and full dining—covering your breakfast\, lunch\, and the Buffet Picnic Dinner. (9am-2pm\, 6pm-9pm) \n\n\nConcert &  dinner\n$75pp. +tax \nA Live on the Lawn special community picnic evening featuring Redd and the Paper Flowers alongside Chef Jeff's Appalachian Harvest buffet. (6pm-9pm) \n\n\nDaytime Workshops \n$65pp. +tax \n(9am-2pm) \n\n\nPurchase Passes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n45\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n		\n		\n		\n\n		\n\n\n		\n\n\n\n	Tickets\n\n		\n	\n	\n		The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities.	\n\n\n		\n\n	\n		\n				Stay & Play - Single Occupancy	\n\n\n\n\n	$750 +tax\n\n\n	\n		\n		\n				\n					$\n					872.33\n				\n						\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n	 2  available\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n	Decrease ticket quantity for Stay & Play - Single Occupancy\n	-\n				\n\n	\n		Quantity	\n	\n\n					\n	Increase ticket quantity for Stay & Play - Single Occupancy\n	+\n			\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n				Stay & Play - Double Occupancy	\n\n\n\n\n	$980 +tax\n\n\n	\n		\n		\n				\n					$\n					1\,132.35\n				\n						\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n	 3  available\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n	Decrease ticket quantity for Stay & Play - Double Occupancy\n	-\n				\n\n	\n		Quantity	\n	\n\n					\n	Increase ticket quantity for Stay & Play - Double Occupancy\n	+\n			\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n				Stay & Play - Quad Occupancy	\n\n\n\n\n	$1\,640 +tax\n\n\n	\n		\n		\n				\n					$\n					1\,887.90\n				\n						\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n	 2  available\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n	Decrease ticket quantity for Stay & Play - Quad Occupancy\n	-\n				\n\n	\n		Quantity	\n	\n\n					\n	Increase ticket quantity for Stay & Play - Quad Occupancy\n	+\n			\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n				Saturday Only - Daytime Workshops	\n\n\n\n\n	$65pp. +tax\nThis ticket includes all workshops as well as breakfast and lunch.\n(9am-2pm)\n\n\n	\n		\n		\n				\n					$\n					71.34\n				\n						\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n	 33  available\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n	Decrease ticket quantity for Saturday Only - Daytime Workshops\n	-\n				\n\n	\n		Quantity	\n	\n\n					\n	Increase ticket quantity for Saturday Only - Daytime Workshops\n	+\n			\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n				Saturday Only - Evening Concert & Dinner	\n\n\n\n\n	$75pp. +tax\nA Live on the Lawn special community picnic evening featuring Redd and the Paper Flowers alongside Chef Jeff's Appalachian Harvest buffet. 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URL:https://dancingbearlodge.com/event/appalachian-homecoming-2026/
LOCATION:Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro\, 7140 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway\, Townsend\, TN\, 37882\, United States
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