Southern Skies Music & Whiskey Festival

Issue #496

18 Apr

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🌤️ Weather | Cloudy with a High of 71

📰 Revenge of the Sith Screening at The Bloom Room

📰 Pitch-A-Friend at Kern’s Food Hall

🗓️ Upcoming Events

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Southern Skies Music & Whiskey Festival Returns May 10!
 World’s Fair Park | Saturday, May 10, 2025 | All Day

Get ready for a full day of music, community, and East Tennessee vibes! The Southern Skies Music & Whiskey Festival, curated by Knoxville’s own The Dirty Guv’nahs, is back and bigger than ever.

2025 Music Lineup:

  • Charley Crockett

  • The Dirty Guv’nahs

  • Willow Avalon

  • Devon Gilfillian

  • Southern Avenue

  • Cruz Contreras & The Black Lillies

Expect nonstop live music, delicious eats from local food trucks, flowing libations, and one-of-a-kind experiences like the Tennessee Whiskey Experience and the One Knox SC Kick-Off Party & Performance.

Tennessee Whiskey Experience – Now with TWO Sessions!
This popular add-on experience is a dream for whiskey lovers. Sample a wide range of handcrafted spirits from top distilleries across the state, explore the art of distilling, and bring home a bottle (or two!) of your favorites.

  • Session One: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

  • Session Two: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM

⚠️ The Whiskey Experience sold out in 2024—grab your tickets early!

Whether you're a music fanatic, whiskey connoisseur, or just in it for a good time under the Southern skies, this is one festival you don’t want to miss.

Revenge of the Sith Screening at The Bloom Room
Sunday, May 5 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 The Bloom Room

✨ “You were the chosen one!” ✨
Celebrate Star Wars Day the right way—with an epic screening of Revenge of the Sith at The Bloom Room! Step into the galaxy far, far away and enjoy an immersive fan experience filled with lightsabers, themed drinks, and community fun.

🎭 Come in Costume – Show off your Jedi robes, Sith cloaks, or droid creativity in our costume contest for a chance to win a galactic prize!
🍹 Themed Drink Special – Sip on a Star Wars-inspired cocktail crafted just for the night.
🎬 Fan-Friendly Screening – Share the experience with fellow Star Wars lovers for an unforgettable night of galactic drama and action.

Whether you’re Team Jedi, Sith-curious, or just in it for the lightsabers—this event is your destiny.
May the 4th may be over, but the Force is strong with us on May 5th! More Info

Discover all upcoming events on our Community Events page

Upcoming Events:

Get ready for a knightly adventure at Ritterfest 2025, Knoxville’s premier German Knight’s Festival! Now in its third year, this medieval celebration transforms Schulz Bräu into a lively medieval village, complete with battling knights, minstrels, merchants, and more.  Friday, April 11 – Sunday, April 20 at Schulz Bräu Brewing Co.  No Ticket Required – Free Admission! More Info

In this hands-on workshop, you'll explore the art of butter making—from historic colonial churning methods to modern techniques you can try at home. Learn the science behind transforming cream into butter, and even craft your own flavored butters to take home! April 19th, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Marble Springs State Historic Site (1220 W. Gov. John Sevier Hwy) More Info

Get ready to boogie! The Radius Disco Dance Party is bringing the funk, the beats, and the good vibes to downtown Knoxville. Whether you’re a disco diva or just looking for a night of fun, this is your chance to hit the dance floor and show off your best moves. April 19, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM at 507 S Gay St, Knoxville More Info

Get ready to brine and shine at The Greens Oak Ridge (201 Tuskegee Dr) for a day full of pickle-packed fun on Saturday, April 20! Whether you’re a die-hard dill fan or just here for the puns, this quirky, family-friendly event promises something for everyone. More Info

We are thrilled to invite you and your colleagues to participate in our upcoming golf tournament on April 21st at 1:00 PM at Egwani Farms Golf Course in Rockford, TN. This event will raise awareness and funds to directly support the Volunteer Ministry Center (VMC) and its mission to end and prevent homelessness More Info

Networking:

Veterans:

Free Veteran’s Breakfast: The United Veterans Council of East Tennessee presents 14 free breakfasts for Veterans and guests on four Saturdays, monthly, Coffee line starts at 8am, Chow line starts at 8:30am. Locations and Dates

Cinco de Mayo at Loco Burro Knoxville
Sunday, May 5 | Starting at 11:00 AM
 Loco Burro Rooftop

Cinco de Mayo… but make it LOCO! 🎊
Get ready for a rooftop fiesta like no other with tacos, tunes, and contests all day long. Whether you come for the food, the party, or the views, Loco Burro is the place to be this May 5th.

Here’s What’s Going Down:

  • 11:00 AM – Party kicks off

  • 12:00 PM – DJ spinning live on the rooftop

  • 6:00 PM – Donkey contest (you’ve got to see it to believe it!)

  • 7:15 PM – Taco eating showdown

  • Raffle: Win a keg + taco party for 20!

  • Limited edition Cinco de Mayo merch available

We’ll bring the beats, tacos, and margaritas—you bring the energy. Let’s make this Cinco unforgettable. See you on the rooftop! More Info

Pitch-A-Friend at Kern’s Food Hall
Tuesday, April 23 | 7:30 PM

Join us for the very first Pitch-A-Friend at Kern’s Food Hall—an evening filled with laughter, connections, and maybe even a little love! Whether you're pitching your single friend or just there for the entertainment and good vibes, this free event is all about bringing people together in a fun, laid-back way.

 Event Perks:

  • FREE beer from Monday Night Brewing for participants

  • Exclusive discounts from Mae Lee’s Boutique for post-event shopping

Here’s How It Works:

  • Pitch your single friend on stage (limited spots—sign up early!)

  • Prefer to watch and mingle? Come hang out and enjoy the show

  • Stay for our Single Mingle Mixer after the pitches

Let’s make this debut at Kern’s a night to remember—tag your crew, grab a drink, and get ready for some matchmaking magic! More Info

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