Schedule of Events

Friday, February 26

5:30 p.m. | Welcome Reception hosted by the chefs of Dollywood Parks & Resorts

Begin the weekend with appetizers, conversation and a complimentary whiskey and moonshine tasting hosted by the Tennessee Whiskey Trail

6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Dinner Experiences

Special Prix Fixe Dinner | Ember & Elm $

Enjoy a specially curated prix fixe dinner featuring the culinary talents of Heartsong's culinary team.

Boards & Bites | Acoustic Lobby $

An evening of beautiful boards, sparkling wine, and casual conversation.

Barbecue in The Cove hosted by Royal Oak Charcoal & Pitmasters $

Gather around the fire for an evening of BBQ, grilling, and pitmaster hospitality.

Schedule of Events

Saturday, February 27

7 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Breakfast | Ember & Elm $

Start the day with an elevated breakfast featuring some of the region's favorite culinary partners: K-Brew Bagels & Bakery, Royal Oak Smoked Bacon Flight, Cruze Farm Biscuits, Swaggerty’s Sausage & Sausage Gravy, Farm Fresh Eggs, Benton’s Country Ham

10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Barista 101 featuring K-Brew Coffee

11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Jam Demonstration featuring Jammin’ Jams of Maryville, TN and Chef Nicholas Drew

12 p.m. - 1 p.m. | Deli Lunch

1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Pasta Demonstration featuring The Italian Apron

1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Tiramisu Demonstration featuring The Italian Apron

2 p.m. - 3 p.m. | The Secrets of Great Cheesecake featuring La Crème Cheesecakes

3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | The Secrets to Great Smash Burgers and Grilled Potato Salad featuring Meek’s Kitchen

4 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Pitmaster Secrets

6 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Meet the Vendors: Cocktail Reception

7 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Royal Oak Whole Hog Dinner $

9 p.m. - 10 p.m. | Fireside Gourmet S’mores, Moonshine and Whiskey

Saturday, February 27

Hands-On Culinary Experiences

While the General Sessions are taking place, our featured vendors will offer smaller, more intimate hands-on culinary experiences. Guests can participate in these experiences for a more personal opportunity to learn directly from the experts.

Meet the Pit Masters of Royal Oak Charcoal

10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | 2 p.m.- 3 p.m.

The Secrets to a Great Smashburger hosted by Meek’s Kitchen $

10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | 1 p.m.- 2 p.m.

Hands-On Barista 101 hosted by K-Brew Coffee $

1 p.m.- 2 p.m. | 2 p.m.- 3 p.m. | 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Jam Demonstration hosted by Jammin' Jams of Maryville, TN $

1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. | 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Pasta & Cannoli or Tiramisu Making $

10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Cheesecake Tasting $

10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Schedule of Events

Sunday, February 28

Buffet Brunch | Ember & Elm $

Enjoy a relaxed Sunday brunch featuring an assortment of culinary favorites and weekend highlights.

The Culinary Marketplace will operate throughout the weekend, giving guests the opportunity to shop, taste, meet local makers, and discover new culinary favorites.

Purchase Pickup: Guests can pick up their marketplace purchases at resort checkout, making it easy to shop throughout the weekend without having to carry items during their stay.