# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Taste of Blount 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the very best of Blount County’s culinary scene! Join us on Tuesday, September 15, from 6–8 p.m. at Theater in the Park in Maryville for delicious bites, friendly competition, and exciting new experiences.

✨ With your ticket, you can:
🍴 Sample amazing creations from local restaurants, caterers, and gourmet grocers
🏆 Vote for your favorites in categories like appetizer, entrée, sandwich, dessert, beverage, presentation, and overall winner
🎶 Enjoy a fun-filled evening with friends while supporting and celebrating our local culinary community

🌟 Upgrade your evening with the exclusive Chef’s Table experience! 
This year’s featured chef is Cory Giaquinta, the talent behind Raven Steakhouse & Lounge in downtown Maryville. A Cityview Magazine “Top Chef” honoree, Cory is known for combining his Italian and Sicilian roots with modern culinary techniques and elevated presentation, helping establish Maryville as a destination for exceptional fine dining. The Chef’s Table offers guests a unique opportunity to enjoy an enhanced culinary experience inspired by one of the area’s top chefs. With the Chef’s Table, you’ll enjoy covered seating, table service and a demonstration and tasting with Chef Cory.

🥘 New for 2026: The Inaugural Momma Mel Casserole Cookoff!
Taste of Blount is proud to introduce the Momma Mel Award Competition, honoring the legacy of Blount County native and YouTube culinary star Melonie “Momma Mel” Effler and celebrating the home cooks who bring family, friends, and communities together around the table. Local non-professional home chefs will compete with their favorite sweet or savory casseroles for the inaugural title, adding a heartwarming new tradition to this beloved event and showcasing the comfort-food recipes that make Blount County special. The competition celebrates homemade cooking and community while paying tribute to Momma Mel’s lasting legacy.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/maryville/taste-of-blount-2026/200030301930253
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 354

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Maryville
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Maryville Greenbelt Amphitheater
- **lat**: 35.75399
- **long**: -83.97035
- **full address**: Maryville Greenbelt Amphitheater, 325 S Court St, Maryville, TN 37804-5906, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Taste of Blount 2026
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Taste of Blount 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Taste of Blount 2026 takes place on Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Maryville Greenbelt Amphitheater, 325 S Court St, Maryville, TN 37804-5906, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Taste of Blount 2026?
  - **A:** Taste of Blount 2026 is organized by Blount Partnership.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Taste of Blount 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Maryville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 350+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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