# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Smokin' Out Cancer & Pickin' for H.O.P.E- BBQ and Bluegrass Festival 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: We have some exciting news! We are hosting our first annual BBQ and Bluegrass Festival: Smokin' Out Cancer & Pickin' for H.O.P.E. on August 29th at the Nance House Grounds! We invite you to come and enjoy food, music, and followship. We are saving the front row for our fellow cancer survivors and their families.
We want to thank our bands for committing to come and bring you an afternoon of entertainment to support such a great cause. We also want to thank our food truck vendors for taking the time come and bring you some delicious BBQ. All proceeds go to Grainger County Cancer Connect to help families navigating a cancer diagnosis. We want to thank our current sponsors for making this happen. However, to make this event even better we are looking for more sponsorships for this event. If you are interested, please contact me. We cannot thank you enough for your support. Please contact me with any question you may have via messenger or 865-566-7584.

This year we are starting out small and wanted to put on a dessert contest. Entry fee is $20.00. Make your best HOMEMADE pie, cobbler, or banana pudding to be judged by a selected judging panel. Ribbons will be awards to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. To register for the contest please use the link below. We will collect your fee at the time of the event. You may register to bring multiple different HOMEMADE pies, cobblers, or banana puddings. 
Contest Form:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwGiRexhqFV9wrLisbcteqSOKIu4y2tv7DX9Zv9yXMJnlu-A/viewform?usp=publish-editor 

We are also encouraging vendors to come and set up to give our locals an opportunity to enjoy that festival vibe! TO register as a vendor please use the link below and the fee will be collected at the time of the event. Booth fee $20.00
Vendor Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYRLT6l1MlJdiwI3S0qlLNOyODWdRHhZWhctzEpFCKkQtNAw/viewform?usp=publish-editor
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rutledge/smokin-out-cancer-and-pickin-for-hope-bbq-and-bluegrass-festival/200030212832318
- **Event Categories**: festivals, nonprofit, contests, food-drinks, music, entertainment, food-truck-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 115

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Rutledge
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 103 Marshall Ave, Rutledge, TN 37861-3500, United States
- **lat**: 36.28084
- **long**: -83.5151
- **full address**: 103 Marshall Ave, Rutledge, TN 37861-3500, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Smokin' Out Cancer & Pickin' for H.O.P.E- BBQ and Bluegrass Festival  being held?
  - **A:** Smokin' Out Cancer & Pickin' for H.O.P.E- BBQ and Bluegrass Festival  takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 103 Marshall Ave, Rutledge, TN 37861-3500, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Smokin' Out Cancer & Pickin' for H.O.P.E- BBQ and Bluegrass Festival ?
  - **A:** Smokin' Out Cancer & Pickin' for H.O.P.E- BBQ and Bluegrass Festival  is organized by Grainger County Cancer Connect .
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Smokin' Out Cancer & Pickin' for H.O.P.E- BBQ and Bluegrass Festival  is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rutledge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 110+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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