86’d Wine Festival 2026 — Knoxville

Knoxville’s 86’d Wine Festival is opening the hospitality industry’s secret handshake to everybody else. On Friday, October 30, Old Gray Cemetery becomes a 21+ natural-wine tasting party featuring more than 30 wines and food from eight local chefs. Yes, the setting is a historic cemetery. No, that doesn’t mean the pours are dead.

The one-night festival runs 6–10 PM at Old Gray Cemetery, 543 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917. Advance tickets are required and limited, so check the official festival site before showing up. Plan a ride home: the only spirits you should be chasing are the ones in your glass.