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Passing the Torch
A Blackberry Farm food and wine event in Walland featuring Emeril Lagasse, E.J. Lagasse, The Spire Collection, and the Sam Beall Fellows program.
About the event
Event overview
Passing the Torch is Blackberry Farm’s annual food and wine event benefitting the Sam Beall Fellows program. The page describes it as a celebration of food and wine that honors future generations of hospitality leaders, and notes that this is the ninth annual edition.
Featured program elements
The culinary portion names Chef Emeril Lagasse and Chef Patron E.J. Lagasse for a Blackberry Conversation or cooking demonstration. A separate cooking demonstration is also listed for the Blackberry Farm Culinary Team.
The wine program features The Spire Collection, with Chris Jackson, Chris Carpenter, and Tom Gannon named for wine pairings and a seminar. The broader program details also mention welcome receptions, dinners at The Dogwood and The Barn, wine pairings, and cooking demonstrations.
Place and participation details
The event is hosted at Blackberry Farm in Walland, with the event schema listing the address as 1471 West Millers Cove Road, Walland, TN, 37886. The resort is described on the official page as a 4,200-acre estate in the Great Smoky Mountains.
The activity fee is $1,500 per person. It includes all event activities and group meals with wine pairings, while taxes and a 20% service charge are additional. The fee is sold separately from room accommodations.
Frequently asked questions
What is the focus of the event?
It is a food and wine event at Blackberry Farm that benefits the Sam Beall Fellows program and centers on hospitality leadership and family traditions.
Who is part of the culinary program?
The culinary program names Chef Emeril Lagasse and Chef Patron E.J. Lagasse for a Blackberry Conversation or cooking demonstration, along with a cooking demonstration featuring the Blackberry Farm Culinary Team.
What is included in the wine program?
The wine portion includes pairings and a seminar featuring The Spire Collection, Chris Jackson, Chris Carpenter, and Tom Gannon.
Where is it hosted?
It is hosted at Blackberry Farm in Walland, and the event schema lists the address as 1471 West Millers Cove Road, Walland, TN, 37886.
What does the activity fee cover?
The $1,500 activity fee covers all event activities and group meals with wine pairings. Taxes and a 20% service charge are additional, and the fee is sold separately from room accommodations.
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