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2026 Grains and Grits Volunteers

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Deadline: Oct 26, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Nov 07, 2026 6:00 pm - Nov 07, 2026 9:00 pm (EST)

About the event

Enjoy an evening gathering with the best distilleries in the state of Tennessee and the most delicious food from top chefs from all over the US. Mix in the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the fall as the background and you have the recipe for a perfect event. Grains & Grits… Celebration of Southern Spirits and Gourmet Grub.
Blount Partnership
Blount Partnership
Blount Partnership
Blount Partnership

Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
Volunteer Table Greater Smokies Event Grounds Nov 07, 2026 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm 0 3
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Helping volunteers as they arrive by checking them in, letting them know what they are doing, and directing them where to go.
Parking Greater Smokies Event Grounds Nov 07, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm 3 2
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This volunteer will help with parking by directing cars coming in and guiding them where to park.
Merchant Sales Greater Smokies Event Grounds Nov 07, 2026 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 0 4
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The Merchant Sales Team will help sell our merchandise throughout the event and keep the merchandise area organized and stocked.
Front Entry Gate Check In Greater Smokies Event Grounds Nov 07, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 2 2
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At the Front Entry Gate volunteers will hand out lanyards, check tickets, and checking IDs as guests arrive.
Bottle Collection- Shift 1 Greater Smokies Event Grounds Nov 07, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:45 pm 2 2
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Bottle Collectors will walk around the event collecting bottles purchased by guests from each vendor while keeping the corresponding ticket numbers organized.
Bottle Collection- Shift 2 Greater Smokies Event Grounds Nov 07, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm 0 2
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Bottle Collectors will walk around the event collecting bottles purchased by guests from each vendor while keeping the corresponding ticket numbers organized.
Bottle Distribution - Shift 1 Greater Smokies Event Grounds Nov 07, 2026 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm 4 2
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At the end of the night, this team will collect ticket numbers from guests and use them to find the matching bags collected by the Bottle Collectors. They will then return the bottles to the guests and make sure the process is quick, organized, and accurate.
Bottle Distribution - Shift 2 Greater Smokies Event Grounds Nov 07, 2026 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm 4 2
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At the end of the night, this team will collect ticket numbers from guests and use them to find the matching bags collected by the Bottle Collectors. They will then return the bottles to the guests and make sure the process is quick, organized, and accurate.
Post Event Clean - Up Greater Smokies Event Grounds Nov 07, 2026 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm 15 1
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This volunteer will help clean up everything after the event. This includes picking up any leftover trash, helping take down and collect decor, helping vendors with anything they need, and making sure the whole event space is cleaned up and taken care of.
Trash Pick Up Greater Smokies Event Grounds Nov 07, 2026 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm 4 2
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The Trash Team will help keep the event clean throughout the night by picking up trash and helping with any trash that needs to be taken to the designated area.
Gift Table Greater Smokies Event Grounds Nov 07, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm 1 2
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Volunteers will help by handing out a small gift to guests as they leave the event.

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