About this Event
Join your fellow Italians and lovers of Italy at The Plaid Apron in Sequoyah Hills for a savory Sunday afternoon for our first annual CIAO KNOX MERCATO Pop-up Italian Market series.
Our first mercato is dedicated to "Festa della Donna" in celebration of International Women's Day, a special day in Italy where women are gifted with glowing yellow Mimosa flowers to symbolize gratitude and strength.
During the event, you can sip and shop your way around the mercato located in the parking lot in front of Plaid Apron and Sequoyah Realty. BIG THANKS to Rich and Angie Tierney for their kind hospitality to make this event a reality, by providing the venue to bring our local Italian community together.
So far our featured Mercato Partners include the following, with more to come:
- Mercato Venue generously provided by Rich & Angie Tierney of Sequoyah Realty
- Organic Italian Olive Oil by Cordoni Maser Olive Oil
- Artisan Pizza & Sourdough Bread by Plaid Apron
- Wine Education by Maja Roy of Wine Forte
- Specialty Italian Mocktails by Corks Wine & Spirits
- Hand-Crafted Gelato by Tesoro Gelato
- Italian Spices by The Spice & Tea Exchange
- All Natural Skincare Products by Terra Bella
- Chance to Meet & Join the Italian Culture CLub
- Upgrade Ticket Available: Cordoni Maser Passport Pizza & Wine Tasting Experience inside the Plaid Apron
The Mercato is FREE for all to attend, so come one, come all to celebrate our local Ciao Knox Italian Community. Click the "Reserve a Spot" button for your complimentary admission.
CORDONI MASER PASSPORT TASTING EXPERIENCE
During the Ciao Knox Mercato, we'll be offering an exclusive Cordoni Maser Passport Tasting Experience inside The Plaid Apron, featuring the following menu:
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- Cordoni Maser Artisan Wine Tasting Flight from the Green Heart of Italy, including Pinot Nero, Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Vert, and Pet Nat
- Tableside Artisan Wine Education by Maja Roy of Wine Forte
- Organic Olive Oil Tasting from Umbria & Tuscany paired with Plaid Apron's famous Sourdough Bread
- Plaid Apron Personal Pizza
- Cost: $45 + Tax & Gratuity (Non-Alcohol & Kids Tickets Available for $20+)
To pre-reserve this exclusive experience during the Ciao Knox Mercato, click "Reserve a Spot" and select "Cordoni Maser Passport Tasting Experience" so we can plan for your attendance.
Then, in order to officially confirm your Ciao Knox Mercato | Passport Pizza & Wine Tasting Experience, please book your preferred table size and time via Plaid Apron's Resy Events Page.
For any remaining open seats during the event, these will be made available on a first-come, first serve basis for walk-ins.
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SAVE THE DATE : CIAO KNOX MERCATO 2026 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Plaid Apron, 1210 Kenesaw Avenue, Knoxville, United States
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