CIAO KNOX MERCATO | Italian Holiday Market

JOIN OUR 4TH QUARTERLY POP-UP ITALIAN MARKET PRESENTED BY CORDONI MASER WINES
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 fourth quarterly CIAO KNOX MERCATO Pop-up Italian Market series.

This extra special Holiday Mercato is dedicated to "Festa di Natale" and will take place in partnership with the Sequoyah Hills Holiday Makers Market, bringing together local artisans who work all year to create special holiday gifts and decor.

As usual, during the event, you can sip and shop your way around the mercato located outdoors in the parking lot near 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.

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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 Italian Wine by Cordoni Maser Wines
• Specialty Wine Education by Wine Forte
• Summer Harvest Artisan Pizza & Sourdough Bread by Plaid Apron
• Italian Street Food by Mucho Gusto Food Truck
• Gourmet Italian Goods by The Italian Apron
• Hand-Crafted Gelato by Tesoro Gelato
• Specialty Italian Mocktails by Corks Wine & Spirits
• Italian Spices by The Spice & Tea Exchange
• Specialty Balsamic Vinegars by Il Mercato Balsamic Shop
• Exclusive Trips to Italy by Traveler's Caffe
• All-Natural Skincare Products by Terra Bella
• Vintage Italian Fashions by Surseen
• Chance to Meet & Join the Italian Culture Club, UT Italian Club, and Knoxville's all new chapter of the Italian Sons & Daughters of America
• Concorso Italiano Vintage Italian Car Showcase by Cordoni Maser Imports
• Italian Music & Tunes by DJ Spritz
• Upgrade Ticket Available: Cordoni Maser Passport Pizza & Wine Tasting Experience inside the Plaid Apron (Tickets Coming Soon)

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The Mercato is completely 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 PIZZA & WINE TASTING EXPERIENCE

After guests of the Sequoyah Hills Holiday Makers Market and Ciao Knox Mercato's Holiday Italian Market, have a chance to sip and shop their way through the market durng the hours of 1:00pm-5:00pm, we'll be offering a special Cordoni Maser Holiday Pizza & Wine Tasting Experience inside The Plaid Apron between 4:00pm-7:00pm, featuring the following menu:

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MENU

• Cordoni Maser Artisan Italian Wine Tasting Flight from Umbria - the Green Heart of Italy, including our all-new Syrah Rosato, Sangiovese, and a special Vino-Affogato Dessert featuring our Pet-Nat Rosso blend of Sangiovese & Barbara.
• Organic Olive Oil Tasting from Umbria & Tuscany paired with Plaid Apron's famous Sourdough Bread
• Plaid Apron Personal Holiday Harvest Pizza
• Cost: $45 + Tax & Gratuity (Non-Alcohol & Kids Tickets Available for $20+)

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RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

In order to officially confirm your Cordoni Maser Holiday Pizza & Wine Tasting Experience, please reserve your preferred table size and time via Plaid Apron's Resy Events Page (Tickets Coming Soon! Please note online RESY reservations will close 48 hours prior to the event, with walk-in tables available, first-come-first-serve)

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Special Note: During our last Ciao Knox Mercato events, this exclusive experience has sold out, so please book your table in advance on Resy to ensure your seat at this special event. For any remaining open seats during the event, these will be made available on a first-come, first serve basis for walk-ins.

SAVE THE DATE : CIAO KNOX MERCATO 2026 CALENDAR OF EVENTS