CIAO KNOX MERCATO | Italian Market Series
Schedule
Sun May 24 2026 at 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
The Plaid Apron | Knoxville, TN
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 second annual CIAO KNOX MERCATO Pop-up Italian Market series.
This special mercato is dedicated to "Festa del Sol" in celebration of the kick-off of the Summer Season. Whether you're headed to Italy this Summer or looking to bring an Italian-feel to your Summer season, join us at the mercato so we can kick-off the Summer together.
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.
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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 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
- Chance to Meet & Join the Italian Culture Club & UT Italian Club
- 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 on Plaid Apron's Resy Events Page!! (Reservations Required)
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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
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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MENU
- Cordoni Maser Artisan Wine Tasting Flight from the Green Heart of Italy, featuring our all-new Summer Reds Release: 2025 Pet-Nat Rosso, 2024 Pinot Nero, and 2020 Sangiovese.
- 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+)
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OFFICIAL TICKET LAUNCH COMING SOON >>
In order to officially confirm your Ciao Knox Mercato | Passport Pizza & Wine Tasting Experience, you will be able to reserve your preferred table size and time via Plaid Apron's Resy Events Page. (Coming Soon!)
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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
Where is it happening?
The Plaid Apron, 1210 Kenesaw Avenue, Knoxville, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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