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Racks by the Tracks
Racks by the Tracks, returns to the Kingsport Farmers Market on Saturday, May 17th to celebrate its 17th year. This year’s festival will feature the original Tri-Cities’ tasting event, a BBQ competition, the Racks by the Tracks 10K and 5K Race (featuring the Boss Hog Challenge) and a full day of great music.
Entertainment on the Honda Kingsport Stage will feature headliner, The Kentucky Headhunters. Music kicks-off at 12:30 p.m. with country cover band, Smokey Jones & The 3 Dollar Pistols. At 3 p.m., Music City Stones, a Rolling Stones Tribute band, will take the stage. The Kentucky Headhunters kick off their show at 6 p.m.
The tasting event, presented by Allandale Package Store, will feature around 100 unique craft beers, wines, seltzers and sangrias. Tickets for this year’s tasting event will be an all-inclusive ticket to sample all of the available beverages and concert entry. Attendees will also place votes for their favorite libations and receive a souvenir glass.
For those looking to enjoy great food, the BBQ Competition will give attendees an opportunity to taste the best barbecue from restaurants and teams from across the region. Each attendee can cast their vote for People’s Choice awards. No ticket is required to access this section of the festival. Non-barbecue food vendors will also be on-site. Food is not included in ticket cost and must be purchased separately.
Returning for its 12th year is the Racks by the Tracks 10K and 5K Race/Walk presented by Powell Valley National Bank. Along with the energizing environment, one of the draws of this race is that its course is considered the fastest course in the region because of how consistently flat it is. This year’s race course will once again give runners the opportunity to compete on different sections of Kingsport’s Greenbelt. Runners seeking a challenge can sign-up for the Boss Hog Challenge. In this unique test of stamina, participants will run both the 10K & 5K races and receive an exclusive Boss Hog Challenger gift.
Racks by the Tracks tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.racksbythetracks.com.
Use code: MOM for $5 off tickets and race registrations this weekend only!
- Beverage Tasting/Concert Ticket Combo – includes Craft Beers, Seltzers and Wines and access to the concerts – $55
- Concert Ticket – $15
- 5K – $25
- 10K – $35
- Boss Hog Challenge – $50
