Bluegrass Cookout ~ Sat, Jul 4, '26

On Friday & Saturday, July 3 & 4, the town of Smithville hosts the 55th Annual Fiddlers' Jamboree, one of country's premier bluegrass music competitions. Just a few minutes from the Dekalb County Courthouse where the hoedown takes place, Evins Mill is a convenient springboard for the festival - as well as a cool escape from the heat - and a relaxing destination for great meals, outdoor adventure, and overnight accommodations.

To that end, the resort is hosting its own annual Bluegrass Cookout from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. that same Saturday. Appetizers are available as early as 6:00 p.m. Guests are invited to book a room or make reservations for dinner-only. Whether you stay over or come just for dinner, come with an appetite - both for great food and a tasty slice of Americana music.

Appetizers

• variety of homemade dips with fresh veggies

Entrees

• grilled petit beef tenderloin filet steaks
• brined and smoked cornish game hens
• barbecued baby back ribs

Sides

• roasted fingerling potatoes
• fresh corn on the cob
• fresh, seasonal sides and salads

Dessert

• red, white, and blueberry short cake

Beverages

• tea, coffee, lemonade & ice water

The Bluegrass Package includes...

• two nights' accommodations
• hors d'oeuvres & four-course dinner on Friday
• hors d'oeuvres & Bluegrass Cookout on Saturday
• full breakfast & sack lunch on Saturday & Sunday
• unlimited access to non-alcoholic beverages
• easy, convenient access to the Fiddlers' Jamboree
• exclusive access to the resort's 40-acre property

...and is available at $940 to $1,240 per couple depending on the room. Cookout-only reservations are also available at $70.00/guest and $20 for children six to twelve years old. Sodas, bottled waters & alcoholic beverages are available but not included.

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) to learn more or make reservations.

School's Out Special ~ Sun, May 24 to Thu, Jul 2, '26

While we often promote Evins Mill as a place for adults, business groups and special events, it's a pretty cool place for families too. To that end, from Sun, May 24 through Thu, July 2 as part of our School's Out Special, children high school age and younger stay and dine for free!

For families remaining close to home this summer but looking for local adventure, Evins Mill features a variety of family-friendly activities, including...

• self-guided hikes to the overlooks and base of Carmac Falls
• lawn games, including corn hole, ring toss, horse shoes and ladder golf
• game hall, including billiards, ping pong, darts and foosball
• a wide variety of board games and puzzles
• streaming entertainment for after-dinner in-room entertainment

Were that not enough, nearby attractions include...

• Cosmic Clay Studios
• Appalachian Center for Crafts
• Cumberland Caverns

In addition, families will enjoy full meal service - from appetizers & dinner on day of arrival, followed by s'mores around a fire pit, through a full breakfast & sack lunch on the day of departure. 

As always, our chefs will accommodate special dietary restrictions and prepare kid-friendly fare.

The School's Out Special includes...

• two nights' lodging in a Mountain Laurel room
• occupancy of loft with king size mattress
• appetizers & dinner for two adults each night
• dinner for up to two kids each night
• s'mores around our fire pit after dinner each night
• full breakfast each morning for up to four guests
• hearty sack lunch each day for up to four guests
• non-alcoholic beverages
• access to the resort's 40-acre property and all the activities highlighted above

...and is available for a family of up to four for the same price as as one adult couple - $940 to $1,040 depending on the room. 

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) to learn more or make reservations.