The hand of Ray McCoy of Clemmons SC spins a Sky Liner, a unique strobe light programmed to display any message that becomes visible as the device is twirled- here it displays "Wing Fling."

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Festival Pictures

3rd WingFling BrewersFest Rocky River Brewery & Grille - Sevierville, Tennessee Saturday, May 26, 2001    2:00 - 10:00 p.m. It was a beautiful East Tennessee day for a beer festival in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains.

The Rocky River Brewery & Grille in the Governor's Crossing complex host their 3rd annual beer fest.

Brewer Douglas Lindley (l) and assistant Tim McCarthy (r) of Acadian Brewing in New Orleans LA brought three of their favorite brews.

Brewer David Pierce (l) and assistant Ted Dunaway (r) of Bluegrass Brewing in Louisville KY make it 3 years in a row for the Sevierville festival.

The Rocky River Grille lawn adjacent to the Little Pigeon River was the festival site. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is in the far background.

Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park director Charles Maynard (r) and volunteers, the event's charity, man their informational booth.

Brewer Scott Pyatt (r) of Catawba Valley Brewing in Glen Alpine NC flexes a little muscle for assistants Rodney (l) and Regina (c) Barnes.

Brewer T.L. Adkisson (c) and assistants Mike Fernald (l) and Carey Perel (r) - the crew of City Brew in nearby Knoxville TN - stand ready to discuss their beers.

National 2001 Beer Drinker of the Year Cornelia Corey of Clemmons NC discussed a brewing topic with Rocky River's host brewer Ron Downer.

Brewer Matt Gould (r) and partner Patrick Allgeier (l) of Cumberland Brews in Louisville KY brought beers from their recently-opened brewpub.

The Razell Brothers entertained the crowd below from the deck above with a medley of pop hits. Also performing earlier was Greg Wolfe (not pictured.)

Spreading the message that "Your Day Is Coming" were brewer Bernard "Sonny" Day (c), and assistants Ted Hokkanen (l) and Chip Galle (r) of Day Brewing Co. in Marrero LA (which is just outside of the Big Easy.)

Although in its 3rd year, the festival changed its name to Wingfling BeerFest to reflect a new emphasis on the "free" chicken wings which were included in the admission price. Several area restaurants provided varieties which ranged from mild to hot - hot - hot!

Sales Manager Rob Martin (r) of Dogwood Brewing in Atlanta GA alongside wife Dawn (l).

Thomas "Kasper" Johnson, assistant brewer of the nearby Smoky Mountain Brewery in Gatlinburg TN.

Chef David Qualls of The Fox & Parrot Tavern in Gatlinburg TN serves up his secret wings recipe.

The crew of Highland Brewing in Asheville NC offered up three of the favorite brews. Pictured are Chris Wode (l), Bill Drew (c) and owner John Lyda (r).

Brewers Stephen Lyerly (l) and Jamie Bartholomaus (r) of Olde Hickory Brewery in Hickory NC.

Brewer Tom Davis (l) of Thomas Creek Brewery in Greenville SC watches as his wife (r) directs the beer sampling traffic. They brought 8 brews which were served from their unique brew wagon.

As the evening came to a close, this toga-clad beer lover made one last round to sample his favorites.

Volunteers Lucky Inwood (l) and Craig Noland (r) staffed the Boston Beer (Sam Adams) station.

Brewer Ron Downer (r) of Sevierville host brewery Rocky River Brewing and volunteer assistant Lucky Inwood serve up their award-winning beers.

The hand of Ray McCoy of Clemmons SC spins a Sky Liner, a unique strobe light programmed to display any message that becomes visible as the device is twirled- here it displays "Wing Fling."