Kingsport Wing Fling to return in November

KINGSPORT — The Wing Fling returns to Kingsport on Nov. 6, according to a release shared by Visit Kingsport on Tuesday.This will be the event's seventh year, to be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Kingsport Farmers Market. Restaurants from around the region are anticipated to bring their best wings in a variety of flavors.Those in attendance will get the chance to sample wings from each vendor and vote for the "People's Choice Awards," the release states.This year's 11 vendors providing wings are:• Backwoods Burger Bar• Beef O' Brady's• Bohemian Circus Cider Company• Buffalo Wild Wings• Center Street Grill and Smokehouse• Delta Blues BBQ• East Coast Wings & Grill• Johnny Bruscos• MeadowView• Ole Crow Tavern• Southern Craft BBQA panel of first responders representing Kingsport Fire, Kingsport Police, Sullivan County EMS and the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office will serve as the official judges of the event. The panel will select winners for "Best Hot Wing," "Best Sweet Wing," "Most Original Flavor" and "Best Overall Wing."PHOTOS: Kingsport's Wing Fling gives dose of savory, sweetThe Wing Fling will host another year of "Battle of the Badges." A separate panel of first responders will participate in a wing-eating competition the same day, the release states.There will be live music on site, with beer and seltzers also available for purchase to go with the wings. Tickets are required to attend, which includes wing sampling from each vendor, carrots, celery, dipping sauce and tea.Tickets will be available for purchase online starting Friday at KPTWingFling.com or in-person at the Kingsport Chamber. The release states children 10 years old and under are free "do not require a ticket for entry unless they are planning to sample wings."When: Nov. 6, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.Where: Kingsport Farmers Market, 308 Clinchfield St.Tickets go on sale this Friday.