There is still a lot to do in the mountains in the winter, if we are not snowed in, of course. Gatlinburg’s Winter Tunes and Tales event is a four-month long celebration of the Smokies in the winter. This event includes everything from old-fashioned hayrides to a festival of lights, even a New Year’s Eve [...]
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Winter Magic Tunes and Tales
Posted in Events, Gatlinburg, Winter, music on November 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Festival of Trees
Posted in Attractions, Downtown Gatlinburg, Events, Family Fun, Free Things To Do, Gatlinburg, Indoor, Photo Opportunity, Winter, local on November 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you want to get into the Christmas spirit early, visit the Festival of Trees in Gatlinburg. Running from November 24th until the 28th, the Festival of Trees displays dozens of ornately decorated Christmas trees. Located in the W. L. Mills Conference Center, visitors can enjoy this display for free. For more information or to [...]
Gatlinburg Winter Magic
Posted in Attractions, Downtown Gatlinburg, Events, Family Fun, Free Things To Do, Gatlinburg, Outdoor, Photo Opportunity, Winter, local on November 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
From November 5 until February 28, visitors in Gatlinburg can experience mountain scenes and colorful winter displays along Hwy. 321. Located next to Parkway, River Road features an enhanced, romantic arched walkway with a pair of 40-foot swans and several ornate floral representations. Lights line the streets of Gatlinburg and invite people of all ages [...]
Country Tonite Theatre
Posted in Attractions, Events, Family Fun, Indoor, Pigeon Forge, local, music on November 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you’re bored of seeing the same old shows in the smokies, then give the Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge a try. Now in its 12th season, this high-energy production has received more awards than any other show in the smokies. The shows include singing, dancing, comedy, and gospel music. For more information, visit [...]
Veteran’s Day Celebration
Posted in Downtown Gatlinburg, Events on November 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Every year on November 11, veterans are celebrated for serving our country. Gatlinburg is hosting its own Veteran Day Celebration this year. In order to honor veterans, Gatlinburg gather musical talents and speakers and puts on a display at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza downtown. Admission is free, so this event is something that [...]
Dollywood Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival
Posted in Attractions, Events, Family Fun, Outdoor, Pigeon Forge, Shows, Winter, local on November 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Do you want to get into the Christmas spirit early? Then attend the Dollywood Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival, which runs from November 7th until January 2nd. Dollywood will demonstrate exactly how bright it can be with over four million Christmas lights. The festival also gets visitors in the mood with several Christmas shows. This year, [...]
20th Annual WinterFest in Pigeon Forge
Posted in Attractions, Events, Family Fun, Free Things To Do, Outdoor, Pigeon Forge, Winter on November 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Looking for something fun to do in the mountains during the fall? Check out the 20th Annual Winterfest Kickoff in Sevierville. During this festival, you can experience the beautiful fireworks along with free food and entertainment. Winterfest also brings together local business like Dollywood, Christus Gardens, and Ripley’s aquarium to present the most festive Christmas [...]
Winter Magic Cook-off and Chili Cook Off
Posted in Dining, Events on November 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Warm, mouth-watering chili during the cool fall: What could be better? On November 4 from 5 to 8 pm on River Road and Ripley’s Aqarium, Gatlinburg will be hosting the 20th Winter Magic Cook Off and Chili Cook Off. The event is highlighted by the LED Gatlinburg Winter Magic lights program and live entertainment. Over [...]
Townsend Visitor Center
Posted in Events, Free Things To Do, Townsend on November 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
When visiting Townsend, the Townsend Visitor center is a great guide to the city. The center has several books dealing with hiking and hiking trails, buildings, and the history of the area. The visitor center also has several events such as art exhibits, assorted crafts, photography, and woodturning. For more information, click here.
Fall Craftsmen’s Fair
Posted in Events, Fall on October 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Every year, several craftsmen from all over migrate to the Gatlinburg convention center to display his or her skills during the Fall Craftsmen’s Fair from October 8th thru the 25th. This year is the 34th year Gatlinburg has hosted the fair and they promise not to disappoint. Several unique and talented craftsman, like potter David [...]
The Diner’s Cruise In
Posted in Events, Local Dining, Sevierville on October 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you’re looking for some great food mixed with some great fun, visit The Diner in Sevierville. The Diner specializes in 50’s family dinning, serving breakfast all day, and is known for their great milkshakes and banana splits. However, they are also famous for their cruise ins. On certain nights, The Diner hosts a themed [...]
Belz Outlet Truckload Sales
Posted in Events, Shopping on October 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Every heard of shopping until you drop? Belz Outlets is one of the largest outlet malls in Pigeon Forge and also the only air-conditioned indoor mall. The outlet offers big names such as Van Heusen, Sag Harbor, Koret, and Izod, and offers daily deals and savings of up to 75%. Every year, in addition to [...]
Dollywood’s Harvest and Music
Posted in Attractions, Events, Fall on October 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
For one month during the fall every year, Dollywood hosts the National Gospel Music and Harvest Celebration. During this celebration, some of the top Southern gospel performers in the county come to Dollywood to celebrate the season. The celebration also includes artists, crafters, and food. This fall, Dollywood will provide patrons with the beautiful Southern [...]
The Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival
Posted in Events on October 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What better way to welcome fall than to celebrate with an elaborate festival? That is exactly what the Smoky Mountains do. During September 24 thru October 13, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg provide fall decorations as well as outdoor activities for everyone to enjoy. As the mountain landscape changes from summer green to shades of [...]
Ghost Stories in The Smokies
Posted in Attractions, Events, Fall, Family Fun, Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, History, Outdoor on October 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This October, prepare yourself for bone chilling stories during the Ghost Walk of Gatlinburg. Though this event doesn’t have masked ghouls and chainsaws making you scream throughout the walk, the stories themselves paint the frightening picture of the past 100 years of murder and mayhem in Gatlinburg and The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This [...]
Annual Pumpkin Festival
Posted in Arts & Crafts, Attractions, Events, Fall, Family Fun, Free Things To Do, Outdoor, Townsend on October 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Come discover the beauty of the Smokies this fall during the Annual Pumpkin Festival. Feast your eyes on the gorgeous landscapes that the mountains provide in the fall with many festivities and activities that this festival withholds. The Wears Valley Farmer’s Market presents the Annual Pumpkin Festival, running from September 15 through October 30, which [...]
Blue Ribbon County Fair
Posted in Events, Fall, Family Fun, Indoor, Townsend on September 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
As part of the Townsend Days Fall Festival, the Blue Ribbon County Fair promises some sure fire family fun. The fair is modeled after the old days of county fairs, before the loud rides and over-priced games. The fair will be held on September 26 and is free for Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Members [...]
Events in The Great Smoky Mountains
Posted in Events, Family Fun, Free Things To Do, Great Smoky Mountains National Park on August 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Great Smoky Mountains hold a lot of tradition and history for Tennessee and the National Park always has different events going on that visitors can attend. If you are interested in finding an event happening at the National Park for a certain day, visit this website, enter you date, and a list of fun, [...]
George Jones in Concert
Posted in Events, music on July 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
George Jones, a country music singing legend, brings his seasoned talent back to the Smoky Mountains. Jones, after countless #1 hits from the 1960’s to present day, was recently named artist of the month on GAC. He will be performing at the Smokies’ renown music venue, Country Tonite Theatre, located in Pigeon Forge. This not-to-miss [...]
Kids Fest at Dollywood
Posted in Events, Family Fun, Pigeon Forge on July 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Chris and Martin Kratt from the PBS show Zoboomafoo are coming to Dollywood for KidsFest. The Kratt brothers will introduce all their animal friends with Creature Adventures from June 12-Aug. 2.
Smoky Mountain Fan Fest
Posted in Events, Family Fun, Photo Opportunity, music on July 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Dukes of Hazzard original cast members are set to appear at the Smoky Mountain Fan Fest. The event is set to take place at the Smokies Stadium July 18 and 19 for photo ops, autographs, and Q&A sessions. Along with this, a special concert by Merle Haggard will be performed Saturday night. Tickets can [...]
An Appalachian Celebration
Posted in Events, Free Things To Do, Tremont on July 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont is in partnership with the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center is welcoming Doug Elliot, a renowned naturalist and storyteller, to the 3rd Annual Appalachian Celebration. The event is set at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Amphitheatre. All ages are welcome, towels and lawn chairs are encouraged, and [...]
The Great Southern Tractor Pull
Posted in Events on July 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Great Southern Tractor Pull will take place at the Sevier County Fairgrounds. Tractors and trucks alike will battle for the “Pulling Series” State Championship. For more information click here.
Gatlinburg 4th of July Midnight Parade
Posted in Events, Family Fun, Free Things To Do, Gatlinburg, Summer on July 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Be one of the first to celebrate Independence Day at Gatlinburg’s 34th Annual 4th of July Midnight Parade.
This year, the parade will be led by a recreation of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s motorcade through Gatlinburg when he dedicated the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 1940. The reenactment will include cars, costumes, and motorcycles from [...]
Smoky Mountain Music and Heritage Series
Posted in Events, Family Fun, Free Things To Do, Pigeon Forge, Summer on July 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Enjoy music and celebrating culture? If so, the Smoky Mountain Music & Heritage Series is for you!
What: The 3rd Annual Smoky Mountain Music & Heritage Series
When: July 3, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Old Mill Square
Admission is free. For more information call 865-423-0771.
A Wedding in the Smokies
Posted in Events, Photo Opportunity, Weddings on June 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Kidfest at Dollywood
Posted in Attractions, Events, Family Fun, Pigeon Forge, Shows on June 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This years annual Dollywood Kidsfest began yesterday and continues through August 2. For more information on Kidsfest and Dollywood please click here.
Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales
Posted in Arts & Crafts, Attractions, Culture, Events, Family Fun, History, Outdoor, Shows, music on June 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
At the 49th annual Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales event, you can visit the past and present of Appalachian history and culture. Held along the Great Smoky Mountain Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg, you will find people gathered listening to the upbeat music and performances of the South. For more information on this exciting event please click here.
Smoky Mountain Celebration
Posted in Attractions, Events, Family Fun, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Outdoor on June 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Come celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park on June 13th through 15th. For more information on the weekend celebration and events throughout the year please click here.
Smoky Mountain Pottery Festival
Posted in Arts & Crafts, Events, Family Fun on June 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The 2009 Smoky Mountain Pottery Festival is a wonderful family affair. Held Saturday, June 6th, the festival will have free admission for all. Activities at the event include: Raku firing, children’s tent, music, food, and demonstrations of wheel-throwing, hand-building, and other techniques. For more information about the 2009 Pottery Festival, contact Jeanie Hilten at (865) [...]
