Tennessee Events Page
Come and enjoy all that Tennessee has to offer! When planning your stay, consider the many planned events for our area. Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville offer many wonderful opportunities throughtout the year for your family. Concerts, shows, arts and crafts, car shows and much more are planned for the Smoky Mountains.
2012 Events Schedule for Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville
January 1-31: Gatlinburg: Gatlinburg Winter Magic
The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with dozens of spectacular light displays, featuring all LED bulbs. (800) 568- 4748
January 1-February 28: Sevierville: Sevierville's Smoky Mountain Winterfest
See millions of twinkling holiday lights throughout the Great Smoky Mountains area. 1-888-SEVIERVILLE(738-4378) www. VisitSevierville.com
January 2-31: Gatlinburg: Night Magic Skiing
Purchase a Lift Ticket Monday through Friday (non- holidays) from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Ober Gatlinburg (865) 436-5423
January 2-13: Pigeon Forge: Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights
Fun Time Trolley Station at Patriot Park; (Monday and Friday only) 6:30pm; $5. For more information call 1-800-251-9100 or visit MyPigeonForge.com/events
January 6-8: Sevierville: Knoxville RV Super Show
Sevierville Events Center
January 7,14,21,28: Gatlinburg: Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm Trolley Ride of Lights
Enjoy a guided trolley tour of spectacular Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm lighting displays. Departure is from the Ripley's Aquarium Trolley Station. Group reservations are available. Trolley leaves at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30. (865) 436-0535
January 7-14: Pigeon Forge: 22nd Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week™
Pigeon Forge's ultimate Smoky Mountain experience. An eight-day, award-winning event filled with classes, lectures, workshops and daily hikes into Great Smoky Mountains National Park. For more information call 1-800-251-9100 or visit MyPigeonForge.com/wildlife
January 14: Pigeon Forge: 2nd Annual Regional Ice Carving Competition
Titanic Museum Attraction; for more information call 1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com
January 14-16: Pigeon Forge: The Edge Conference
Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444 or visit grandresorthotel.com
January 15: Sevierville: Smoky Mountain Student Bible Conference
Sevierville Events Center. Private event.
January 16: Sevierville: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
Choirs, speakers and more at the First Baptist Church, Sevierville. (865) 428-2212
January 16: Sevierville: Smoky Mountain Student Bible Conference
Youth Conference at Sevierville Events Center. Not Open to the public.
January 19-22/28-29: Sevierville: Wilderness at the Smokies/K2 Volleyball
Sevierville Events Center
January 23-December 31: Pigeon Forge: Behind the Scenes of Jim Cameron's TITANIC
Titanic Museum Attraction; for more information call 1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com
January 29-30: Gatlinburg: Tennessee Winter Special Olympics
Winter sports competitions including ice skating, snowboarding and snow skiing at Ober Gatlinburg (800) 251-9202
February 1-29: Gatlinburg: Gatlinburg Winter Magic#8482;
The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with dozens of spectacular light displays, featuring all LED bulbs. (800) 568-4748
February 1-25: Gatlinburg: Night Magic Skiing
Monday through Friday (non-holidays) 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Ober Gatlinburg (865)436-5423
February 1-29: Pigeon Forge: Behind the Scenes of Jim Cameron's TITANIC
Titanic Museum Attraction; for more information call 1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com
February 3-5: Sevierville: Smoky Mountain Home Show
Sevierville Events Center. Open to public. For more information call Sandy Smith (865) 453-4712 www.SmokyMountainHomeShow.com
February 3-5: Sevierville: SNYC Young Adult Conference
Sevierville Events Center. Private event.
February 9-10: Pigeon Forge: Smoky Mountain Gospel Jubilee
Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit countrytonitepf.com
February 11: Sevierville: Smoky Mountain Unlimited Championship
Cheerleading competition at the Sevierville Events Center. (865) 453-0001 or go to www.spiritunlimited.com
February 23-26: Pigeon Forge: 12th Annual Saddle Up!
Our tribute to the American West features concerts by top western musicians and cowboy poets, a chuckwagon cookoff, western dance, cowboy church and more. For information call 1-800-251-9100 or visit MyPigeonForge.com/saddleup for a full schedule and to purchase tickets.
February 24-26: Sevierville: Smoky Mtn. Gymnastic Vacation Classic
Gymnastics competition at Sevierville Events Center. Call 608-359-5266 or go to www.netlynxsports.com
February 25: Sevierivlle: Rose Glen Literary Festival
Lectures and book signings from Sevier County authors and those who have written books about Sevier County during this day-long event held at Walters State Community College. (865) 453-6411
March 1-3: Pigeon Forge: Simone's Epic Clogging
Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center
March 1-31: Pigeon Forge: Irish Month at Titanic
Titanic Museum Attraction; for more information call 1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com
March 8-10: Pigeon Forge: 38th Annual Winter Carnival of Magic
Country Tonite Theatre
March 9-June 3: Gatlinburg: Smoky Mountain Spring Fest
throughout Gatlinburg. Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, trees are full of new growth and leaves, frost has melted from the high country and waterfalls cascade onto rocks below.
March 9-June 30: Pigeon Forge: Bluegrass Opry at Smoky Mountain Guitars
Live Music performance dates
March 12-18: Pigeon Forge: North American Country Music Association International
Country Tonite Theatre
March 14-17: Pigeon Forge: 18th Annual A Mountain Quiltfest
Music Road Convention Center, Smoky Mountain Convention Center, Pottery House Cafe' and Grand Majestic Theatre
March 14-17: Pigeon Forge: 18th Annual Mountain Quiltfest
various locations, visit mountainquiltfest.com
March 15-18: Pigeon Forge: Smoky Mountain Shaggers
Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center
March 24-April 30: Pigeon Forge: Dollywood's Festival of Nations
Performances and food from around the world
March 30-31: Pigeon Forge: Youth Outreach Crusade for Christ
Smoky Shadows Motel & Convention Center
April 5-7: Gatlinburg: Great Smoky Easter Arts & Crafts Show
Gatlinburg Convention Center. Unique handcrafted gifts and products produced by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are placed on display and offered for sale as they host their annual Easter show. Info at www.gatlinburgcrafts.com
April 5-7: Gatlinburg: Great Smoky Easter Arts & Crafts Show
Unique handcrafted gifts and products produced by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are placed on display and offered for sale as they host their annual show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Demonstrations are part of the show.
April 5-7: Pigeon Forge: Easter Sidewalk Sale
Pigeon River Crossings Outlet Center
April 6-7: Pigeon Forge: Retreat for Christ
Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center
April 7-8: Gatlinburg: Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament
The 13th Annual Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament is open to adults or children ? and equally challenging for both visitors and locals, with multiple categories to be contested in this largest trout tournament in the Smokies. Info at www.rockytopoutfitter.com
April 7: Pigeon Forge: Brunch with the Easter Bunny
Old Mill Square
April 7: Pigeon Forge: Visit from the Easter Bunny
The Incredible Christmas Place
April 7: Pigeon Forge: Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny
10 am at Pigeon Forge Community Center
April 7-8: Pigeon Forge: Spring Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament
Enter the tournament for your chance at over $10,000 in cash and prizes. Info at 864-661-3474
April 8: Gatlinburg: Easter Sunrise at Ober
Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort, Soak up Easter Sunday sunrise from the top of Mt. Harrison during this service sponsored by the Gatlinburg Ministerial Association.
April 12: Pigeon Forge: Merle Haggard Live in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre, info at www.firstclassconcerts.com
April 12-15: Pigeon Forge: Grand Spring Rod Run
Car show featuring rare and unique autos. Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center
April 12-15: Pigeon Forge: Spring Truckload & Tent Sale
Pigeon River Crossings Outlet Center
April 13: Pigeon Forge: Fiesta-Val Band and Chorus Competition
open to public, Music Road Convention Center
April 14: Pigeon Forge: A Night to Remember: Musical Tribute
8:30 pm, Titanic Museum Attraction, tickets at www.titanicpigeonforge.com
April 16-22: Gatlinburg: Smoky Mountain MABC Regional Bridge Tournament
Gatlinburg Convention Center. This large tournament of the Mid-Atlantic Bridge Conference has thousands of players participating in Gold Point events and other programs. Info at www.gatlinburgregional.org
April 20-21: Gatlinburg: Mountain Man Memorial March
The Fifth Annual Mountain Man Memorial March is a 26.2-mile march in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee which will be conducted Saturday, April 20 and 21 in Gatlinburg as a tribute to our men and women in uniform. Info at www.mountainmanmemorialmarch.com
April 20-22: Gatlinburg: Music of the Mountains
Sugarlands Visitor Center. Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced the 8th annual Music of the Mountains celebration, April 20 through 22. This event has grown to span an entire weekend, with performances of traditional music in neighboring communities, including an entire day of free music at the Sugarlands Visitor Center on April 21.
April 20-21: Gatlinburg: Mountain Man Memorial March
The Fifth Annual Mountain Man Memorial March is a 26.2-mile march in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee which will be conducted Saturday, April 20 and 21 in Gatlinburg as a tribute to our men and women in uniform.
April 20: Pigeon Forge: Fiesta-Val Band and Chorus Competition
open to public, Music Road Convention Center
April 25-29: Gatlinburg: Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
WL Mills Conference Center and various venues. Enjoy the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with over 150 different programs, including hiking tours, motorcades, demonstrations & classroom lectures. Info at www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org
April 26: Gatlinburg: Ribfest, Wings & BBQ
Downtown. Enjoy the area's best ribs and wings as well as live entertainment during Gatlinburg?s Ribfest & Wings on Thursday, April 26. One admission price allows sampling until the ribs and wings run out as downtown transforms into a Street Fair.
April 26: Gatlinburg: Ribfest, Wings & BBQ
Enjoy the area's best ribs and wings as well as live entertainment during Gatlinburg's Ribfest & Wings on Thursday, April 26. One admission price allows sampling until the ribs and wings run out as downtown transforms into a Street Fair.
April 26-May 5: Pigeon Forge: Southern Gospel Music Fanfair
Smoky Mountain Convention Center, info at 800-223-6707
April 27-28: Gatlinburg: Walk on the North Side
North Parkway. The Walk on the North Side features unique shopping, skill demonstrations, live entertainment and children's activities on the fourth weekend of each month on the Parkway in Gatlinburg.
April 27-28: Gatlinburg: Walk on the North Side
The Walk on the North Side features unique shopping, skill demonstrations, live entertainment and children's activities on the fourth weekend of each month on the Parkway in Gatlinburg.
April 27-28: Pigeon Forge: Bearly a Memory: Steiff Titanic Commemorative Event
Collectors Gathering, Inn at Christmas Place, info at www.bearlyamemory.com
April 27-28: Pigeon Forge: Music in the Parks Band and Chorus Competition
Dollywood, info at www.musicintheparks.com
April 27: Pigeon Forge: Fiesta-Val Band and Chorus Competition
open to public, Music Road Convention Center
May 3-5: Pigeon Forge: Yellow Mustang Car Show
Inn at Christmas Place
May 4-5: Pigeon Forge: Music in the Parks Band and Chorus Competition
Dollywood, info at www.musicintheparks.com
May 5: Gatlinburg: Gatlinburg Gateway Triathlon
Gatlinburg Community Center. The fourth annual triathlon at the Community Center starts at 8:15 a.m. and is open to anyone 15 years and older capable of swimming one-half mile, biking twenty kilometers, and running five kilometers consecutively. Info at 865-436-4990
May 5: Gatlinburg: Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Ripley's Entertainment, and the City are teaming up to produce the first major Hispanic event on Saturday, May 5 with the Cinco de Mayo Celebration. The event will be centered at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza.
May 5: Pigeon Forge: "Off the Wall" Fine Art & Craft Sale, benefits the Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation
9am-5pm, Music Road Convention Center
May 9-11: Pigeon Forge: Southeastern Pedal Car Show
Smoky Mountain Convention Center
May 11: Pigeon Forge: 27th Annual Dolly's Homecoming Parade
begins 6pm, between traffic lights #6 and #3
May 12: Pigeon Forge: Music in the Parks Band and Chorus Competition
Dollywood, info at www.musicintheparks.com
May 12: Pigeon Forge: Shrine Funfest Parade
begins 9am, Pigeon Forge Parkway
May 17-19: Pigeon Forge: Chevy Classics Car Show
Inn at Christmas Place
May 17-19: Pigeon Forge: 34th Annual F-100 Supernationals & All Ford Show
Pigeon Forge Municipal Parking Facility, info at www.f100supernationals.com
May 19-October 13: Gatlinburg: Saturday Farmer's Market
Offering local choices for healthy mountain living, the Gatlinburg Farmers Market is open each Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Alamo Steakhouse parking lot at 705 East Parkway through October 21. Info at www.gatlinburgfarmersmarket.com
May 25: Pigeon Forge: Aaron Tippin, Joe Diffie and Sammy Kershaw Live in Concert
Country Tonight Theatre, info at www.firstclassconcerts.com
May 25-28: Pigeon Forge: Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale
Pigeon River Crossings Outlet Center
May 26-June 10: Pigeon Forge: Dollywood's Barbeque & Bluegrass Festival
With the price of park admission, you get 300 free concerts by some of the greatest bluegrass acts in the country and great food to go along with it.
May 27: Pigeon Forge: Gallagher at the Grand Majestic Theater
One-night only engagement. Special "Splash Zone" tickets are available. Call (865)774-7777 for reservations.
May 31-June 3: Gatlinburg: Mountain Hounds Weekend
Mynatt Park. Owners of retired racing Greyhounds gather in Gatlinburg to support the rescue efforts of rescue activists. Info at www.gfncmountainhounds.com
June 1-2: Pigeon Forge: Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge Classic Car Show
Music Road Convention Center
June 1-2: Pigeon Forge: American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Patriot Park, begins and ends at 2pm, info at www.relayforlife.org/seviertn
June 4-10: Pigeon Forge: Smoky Mountain Coca-Cola Association
Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center
June 14-17: Pigeon Forge: Father's Day Sidewalk and Tent Sale
Pigeon River Crossings Outlet Center
June 15-August 11: Gatlinburg: Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales
Downtown. Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales is a summer-long street performance event featuring costumed musical performers, storytellers and artisans portraying time periods as far back as 1800. Info at www.eventsgatlinburg.com
June 15: Pigeon Forge: Ronnie McDowell, T. Graham Brown and Jimmy Fortune Live in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre, info at www.firstclassconcerts.com
June 15-16: Pigeon Forge: All Chevy Supernationals Car Show
Pigeon Forge Municipal Parking Facility, info at www.allchevysupernationals.com
June 16-17: Pigeon Forge: Father's Day Weekend Garden Party
The Incredible Christmas Place
July 1-31: Pigeon Forge: Christmas in July
Inn at Christmas Place
July 1-29: Pigeon Forge: Dollywood's Kidfest
The largest kids festival in the South!
July 3-4: Gatlinburg: Fourth of July Midnight Parade
Downtown. Saluting the valiant men and women of our military services, this 37th annual showcase is the "First July Fourth Parade in the Nation!" Parade starts at the stroke of midnight to begin Independence Day.
July 4: Gatlinburg: "Stand Here" Fireworks Finale
Downtown. Finish off the 4th in style with a magnificent fireworks show visible from the downtown streets of Gatlinburg!
July 4: Gatlinburg: Gatlinburg's River Raft Regatta
Downtown. Gatlinburg?s popular River Raft Regatta takes place at noon on Wednesday, July 4th, on the Little Pigeon River in Downtown Gatlinburg.
July 4: Pigeon Forge: 22nd Annual Patriot Festival on the Fourth
Patriot Park: Free activities, live entertainment, fireworks, food & fun!
July 4: Pigeon Forge: A Visit from Uncle Sam
The Incredible Christmas Place
July 4-8: Pigeon Forge: Independence Day Sidewalk Sale
Pigeon River Crossings Outlet Center
July 6: Pigeon Forge: Mel Tillis Live in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre, info at www.firstclassconcerts.com
July 20-29: Gatlinburg: Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair
Gatlinburg Convention Center. Art, crafts and music lovers can find 150-plus booths featuring some of the nation's finest work. Artisans and craftspeople are on hand to demonstrate their skills, answer questions and offer their unique art for sale. Live Country & Bluegrass entertainment. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info at www.craftsmenfair.com
July 27-28: Pigeon Forge: George Jones Live in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre, info at www.firstclassconcerts.com
July 30-August 12: Pigeon Forge: Dollywood Nights
Daily Park Hours extended to 10 pm!
August 1-31: Pigeon Forge: Celebrate Freedom!
Participating businesses throughout town offer discounts to active and veteran military personnel, police officers, firefighters and other emergency responders during this month-long promotion.
August 2-6: Pigeon Forge: Back to School/Tax-Free Weekend (3rd-5th) Sidewalk and Tent Sale
Pigeon River Crossings Outlet Center
August 3-5: Pigeon Forge: State of Tennessee Annual Sales Tax Holiday Weekend
Tax-free purchases for back-to-school, see www.visittn.gov/revenue/salestaxholiday
August 4: Pigeon Forge: Pigeon Forge 8K Midnight Road Race
Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, info at www.ktc.org
August 4: Pigeon Forge: 3rd Annual Smoky Mountain Cornhole Tournament
Old Mill Square
August 4: Pigeon Forge: Stringtime in the Smokies
free bluegrass concert, Old Mill Square
August 14-18: Pigeon Forge: KIDABRA! Convention, Association of Family and Kidshow Performers
Finale Show open to public, 8pm, Sat, August 18, Music Road Convention Center
August 23-25: Gatlinburg: Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival
Celebrating the area's Appalachian musical roots, Gatlinburg will host its first Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival August 23 through 25. Info at www.smswf.com
August 24: Pigeon Forge: Mickey Gilley Live in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre, info at www.firstclassconcerts.com
August 25-26: Pigeon Forge: Smoky Mountain Civil War Relic Show and Sale
Smoky Mountain Convention Center, info at www.smokymountaincivilwarshow.com
August 27-29: Pigeon Forge: 16th Annual World Premiere Gospel Concert
Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center
August 31-September 2: Gatlinburg: Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival
Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts. A family oriented fine arts festival featuring juried artists from around the country and music on the campus of Arrowmont on Labor Day weekend, 2012. Info at www.gfaf.net
September 1-3: Pigeon Forge: Labor Day Sidewalk Sale
Pigeon River Crossings Outlet Center
September 1-3: Pigeon Forge: Labor Day Tent Sale
The Incredible Christmas Place
September 7-8: Pigeon Forge: Shades of the Past Hot Rod Roundup, 30th Anniversary
Dollywood's Splash Country, info a www.shadesofthepast.com
September 13-October 31: Gatlinburg: Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival
Throughout Gatlinburg. Fall decorations, old fashioned hayrides, events, entertainment, and local craft exhibits.
September 13-16: Pigeon Forge: Fall Sidewalk and Tent Sale
Pigeon River Crossings Outlet Center
September 14-November 7: Gatlinburg: Autumn Colors in the Smokies
Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Great Smoky Mountains are now a mosaic with fall colors in some areas past-peak, some at peak, and some pre-peak.
September 15-17: Pigeon Forge: Grand Fall Rod Run
Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center
September 21-22: Pigeon Forge: Don Williams Live in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre, info at www.firstclassconcerts.com
September 22: Pigeon Forge: 9th Annual Old Mill Heritage Day
At the Old Mill Heritage Day you will find quilt demonstrations, a petting zoo, kid's train rides, basket making, a farmers market and much more! Old Mill Square
September 27: Gatlinburg: Taste of Autumn
Gatlinburg Convention Center. Featuring the fare of the area's finest restaurants and businesses plus live music.
September 28-November 4: Gatlinburg: Oktoberfest at Ober
Ober Galtinburg Ski Resort is celebrating October with a fantastic festival featuring Bavarian-style food, drink and music, but you don?t have to don your finest lederhosen or dirndls to be a part of the fun. Info at www.obergatlinburg.com
September 29-30: Gatlinburg: Smoky Mountain Trout Event
The 13th Annual Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament is open to adults or children ? and equally challenging for both visitors and locals, with multiple categories to be contested in this largest trout tournament in the Smokies.
September 29-October 27: Pigeon Forge: Pigeon Forge Rotary Club Craft Fair
Patriot Park, Purchase handcrafted items from local artists. Proceeds benefit local charities.
September 29-30: Pigeon Forge: Fall Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament
Over 10,000 trout stocked in over 20 miles of streams! info at www.smokymountaintrouttournament.com
October 1-31: Pigeon Forge: Fall Celebration and Sidewalk Sale
Three Bears General Store, info at www.threebearsgeneralstore.com
October 3-November 3: Pigeon Forge: Dollywood's National Southern Gospel & Harvest Celebration
Incredible fall foliage, soul-stirring Southern gospel music, and artistry created by the country's finest crafters.
October 5-8: Pigeon Forge: Columbus Day Sidewalk Sale
Pigeon River Crossings Outlet Center
October 5-31: Gatlinburg: Ripley's Fright Nights
Ripley?s Haunted Adventure is celebrating its 14th annual Fright Nights show this year with ?Backwoods Terror: You Just Made A Wrong Turn?, a show dedicated to all things Halloween!
October 6: Pigeon Forge: Tiger 8K Race
Pigeon Forge High School, for more info call 865-774-5790
October 11-28: Gatlinburg: Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair
Gatlinburg Convention Center. Art, crafts and music lovers can find almost 200 booths featuring some of the nation's finest work. Artisans and craftspeople are on hand to demonstrate their skills, answer questions and offer their unique art for sale. Live Country & Bluegrass entertainment. Info at www.craftsmenfair.com
October 15-16: Pigeon Forge: Triumphant Quartet Homecoming
Music Road Convention Center, for more info call 865-621-0492
October 15-20: Pigeon Forge : Mountainfest at the Inn
Inn at Christmas Place, more info at innatchristmasplace.com
October 18-21: Pigeon Forge: Truckload and Tent Sale
Pigeon River Crossings Outlet Center
October 26: Pigeon Forge: Ray Stevens Live in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre, info at www.firstclassconcerts.com
November 4-5: Pigeon Forge: MLC Ladies Conference & Retreat
Music Road Convention Center, Advance registration required, info at 706-226-3312
November 6: Pigeon Forge: 2nd Annual Salute to Veterans Parade
4:30 pm, Annual parade through the city to salute the men and women of America's military.
November 6-December 31: Pigeon Forge: Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights
Patriot Park, Experience the wonderful Winterfest light displays on board a Pigeon Forge trolley. The Tour of Lights begins and ends at Patriot Park. Please call 865-453-6444 for specific departure times.
November 6: Pigeon Forge: 23rd Annual Winterfest Kickoff
Patriot Park, Come out and enjoy live entertainment from the Pigeon Forge Community Chorus and a special performance by James Rogers. Witness the ceremonial lighting of the Pigeon Forge Winterfest displays and more than five million lights.
November 7: Gatlinburg: Winter Magic Kickoff & Chili Cookoff
Downtown. Offering mouth-watering recipes of homemade chili ranging from mild and delightful to wild and adventurous, the City of Gatlinburg hosts its 23rd annual Winter Magic Kickoff and Chili Cookoff on Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m.
November 7, 2012-January 26, : Gatlinburg: Trolley Ride of Lights
Downtown. Visitors can soak up the spirit of the season from the comfort of a Gatlinburg Trolley by taking the relaxing Gatlinburg Winter Magic Trolley Ride of Lights. These are popular guided excursions.
November 7, 2012-February 28,: Gatlinburg: Gatlinburg Winter Magic
Throughout Gatlinburg. The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with millions of spectacular lights and lighted displays from November through February.
November 8-12: Pigeon Forge: Veterans Day Sidewalk & Tent Sale
Pigeon River Crossings Outlet Center
November 10: Pigeon Forge: Old Mill Square Holiday Open House
Old Mill Square, info at www.oldmillsquare.com
November 10-December 30: Pigeon Forge: Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas Festivel
Walk amid a winter wonderland of four million lights as you enjoy more than 20 rides and attractions for the entire family. Settle in for one of the park's award-winning holiday shows, including Christmas in the Smokies and O? Holy Night before gathering around the table for a delicious holiday meal served at one of the park?s many restaurants. And so much more!
November 11: Gatlinburg: Veterans Day Celebration
Ripley's Aquarium Plaza. Join Gatlinburg in saluting America's veterans of the Armed Forces, featuring stirring musical numbers and words of tribute.
November 16-17: Pigeon Forge: Turkey Strut Square and Round Dance Festival
Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center
November 18: Pigeon Forge: Pigeon Forge Community Chorus Holiday Concert
for info call 1-800-251-9100
November 20-24: Gatlinburg: Festival of Trees
WL Mills Conference Center. Festival of Trees and weekend performances of a holiday classic presented in Gatlinburg. Info at www.gatlinburgfestivaloftrees.com
November 23: Pigeon Forge: After Thanksgiving Sidewalk Sale
Pigeon River Crossings Outlet Center, open early at 7am
December 1-31: Pigeon Forge: December Fest
Inn at Christmas Place, info at www.innatchristmasplace.com
December 1: Pigeon Forge: Breakfast with Santa
Old Mill Square, for more info www.oldmillsquare.com
December 6-9: Pigeon Forge: Truckload and Tent Sale
Pigeon River Crossings Outlet Center
December 14: Pigeon Forge: 2nd Annual Smoky Mountain Gospel Christmas
Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center, info at www.grandresorthotel.com
December 15: Pigeon Forge: 2nd Annual Stella Parton Holiday Magic Dinner Show
Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center, info at www.grandresorthotel.com
December 26-29: Pigeon Forge: Dr. James Merritt's Mountain Top Conference
Smoky Mountain Convention Center, for info call 1-800-223-6707
The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with dozens of spectacular light displays, featuring all LED bulbs. (800) 568- 4748
January 1-February 28: Sevierville: Sevierville's Smoky Mountain Winterfest
See millions of twinkling holiday lights throughout the Great Smoky Mountains area. 1-888-SEVIERVILLE(738-4378) www. VisitSevierville.com
January 2-31: Gatlinburg: Night Magic Skiing
Purchase a Lift Ticket Monday through Friday (non- holidays) from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Ober Gatlinburg (865) 436-5423
January 2-13: Pigeon Forge: Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights
Fun Time Trolley Station at Patriot Park; (Monday and Friday only) 6:30pm; $5. For more information call 1-800-251-9100 or visit MyPigeonForge.com/events
January 6-8: Sevierville: Knoxville RV Super Show
Sevierville Events Center
January 7,14,21,28: Gatlinburg: Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm Trolley Ride of Lights
Enjoy a guided trolley tour of spectacular Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm lighting displays. Departure is from the Ripley's Aquarium Trolley Station. Group reservations are available. Trolley leaves at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30. (865) 436-0535
January 7-14: Pigeon Forge: 22nd Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week™
Pigeon Forge's ultimate Smoky Mountain experience. An eight-day, award-winning event filled with classes, lectures, workshops and daily hikes into Great Smoky Mountains National Park. For more information call 1-800-251-9100 or visit MyPigeonForge.com/wildlife
January 14: Pigeon Forge: 2nd Annual Regional Ice Carving Competition
Titanic Museum Attraction; for more information call 1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com
January 14-16: Pigeon Forge: The Edge Conference
Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444 or visit grandresorthotel.com
January 15: Sevierville: Smoky Mountain Student Bible Conference
Sevierville Events Center. Private event.
January 16: Sevierville: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
Choirs, speakers and more at the First Baptist Church, Sevierville. (865) 428-2212
January 16: Sevierville: Smoky Mountain Student Bible Conference
Youth Conference at Sevierville Events Center. Not Open to the public.
January 19-22/28-29: Sevierville: Wilderness at the Smokies/K2 Volleyball
Sevierville Events Center
January 23-December 31: Pigeon Forge: Behind the Scenes of Jim Cameron's TITANIC
Titanic Museum Attraction; for more information call 1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com
January 29-30: Gatlinburg: Tennessee Winter Special Olympics
Winter sports competitions including ice skating, snowboarding and snow skiing at Ober Gatlinburg (800) 251-9202
February 1-29: Gatlinburg: Gatlinburg Winter Magic#8482;
The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with dozens of spectacular light displays, featuring all LED bulbs. (800) 568-4748
February 1-25: Gatlinburg: Night Magic Skiing
Monday through Friday (non-holidays) 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Ober Gatlinburg (865)436-5423
February 1-29: Pigeon Forge: Behind the Scenes of Jim Cameron's TITANIC
Titanic Museum Attraction; for more information call 1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com
February 3-5: Sevierville: Smoky Mountain Home Show
Sevierville Events Center. Open to public. For more information call Sandy Smith (865) 453-4712 www.SmokyMountainHomeShow.com
February 3-5: Sevierville: SNYC Young Adult Conference
Sevierville Events Center. Private event.
February 9-10: Pigeon Forge: Smoky Mountain Gospel Jubilee
Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit countrytonitepf.com
February 11: Sevierville: Smoky Mountain Unlimited Championship
Cheerleading competition at the Sevierville Events Center. (865) 453-0001 or go to www.spiritunlimited.com
February 23-26: Pigeon Forge: 12th Annual Saddle Up!
Our tribute to the American West features concerts by top western musicians and cowboy poets, a chuckwagon cookoff, western dance, cowboy church and more. For information call 1-800-251-9100 or visit MyPigeonForge.com/saddleup for a full schedule and to purchase tickets.
February 24-26: Sevierville: Smoky Mtn. Gymnastic Vacation Classic
Gymnastics competition at Sevierville Events Center. Call 608-359-5266 or go to www.netlynxsports.com
February 25: Sevierivlle: Rose Glen Literary Festival
Lectures and book signings from Sevier County authors and those who have written books about Sevier County during this day-long event held at Walters State Community College. (865) 453-6411
March 1-3: Pigeon Forge: Simone's Epic Clogging
Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center
March 1-31: Pigeon Forge: Irish Month at Titanic
Titanic Museum Attraction; for more information call 1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com
March 8-10: Pigeon Forge: 38th Annual Winter Carnival of Magic
Country Tonite Theatre
March 9-June 3: Gatlinburg: Smoky Mountain Spring Fest
throughout Gatlinburg. Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, trees are full of new growth and leaves, frost has melted from the high country and waterfalls cascade onto rocks below.
March 9-June 30: Pigeon Forge: Bluegrass Opry at Smoky Mountain Guitars
Live Music performance dates
March 12-18: Pigeon Forge: North American Country Music Association International
Country Tonite Theatre
March 14-17: Pigeon Forge: 18th Annual A Mountain Quiltfest
Music Road Convention Center, Smoky Mountain Convention Center, Pottery House Cafe' and Grand Majestic Theatre
March 14-17: Pigeon Forge: 18th Annual Mountain Quiltfest
various locations, visit mountainquiltfest.com
March 15-18: Pigeon Forge: Smoky Mountain Shaggers
Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center
March 24-April 30: Pigeon Forge: Dollywood's Festival of Nations
Performances and food from around the world
March 30-31: Pigeon Forge: Youth Outreach Crusade for Christ
Smoky Shadows Motel & Convention Center
April 5-7: Gatlinburg: Great Smoky Easter Arts & Crafts Show
Gatlinburg Convention Center. Unique handcrafted gifts and products produced by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are placed on display and offered for sale as they host their annual Easter show. Info at www.gatlinburgcrafts.com
April 5-7: Gatlinburg: Great Smoky Easter Arts & Crafts Show
Unique handcrafted gifts and products produced by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are placed on display and offered for sale as they host their annual show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Demonstrations are part of the show.
April 5-7: Pigeon Forge: Easter Sidewalk Sale
Pigeon River Crossings Outlet Center
April 6-7: Pigeon Forge: Retreat for Christ
Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center
April 7-8: Gatlinburg: Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament
The 13th Annual Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament is open to adults or children ? and equally challenging for both visitors and locals, with multiple categories to be contested in this largest trout tournament in the Smokies. Info at www.rockytopoutfitter.com
April 7: Pigeon Forge: Brunch with the Easter Bunny
Old Mill Square
April 7: Pigeon Forge: Visit from the Easter Bunny
The Incredible Christmas Place
April 7: Pigeon Forge: Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny
10 am at Pigeon Forge Community Center
April 7-8: Pigeon Forge: Spring Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament
Enter the tournament for your chance at over $10,000 in cash and prizes. Info at 864-661-3474
April 8: Gatlinburg: Easter Sunrise at Ober
Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort, Soak up Easter Sunday sunrise from the top of Mt. Harrison during this service sponsored by the Gatlinburg Ministerial Association.
April 12: Pigeon Forge: Merle Haggard Live in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre, info at www.firstclassconcerts.com
April 12-15: Pigeon Forge: Grand Spring Rod Run
Car show featuring rare and unique autos. Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center
April 12-15: Pigeon Forge: Spring Truckload & Tent Sale
Pigeon River Crossings Outlet Center
April 13: Pigeon Forge: Fiesta-Val Band and Chorus Competition
open to public, Music Road Convention Center
April 14: Pigeon Forge: A Night to Remember: Musical Tribute
8:30 pm, Titanic Museum Attraction, tickets at www.titanicpigeonforge.com
April 16-22: Gatlinburg: Smoky Mountain MABC Regional Bridge Tournament
Gatlinburg Convention Center. This large tournament of the Mid-Atlantic Bridge Conference has thousands of players participating in Gold Point events and other programs. Info at www.gatlinburgregional.org
April 20-21: Gatlinburg: Mountain Man Memorial March
The Fifth Annual Mountain Man Memorial March is a 26.2-mile march in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee which will be conducted Saturday, April 20 and 21 in Gatlinburg as a tribute to our men and women in uniform. Info at www.mountainmanmemorialmarch.com
April 20-22: Gatlinburg: Music of the Mountains
Sugarlands Visitor Center. Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced the 8th annual Music of the Mountains celebration, April 20 through 22. This event has grown to span an entire weekend, with performances of traditional music in neighboring communities, including an entire day of free music at the Sugarlands Visitor Center on April 21.
April 20-21: Gatlinburg: Mountain Man Memorial March
The Fifth Annual Mountain Man Memorial March is a 26.2-mile march in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee which will be conducted Saturday, April 20 and 21 in Gatlinburg as a tribute to our men and women in uniform.
April 20: Pigeon Forge: Fiesta-Val Band and Chorus Competition
open to public, Music Road Convention Center
April 25-29: Gatlinburg: Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
WL Mills Conference Center and various venues. Enjoy the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with over 150 different programs, including hiking tours, motorcades, demonstrations & classroom lectures. Info at www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org
April 26: Gatlinburg: Ribfest, Wings & BBQ
Downtown. Enjoy the area's best ribs and wings as well as live entertainment during Gatlinburg?s Ribfest & Wings on Thursday, April 26. One admission price allows sampling until the ribs and wings run out as downtown transforms into a Street Fair.
April 26: Gatlinburg: Ribfest, Wings & BBQ
Enjoy the area's best ribs and wings as well as live entertainment during Gatlinburg's Ribfest & Wings on Thursday, April 26. One admission price allows sampling until the ribs and wings run out as downtown transforms into a Street Fair.
April 26-May 5: Pigeon Forge: Southern Gospel Music Fanfair
Smoky Mountain Convention Center, info at 800-223-6707
April 27-28: Gatlinburg: Walk on the North Side
North Parkway. The Walk on the North Side features unique shopping, skill demonstrations, live entertainment and children's activities on the fourth weekend of each month on the Parkway in Gatlinburg.
April 27-28: Gatlinburg: Walk on the North Side
The Walk on the North Side features unique shopping, skill demonstrations, live entertainment and children's activities on the fourth weekend of each month on the Parkway in Gatlinburg.
April 27-28: Pigeon Forge: Bearly a Memory: Steiff Titanic Commemorative Event
Collectors Gathering, Inn at Christmas Place, info at www.bearlyamemory.com
April 27-28: Pigeon Forge: Music in the Parks Band and Chorus Competition
Dollywood, info at www.musicintheparks.com
April 27: Pigeon Forge: Fiesta-Val Band and Chorus Competition
open to public, Music Road Convention Center
May 3-5: Pigeon Forge: Yellow Mustang Car Show
Inn at Christmas Place
May 4-5: Pigeon Forge: Music in the Parks Band and Chorus Competition
Dollywood, info at www.musicintheparks.com
May 5: Gatlinburg: Gatlinburg Gateway Triathlon
Gatlinburg Community Center. The fourth annual triathlon at the Community Center starts at 8:15 a.m. and is open to anyone 15 years and older capable of swimming one-half mile, biking twenty kilometers, and running five kilometers consecutively. Info at 865-436-4990
May 5: Gatlinburg: Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Ripley's Entertainment, and the City are teaming up to produce the first major Hispanic event on Saturday, May 5 with the Cinco de Mayo Celebration. The event will be centered at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza.
May 5: Pigeon Forge: "Off the Wall" Fine Art & Craft Sale, benefits the Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation
9am-5pm, Music Road Convention Center
May 9-11: Pigeon Forge: Southeastern Pedal Car Show
Smoky Mountain Convention Center
May 11: Pigeon Forge: 27th Annual Dolly's Homecoming Parade
begins 6pm, between traffic lights #6 and #3
May 12: Pigeon Forge: Music in the Parks Band and Chorus Competition
Dollywood, info at www.musicintheparks.com
May 12: Pigeon Forge: Shrine Funfest Parade
begins 9am, Pigeon Forge Parkway
May 17-19: Pigeon Forge: Chevy Classics Car Show
Inn at Christmas Place
May 17-19: Pigeon Forge: 34th Annual F-100 Supernationals & All Ford Show
Pigeon Forge Municipal Parking Facility, info at www.f100supernationals.com
May 19-October 13: Gatlinburg: Saturday Farmer's Market
Offering local choices for healthy mountain living, the Gatlinburg Farmers Market is open each Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Alamo Steakhouse parking lot at 705 East Parkway through October 21. Info at www.gatlinburgfarmersmarket.com
May 25: Pigeon Forge: Aaron Tippin, Joe Diffie and Sammy Kershaw Live in Concert
Country Tonight Theatre, info at www.firstclassconcerts.com
May 25-28: Pigeon Forge: Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale
Pigeon River Crossings Outlet Center
May 26-June 10: Pigeon Forge: Dollywood's Barbeque & Bluegrass Festival
With the price of park admission, you get 300 free concerts by some of the greatest bluegrass acts in the country and great food to go along with it.
May 27: Pigeon Forge: Gallagher at the Grand Majestic Theater
One-night only engagement. Special "Splash Zone" tickets are available. Call (865)774-7777 for reservations.
May 31-June 3: Gatlinburg: Mountain Hounds Weekend
Mynatt Park. Owners of retired racing Greyhounds gather in Gatlinburg to support the rescue efforts of rescue activists. Info at www.gfncmountainhounds.com
June 1-2: Pigeon Forge: Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge Classic Car Show
Music Road Convention Center
June 1-2: Pigeon Forge: American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Patriot Park, begins and ends at 2pm, info at www.relayforlife.org/seviertn
June 4-10: Pigeon Forge: Smoky Mountain Coca-Cola Association
Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center
June 14-17: Pigeon Forge: Father's Day Sidewalk and Tent Sale
Pigeon River Crossings Outlet Center
June 15-August 11: Gatlinburg: Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales
Downtown. Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales is a summer-long street performance event featuring costumed musical performers, storytellers and artisans portraying time periods as far back as 1800. Info at www.eventsgatlinburg.com
June 15: Pigeon Forge: Ronnie McDowell, T. Graham Brown and Jimmy Fortune Live in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre, info at www.firstclassconcerts.com
June 15-16: Pigeon Forge: All Chevy Supernationals Car Show
Pigeon Forge Municipal Parking Facility, info at www.allchevysupernationals.com
June 16-17: Pigeon Forge: Father's Day Weekend Garden Party
The Incredible Christmas Place
July 1-31: Pigeon Forge: Christmas in July
Inn at Christmas Place
July 1-29: Pigeon Forge: Dollywood's Kidfest
The largest kids festival in the South!
July 3-4: Gatlinburg: Fourth of July Midnight Parade
Downtown. Saluting the valiant men and women of our military services, this 37th annual showcase is the "First July Fourth Parade in the Nation!" Parade starts at the stroke of midnight to begin Independence Day.
July 4: Gatlinburg: "Stand Here" Fireworks Finale
Downtown. Finish off the 4th in style with a magnificent fireworks show visible from the downtown streets of Gatlinburg!
July 4: Gatlinburg: Gatlinburg's River Raft Regatta
Downtown. Gatlinburg?s popular River Raft Regatta takes place at noon on Wednesday, July 4th, on the Little Pigeon River in Downtown Gatlinburg.
July 4: Pigeon Forge: 22nd Annual Patriot Festival on the Fourth
Patriot Park: Free activities, live entertainment, fireworks, food & fun!
July 4: Pigeon Forge: A Visit from Uncle Sam
The Incredible Christmas Place
July 4-8: Pigeon Forge: Independence Day Sidewalk Sale
Pigeon River Crossings Outlet Center
July 6: Pigeon Forge: Mel Tillis Live in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre, info at www.firstclassconcerts.com
July 20-29: Gatlinburg: Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair
Gatlinburg Convention Center. Art, crafts and music lovers can find 150-plus booths featuring some of the nation's finest work. Artisans and craftspeople are on hand to demonstrate their skills, answer questions and offer their unique art for sale. Live Country & Bluegrass entertainment. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info at www.craftsmenfair.com
July 27-28: Pigeon Forge: George Jones Live in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre, info at www.firstclassconcerts.com
July 30-August 12: Pigeon Forge: Dollywood Nights
Daily Park Hours extended to 10 pm!
August 1-31: Pigeon Forge: Celebrate Freedom!
Participating businesses throughout town offer discounts to active and veteran military personnel, police officers, firefighters and other emergency responders during this month-long promotion.
August 2-6: Pigeon Forge: Back to School/Tax-Free Weekend (3rd-5th) Sidewalk and Tent Sale
Pigeon River Crossings Outlet Center
August 3-5: Pigeon Forge: State of Tennessee Annual Sales Tax Holiday Weekend
Tax-free purchases for back-to-school, see www.visittn.gov/revenue/salestaxholiday
August 4: Pigeon Forge: Pigeon Forge 8K Midnight Road Race
Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, info at www.ktc.org
August 4: Pigeon Forge: 3rd Annual Smoky Mountain Cornhole Tournament
Old Mill Square
August 4: Pigeon Forge: Stringtime in the Smokies
free bluegrass concert, Old Mill Square
August 14-18: Pigeon Forge: KIDABRA! Convention, Association of Family and Kidshow Performers
Finale Show open to public, 8pm, Sat, August 18, Music Road Convention Center
August 23-25: Gatlinburg: Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival
Celebrating the area's Appalachian musical roots, Gatlinburg will host its first Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival August 23 through 25. Info at www.smswf.com
August 24: Pigeon Forge: Mickey Gilley Live in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre, info at www.firstclassconcerts.com
August 25-26: Pigeon Forge: Smoky Mountain Civil War Relic Show and Sale
Smoky Mountain Convention Center, info at www.smokymountaincivilwarshow.com
August 27-29: Pigeon Forge: 16th Annual World Premiere Gospel Concert
Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center
August 31-September 2: Gatlinburg: Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival
Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts. A family oriented fine arts festival featuring juried artists from around the country and music on the campus of Arrowmont on Labor Day weekend, 2012. Info at www.gfaf.net
September 1-3: Pigeon Forge: Labor Day Sidewalk Sale
Pigeon River Crossings Outlet Center
September 1-3: Pigeon Forge: Labor Day Tent Sale
The Incredible Christmas Place
September 7-8: Pigeon Forge: Shades of the Past Hot Rod Roundup, 30th Anniversary
Dollywood's Splash Country, info a www.shadesofthepast.com
September 13-October 31: Gatlinburg: Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival
Throughout Gatlinburg. Fall decorations, old fashioned hayrides, events, entertainment, and local craft exhibits.
September 13-16: Pigeon Forge: Fall Sidewalk and Tent Sale
Pigeon River Crossings Outlet Center
September 14-November 7: Gatlinburg: Autumn Colors in the Smokies
Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Great Smoky Mountains are now a mosaic with fall colors in some areas past-peak, some at peak, and some pre-peak.
September 15-17: Pigeon Forge: Grand Fall Rod Run
Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center
September 21-22: Pigeon Forge: Don Williams Live in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre, info at www.firstclassconcerts.com
September 22: Pigeon Forge: 9th Annual Old Mill Heritage Day
At the Old Mill Heritage Day you will find quilt demonstrations, a petting zoo, kid's train rides, basket making, a farmers market and much more! Old Mill Square
September 27: Gatlinburg: Taste of Autumn
Gatlinburg Convention Center. Featuring the fare of the area's finest restaurants and businesses plus live music.
September 28-November 4: Gatlinburg: Oktoberfest at Ober
Ober Galtinburg Ski Resort is celebrating October with a fantastic festival featuring Bavarian-style food, drink and music, but you don?t have to don your finest lederhosen or dirndls to be a part of the fun. Info at www.obergatlinburg.com
September 29-30: Gatlinburg: Smoky Mountain Trout Event
The 13th Annual Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament is open to adults or children ? and equally challenging for both visitors and locals, with multiple categories to be contested in this largest trout tournament in the Smokies.
September 29-October 27: Pigeon Forge: Pigeon Forge Rotary Club Craft Fair
Patriot Park, Purchase handcrafted items from local artists. Proceeds benefit local charities.
September 29-30: Pigeon Forge: Fall Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament
Over 10,000 trout stocked in over 20 miles of streams! info at www.smokymountaintrouttournament.com
October 1-31: Pigeon Forge: Fall Celebration and Sidewalk Sale
Three Bears General Store, info at www.threebearsgeneralstore.com
October 3-November 3: Pigeon Forge: Dollywood's National Southern Gospel & Harvest Celebration
Incredible fall foliage, soul-stirring Southern gospel music, and artistry created by the country's finest crafters.
October 5-8: Pigeon Forge: Columbus Day Sidewalk Sale
Pigeon River Crossings Outlet Center
October 5-31: Gatlinburg: Ripley's Fright Nights
Ripley?s Haunted Adventure is celebrating its 14th annual Fright Nights show this year with ?Backwoods Terror: You Just Made A Wrong Turn?, a show dedicated to all things Halloween!
October 6: Pigeon Forge: Tiger 8K Race
Pigeon Forge High School, for more info call 865-774-5790
October 11-28: Gatlinburg: Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair
Gatlinburg Convention Center. Art, crafts and music lovers can find almost 200 booths featuring some of the nation's finest work. Artisans and craftspeople are on hand to demonstrate their skills, answer questions and offer their unique art for sale. Live Country & Bluegrass entertainment. Info at www.craftsmenfair.com
October 15-16: Pigeon Forge: Triumphant Quartet Homecoming
Music Road Convention Center, for more info call 865-621-0492
October 15-20: Pigeon Forge : Mountainfest at the Inn
Inn at Christmas Place, more info at innatchristmasplace.com
October 18-21: Pigeon Forge: Truckload and Tent Sale
Pigeon River Crossings Outlet Center
October 26: Pigeon Forge: Ray Stevens Live in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre, info at www.firstclassconcerts.com
November 4-5: Pigeon Forge: MLC Ladies Conference & Retreat
Music Road Convention Center, Advance registration required, info at 706-226-3312
November 6: Pigeon Forge: 2nd Annual Salute to Veterans Parade
4:30 pm, Annual parade through the city to salute the men and women of America's military.
November 6-December 31: Pigeon Forge: Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights
Patriot Park, Experience the wonderful Winterfest light displays on board a Pigeon Forge trolley. The Tour of Lights begins and ends at Patriot Park. Please call 865-453-6444 for specific departure times.
November 6: Pigeon Forge: 23rd Annual Winterfest Kickoff
Patriot Park, Come out and enjoy live entertainment from the Pigeon Forge Community Chorus and a special performance by James Rogers. Witness the ceremonial lighting of the Pigeon Forge Winterfest displays and more than five million lights.
November 7: Gatlinburg: Winter Magic Kickoff & Chili Cookoff
Downtown. Offering mouth-watering recipes of homemade chili ranging from mild and delightful to wild and adventurous, the City of Gatlinburg hosts its 23rd annual Winter Magic Kickoff and Chili Cookoff on Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m.
November 7, 2012-January 26, : Gatlinburg: Trolley Ride of Lights
Downtown. Visitors can soak up the spirit of the season from the comfort of a Gatlinburg Trolley by taking the relaxing Gatlinburg Winter Magic Trolley Ride of Lights. These are popular guided excursions.
November 7, 2012-February 28,: Gatlinburg: Gatlinburg Winter Magic
Throughout Gatlinburg. The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with millions of spectacular lights and lighted displays from November through February.
November 8-12: Pigeon Forge: Veterans Day Sidewalk & Tent Sale
Pigeon River Crossings Outlet Center
November 10: Pigeon Forge: Old Mill Square Holiday Open House
Old Mill Square, info at www.oldmillsquare.com
November 10-December 30: Pigeon Forge: Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas Festivel
Walk amid a winter wonderland of four million lights as you enjoy more than 20 rides and attractions for the entire family. Settle in for one of the park's award-winning holiday shows, including Christmas in the Smokies and O? Holy Night before gathering around the table for a delicious holiday meal served at one of the park?s many restaurants. And so much more!
November 11: Gatlinburg: Veterans Day Celebration
Ripley's Aquarium Plaza. Join Gatlinburg in saluting America's veterans of the Armed Forces, featuring stirring musical numbers and words of tribute.
November 16-17: Pigeon Forge: Turkey Strut Square and Round Dance Festival
Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center
November 18: Pigeon Forge: Pigeon Forge Community Chorus Holiday Concert
for info call 1-800-251-9100
November 20-24: Gatlinburg: Festival of Trees
WL Mills Conference Center. Festival of Trees and weekend performances of a holiday classic presented in Gatlinburg. Info at www.gatlinburgfestivaloftrees.com
November 23: Pigeon Forge: After Thanksgiving Sidewalk Sale
Pigeon River Crossings Outlet Center, open early at 7am
December 1-31: Pigeon Forge: December Fest
Inn at Christmas Place, info at www.innatchristmasplace.com
December 1: Pigeon Forge: Breakfast with Santa
Old Mill Square, for more info www.oldmillsquare.com
December 6-9: Pigeon Forge: Truckload and Tent Sale
Pigeon River Crossings Outlet Center
December 14: Pigeon Forge: 2nd Annual Smoky Mountain Gospel Christmas
Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center, info at www.grandresorthotel.com
December 15: Pigeon Forge: 2nd Annual Stella Parton Holiday Magic Dinner Show
Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center, info at www.grandresorthotel.com
December 26-29: Pigeon Forge: Dr. James Merritt's Mountain Top Conference
Smoky Mountain Convention Center, for info call 1-800-223-6707
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