Smoky Mountain Events Page

November 4-January 30, 2010: Gatlinburg: Trolley Ride of Lights
Enjoy a guided trolley ride of the spectacular Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting displays.

November 4-February 28, 2010: Gatlinburg: Gatlinburg Winter Magic
The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with millions of spectacular lights and lighted displays from November through February.

November 27-December 20, 200: Gatlinburg: Gatlinburg Winter Magic Tunes & Tales
The magic of the holiday season comes to life when award winning designer DeWayne Kirchner's Whimsical Elves enchant the Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg for eight fanciful nights of live Gatlinburg Winter Magic Tunes & Tales entertainment.

December 1-February 29, 2010: Pigeon Forge: Pigeon Forge Winterfest
20th Annual Pigeon Forge Winterfest, a four-month celebration of wintertime fun that includes extravagant lighting displays, narrated trolley tours, holiday musical productions and other special events.

December 4: Gatlinburg: Gatlinburg Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade
The City of Gatlinburg and Land O' Lakes Half & Half invite you to bundle up and generate a spirited dose of holiday cheer and soak up Gatlinburg's 34th annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 4 including marching bands and giant helium balloons taking to the streets.

December 5-6: Gatlinburg: Christmas On Ice
One of Gatlinburg's most colorful and spectacular shows of the holiday season has scheduled performances for Saturday and Sunday, December 5 and 6, and it's free!

December 31: Gatlinburg: New Year's Eve Ball Drop & Fireworks
Join Gatlinburg's 22nd Annual fabulous fireworks show and street party on the Parkway.

January 1-15: Pigeon Forge: Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights
Fun Time Trolley Station @ Patriot Park; (Mondays and Fridays only) 6:30 p.m.; $5.00; Call Trolley Office @ (865) 453-6444 for reservations and departure times.

January 9-16: Pigeon Forge: 20th Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week
Music Road Convention Center; for more information call (865) 453-8574

January 9-March 27, 2010: Pigeon Forge: Winter Heritage Classes
Classes are taught by local artisans. Participants can learn about basket-making, pottery, sewing and appliqué, rug hooking, and mandolin and flat picking guitar. More info www.smokymountains.org.

January 9- 16: Pigeon Forge: Wilderness Wildlife Week
20th Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week, part of Pigeon Forge's Winterfest.

January 16-18: Pigeon Forge: The Edge Student & Leader Conference
Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

January 26-28: Pigeon Forge: Ministers Conference Blue Springs Church of God
Smoky Shadows Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

February 4-5: Pigeon Forge: Smoky Mountain Gospel Jubilee
Country Tonite Theatre; Free, limited seating, 1st come basis; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.countrytonitepf.com

February 4-7: Pigeon Forge: Winter Heritage Festival
Festival includes classes, exhibits, music, hikes, tours and demonstrations. It has been recognized as one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast and with an Award of Merit from the American Association for State and Local History.

February 19-20: Pigeon Forge: Black Oaks Heights Baptist Church Convention
Smoky Shadows Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

February 25-28: Pigeon Forge: 10th Annual Saddle Up!
TBD; for more information call (865) 453-8574 or visit www.mypigeonforge.com/saddleup

February 25-28: Pigeon Forge: 9th Annual Saddle Up! Week
9th Annual Saddle Up! Week, part of Pigeon Forge's Winterfest. Featuring concerts and narratives by some of America's finest western musicians, cowboy poets and storytellers.

February 26-27: Pigeon Forge: 5th Annual Western Jamboree
Starring Riders in the Sky along with Tennessee Shindig entertainers

February 26-28: Pigeon Forge: Belmont Heights Couples Retreat
Smoky Shadows Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

March 3-June 5. 2010: Pigeon Forge: Springfest
Springfest - Springfest marks the beginning of springtime in the beautiful city of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It is a celebration packed full of nearly three months of home-spun fun.

March 4-6: Pigeon Forge: Couples Retreat 2010
Smoky Shadows Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

March 4-7: Pigeon Forge: Simone's Epic Conference 2010
Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

March 5-6: Pigeon Forge: Winter Carnival of Magic
Country Tonite Theatre; 8 p.m. show, for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.countrytonitepf.com

March 8-14: Pigeon Forge: North American Country Music Association International (NACMAI)
Country Tonite Theatre; Monday - Saturday competition free to the public. Saturday evening show and Sunday afternoon awards show admission charged. For more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.countrytonitepf.com

March 8-14: Pigeon Forge: NACMAI Annual Country Music Week
NACMAI Annual Country Music Week in Pigeon Forge, TN - Fans of country, gospel, and bluegrass will enjoy the North America Country Music Association, Int'l's Annual Country Music Week at the Country Tonite Theater in Pigeon Forge, TN.

March 10-14: Pigeon Forge: 16th Annual Mountain Quiltfest
16th Annual Mountain Quiltfest: Music Road Convention Center, Smoky Mountain Convention Center.

March 11-June 7, 2010: Gatlinburg: Gatlinburg SpringFest
Ahhh...Springtime in the Smokies! There's no better time to enjoy nature and festivals of all types.

March 12-14: Pigeon Forge: Church of God Winterfest
Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call (865) 428-5787.

March 13: Gatlinburg: Holly and Shamrock Parade - St. Nicholas Meets St. Patrick
St. Nicholas & St. Patrick - Together At Last! Everybody had so much fun the first time, they're going to do it again as these two Saints will meet and march together in the second annual Holly & Shamrock Parade on the downtown Parkway. Gatlinburg puts on quite a parade so plan now to enjoy a veritable explosion of red and green with hundreds of Santas, Mrs. Clauses, elves, reindeer and even an All-Santa Band.

March 13-16: Gatlinburg: Celebrate Santa
Santa Claus is coming to Gatlinburg! And Mrs. Claus, and the reindeer, too. It's the biggest convention of jolly old elves you can imagine as the Jolly Old Elf and his cohorts gather at the Convention Center for their 2010 convention, trade show and gala. Elves. Real-bearded and designer-bearded Santas and even those who have never donned the red suit (but think they might like to) will be in attendance.

March 18-21: Pigeon Forge: Tennessee Moose Association
Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

March 19-20: Pigeon Forge: Smoky Mountain Fiber Arts Festival
Hosted by the Townsend Artisan Guild and Fine Arts Blount at Townsend Visitors Center.

March 26-27: Pigeon Forge: Youth Outreach for Christ
Smoky Shadows Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

March 26-Apr. 2: Pigeon Forge: 14th Annual Great Smoky Mountains GRACE Bible Conference
Holiday Inn Resort; for more information call David at (423) 534-8486.

March 27-April 26: Pigeon Forge: Festival of Nations
Dollywood; for more information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit www.dollywood.com (Closed Tuesdays and Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010)

March 30-April 3, 2010: Pigeon Forge: The Great Smoky Mountain Arts & Craft Show
The Great Smoky Mountain Arts & Craft Show - The largest group of independent artisans in North America. Including paint, sew, cast, quilts, brooms, pottery, leather, restaurants, café tea room, soda fountain, candy shops and much more.

March 31-April 3, 2010: Gatlinburg: Arts & Crafts Community Show
Unique handcrafted gifts made by members of the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community as they host their annual show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.

April 3: Pigeon Forge: Easter Egg Hunt & Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Pigeon Forge Community Center; Breakfast 8 am Egg Hunt 10 am; for more information call 865-429-7373.

April 3-4: Pigeon Forge: Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament
For more information call Greg Ward at (865) 661-3474 or visit www.smokymountaintrouttournament.com

April 3: Pigeon Forge: Herb and Wildflower Day
Herb and Wildflower Day - The Smoky Mountains are home to more than 1,500 kinds of flowering plants, baked goods and handmade pottery.

April 3-4: Pigeon Forge: Smoky Mountain Fall Trout Tournament
Smoky Mountain Fall Trout Tournament at Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge, TN. The entire family can get involved with this fun trout tournament geared toward anglers of all ages and skill levels

April 4: Gatlinburg: Easter Sunrise Service at Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort
Easter Sunrise Service at Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort & Amusement Park in Gatlinburg, TN the Easter Sunrise Service at Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort in Gatlinburg, Tennessee is a great way to start Easter

April 8-9: Pigeon Forge: Conservative Christian Ministries 5th Annual Ladies Retreat in the Smokies
Holiday Inn Resort Hotel; for more information call Connie Harman at (276) 964-5663 or visit www.conservativechristianministries.com

April 9-10: Pigeon Forge: Retreat for Chris
Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

April 9-23: Pigeon Forge: Fiesta-Val Band and Chorus Competition
Fiesta-Val Band and Chorus Competition. Spectators Welcome. FREE. Music Road Convention Center. for more information call (804) 264-8663

April 15-18: Pigeon Forge: Community Night
Pigeon Forge High School; for more information call 865-453-8574.

April 15-18: Pigeon Forge: GRAND SPRING ROD RUN
Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

April 15-18: Pigeon Forge: Spring Rod Run
Spring Rod Run | Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center; For more information call 1-800-251-4444.

April 19-24: Pigeon Forge: Wildflower Pilgrimage Week
Wildflower Pilgrimage Week - The Great Smoky Mountain National Park presents their Wildflower Week including wildflowers, fauna, nature walks, motorcades, photographic tours, art classes, and inside seminars.

April 21-25: Gatlinburg: 60th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
Enjoy the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with over 150 different programs, including hiking tours, motorcades, demonstrations & classroom lectures.

April 22: Gatlinburg: Ribfest & Wings
Gatlinburg's 8th Annual Ribfest & Wings festival will feature extended hours (4 to 10 p.m., with food sampling starting at 6) and loads of atmosphere as the Parkway transforms into a Street Fair between Traffic Light 6 and Riverside Motor Inn/Reagan Terrace Mall.

April 30-May 2: Pigeon Forge: RUMBLE IN THE HILLS Motorcycle Rally
Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

April 30-May 1, 2010: Pigeon Forge: Spring Festival and Old Timers Day
Spring Festival and Old Timers Day - Includes Young Pickers Talent Contest, barbecue, storytelling, arts and crafts. Admission is free.

May 3: Pigeon Forge: Southern Gospel Music Fan Fair


May 7: Pigeon Forge: 25th Annual Dolly Parade
6 p.m.; for more information call (865) 453-8574 or visit www.mypigeonforge.com

May 8: Pigeon Forge: Shrine Fun Fest Parade
Shrine Fun Fest Parade | Location: on the parkway in Pigeon Forge--route to be announced. Time: 9:00 a.m.

May 13-15: Pigeon Forge: 32nd Annual F-100 Supernationals and All Ford Show
32nd Annual F-100 Supernationals and All Ford Show

May 14-16: Gatlinburg: Gatlinburg Scottish Festival & Games
28th Annual Scottish clans meeting featuring Highland athletics, bagpipe competitions, Highland dancing, border collie demonstrations, haggis hurling, entertainment, whiskey tasting, food & merchandise vendors.

May 14-16: Pigeon Forge: Bloomin' BBQ and Bluegrass


May 14-16: Pigeon Forge: Trout Fest
A yearly fly fishing exposition and fundraiser, plus food and live bluegrass music. Free fishing seminars. Proceeds are donated to Great Smoky Mountains National Park Fisheries Department, Friends of the Smokies Fisheries Scholarship Endowment and other youth conservation projects.

May 15-16: Gatlinburg: Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival
A family oriented fine arts festival featuring juried artists from around the country, delicious cuisine and music on Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza and River Road.

May 21-22: Pigeon Forge: Relay for Life
Patriot Park; for more information call Robin Kurtz at (865) 908-5789 or visit www.relayforlife.org/seviertn

May 28: Pigeon Forge: The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit firstclassconcerts.com

May 28-30: Pigeon Forge: AdventureCon, Pop Culture & Collectable Expo
Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

May 28-30: Gatlinburg: Family Fest In The Smokies
ill & Gloria Gaither present the 20th annual Family Fest in the Smokies in Gatlinburg Convention Center. Three days of performances by all your favorites.

June 4-5: Pigeon Fogre: Ponitacs in Pigeon Forge - Classic Car Show
Music Road Hotel & Convention Center; for more information contact (865) 379-9595.

June 4-5: Pigeon Forge: Classic Car Show
Classic Car Show: Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge | Music Road Convention Center

June 4-5: Pigeon Forge: Smoky Mountain Pottery Festival
The festival brings together potters from around the region in a juried event. It will have 35 pottery booths, and education and children's tent, and Cynthia Bringle as featured potter.

June 10-12: Pigeon Forge: 19th Annual Smoky Mountains Storytelling Festival
TBD; for more information call (865) 453-8574

June 11-13: Pigeon Forge: All Chevy Supernationals
Pigeon Forge Municipal Parking Facility; for more information call (423) 623-4644, (423) 623-1871, (423) 465-5855 or visit www.autoshows.cc or the host hotel, Grand Resort Hotel at 1-800-251-4444.

June 11-August 1: Pigeon Forge: KidsFest
Dollywood; for more information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit www.dollywood.com

June 15-20: Pigeon Forge: Music City Gospel Showcase
Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

June 16-20: Pigeon Forge: Christy Fest
The annual event celebrates the character of "Christie," the TV series, movies and classic novel by Catherine Marshall. The television series was filmed in Townsend. Visit www.christyfest.org

June 18: Pigeon Forge: Roy Clark in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit firstclassconcerts.com

June 24-27: Pigeon Forge: Great Smoky F-100 Run
Smoky Shadows Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

July 2: Pigeon Forge: Music on the Square
Old Mill Square; for more information call (865) 428-0771 or visit www.oldmillsquare.com

July 2: Pigeon Forge: Tanya Tucker in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit firstclassconcerts.com

July 2-4: Pigeon Forge: Battle of Gatlinburg
The "Southern Guard Brigade" hosts the annual "Battle of Burg Hill" in Gatlinburg.

July 3: Pigeon Forge: 20th Annual Patriot Festival
Patriot Park; for more information call (865) 453-8574

July 3-4: Gatlinburg: Midnight Independence Day Parade
For the 35th consecutive year, Gatlinburg kicks off America's Independence Day celebration with the nation's first parade, which leads off at 12 a.m. on Saturday.

July 4: Gatlinburg: "Stand Here" Fireworks Finale
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
Gatlinburg's popular River Raft Regatta takes place at noon on Friday, July 4th, on the Little Pigeon River in Downtown Gatlinburg.

July 4: Pigeon Forge: Independence Day Sidewalk Sale
Independence Day Sidewalk Sale at Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall in Pigeon Forge, TN. Enjoy great savings at dozens of brand name stores during the Independence Day Sidewalk Sale at Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall.

July 8-11: Pigeon Forge: SEAA Girl's Slow Pitch World Series
Pigeon Forge City Park; for more information call (865) 717-4932 or visit www.seaayouth.com

July 16-24: Gatlinburg: Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair
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. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

July 20-25: Pigeon Forge: SEAA Girl's Fast Pitch World Series
Pigeon Forge City Park; for more information call (865) 717-4932 or visit www.seaayouth.com

July 23-24: Pigeon Forge: George Jones In Concert
Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit firstclassconcerts.com

July 30-August 1: Pigeon Forge: Volunteer Cat Club Show
Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

August 1-31: Pigeon Forge: Celebrate Freedom!
oin us in honoring America's heroes during the entire month of August. Participating businesses offer exclusive discounts to veterans, all branches of active duty, Reserves, National Guard, retired military, law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS personnel (ID required). For information call (865) 453-8574; 1-800-251-9100

June 11-August 7, 2010: Gatlinburg: Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales
All summer long hear tales, mountain music, and learn the lore of the Smoky Mountains on the sidewalks of downtown Gatlinburg. Fourteen acts nightly. 5 - 10 p.m.

August 11-14: Pigeon Forge: KIDABRA! - The Association of Family & Kidshow Performers
KIDABRA!--The Association of Family & Kidshow Performers Annual Convention. Registration is required. Grand Finale Public Show is Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. at Music Road Convention Center.

August 13-14: Pigeon Forge: Stringtime in the Smokies, presented by The Old Mill
Old Mill Square; for more information call (865) 428-0771 or visit www.oldmillsquare.com

August 13-15: Pigeon Forge: Smoky Mountain Bull Dog Club
Smoky Shadows Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

August 20: Pigeon Forge: Chubby Checker in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit firstclassconcerts.com

August 23-25: Pigeon Forge: 14th Annual World Premiere Gospel Concert
Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

September 10-11: Pigeon Forge: Shades of the Past Rod Run XXVIII
National Parks Resort Lodge & Smoky River Ranch; for more information call Dan Draper at (865) 995-2009 or visit www.shadesofthepast.com

September 16-19: Pigeon Forge: Grand Fall Rod Run
Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

September 16-19: Pigeon Forge: Grand Fall Rod Run
Grand Fall Rod Run | Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center; For more information call 1-800-251-4444.

September 24: Pigeon Forge: Country Gold Tour - Featuring Leroy Van Dyke, Rex Allen, Jr. and Moe Bandy in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit firstclassconcerts.com

September 24-25: Pigeon Forge: Fall Heritage Festival and Old Timers Day
Fall Heritage Festival and Old Timers Day - The 18th event will include bluegrass music and clogging, antique tractor and engine show, storytelling, children's activities, crafts, food and demonstrations of traditional skills.

September 25: Pigeon Forge: 7th Annual Old Mill Heritage Day
Old Mill Square; for more information call (865) 428-0771 or visit www.oldmillsquare.com

October 1-30: Pigeon Forge: National Gospel and Harvest Celebration
Dollywood; for more information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit www.dollywood.com (Closed Tuesdays and Thursdays)

October 1-31: Pigeon Forge: 14th Annual Pigeon Forge HarvestFest
For more information call (865) 453-8574; 1-800-251-9100.

October 2-30: Pigeon Forge: Pigeon Forge Rotary Club Craft Fair
Patriot Park; for more information call (865) 909-3446.

October 11-13: Pigeon Forge: Gloryfest Senior Adult Conference
Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-866-739-2123.

October 15-17: Pigeon Forge: Rocky Top Cat Club
Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

October 22: Pigeon Forge: The Nashville Legends Show
Featuring Bill Anderson, Jim Ed Brown and Helen Cornelius in Concert. Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.countrytonitetheatre.com

October 25-30: Pigeon Forge: Samoyed Club of America, Inc. National Specialty Dog Show
Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

October 28: Pigeon Forge: 10th Annual Safe Halloween Celebration (Trick or Treat)
Pigeon Forge Community Center; hosted by the City of Pigeon Department of Parks and Recreation. For more information call (865) 429-7373

November 4-5: Pigeon Forge: MLC Ladies Conference & Retreat
Music Road Hotel & Convention Center; Advance Registration Required; for more information call (706) 226-3312.

November 4-6: Pigeon Forge: Chosen Ladies Conference Hosted by Watts Bar Church of God
Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

November 6-January 1: Pigeon Forge: Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival
Dollywood; for more information call1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit www.dollywood.com (Operating days vary. Closed 11/25, 12/24 & 25, 12/31)

November 9: Pigeon Forge: 21st Annual Winterfest Kickoff
Patriot Park; for more information call (865) 453-8574

November 10-30: Pigeon Forge: Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights
Fun Time Trolley Station @ Patriot Park; (Mon. through Fri. only) 6:30 p.m.; $5.00; Call Trolley Office @ (865) 453-6444 for reservations and departure times.

November 12: Pigeon Forge: Ronnie McDowell & Billy Joe Royal in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit firstclassconcerts.com

November 13: Pigeon Forge: ATVA National Banquet & Awards
Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

November 19-21: Pigeon Forge: Turkey Strut Square Dancers Weekend
Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

November 20: Pigeon Forge: Tellebration
TBD; for more information call (865) 453-8574.

November 21: Pigeon Forge: Pigeon Forge Community Chorus Holiday Concert
TBD, for more information call (865) 453-8574.

December 1-31: Pigeon Forge: Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights
Fun Time Trolley Station @ Patriot Park; (Mon. through Fri. only) 6:30 p.m.; $5.00; Call Trolley Office @ (865) 453-6444 for reservations and departure times.

December 7: Pigeon Forge: Tree Lighting Ceremony
Pigeon Forge Community Center; for more information call (865) 429-7373.

December 29-31: Pigeon Forge: Exit Winter Conference
Smoky Shadows Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

December 29-31: Pigeon Forge: Xtreme Youth Conferences
Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

December 31: Pigeon Forge: 29th New Years Eve Extravaganza
Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

December 31: Pigeon Forge: New Year's Eve Celebrations
Various Venues; for more information call (865) 453-8574; 1-800-251-9100.