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April 2011 |
1 -
June 7 |
Pigeon Forge Springfest - a time when
visitors enjoy spring decorations, mountain wildflowers
and plenty of great events throughout Spring. |
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2 |
Gatlinburg Gateway Triathlon - This is the
third annual triathlon, which is headquartered at the
Gatlinburg Community Center and starts at 8:15 a.m. The
triathlon is open to anyone 15 years and older capable
of swimming one-half mile, biking twenty kilometers, and
running five kilometers consecutively. Awards will be
given in multiple age categories (men’s and women’s
division), plus a mixed team relay event.
Pre-registration is required. Call (865) 436-4990 |
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2 - 3 |
Smoky Mountain
Trout Tournament - The 12th Annual Spring Smoky
Mountain Trout Tournament is open to adults or children.
It is equally challenging for both visitors and locals,
with multiple categories to be contested in this largest
trout tournament in the Smokies. All Gatlinburg and
state fishing regulations will be observed. For
information, call 865-661-3474, and visit
www.rockytopoutfitter.com |
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9 - 10 |
HAM Radio Operators
International Tribute at Titanic Pigeon Forge -
On the 99th anniversary of Titanic’s maiden voyage,
amateur (HAM) radio operators will band together
worldwide for a very special broadcast originating from
Titanic Museum Attraction. The event will commemorate
the anniversary of the sinking and will honor the two
wireless operators, Jack Phillips and Harold Bride, who
sent distress signals into the early morning hours of
April 15, 1912. HAM operators from Pigeon Forge to
Belfast, Northern Ireland, will transmit news of the
anniversary using a special call sign and signals.
Visitors are invited to witness this live event, which
offers a firsthand look at the fragile and primitive
nature of communications at sea in 1912. For more
information, please contact us at 800-381-7670. |
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14 - 16 |
Tennessee Goldwing Roadriders Association Rally
& Show - located at the Sevier County Fairgrounds. For more
information, call (865) 453-0770 visit
www.seviercountyfairgrounds.com |
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14 - 16 |
10th Anniversary Yellow Mustang Show |
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14 - 17 |
Spring Truck and Tent Sale - at Belz
Outlets in Pigeon Forge |
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15 |
Music
of the Mountains -
featuring
Celtic music by The Good Thymes Ceilidh Band
sponsored by Great Smoky Mountains Association at
Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center in Townsend, TN
(865) 448-0044 |
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15 - 16 |
Mountain Man Memorial March - This is the third
annual 26.2-mile march. It starts in downtown Gatlinburg
at 7:00 a.m. as a challenging tribute to our men and
women in uniform. The course includes highway and rural
road stretches, in addition to rugged terrain and
mountain slopes. The event honors 1LT Frank Walkup, a
University of Tennessee-Knoxville alumnus who in 2007
was killed in the line of duty in Iraq. Pre-registration
is required. Categories are: Military Heavy, Military
Light and Civilian. Call 865-974-8858 or visit
www.mountainmanmarch.com for more information. |
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15 - 17 |
Spring Grand Rod Run |
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16 |
Music of the Mountains - In association
with the
City of Gatlinburg and Great Smoky Mountains
Association, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
presents this sixth annual event. This year’s activities
begin at Sugarlands Visitors Center with free,
limited-seating performances by a series of acts. |
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20 - 23 |
Great Smoky Easter Arts & Crafts Show -
Unique local 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. For information, you may call toll
free (800) 568-4748. |
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22 |
Belz Outlets Easter Egg Hunt - Belz
Outlets at 9:00 a.m. in the parking area. Free to
children ages 2-10. |
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23 |
Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast with the Easter
Bunny - at the Pigeon Forge Community
Center--Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Egg Hunt at 10:00 a.m. For
more information call 865-429-7373 |
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23 |
A Visit from the Easter Bunny - at
The Incredible Christmas Place. |
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23 |
Easter Sunrise Service at Ober Gatlinburg -
Early morning Easter Service at Ober Gatlinburg
includes complimentary tram service to the top of the
resort at 6:00 a.m. Service begins at 6:30 a.m.
Breakfast buffet available. Call toll free (800)
251-9202. |
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26 - 30 |
61st Annual Wildflower Pilgrimage -
Celebrate and enjoy the beauty of Great Smoky Mountains
National Park with over 150 different programs,
including hiking tours, motorcades, demonstrations and
classroom lectures centered on the flowers, plants and
wildlife in the great outdoors. For more information,
call (865) 436-7318 ext. 222 or visit the website
www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org. |
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28 |
Ribfest & Wings - Visitors enjoy a
sampling of the area’s best ribs and wings as well as
free live entertainment during this popular ninth annual
event. One admission price allows sampling until the
ribs and wings run out. The Parkway transforms into a
Street Fair. (800) 568-4748 |
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29 |
KNOXVILLE SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA - KSO in
Concert. Tickets = $25 per person and include concert
and pre-concert reception. Call (865) 448-0044 |
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29 - May 2
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Master Gardeners Garden Show and Sale -
Sevier County Fairgrounds. For more information, call
(865) 453-0770 or visit
www.seviercountyfairgrounds.com |
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29 - May 2
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Rally in the Forge Bikefest 2011 |
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May 2011 |
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1 |
61st Annual Wildflower Pilgrimage -
Celebrate and enjoy the beauty of Great Smoky Mountains
National Park with over 150 different programs,
including hiking tours, motorcades, demonstrations and
classroom lectures centered on the flowers, plants and
wildlife in the great outdoors. For more information,
call (865) 436-7318 ext. 222 or visit the website
www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org. |
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1 - 2 |
Rally in the Forge Bikefest 2011 -
April 29 - May 2 |
1 -
June 7 |
Pigeon Forge Springfest - a time
when visitors enjoy spring decorations, mountain
wildflowers and plenty of great events throughout
Spring. |
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6 |
26th Annual Dolly's Homecoming Parade -
Grand marshal Dolly Parton leads this
parade, a spring tradition that features floats,
entertainers, marching bands and more. 6:00 p.m. on the
parkway in Pigeon Forge. |
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7 |
Shrine FunFest Parade - Pigeon Forge
Parkway at 9:00 a.m. |
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7 |
Music in the Parks - For more
information call toll free 1-800-323-0974 |
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7 |
May Rescue Run 5K - Smoky Mountain Area
Rescue Ministries’ third annual 5K May Rescue Run
benefits the poor and needy of Sevier County. |
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7 - 8
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Circle Yer Wagens 33 - VW Show and Swap
Meet ─ Sevier County Fairgrounds. For more information,
call (865) 453-0770 or visit
www.seviercountyfairgrounds.com |
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12 - 14
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33rd Annual F-100 Supernationals & All Ford
Show - For more information call any of the
following local numbers: 423-623-4644, 423-623-1871,
423-465-5855 or visit website...
www.f100supernationals.com |
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13 - 14
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Gatlinburg Scottish Highland Festival -
a gathering of Scottish clans featuring Highland
athletics, bagpipe competitions, Highland dancing,
border collie demonstrations, haggis hurling,
entertainment, and whiskey tasting, along with food &
merchandise vendors. |
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14 |
Heritage Happening 2011 -
presented
by the Heritage Center Guild at Great Smoky Mountain
Heritage Center (865) 448-0044 |
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14 |
Music in the Parks - For more
information call toll free 1-800-323-0974 |
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14 - 15 |
Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival - 7th
annual family-oriented fine arts festival at Ripley’s
Plaza and River Road, featuring juried artists from
around the country, delicious cuisine and music.
Proceeds benefit Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts and
Sevier County Arts Council. Call toll free (888)
240-1358 or visit website
www.gfaf.net |
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15 |
Star Jam - Local radio station Star
102.1 hosts their annual Star Jam celebration and
concert at a new venue this year – the Smokies Stadium!
This year the event will feature Grammy award winning
group Train also featuring Shontelle and more to come!
Tickets are $20 on sale now at knoxvilletickets.com.
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17 - 19 |
BBQ Boot Camp - Boot Camp - Learn
BBQing techniques from Champion BBQers and an excellent
pastry chef during the three day BBQ Boot Camp in
Sevierville, TN. Sign up for 1, 2 or 3 days of cooking.
Call 1-888-889-7415 to register
www.BloominBBQ.com. |
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19 - 21 |
Chevy Classics Car Show |
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20 - 21 |
Bloomin' BBQ and Bluegrass - The
largest event in Sevierville! Tennessee State
Championship Barbeque Cook-Off, FREE bluegrass concerts
from rising stars and bluegrass legends, kids games,
great food and authentic mountain crafts. Admission is
FREE. For more information, contact the Sevierville
Chamber of Commerce 1-888-889-7415 or visit
www.BloominBBQ.com
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20 - 21 |
American Cancer Society Relay for Life -
Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge from 2:00 p.m. to
2:00 p.m. (24 hour event) |
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21 |
Music in the Parks - For more
information call toll free 1-800-323-0974 |
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21 |
The Diner "Loves of Your Life" Cruise-In -
Open Cruise In. Trophies awarded for: Best of
Show, THE DINER Pick, THE DINER RATS Big Cheese. NOON
until 7:00+ p.m. Games, Drawings & Prizes before 7:00
p.m. This is an event for having fun & honoring our
commitment to God, Family (especially your spouse), car
(of course), Burgers & BBQ. Music by Gary’s Sound
Machine. (865) 908-1904
www.thediner.biz |
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26 - 30 |
Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale - Belz
Outlets |
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27 |
Loretta Lynn Concert - Country Tonite
Theatre at 8:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale Feb.14. Call
1-800-792-4308 or 865-453-2003. Visit
www.firstclassconcerts.com for more information.
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27 - 29 |
Family Fest in the Smokies - Bill and
Gloria
Gaither have been visiting Gatlinburg for over two
decades. Make plans to attend this 3-day musical event
-- fun for the whole family!
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28 |
4th Annual Salute to Heroes Night -
Presented by the Tennessee Smokies Baseball Club at
Smokies Park. Pre-game ceremony starts at 5 pm and the
first pitch will be thrown at 6:15. |
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June 2011 |
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2 - 4 |
Parker's Greatest Knife Show -
Large-scale collectible knife show at the Sevierville
Events Center. |
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3 - 4 |
Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge |
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16 - 18 |
All-Chevy Supernationals |
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16 - 19 |
Fathers Day Truck and Tent Sale - at
Belz Outlets |
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17 |
Ronnie Milsap Concert - Country Tonite
Theatre at 8:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale Feb.14. Call
1-800-792-4308 or 865-453-2003. Visit
www.firstclassconcerts.com for more information.
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17 - 30 |
Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales™ -
Throughout the summer visitors can meet characters, hear
mountain music and learn about life long ago in the
Smoky Mountains. Storytellers, musicians and cloggers
performing on the streets of Gatlinburg every evening
during this 6th annual event! Designated a Top 20 event
by Southeast Tourism Society. For more information, call
toll free (800) 568-4748. |
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25 |
The Diner's "June Jam" Cruise-In - Open
Cruise In. Trophies will be awared for: Best of Show,
THE DINER Pick, THE DINER RATS Big Cheese. 2:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m. Visitors enjoy Games, Drawings & Prizes
(before 9:00 p.m.) Music by Gary’s Sound Machine.
(865) 908-1904
www.thediner.biz |
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25 - 26 |
Arts of the Samurai Grand Nationals -
Sevierville Events Center. Open to the Public. (865)
691-4088 |
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July 2011 |
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1 |
Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis Concert -
Country Tonite Theatre at 8:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale
Feb.14. Call 1-800-792-4308 or 865-453-2003. Visit
www.firstclassconcerts.com for more information.
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1 - 4 |
Independence Day Sidewalk Sale - at
Belz Outlets. |
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3 |
4th of July MIDNIGHT Parade - saluting
the valiant men and women of our military services, this
36th annual showcase is the “First July Fourth Parade in
the Nation!” Parade starts in Gatlinburg at the stroke
of midnight to begin Independence Day. Floats, balloons,
and marching bands pay tribute to our country during
this Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event. (800)
568-4748 |
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4 |
4th of July Fireworks Show - Join the
celebration in downtown Gatlinburg to mark our nation’s
“Independence Day” with a magnificent fireworks show.
The City of Gatlinburg lights up the mountain skyline
downtown at 10:00 p.m. with this grand display.
Designated a Top 20 event by Southeast Tourism Society
(800) 568-4748 |
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4 |
River Raft Regatta - Visitors enjoy a
fun, unmanned, floatable object race for the whole
family. Free registration begins at 10:00 a.m. in
Gatlinburg at the bridge beneath chair lift. Race begins
at NOON at Christ of the Smokies bridge and ends at
Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies bridge where prizes
will be awarded in several different categories. For
more information call toll free: (800) 568-4748 |
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4 |
21st Annual Patriot Festival -
Celebrate America’s independence with food, fun and
entertainment. Games, concerts and fireworks round out
this free event in Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge, TN. For
more information call 865-453-8574. |
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7 - 10 |
SEAA Girls Slow Pitch World Series - at
Pigeon Forge City Park. For more information call
865-717-4932 or visit
seaayouth.com |
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8 - 9 |
Mid-Tennessee Pullers Association Modified
Tractor Pull - at Sevier County Fairgrounds.
For more information, please call (865) 453-0770 or
visit
www.seviercountyfairgrounds.com |
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14 - 17 |
Summer Truck & Tent Sale - at Belz
Outlets. |
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15 |
An Appalachian
Celebration - with Great
Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont |
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17 |
Dolly Parton "Better
Day" Tour Kick Off Concert - Mark
your calendar for July 17, 2011. This will be the first
time in at least 26 years she’s performed a local show
outside Sevier County. The event will be at Thompson
Boling Arena in Knoxville, TN. |
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15 - 24 |
Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair at Gatlinburg
Convention Center - Art, crafts and music
lovers will discover over 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 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
daily, Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (865) 436-7479 or
visit
www.craftsmenfair.com |
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19 - 24 |
SEAA Girls Fast Pitch World Series - at
Pigeon Forge City Park. For more information call
865-717-4932 or visit
seaayouth.com |
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22 & 23 |
George Jones Concert - Country Tonite
Theatre at 8:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale Feb.14. Call
1-800-792-4308 or 865-453-2003. Visit
www.firstclassconcerts.com for more information.
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23 |
The Diner's "Hot Nights,Cool Cars" Cruise-In -
Open Cruise In. Trophies will be awared
for: Best of Show, THE DINER Pick, THE DINER RATS Big
Cheese. 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Visitors enjoy Games,
Drawings & Prizes (before 9:00 p.m.) Music by
Gary’s Sound Machine. |
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August 2011 |
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3 - 7 |
Back to School Weekend Sidewalk Sale -
at Belz Outlets. For more information call 865-453-7316. |
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5 - 6 |
Stringtime in the Smokies - presented by
Old Mill Square in Pigeon Forge, TN. For information
call (865) 428-0771 |
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5 - 7 |
Tennessee Tax Free Weekend - Shop tax
free on select items throughout Tennessee. Friday,
August 5th, 2011 at 12:01 a.m. through Sunday, August
7th, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. For more information, visit the
website
www.tntaxholiday.com |
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6 |
2nd Annual Smoky Mountain Championship Cornhole
Tournament - located at Old Mill Square in
Pigeon Forge, TN. For information call 865-428-0771 or
visit www.oldmillsquare.com |
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6 |
Pigeon Forge Midnight 8K Road Race -
will take place on the
Pigeon Forge Parkway. For detailed information about
running in the 8K, call David Morris at 865-607-8717 and
visit
ktc.org. |
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9 - 12 |
KIDABRA! - The Association of Family &
Kidshow Performers at
Music Road Hotel & Convention Center. Registration
is required. Grand Finale Show is open to the public on
August 12 at 8:00 p.m. For more information call 1-336-
492-7870. |
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19 |
Don Williams in Concert - Country
Tonite Theatre at 8:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale Feb.14.
Call 1-800-792-4308 or 865-453-2003. Visit
www.firstclassconcerts.com for more information.
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22 - 24 |
15th Annual World Premiere Gospel Concert |
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27 |
The Diner's "Back-to-School" Cruise-In -
Open Cruise In. Trophies will be awared
for: Best of Show, THE DINER Pick, THE DINER RATS Big
Cheese. 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Visitors enjoy Games,
Drawings & Prizes (before 10:00 p.m.) Music by
Gary’s Sound Machine. |
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27 - 28 |
2nd Annual Smoky Mountain Civil War & Relic
Show - Smoky Mountain Convention Center. For
more information call 1-800-223-6707 or visit
www.smokymountaincivilwarshow.com |
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September
2011 |
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1 - 5 |
Labor Day Sidewalk Sale |
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5 - 10 |
Sevier County Fair - Traditional
hometown fair with a midway, carnival rides, games,
contests and concerts at
Sevier Co. Fairgrounds. (865) 453-0770 |
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9 - 10 |
Shades of the Past Rod Run XXIX - at
Dollywood’s Splash Country. For more information call
Dan Draper at 865-995-2009 or visit
shadesofthepast.com |
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15 - 17 |
Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival -
three days of music from the nation’s top bluegrass
musicians. (865) 397-7942
www.dumplinvalleybluegrass.com |
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15 - 18 |
Truck & Tent Sale - located at Belz
Outlets. |
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15 - 19 |
Grand Fall Rod Run |
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15 - 30 |
Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival - A
countywide celebration of harvest season featuring
festivals, special events and autumn-themed displays.
(800) 568-4748 |
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15 |
14th Annual "A Taste of Autumn" -
Sample signature dishes from the area’s finest
restaurants. Enjoy live entertainment, live auction with
a cash bar. Proceeds benefit United Way of Sevier
County. Doors of the Gatlinburg Convention Center open
at 5:00 p.m. (800) 568-4748 |
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23 - 24 |
Blue Ribbon Country Fair -
at Great
Smoky Mountain Heritage Center (865) 448-0044 |
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23 |
Gene Watson and Connie Smith in Concert -
Country Tonite Theatre at 8:00 p.m. Tickets go
on sale Feb.14. Call 1-800-792-4308 or 865-453-2003.
Visit
www.firstclassconcerts.com for more information.
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|
23 |
8th Annual Old Mill Square Heritage Day
- at Old Mill Square in Pigeon Forge |
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24 |
South Atlantic Shrine Association Shrine Parade
- on the Pigeon Forge Parkway at 9:00 a.m. |
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24 |
The Diner's "Cruisn' for the Kids" Cruise-In -
Open Cruise In. Trophies will be awared for:
Best of Show, THE DINER Pick, THE DINER RATS Big Cheese.
2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Visitors enjoy Games, Drawings &
Prizes (before 9:00 p.m.) Music by Gary’s Sound
Machine. |
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24 - 25 |
Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament - This
12th Annual Fall 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. All Gatlinburg and state fishing regulations
will be observed. For information, call 865-661-3474,
visit
www.rockytopoutfitter.com |
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October 2011 |
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1 - 2 |
Robert Tino's Smoky Mountain Homecoming -
located at the Robert Tino Gallery and Farm off Hwy 66,
next to Buddys BarBQ. Smoky Mountain Homecoming unveils
Robert Tino’s latest mountain print. This event will
feature two days of art, bluegrass music, storytelling,
mountain crafts and displays, kids games, petting zoo
and pony rides, kids art classes, antiques, and a
farmers market. Admission is free. (865) 453-6315 or
1-800-675-6961
www.smokymountainhomecoming.com |
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1 - 2 |
Circle Yer Wagens 34 - Fall Volkswagen
Show and Swap Meet at the
Sevier County Fairgrounds. For more information,
please call (865) 453-0770. |
|
1 - 2 |
Smoky Mountain
Woodcarvers Festival -
at Great
Smoky Mountain Heritage Center (865) 448-0044 |
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1 - 31 |
Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival -
Visitors enjoy the sites, sounds and smells of a Smoky
Mountain Harvest. Leaf looking, special events, shows,
shopping and attractions make this a great time of year
to visit Sevier County. |
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1 - 31 |
Pigeon Forge Rotary Club Craft Fair -
located at Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge, TN For more
information, call 865-908-3446 |
|
21 |
Ray Stevens Concert - Country Tonite
Theatre - two big shows at 3:00 p.m.
and at 8:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale Feb.14. Call
1-800-792-4308 or 865-453-2003. Visit
www.firstclassconcerts.com for more information.
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|
29 - 30 |
Smoky Mountain Antique Show & Sale -
Smoky Mountain Convention Center |
|
November
2011 |
|
5 |
The Diner's Veterans DayCruise-In -
Open Cruise In. We honor our veterans and their
sacrifice. Trophies will be awared for: Best of Show,
THE DINER Pick, THE DINER RATS Big Cheese. NOON to 7:00
p.m. Visitors enjoy Games, Drawings & Prizes (before
7:30 p.m.) Music by Gary’s Sound Machine. |
|
6 |
Toys for Tots Benefit Bike Ride - at
Sevier County Fairgrounds in Sevierville, TN. For
more information, please call (865) 453-0770 |
|
7 |
Sevierville's Winterfest Kickoff--Music, Lights
& Magic - Free food, local entertainment, kids’
games and fireworks make this event fun for everyone!
The evening wraps up with “flipping the switch” on the
area’s first Winterfest lights. |
7 -
Feb. 28 |
Smoky Mountain Winterfest - visitors
enjoy millions of twinkling lights throughout the Great
Smoky Mountains area. 1-888-738-4378 |
7 -
Feb. 28 |
Winterfest in 3D - Winterfest in 3D
Glasses are available at the Sevierville Visitor Center
on Hwy 66 while supplies last. These glasses help you
see Winterfest in a whole new light, as every point of
light shifts into a snowflake. |
|
8 |
22nd Annual Pigeon Forge Winterfest Kickoff |
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8 - 30
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Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights - Fun
Time Trolley Station at Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge, TN
(Mon. through Fri. only) at 6:30 p.m. Price is $5--Call
Trolley office at 865-453-6444 for reservations and
departure times. |
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9 |
Gatlinburg Winter Magic™ Kickoff and Chili
Cookoff - The City of Gatlinburg kicks off
Gatlinburg Winter Magic™ from 5:00
to 8:00 p.m. on the Downtown Parkway by turning on over
three million lights. Enjoy live entertainment, sample
chili recipes from local restaurants and businesses, and
vote for your favorite! (800) 568-4748 |
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9 - 30 |
Gatlinburg Winter Magic™ Trolley Ride of Lights
- Enjoy a guided trolley tour of spectacular
Gatlinburg Winter Magic™
lighting displays. Departure is from the Ripley’s
Aquarium Trolley Station in Gatlinburg. Group
reservations are available. Trolley leaves at 6:30, 7:30
and 8:30. Tickets on sale October 15. For more
information, call (865) 436-0535. |
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11 |
The Nashville Legends Show Featuring Jim Ed
Brown, Helen Cornelius, Jack Greene and Jeannie Seely -
Country Tonite Theatre at 8:00 p.m. Tickets go
on sale Feb.14. Call 1-800-792-4308 or 865-453-2003.
Visit
www.firstclassconcerts.com for more information.
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|
11 |
Veterans Day Celebration - Join the
City of Gatlinburg in saluting the men and women of
America who have served in our Armed Forces in this
special ceremony on Ripley’s Aquarium Plaza. This ninth
annual program begins at 11:00 a.m. and includes
stirring musical tributes, ceremonial words and
recognition of Veterans in attendance. This event is
designated an official Regional Site for the Observance
of Veterans Day by the Veterans Day National Committee,
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (800) 568-4748 |
|
11 - 13 |
Veterans Day Sidewalk Sale - at Belz
Outlets |
|
12 |
Old Mill Square Annual Holiday Open House -
at Old Mill Square in Pigeon Forge, TN. For
information call 865-428-0771 or visit
www.oldmillsquare.com |
|
20 |
Pigeon Forge Community Chorus Holiday Concert -
For more information call toll free
1-800-251-910 or locally...865-453-8574 |
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21 - 25 |
The Gatlinburg Festival of Trees -
Dozens of ornately decorated Christmas trees await
visitors in this winter wonderland at Gatlinburg
Convention Center’s W.L. Mills Conference Center. Event
benefits Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries. (800)
568-4748 |
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22 - 30 |
Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Holiday
Show - Unique handcrafted gifts made by members
of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are offered as
they host their annual show at the Gatlinburg Convention
Center. Visit
www.gatlinburgcrafts.com or call toll free (800)
568-4748. |
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25 - 26 |
The Nutcracker "Sweet" - Presented by
the Smoky Mountain Dance Theater Company. Enjoy this
holiday classic presented in Gatlinburg with
performances at 7:00 p.m. in the W.L. Mills Auditorium.
Call (865) 680-7369 for ticket information. |
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December
2011 |
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1 - 4 |
Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Holiday
Show - Unique handcrafted gifts made by members
of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are offered as
they host their annual show at the Gatlinburg Convention
Center. Visit
www.gatlinburgcrafts.com or call toll free (800)
568-4748. |
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1 - 17 |
Winter Magic Tunes and Tales™ - Through
the holiday season, visitors can meet characters and
storytellers and enjoy caroling and entertainment along
the Parkway Friday and Saturday evenings during this
fourth annual event! (800) 568-4748 |
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1 - 30 |
Gatlinburg Winter Magic™ Trolley Ride of Lights
- Enjoy a guided trolley tour of spectacular
Gatlinburg Winter Magic™
lighting displays. Departure is from the Ripley’s
Aquarium Trolley Station in Gatlinburg. Group
reservations are available. Trolley leaves at 6:30, 7:30
and 8:30. Tickets on sale October 15. For more
information, call (865) 436-0535. |
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1 - 31 |
Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights - Fun
Time Trolley Station at Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge, TN
(Mon. through Fri. only) at 6:30 p.m. Price is $5--Call
Trolley office at 865-453-6444 for reservations and
departure times. |
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2 |
Gatlinburg's 36th Annual Fantasy of Lights
Christmas Parade - This popular Christmas
parade in downtown Gatlinburg is recognized as one of
the very best by the International Festival and Events
Association. Parade features lighted floats, marching
bands, equestrian units and helium balloons. Parade
begins at 7:30 p.m. at Traffic Light #1A and continues
through downtown to Light #10. Designated a Top 20 event
by Southeast Tourism Society. (800) 568-4748 |
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3 |
Sevierville's 49th Annual Christmas Parade -
A traditional hometown parade with baton
twirlers, pageant winners, marching bands and floats
leading up to the appearance of the Grand Marshal –
Santa Claus! Parade begins at 11:00 a.m. and can best be
viewed on Forks of the River Parkway and Court Avenue in
historic downtown Sevierville, TN. |
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3 - 5 |
Premier Athletics - at Sevierville
Events Center. This event is open to the public. For
more information visit
http://www.premierathletics.com |
|
9 |
Parker's Greatest Knife Show - a
large-scale collectible knife show at the Sevierville
Events Center. This event is open to the public. For
more information, call (423) 892-0448 or visit
http://www.bulldogknives.org |
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31 |
New Year's Eve Fireworks Show and Ball Drop -
For the 24th straight year, the Space Needle
area at traffic light #8 comes alive at the stroke of
midnight with a fabulous fireworks show. Features free
party favors and live entertainment. “Best New Year’s
Eve Show in the South.” (800) 568-4748 |
