| January
2009 |
| 1-16 |
Winterfest
Trolley Tour of Lights. Fun Time Trolley Station
at Patriot Park. Monday and Friday only. 6:30 pm |
| 9-10 |
National
Fishing Lures & Collectable Show. Smoky
Mountain Convention Center; For more information
call (615) 449-5431 |
| 10-17 |
19th
Annual Wilderness
Wildlife Week, the first major event marking
the year-long 75th anniversary of Great Smoky
Mountains National Park. |
| 13 |
3rd Annual
AppalachiaFest, a tribute to traditional music
featuring Riley Baugus, Tim O'Brien, Dirk Powell
and Boogertown Gap. |
| February
2009 |
| 19 |
Cowboy
Symphony. Country Tonite Theater. For more
information call 865-429-7350. |
| 19-20 |
Tennessee
Shindig presents the 4th Annual Western
Jamboree. Cowboys & Indians.”– Tennessee
Shindig; For tickets and more information call
1-888-908-3327 |
| 19-22 |
9th Annual
Saddle Up!, a celebration of cowboy poetry and
Western music that includes concerts, the Cowboy
Symphony and a chuckwagon cookoff. |
| March
2009 |
| 5-7 |
Winter
Carnival of Magic at the Country Tonite Theatre;
For more Information call 1-800-792-4308 |
| 5-7 |
Couples Retreat
2009. SSCC; For more information call
1-800-251-4444 |
| 9-15 |
North
American Country Music Awards at the Country
Tonite Theatre; For more information call
1-800-792-4308 |
| 11-15 |
Annual Event,
"A
Mountain Quiltfest," featuring quilt
shows, quilting classes and related events. |
| 16-Apr.
27 |
Dollywood’s
Festival of Nations. (Closed Tuesdays &
Easter Sunday); 1-800-DOLLYWOOD |
| 28 |
Music of the
Mountains - Musical Traditions of the
Appalachian Mountains; Sugarlands Visitor
Center, (865)436-1291 |
| April
2009 |
| 1-
27 |
Dollywood’s
Festival of Nations. (Closed Tuesdays &
Easter Sunday); 1-800-DOLLYWOOD |
| 4 |
Chuckwagon
Gang and Friends. Somky Mountain Convention
Center, For More Information call 1-888-319-1021 |
| 4 |
Belz Outlets
Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Belz Outlets; For More
information call (865) 453-7316 |
| 4 |
Easter Egg
Hunt & Breakfast with the Easter Bunny.
Pigeon Forge Community Center; breakfast at 8:00
A.M. Egg Hunt at 10:00 A.M. 865-429-7373 |
| 17 |
Fiesta-Val Band and
Chorus Competition |
| 17-19 |
Grand Spring
Rod Run |
| 22-26 |
Spring Wildflower
Pilgrimage - Education on the flora, fauna, and
the culture of the park; Mills Conference
Center, (865) 436-7318 ext. 222 |
| 24-26 |
Gold Wings
GRHCC; For more information call 1-800-251-4444 |
| 25 |
National Junior
Ranger Day - Children and their families can
join in a variety of free hands-on activities
that range from searching for salamanders to
making dinner bells at a blacksmith shop;
Sugarlands Visitor Center, Oconaluftee Visitor
Center, Cades Cove Visitor Center,
(865)436-1200 |
| 27-Sept.
28 |
Dollywood's
Festival of Nations: (Closed Tuesdays and Easter
Sunday); 1-800-Dollywood. |
| May
2009 |
| 1-Sept.
28 |
Dollywood's
Festival of Nations: (Closed Tuesdays and Easter
Sunday); 1-800-Dollywood. |
| 2 |
Shrine
Funfest Parade, public welcome 9:00 a.m. on the
Parkway -Pigeon Forge, TN |
| 3 |
Shrine
Funfest |
| 8 |
Dolly's
2009 Homecoming Parade, featuring hometown
favorite Dolly Parton as grand marshal and 100
marching and parade units from several states. |
| 15-17 |
Chevy
Classics Roundup - 1955, 1956, 1957 Chevy
Classics Show |
| 16 |
Cosby in the Park -
Honoring the heritage of the Cosby Community;
Cosby Campground amphitheater and picnic area,
(865)436-1291 |
| 16-17 |
DLIA Citizen
Science Event - Celebration of 10 years of
Citizen Science in the Smokies; Location to Be
Announced, (865)430-4757 |
| June
2009 |
| 1-Sept.
28 |
Dollywood's
Festival of Nations: (Closed Tuesdays and Easter
Sunday); 1-800-Dollywood. |
| 4-6 |
18th Annual Smoky
Mountains Storytelling Festival, featuring
performances by professional storytellers,
seminars and the National Youth Storytelling
Showcase. Belle Island Village; For more
information call (865)429-7350. -Pigeon Forge,
TN |
| 5-6 |
Pontiacs in
Pigeon Forge - Classic Car Show |
| 5-26 |
3rd Annual
Smoky Mountain Music & Heritage Series, 6:30
P.M. – Old Mill Square – Free Admission –
For info 865-428-0771 or visit us on the web at www.oldmillsquare.com |
| 12-Aug.
2 |
Dollywood’s
KidsFest For more information call
1-800-DOLLYWOOD . |
| 13 |
Smith Family
Theater Great Smoky Mountains 75th Anniversary
Benefit Show, Smith Family Theater; For more
information and show times call 1-866-399-8100 |
| 13 |
Great Smoky
Mountains National Park 75th Anniversary -
Celebrate the 75th Anniversary in Cades Cove;
Cades Cove, TN, (865)436-1200 |
| 14 |
Great Smoky
Mountains National Park 75th Anniversary -
Celebrate the 75th Anniversary at Park
Headquarters; GRSM Park Headquarters,
(865)436-1200 |
| 15 |
Great Smoky
Mountains National Park 75th Anniversary -
Celebrate the 75th Anniversary at Oconaluftee;
Oconaluftee, NC, (865)436-1200 |
| 20 |
Women's Work
Festival - Come experience the similarities as
well as the differences life presented more than
a century ago; (865)436-1200 |
| 25-28 |
Great Smoky
F-100 Run, SSCC; 1-800-251-4444 |
| July
2009 |
| 1-Sept.
28 |
Dollywood's
Festival of Nations: (Closed Tuesdays and Easter
Sunday); 1-800-Dollywood. |
| 1-Aug.
2 |
Dollywood’s
KidsFest For more information call
1-800-DOLLYWOOD . |
| 3 |
3rd Annual
Smoky Mountain Music & Heritage Series, 6:30
P.M. – Old Mill Square – Free Admission –
For information call (865) 428-0771 or visit us
on the web at www.oldmillsquare.com
|
| 4-8 |
19th Annual Patriot
Festival, featuring music, food, children's
games and big-time fireworks. Patriot Park; For
more information call (865)429-7350. -Pigeon
Forge, TN. |
| 31 |
George Jones
in Concert, Country Tonite Theatre; For more
information call 1-800-792-4308 |
| August
2009 |
| 1-Sept.
28 |
Dollywood's
Festival of Nations: (Closed Tuesdays and Easter
Sunday); 1-800-Dollywood. |
| 1 |
George Jones
in Concert. Country Tonite Theater; For More
Information call 1-800-792-4308 |
| 1-31 |
Celebrate
Freedom! |
| 2-12 |
Dollywood’s
KidsFest For more information call
1-800-DOLLYWOOD . |
| 14-15 |
5th Annual StringTime
in the Smokies, a celebration of bluegrass
and traditional music. Patriot Park; For more
information call (865)429-7350 -Pigeon Forge,
TN. |
| September
2009 |
| 1-
28 |
Dollywood's
Festival of Nations: (Closed Tuesdays and Easter
Sunday); 1-800-Dollywood. |
| 2 |
Great Smoky
Mountains National Park 'Rededication'; Newfound
Gap and Park Gateway Entrances, (865)436-1200 |
| 4-27 |
Dollywood's
Barbeque and Bluegrass. Closed Thursdays.
1-800-DOLLYWOOD. -Pigeon Forge, TN |
| 11-12 |
Shades of the
Past Rod Run XXVII, National Parks Resort Lodge
& Smoky River Ranch; Fax (865) 995-9097 or
Fax (865)429-0159 |
| 18-20 |
Grand
Fall Rod Run, Grand Resort Hotel and
Convention Center; For more information call
1-800-251-4444. -Pigeon Forge, TN. |
| 18-20 |
Dumplin Valley
Bluegrass Festival. Great bluegrass near the
Great Smoky Mountains. Camping hook-ups
available. Call 1-888-377-9888 or 865-397-7942
for tickets. Click
here to visit their web site! - Sevierville,
TN. |
| 19 |
Mountain Life
Festival - The Mountain Farm Museum will be
alive with history as demonstrators provide
visitors with a glimpse into the past as they
make soap, apple cider, sorghum molasses,
hominy, music and more; Mountain Farm Musuem,
828-497-1904 |
| 19 |
7th Annual Old Mill
Heritage Day, 10:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.; Old Mill
Square; Free Admission; Experience the culture
of the Smoky Mountains. For more information
call (865) 428-0771 or visit us on the web at
www.oldmillsquare.com |
| 24-26 |
Thirteenth Annual
Pigeon Forge Harvest Festival. -Pigeon Forge, TN |
| October
2009 |
| 2-31 |
Dollywood's
National Music and Harvest Celebration. For more
information, dial 1-800-DOLLYWOOD. -Pigeon
Forge, TN. |
| 14-31 |
Smoky Mountain
Harvest Festival. - Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge,
TN
www.smokymountainharvestfestival.com |
| 15-? |
Visit the Pigeon
Forge area to see colorful leaves in the fall.
Depending on the weather our area has, leaves
will begin to change some time in October. For
more information call the Fall Color Hotline at
1-800-697-4200 for updated color information.
-Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Sevierville, TN. |
| 29 |
Belz Outlets
Annual Halloween Egg Hunt at Belz Outlets; For
more information call (865) 453-7316 |
| 29 |
9th 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 |
| 31 |
Halloween Fun
Fest GRHCC; For more information call
1-800-251-4444 |
| 31 |
Halloween in Pigeon
Forge. Brave all the mystery of a Smoky
Mountains Halloween with plenty of exciting
family-friendly events including an indoor
celebration, haunted houses and ghost tours.
-Pigeon Forge, TN |
| November
2009 |
| 5 |
20th Annual Winterfest
Kickoff. Patriot Park; For more information
call (865) 429-7350. -Pigeon Forge, TN. |
| 6 |
Winterfest
Trolley Tour of Lights. Fun Time Trolley Station
at Patriot Park; (Mon. - Fri. only) 6:30pm;
$5.00; Call Trolley Office at (865)453-6444 for
reservations. |
| Nov.
5-Feb. 29 |
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. |
| 11 |
Tellabration |
| December
2009 |
| 12 |
Festival of
Christmas Past - A celebration of Christmas and
winter in the Smokies, Sugarlands Visitor
Center, (865)436-1291 |
| 19 |
Holiday Homecoming
- Celebrate the Holiday Homecoming at the
Oconaluftee Visitor Center; Oconaluftee Visitor
Center, 828-497-1904 |
