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Townsend Heritage Festival and Old Timer's Day near Gatlinburg, TN

If you really want to absorb some genuine mountain culture, be sure to check out the Townsend Heritage Festival and Old Timer's Day in Townsend, Tennessee. The festival will feature bluegrass music, Appalachian arts and crafts demonstrations by local artisans, storytelling and kid's activities. It all takes place among the breathtaking Great Smoky Mountains. An antique tractor and engine show also happens during the festival. There is all kinds of food including apple butter.

Don't miss this chance to get to know what mountain culture is all about. Plan your vacation to the Gatlinburg, Tennessee area during September so you won't miss the Annual Townsend Heritage Festival and Old Timer's Day.

Points of Interest

Townsend Visitor's Center in Townsend, TN

Nicknamed "The Peaceful Side of the Smokies," Townsend, Tennessee offers lots for visitors to do and see surrounded by the picturesque Smoky Mountains and a good place to start is the Townsend Visitor's Center.