Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Area, TN Calendar of Events
Use our constantly updating calendar to plan your Tennessee visit around special events being held in the Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Area. Find special festivals, parades, exhibitions and more for you to enjoy during your next getaway!
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May 2008
- Friday, May 16 - Sunday, May 18
Bloomin' Barbecue & Bluegrass in Downtown Sevierville, TN
Join in the fun of one of the favorite events of Smoky Mountain Springfest when you attend the Bloomin' Barbecue & Bluegrass festival in Downtown Sevierville.
- Saturday, May 17 - Sunday, May 18
Scottish Festival & Games at Mills Park in Gatlinburg, TN
Join in one of the largest Scottish festivals in the country for a weekend filled with Highland athletic games, bagpipe contests, demonstrations, games, live entertainment, whiskey tasting, and more at the Gatlinburg Scottish Festival & Games.
- Saturday, May 17 - Sunday, May 18
Fine Arts Festival at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, TN
Enjoy a weekend filled with fine art, family fun, and fantastic live music at the Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg.
- Friday, May 23 - Saturday, May 24
MountainFest in Downtown Gatlinburg, TN
MountainFest is a summer celebration of Gatlinburg's heritage and features a a variety of events and activities including craft demonstrations, bluegrass & Appalachian Mountain music, and local food favorites.
- Saturday, May 24 - Monday, May 26
Memorial Day Weekend in Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge, TN
The Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge area offers a nearly limitless variety of exciting live shows and outdoor activities that will be sure to make this Memorial Day weekend a time to remember.
On-Going May Events:
- Friday, March 21 - Monday, May 5
Festival of Nations at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN
Visit cultures around the world right here in the Smoky Mountains with the Festival of Nations, a six-week-long international festival at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge.
- Wednesday, April 23 - Saturday, May 3
Townsend Heritage Festival and Old Timers Day at Cades Cove
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.
- Wednesday, April 23 - Saturday, May 3
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.
- Friday, April 25 - Saturday, May 3
Spring Festival and Old Timers Day in Townsend, TN
Celebrate the unique and endearing culture of the Smoky Mountains with the Spring Festival and Old Timers Days in Townsend.
June 2008
- Sunday, June 8 - Sunday, June 8
CMT Dukesfest in Gatlinburg, TN
Held at Cooter's Place and General Store in Gatlinburg, TN the Dukesfest Festival is a favorite not only for crashing cars and spotting Daisy Dukes, but for helping terminally ill children as well.
- Saturday, June 14 - Saturday, June 14
Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival at the Dumplin Ridge Farm in Kodak, TN
Take in some of the hottest pickin' in the Smokies at the Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival at the Dumplin Ridge Farm in Kodak, TN.
On-Going June Events:
- Wednesday, March 12 - Sunday, June 8
Smoky Mountain Springfest in Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge, TN
Celebrate Spring with a three-month, countywide festival that welcomes in the warmer weather with arts & crafts shows, special botanical displays, and live street entertainment!
- Wednesday, March 12 - Sunday, June 8
Springfest in Gatlinburg, TN
With Springfest in full swing, there is no better time to visit the beautiful city of Gatlinburg.
- Friday, June 13 - Sunday, August 3
Kidsfest at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN
Families and children will enjoy what Dollywood has in store during their summer festival months with KidsFest.
- Sunday, June 15 - Sunday, August 31
Gatlinburg's Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales in Downtown Gatlinburg, TN
Enjoy evenings of entertainment as a variety of costumed storytellers, musical performers, and artisans take to the streets of Downtown Gatlinburg to share their stories and skills.
July 2008
- Friday, July 4 - Friday, July 4
4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza at Smokies Park in Sevierville, TN
Celebrate your fourth of July with an amazing fireworks display beginning at 7:15 at Smokies Park in Sevierville.
- Friday, July 4 - Friday, July 4
Midnight Independence Day Parade in Downtown Gatlinburg, TN
Be among the first to celebrate America's Independence Day at the Midnight Independence Day Parade in downtown Gatlinburg.
- Friday, July 4 - Friday, July 4
Annual Patriot Festival at Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge, TN
Celebrate Independence Day in Pigeon Forge at the Patriot Festival at Patriot Park!
- Friday, July 4 - Friday, July 4
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.
- Friday, July 4 - Friday, July 4
River Raft Regatta in Gatlinburg
Beginning at the Christus Gardens bridge, a wild unmanned river raft race with everything from rubber ducks, floating rocks, and other unique boats will float along River Road ending at the Aquarium Bridge in Gatlinburg.
- Saturday, July 5 - Saturday, July 5
Jammin at the Old Mill Village in Pigeon Forge, TN
As part of StringTime, Jammin' at the Old Mill takes place at 7 p.
August 2008
On-Going August Events:
- Friday, June 13 - Sunday, August 3
Kidsfest at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN
Families and children will enjoy what Dollywood has in store during their summer festival months with KidsFest.
- Sunday, June 15 - Sunday, August 31
Gatlinburg's Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales in Downtown Gatlinburg, TN
Enjoy evenings of entertainment as a variety of costumed storytellers, musical performers, and artisans take to the streets of Downtown Gatlinburg to share their stories and skills.
- Friday, August 29 - Monday, September 1
Labor Day Weekend in Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge, TN
Enjoy the last weekend of summer in the beautiful Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge areas.
September 2008
- Monday, September 1 - Monday, September 1
Labor Day Sidewalk Sale at the Tanger Outlet Center in Sevierville, TN
- Sunday, September 14 - Tuesday, September 30
BBQ & Bluegrass at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN
Travelers hungry for the incredible sounds of bluegrass legends and the legendary flavor of southern BBQ should get ready for the Bluegrass and BBQ festival at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN.
- Thursday, September 18 - Thursday, September 18
Taste of Autumn at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in Gatlinburg, TN
Yet again, the best food, fun and entertainment in the Smoky Mountains will be found with the annual Taste of Autumn with special selections featured from area cooks and restaurants!
- Saturday, September 20 - Saturday, September 20
Heritage Day at The Old Mill Village in Pigeon Forge, TN
- Saturday, September 20 - Sunday, September 21
Sevier Days at Marble Springs Historic Site in Knoxville, TN
- Thursday, September 25 - Thursday, September 25
Smoky Mountain Auto Fest at Smokies Stadium in Sevierville, TN
See all kinds of cars on display and also enjoy a wide range of events including a live band, door prizes, and a Saturday night block party.
- Friday, September 26 - Saturday, September 27
Fall Heritage Festival and Old Timers Days in Townsend, TN
Bluegrass music, clogging demonstrations, arts & crafts, and much more highlight the annual Townsend Fall Heritage Festival and Old Timers Day.
- Saturday, September 27 - Saturday, September 27
Great Smoky Mountain Wine Festival
This festive day will feature more than 50 wines directly from Tennessee, as well as a number of wines from various other areas without the snooty atmosphere of high-society looking down its nose at you.
On-Going September Events:
- Friday, August 29 - Monday, September 1
Labor Day Weekend in Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge, TN
Enjoy the last weekend of summer in the beautiful Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge areas.
- Monday, September 1 - Tuesday, December 30
Old Fashioned Hayrides at Christus Gardens in Gatlinburg, TN
See both beautiful downtown Gatlinburg, TN and the gorgeous mountain landscape with Old Fashioned Hayrides at Christus Gardens.
- Friday, September 12 - Friday, October 31
Harvest Celebration and Southern Gospel Jubilee at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN
Along with its over 20 rides and attractions, Dollywood showcases the very best in area craftsmen and gospel singing.
- Tuesday, September 16 - Friday, October 31
Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival & Fall Decorating Contest in Gatlinburg, TN
This year, come help Gatlinburg, TN celebrate the Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival & Fall Decorating Contest.
October 2008
- Thursday, October 9 - Sunday, October 26
Annual Craftsmen's Fair at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in Gatlinburg, TN
The Annual Craftmen's Fair features more than 200 booths showcasing some of the most unique and talented artisans and crafters in the country.
- Saturday, October 11 - Saturday, October 11
Knoxville Brewers Jam at World's Fair Park in Knoxville, TN
Make the 45-minute drive up to Knoxville's World's Fair Park for the Annual Knoxville Brewers' Jam, which features the best music, food, and drinks in the Smoky Mountains.
- Tuesday, October 14 - Friday, October 31
Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival
- Tuesday, October 14 - Friday, October 31
Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival in the Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge, TN Area
From crafts to live entertainment, during the Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival the Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge area transforms itself through fun times, vibrance of the leaves and hospitality of the locals.
- Tuesday, October 21 - Tuesday, October 21
Annual Mountain Festival and Pig Roast in Sevierville, TN
Fun, family and fellowship highlight the Annual Mountain Festival and Pig Roast featuring hot food, live music, a large silent auction and the charming atmosphere of the Smoky Mountains.
- Friday, October 31 - Friday, October 31
Halloween at Mysterious Mansion of Gatlinburg in Gatlinburg, TN
- Friday, October 31 - Friday, October 31
Halloween in Pigeon Forge, TN
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.
On-Going October Events:
- Friday, September 12 - Friday, October 31
Harvest Celebration and Southern Gospel Jubilee at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN
Along with its over 20 rides and attractions, Dollywood showcases the very best in area craftsmen and gospel singing.
- Tuesday, September 16 - Friday, October 31
Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival & Fall Decorating Contest in Gatlinburg, TN
This year, come help Gatlinburg, TN celebrate the Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival & Fall Decorating Contest.
- Friday, October 3 - Saturday, November 1
National Gospel & Harvest Celebration at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN
Get ready for high spirits and great food at the National Gospel & Harvest Celebration at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
November 2008
- Wednesday, November 5 - Wednesday, November 5
Annual Gatlinburg Winter Magic in Gatlinburg, TN
For almost three months during the winter season Gatlinburg becomes adorned with over 3 million lights as they celebrate the Annual Gatlinburg Winter Magic.
- Tuesday, November 11 - Tuesday, November 11
Veterans Day Celebration at Ripley's Aquarium Plaza in Gatlinburg, TN
Honor America's heroes & veterans with this tribute featuring a wide variety of events including patriotic music, a fly-by presentation, and even an appearance by an American bald eagle from the American Eagle Foundation.
- Wednesday, November 26 - Sunday, November 30
Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show
- Wednesday, November 26 - Sunday, November 30
Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in Gatlinburg, TN
Nationally known artists and crafters will converge in downtown Gatlinburg to display the unique crafts and artwork that made them famous!
- Wednesday, November 26 - Sunday, November 30
Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show in Gatlinburg, TN
A great autumn tradition, the Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show in Gatlinburg, TN puts together the true essence of the Smokies.
- Thursday, November 27 - Thursday, November 27
Thanksgiving in Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge, TN
Celebrate Thanksgiving in the beauty of the Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge areas.
- Friday, November 28 - Saturday, November 29
Gatlinburg's Festival of Trees in Gatlinburg, TN
Get in the holiday spirit with this event that features hundreds beautifully decorated Christmas Trees on display.
On-Going November Events:
- Friday, October 3 - Saturday, November 1
National Gospel & Harvest Celebration at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN
Get ready for high spirits and great food at the National Gospel & Harvest Celebration at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
- Saturday, November 8 - Saturday, January 3
Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN
Enjoy an elaborate stage show, fireworks, lights, and more family fun at the Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
- Saturday, November 8 - Saturday, January 3
Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN
To celebrate the wonders of winter, Dollywood adorns itself with 3.
December 2008
- Monday, December 1 - Wednesday, December 24
Christmas at The Old Mill Village in Pigeon Forge, TN
- Thursday, December 11 - Saturday, December 13
Christmas in the Smokies Bluegrass Festival in Pigeon Forge, TN
Rosin up those bows and head on on out to the 2005 Christmas in the Smokies bluegrass festival.
- Wednesday, December 31 - Wednesday, December 31
New Year's Eve in Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge, TN
Welcome the new year in the beautiful Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge areas.
- Wednesday, December 31 - Wednesday, December 31
New Year's Eve Balldrop and Fireworks Show at the Space Needle in Gatlinburg, TN
This year Gatlinburg will host their New Year's Eve show at their 342-foot Space Needle.
On-Going December Events:
- Monday, September 1 - Tuesday, December 30
Old Fashioned Hayrides at Christus Gardens in Gatlinburg, TN
See both beautiful downtown Gatlinburg, TN and the gorgeous mountain landscape with Old Fashioned Hayrides at Christus Gardens.
January 2009
On-Going January Events:
- Saturday, November 8 - Saturday, January 3
Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN
To celebrate the wonders of winter, Dollywood adorns itself with 3.
- Saturday, November 8 - Saturday, January 3
Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN
Enjoy an elaborate stage show, fireworks, lights, and more family fun at the Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
February 2009
- Thursday, February 5 - Saturday, February 7
Annual Smoky Mountain Storytelling Festival at the Country Tonite Theater in Pigeon Forge, TN
Enjoy educational workshops, thrilling concerts, exciting storytelling, and much more at the Smoky Mountain Storytelling Festival at the Country Tonite Theater in Pigeon Forge.
- Saturday, February 14 - Saturday, February 14
Valentine's Day in the Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge Area, TN
For a cozy mountain getaway this Valentine's Day, consider taking your sweetheart away to the beautiful Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge area of Tennessee.
- Saturday, February 14 - Saturday, February 14
Valentine's Day in Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge, TN
If you're looking to escape this Valentine's Day, Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge is calling you're name.
- Tuesday, February 24 - Wednesday, February 25
Christmas in Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge, TN
Spend your Christmas holiday in the beautiful Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge areas.
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