Are you ready for ice skating, snow skiing, tubing, louging, snow ball fights and hot cocoa by a roaring fire? Gatlinburg TN has all of that and more in the Winter season! Winterfest goes through the holiday season, with plenty of activities and millions of glowing lights! If you are planning a Winter getaway to Gatlinburg TN, here are just a few activities you may want to check out;
Festival of Trees, November 23 – 27, 2010 Festival of Trees and weekend performances of a holiday classic presented in Gatlinburg. Location: W.L. Mills Conference Center Admission: Yes. For more information go to http://www.gatlinburgfestivaloftrees.com/.
Winter Magic Kickoff & Chili Cookoff, November 10, 2010;The City of Gatlinburg kicks off Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm from 5 to 8 p.m. on the Downtown Parkway by turning on over three million lights. Location: Downtown Gatlinburg Admission: Yes. For more information go to http://www.eventsgatlinburg.com/event_detail.aspx?id=11.
Gatlinburg Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade, December 3, 2010; 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 35th annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 3 including marching bands and giant helium balloons taking to the streets. Location: Downtown Gatlinburg Admission: Free.
Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Holiday Arts & Crafts Show, December 1-5th 2010; Unique handcrafted gifts made by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are offered as they host their annual holiday show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Visit www.gatlinburgcrafts.com or call (800) 568-4748. Location: Gatlinburg.
Gatlinburg Winter Magic, November 10, 2010 - February 28, 2011; The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with millions of spectacular lights and lighted displays from November through February. Location: Throughout Gatlinburg
The Nutcracker "Sweet", November 26 – 27, 2010; Presented by the Smoky Mountain Dance Theater Company, enjoy this holiday classic presented in Gatlinburg, with performances at 7 p.m. in the W.L. Mills Auditorium. (GSE) Call (865) 680-7369 for information and reservations. Location: Gatlinburg Contact Info: (865) 680-7369
Trolley Ride of Lights, November 10, 2010 - January 30, 2011; Enjoy a guided trolley ride of the spectacular Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting displays. Location: Downtown Gatlinburg Contact Info: (865) 436-0535 Admission: $5.00
Tennessee Winter Special Olympics, January 30 - February 2, 2011 Watch and cheer as Special Olympics athletes compete for the gold in their annual Winter Olympics day. You can ski, shop, skate and do many other activities in Ober Gatlinburg throughout the winter months! Location: Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort Website/Link: http://www.obergatlinburg.com
