MARCH
2012
GATLINBURG
March 6 - 31 Smoky Mountain Springfest -
A countywide celebration of the season featuring special events,
local craft shows and much more. (800) 568-4748
March 25-27 Gatlinburg Screenfest -
The third annual Independent Film Festival at the River Terrace
Resort focuses on promoting artists and filmmakers as well
as bringing their craft to an audience of local residents and
tourists in East Tennessee at the River Terrace Resort. Call
(865) 908-4106 or visit www.gatlinburgscreenfest.com
for more information.
PIGEON FORGE
March 1 - 31 Irish Month at Titanic -
Titanic Museum Attraction; for more information call
1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com
March 1 - 31 Behind the Scenes of Jim
Cameron’s TITANIC -
Titanic Museum
Attraction; for more information call 1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com
March 21 - 28 Great Smoky Mountain Grace
Conference - Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention
Center; for more information call 1-800-782-3119
March 23 - 31 16th Annual
Great Smoky Mountains Grace Bible Conference -
Holiday
Inn Hotel & Convention Center; for more information call
1-800-782-3119
March 24 - Apr 30 Dollywood’s Festival
of Nations - (Closed Tuesdays & Easter
Sunday, April 8) - Dollywood; for more information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD
or visit dollywood.com
March 30 - 31 Youth Outreach Crusade
for Christ - Smoky Shadows
Motel & Convention
Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444 or visit smokyshadows.com
SEVIERVILLE
Mid-March – June 7 Smoky Mountain
Springfest – Enjoy spring
decorations, mountain wildflowers and plenty of great events
during Smoky Mountain Springfest. For more information call
1-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378) or www.VisitSevierville.com
March 22-24 Corvette Auction and Expo -
Sevierville Events Center. Open to public. (865) 687-3976
or go to www.corvetteexpo.com
APRIL 2012
GATLINBURG
April 1 - 30 Smoky Mountain Springfest -
Join in a countywide celebration of the season, featuring special
events, local craft shows and much more. (800) 568-4748
April 4 - 7 Great Smoky Easter Arts & Crafts
Show - Unique 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,
visit www.gatlinburgcrafts.com
or call (800) 568-4748
April 7 - 8 Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament -The
12th Annual Spring 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 more information,
call 865-661-3474, visit www.rockytopoutfitter.com, or
email rockytopoutfit@aol.com.
April 8 Easter Sunrise Service at
Ober Gatlinburg - Early morning
Easter Service at Ober Gatlinburg includes complimentary
tram service to the top of the resort begins at 5:15 a.m.
Service begins at 6 a.m. Breakfast buffet available. (800)
251-9202
April 20 - 21 Mountain Man Memorial
March - This fourth annual
26.2-mile march starts in downtown Gatlinburg at 9 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, with Military Heavy, Military
Light and Civilian entry categories. Call 865-974-8858
or visit www.mountainmanmemorialmarch.com
for more information.
April 19 Food Ministry Fiesta -
Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies hosts this initial fundraiser
benefiting Sevier County Food Ministries at 6 p.m. One hundred
percent of the proceeds benefit SCFM’s Growing With Grace
Building Fund. Entertainment and refreshments included. For
ticket information, call (865) 428-5182
April 24 - 28 62nd Annual Spring 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 www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org.
April 26 Ribfest, Wings & BBQ -
Enjoy a sampling of the area’s most delectable ribs and
wings as well as free live entertainment during this popular
11th annual event. One admission price allows sampling until
the ribs and wings run out as the Parkway transforms into a
Street Fair from 5 to 9 p.m. (800) 568-4748
PIGEON FORGE
April 1 – 30 Behind the Scenes
of Jim Cameron’s TITANIC -
Titanic Museum Attraction;
for more information call 1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com
April 1 - 30 Dollywood’s Festival
of Nations - (Closed
Tuesdays & Easter Sunday,
April 8) - Dollywood; for more information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD
or visit dollywood.com
April 5 - 7 Easter Sidewalk Sale -
Pigeon River Crossings (formerly Belz Outlets); for more information
call 865-453-7316
April 6 - 7 Retreat for Christ -
Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center; for more information
call 1-800-251-4444 or visit grandresorthotel.com
April 7 Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter
Bunny - Pigeon Forge Community
Center at
10am; for more information call 865-429-7373
April 7 American Business Women's
Association Basket Auction -
Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center; for more information
call 1-800-782-3119
April 7 Brunch with the Easter Bunny -
Old Mill Square; for more information call
865-428-0771 or visit oldmillsquare.com
April 7 A Visit from the Easter Bunny -
The Incredible Christmas Place; for more information call 1-800-445-3396;
865-453-0415 or visit christmasplace.com
April 7 - 8 Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament -
For more information call Greg Ward at
865-661-3474 or visit smokymountaintrouttournament.com
April 12 - 15 Spring Truckload & Tent
Sale - Pigeon
River Crossings (formerly Belz
Outlets); for more information call 865-453-7316
April 13, 20, 27 Fiesta-Val Band and
Chorus Competition - Music
Road Convention
Center; Spectators Welcome – Free; for more information
call 804-264-8663
April 14 A Night to Remember -
Titanic Museum Attraction; for more information call
1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com
April 20 - 22 Grand Spring Rod Run -
Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center; for more information
call 1-800-251-4444
April 26 - May 5 Southern Gospel Music
Fanfair - Smoky Mountain
Convention Center;
for more information call 1-800-223-6707
April 27 - 28 Music in the Parks Band
and Chorus Competition – For
more information call 1-800-323-0974 or visit
musicintheparks.com
April 27 - 28 Bearly A Memory -
Inn at Christmas Place; for more information call
1-888-465-9644 or visit bearlyamemory.com or innatchristmasplace.com
SEVIERVILLE
April 6 Mountain Soul Vocal Competition Entry Postmark
Deadline Sing one of the
3,000 songs written by Sevierville’s hometown girl, Dolly
Parton, in your own style. Entry postmark deadline is April
6, 2011. Go to www.BloominBBQ.com
for complete details.
April 10-14 Smokies vs. Jackson - www.smokiesbaseball.com
865-286-2300
April 20-22 Women of Joy Conference -
Sevierville Events Center. Private event.
1-800-374-1550 http://www.philwaldrep.org/
April 20-24 TN Smokies vs. Chattanooga - www.smokiesbaseball.com
or 865-286-2300
April 28-29 H.T. Hackney Dealer Expo -
Sevierville Events Center. Private event.
MAY
2012
GATLINBURG
May 1 - 31 Smoky Mountain Springfest – Join
in a countywide celebration of the season featuring special
events, local craft shows and much more. (800) 568-4748
May 5 Gatlinburg Gateway Triathlon – The
fifth annual triathlon, which is headquartered at the Community
Center and starts at 8:15 a.m. Awards will be given in multiple
age categories (men’s and women’s division), plus
a mixed team relay event. Pre-register is required. (865) 436-4990
May 5 Gatlinburg’s Cinco de Mayo
Festival - The Gatlinburg
community presents the first major Hispanic event in the
city at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza and
No Way Jose’s featuring an educational theme early
in the day showcasing different types of Latin music, historical
dress, crafts, activities and an evening of celebration
highlighting the sights and sounds of the colorful culture.
(800) 568-4748
May 19 & 26 Gatlinburg Farmers Market -
Offering local choices for healthy mountain living, the Farmers
Market is open each Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in
the Alamo Steakhouse parking lot at 705 East Parkway from May
21 through October 13. Comprised of local producers, the emphasis
is on fresh produce and homemade products offered in an atmosphere
of community. Visit www.gatlinburgfarmersmarket.com
for more information.
PIGEON FORGE
May 1 – 5 Southern Gospel Music
Fanfair - Smoky Mountain
Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-223-6707
May 1- 31 Behind the Scenes of Jim
Cameron’s TITANIC -
Titanic Museum Attraction;
for more information call 1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com
May 3 – 5 Yellow Mustang Car
Show - Inn at Christmas Place;
for more information call
1-888-465-9644 or visit innatchristmasplace.com
May 4 - 5, 12 Music in the Parks Band
and Chorus Competition – For
more information call 1-800-323-0974 or visit musicintheparks.com
May 5 “Off the Wall”-
A fine art & craft sale to benefit the Dr. Robert F. Thomas
Foundation - Music Road Convention Center; 9am – 5pm;
for more information call
865-446-9628
May 9 -11 Southeastern Pedal Car Show -
Smoky Mountain Convention Center; for more information call
1-800-223-6707
May 11 27th Annual Dolly’s Homecoming
Parade - Grand marshal Dolly
Parton rides the lead float as this spring tradition makes
its way across Pigeon Forge, filled with marching bands,
local entertainers and much more; 6pm.; for information
call 1-800-251-9100 or visit MyPigeonForge.com/parade
May 12 Shrine FunFest Parade -
Pigeon Forge Parkway at 9am
May 17 – 19 34th Annual
F-100 Supernationals & All Ford Show -
Pigeon Forge
Municipal Parking Facility; for more information call 423-623-4644,
423-623-1871,
423-465-5855 or visit f100supernationals.com
May 17 - 19 Chevy Classics Car Show -
Inn at Christmas Place; for more information call
1-888-465-9644 or visit innatchristmasplace.com
May 25 Aaron Tippin, Joe Diffie and
Sammy Kershaw in Concert -
Country Tonite
Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit firstclassconcerts.com
May 25 - 28 Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale -
Pigeon River Crossings (formerly Belz
Outlets); for more information call 865-453-7316
May 26 - June 10 Dollywood’s
Barbeque & Bluegrass -
Dollywood; for more information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or
visit dollywood.com
SEVIERVILLE
May 1-5 TN Smokies vs. Montgomery - www.smokiesbaseball.com
865-286-2300
May 4-5 Retreat for Christ @
Sevierville Events Center. Private event.
May 11-15 TN Smokies vs. Jackson - www.smokiesbaseball.com
865-286-2300
May 11-13 TN Chosen Few Elite
Basketball @ Sevierville Events Center. Open to
the public.
May 18-19 Bloomin’ BBQ & 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
May 19 Mountain Soul Vocal Competition
Finals - Vocal competition
honoring the songwriting of Sevierville’s hometown
girl, Dolly Parton. Finalists sing one of 3,000 songs written
by Parton in the style of their own choosing (rock, rap,
country, pop, etc.) Entry deadline is April 6, 2012. www.BloominBBQ.com
May 28- June 1 TN Smokies vs. Huntsville -www.smokiesbaseball.com
865-286-2300
JUNE 2012
GATLINBURG
June 1
- 3 Smoky Mountain Springfest -
Join in a countywide celebration of the season featuring
special events, local craft shows and much more. (800) 568-4748
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Gatlinburg
Farmers Market - Offering local
choices for healthy mountain living, the Farmers Market is
open each Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Alamo
Steakhouse parking lot at 705 East Parkway through October
13. Visit www.gatlinburgfarmersmarket.com
for details.
June 15
- 30 Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales tm -
All summer long visitors can meet characters, hear mountain
music and learn about life long ago in the Smokies on the
streets of Gatlinburg. Storytellers, musicians and cloggers
perform along the Parkway every evening during this seventh
annual event! Designated a Top 20 event by Southeast Tourism
Society. (800) 568-4748
PIGEON FORGE
June 1
- 2 American Cancer Society Relay For Life -
Patriot Park; from 2pm to 2pm (24 hour event); for more
information visit relayforlife.org/seviertn
June 1
- 10 Dollywood’s Barbeque & Bluegrass -
Dollywood; for more information call
1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com
June 1
- 30 Behind the Scenes of Jim Cameron’s
TITANIC - Titanic Museum
Attraction;
for more information call 1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com
June 4
- 10 Smoky Mountain Coca Cola Association -
Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention
Center; for more information call 1-800-782-3119
June 8
- 9 Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge Classic Car Show -
Music Road Convention Center;
for more information call 865-379-9595
June 14 - 17 Father’s
Day Sidewalk & Tent Sale -
Pigeon River Crossings (formerly Belz
Outlets); for more information call 865-453-7316
June 15 Ronnie
McDowell, T. Graham Brown and Billie Jo Spears in Concert – Country
Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or
visit firstclassconcerts.com
June 15 – 16 All
Chevy Supernationals - Pigeon
Forge Municipal Parking Facility; for more information
call 423-623-4644, 423-623-1871, 423-465-5855 or visit allchevysupernationals.com
June 16 – 17 Father's
Day Weekend Garden Party -
The Incredible Christmas Place; for more information call
1-800-445-3396 or 865-453-0415 or visit christmasplace.com
June 22 - July 29 Dollywood’s
KidsFest - Dollywood; for
more information call
1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com
SEVIERVILLE
June 7-11 TN
Smokies vs. Mississippi - www.smokiesbaseball.com
865-286-2300
June 13-17 TN
Smokies vs. Birmingham - www.smokiesbaseball.com
865-286-2300
June 14-15 TN
Association of Middle Schools -
Sevierville Events Center. Private event. (865) 922-1248
June 14-16 Parker’s
Greatest Knife Show - Large-scale
collectable knife show at the
Sevierville Events Center. Open to public. (423)
892-0448 http://www.bulldogknives.org/
June 19 Smokies
Stadium All Star Game www.smokiesbaseball.com
865-286-2300
June 26-
30 TN Smokies vs. Birmingham - www.smokiesbaseball.com
865-286-2300
June 27-30 Rising
Star Talent Competition @ Sevierville Events Center.
Open to the public.
June 28-30 Tennessee
Sheriff’s Association - Sevierville
Events Center. Not open to public. http://www.tnsheriffs.com/
JULY 2012
GATLINBURG
July 1
- 31 Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales tm -
All summer long visitors can meet characters, hear mountain
music and learn about life in the Smoky Mountains on the
streets of Gatlinburg. Storytellers, musicians and cloggers
perform at different locations along the Parkway every
evening during this seventh annual event! Designated a
Top 20 event by Southeast Tourism Society. (800) 568-4748
July 3 4th
of July Midnight Parade – Saluting
the valiant men and women of our military services, this
37th annual showcase is the “First July Fourth Parade
in the Nation!” Parade starts 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
July 4 River
Raft Regatta - Visitors can
enjoy a fun, unmanned, floatable object race for the whole
family. Free registration begins at 10 a.m. at 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.
(800) 568-4748
July 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 p.m. with this grand display. Designated
a Top 20 event by Southeast Tourism Society. (800) 568-4748
July 7,
14, 21, 28 Gatlinburg Farmers Market -
Offering local choices for healthy mountain living, the
Farmers Market is open each Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to
11:30 a.m. in the Alamo Steakhouse parking lot at 705 East
Parkway through October 13. Comprised of local producers,
the emphasis is on fresh produce and homemade products
offered in an atmosphere of community. Visit www.gatlinburgfarmersmarket.com
for details.
July 20
to 29 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 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call
(865) 436-7479 or visit www.craftsmenfair.com
for more information.
July TBA Great
Gatlinburg Shark Race - Festivities
start at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza with
live entertainment, food & fun and opportunity to win
fantastic grand prizes. Rubber sharks are released into
the Little Pigeon River at the Christ in the Smokies Museum
and Gardens bridge to race downstream, first one to cross
the finish line wins! Proceeds benefit United Way of Sevier
County. For information, call (865) 430-5727.
PIGEON FORGE
July 1
- 29 Dollywood’s KidsFest -
Dollywood; for more information call
1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com
July 1
- 31 Christmas in July -
Inn at Christmas Place; for more information call
1-888-465-9644 or visit innatchristmasplace.com
July 1 – 31 Behind
the Scenes of Jim Cameron’s TITANIC -
Titanic Museum Attraction;
for more information call 1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com
July 4 22nd
Annual Patriot Festival -
Celebrate America’s birthday with food, fun, entertainment
and fireworks. Activities are at Patriot Park and offered
free of charge. For more information call 1-800-251-9100
or visit MyPigeonForge.com/patriot
July 4 A
Visit with Uncle Sam - The
Incredible Christmas Place; for more information call
1-800-445-3396; 865-453-0415 or visit christmasplace.com
July 4 – 8 Independence
Day Sidewalk Sale - Pigeon
River Crossings (formerly Belz
Outlets); for more information call 865-453-7316
July 6 Mel
Tillis in Concert - Country
Tonite Theatre; for more information call
1-800-792-4308 or visit firstclassconcerts.com
July 19 – 22 Summer
Truckload & Tent Sale -
Pigeon River Crossings (formerly Belz
Outlets); for more information call 865-453-7316
July 27
- 28 George Jones in Concert -
Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call
1-800-792-4308 or visit firstclassconcerts.com
July 30 – August
12 Dollywood Nights -
Dollywood offers extended park hours; for more information
call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com
SEVIERVILLE
July 4-6 TN
Smokies vs. Jacksonville - www.smokiesbaseball.com
865-286-2300
July 7-9 TN
Smokies vs. Chattanooga - www.smokiesbaseball.com or
call 865-286-2300
July 9-12 Biltmore
Baptist Church Summer Camp @ Sevierville Events Center. Private
event.
July 14-17 Smokies
Baseball vs. Jacksonville www.smokiesbaseball.com
865-286-2300
July 23-26 TN
Sheriff’s Association Family Conference @ Sevierville
Events Center. Private event.
July 30-August
2 TN Smokies vs. Pensacola - www.smokiesbaseball.com
865-286-2300
AUGUST 2012
GATLINBURG
August 1 - 11 Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales tm -
Through early August, visitors can meet characters, hear mountain
music and learn about life in the Smokies on the streets of Gatlinburg.
Storytellers, musicians and cloggers perform at different locations
along the Parkway every evening during this sixth annual event!
(800) 568-4748
August 4, 11, 18, 25 Gatlinburg Farmers
Market - Offering local choices
for healthy mountain living, the Farmers Market is open each
Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Alamo Steakhouse
parking lot at 705 East Parkway through October 15. Visit www.gatlinburgfarmersmarket.com
for details.
August 22 -26 Smoky Mountains Songwriters
Festival - Celebrating the
area’s Appalachian musical roots, Gatlinburg will host
its first Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival August 22
through 26. For information, call 865-436-0500 or email georgeh@ci.gatlinburg.tn.us.
August TBA Vintage Views Film Premiere -
Featuring classic film clips of Gatlinburg and the Smokies gleaned
from family home movie collections, this nostalgic film produced
by City Videographer Kevin Tierney debuts at W.L. Mills Auditorium.
A reception featuring local artists and authors is part of the
festivities. For more information or to make a reservation, call
(865) 436-0500 ($)
August 31 Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival -
This eighth annual family oriented fine arts festival at Arrowmont
School of Arts & Crafts features juried artists from around
the country, delicious cuisine and music. Proceeds benefit Arrowmont
and the Sevier County Arts
Council. (888) 240-1358 or www.gfaf.net
PIGEON FORGE
August 1 - 12 Dollywood Nights -
Dollywood offers extended park hours; for more information
call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com
August 1 – 31 Behind the Scenes of
Jim Cameron’s TITANIC -
Titanic Museum
Attraction; for more information call 1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com
August 2 - 6 Back to School/Tax Free
Weekend (3rd – 5th)
Sidewalk & Tent Sale – Pigeon
River Crossings (formerly Belz Outlets); for more information
call 865-453-7316
August 3 - 5 State of Tennessee's
Annual Sales Tax Holiday -
Enjoy tax-free purchases
on certain back to school items. Visit tn.gov/revenue/salestaxholiday/ for
more information.
August 4 Stringtime in the Smokies
presented by Old Mill Square -
Old Mill Square; for more information call 865-428-0771
or visit oldmillsquare.com
August 4 3rd Annual
Smoky Mountain Cornhole Tournament -
Old Mill Square; for information call 865-428-0771 or visit oldmillsquare.com
August 4 Pigeon Forge Midnight 8K Road
Race - Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention
Center;
for more information call David Morris
at 865-607-8717 or visit ktc.org
August 14 - 18 KIDABRA! The Association
of Family & Kidshow Performers -
Music Road Convention Center; Annual Convention – Registration
required. Grand Finale Public Show – Saturday, August
18, 2012 – 8pm. For more information call 336-492-7870
August 24 Mickey Gilley in Concert -
Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call
1-800-792-4308 or visit firstclassconcerts.com
August 25 – 26 Smoky Mountain
Relic Show and Sale - Smoky
Mountain Convention
Center; for more information call 1-800-223-6707 or visit smokymountaincivilwarshow.com
August 27 - 29 16th Annual World
Premiere Gospel Concert -
Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center; for more information
call 1-800-251-4444 or visit grandresorthotel.com
SEVIERVILLE
August 8-12 TN Smokies vs. Huntsville - www.smokiesbaseball.com
865-286-2300
Aug. 17-23 Polishing the Pulpit
Preachers Workshop @ Sevierville Events Center. Private
event.
August 19-23 TN Smokies vs. Chattanooga - www.smokiesbaseball.com
865-286-2300
August 24-28 TN Smokies vs. Mobile - www.smokiesbaseball.com
865-286-2300
Aug. 24-25 Women’s Mountain
Retreat @ Sevierville Events Center. Private
event.
SEPTEMBER 2012
GATLINBURG
September 1 - 2 Gatlinburg Fine Arts
Festival - This eighth annual
family oriented fine arts festival at Arrowmont School
of Arts & Crafts features juried artists from around
the country, delicious cuisine and music. Proceeds benefit
Arrowmont and the Sevier County Arts Council. (888) 240-1358
or www.gfaf.net
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Gatlinburg Farmers
Market - Offering local choices
for healthy mountain living, the Farmers Market is open
each Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Alamo
Steakhouse parking lot at 705 East Parkway through October
15. Comprised of local producers, the emphasis is on fresh
produce and homemade products offered in an atmosphere
of community. Visit www.gatlinburgfarmersmarket.com
for details.
September 13 - 30 Smoky Mountain Harvest
Festival - A countywide celebration
of harvest season in Gatlinburg features festivals, special
events and autumn-themed displays. (800) 568-4748
September 13 15th Annual 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 p.m. (800) 568-4748
September 29 - 30 Smoky Mountain Trout
Tournament - The 13th 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, or
email rockytopoutfit@aol.com
.
PIGEON FORGE
September 1 - 3 Labor Day Sidewalk
Sale - Pigeon River Crossings
(formerly Belz
Outlets); for more information call 865-453-7316
September 1 – 3 Labor Day Tent
Sale - The Incredible Christmas
Place; for more information call 1-800-445-3396; 865-453-0415
or visit christmasplace.com
September 1 – 30 Behind the
Scenes of Jim Cameron’s TITANIC -
Titanic Museum
Attraction; for more information call 1-800-381-7670 or visit
titanicpigeonforge.com
September 7 – 8 Shades of the
Past Rod Run XXX - Dollywood’s
Splash Country; for more information call Dan Draper at
865-995-2009 or visit shadesofthepast.com
September 13 – 16 Fall Sidewalk & Tent
Sale - Pigeon River Crossings
(formerly Belz
Outlets); for more information call 865-453-7316
September 15 - 17 Grand Fall Rod Run -
Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center; for more information
call 1-800-251-4444
September 21 – 22 Don Williams
in Concert - Country Tonite
Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit firstclassconcerts.com
September 22 9th Annual
Old Mill Heritage Day - Old
Mill Square; for more information call 865-428-0771 or
visit oldmillsquare.com
September 29 - 30 Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament -
For more information call Greg
Ward at 865-661-3474 or visit smokymountaintrouttournament.com
September 29 - October 27 Pigeon Forge
Rotary Club Craft Fair -
Patriot Park; for more information call 865-909-3446
SEVIERVILLE
September 4-9 Sevier County Fair -
Traditional hometown fair with a midway, carnival rides, games,
contests and concerts at Sevier Co. Fairgrounds. For more information,
please call (865) 453-0770 or visit www.seviercountyfairgrounds.com/
September TBA Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival -
Enjoy three days of music from the nation’s best Bluegrass
musicians. (865) 397-7942 www.dumplinvalleybluegrass.com
September 25-28 Smoky Mountain Senior Adult Conference -
Sevierville Events Center. Not Open to the Public. 205-833-9163
OCTOBER 2012
GATLINBURG
October 1
- 31 Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival -
A countywide celebration of harvest season featuring special
events, festivals, craft shows, autumn-themed displays and
more. (800) 568-4748
October 6 & 13 Gatlinburg
Farmers Market - Offering local
choices for healthy mountain living, the Farmers Market is
open each Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Alamo
Steakhouse parking lot at 705 East Parkway through October
15. Visit www.gatlinburgfarmersmarket.com
for details.
October 11
- 28 Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair -
Art, crafts and music lovers will find over
200 booths featuring some of the nation's finest work. Artisans
and craftspeople are on hand to demonstrate their skill, answer
questions and offer their unique art for sale. Live Country & Bluegrass
entertainment. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Sunday until 5 p.m.
at Gatlinburg
Convention Center. Call (865) 436-7479 or visit www.craftsmenfair.com
PIGEON FORGE
October 1 – 27 Pigeon
Forge Rotary Club Craft Fair -
Patriot Park; for more information call 865-909-3446
October 1 – 31 16th Annual
Harvestfest - Fall colors sweep
across the Smoky Mountains, while Pigeon Forge businesses
decorate using fruits of the harvest
October1 – 31 Behind
the Scenes of Jim Cameron’s TITANIC -
Titanic Museum
Attraction; for more information call 1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com
October 1 – 31 Fall
Celebration and Sidewalk Sale -
Three Bears General Store; for more information call 1-800-867-2272
or visit threebearsgeneralstore.com
October 3 – November 3 Dollywood’s
National Southern Gospel & Harvest Celebration -
(Closed Thursdays) - Dollywood; for more information call
1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com
October 5 – 8 Columbus
Day Sidewalk Sale - Pigeon
River Crossings (formerly Belz
Outlets); for more information call 865-453-7316
October 6 Tiger
8K Race - Pigeon Forge High
School; for more information call
865-774-5790 or contact carrierudder@sevier.org
or sallytate@sevier.org
October 15 – 16 Triumphant
Quartet Homecoming - Music
Road Convention Center; for more information and tickets
call Shari Pickel at 865-621-0492
October 15
- 20 Mountainfest at The Inn -
Inn at Christmas Place; for more information call
1-888-465-9644 or visit innatchristmasplace.com
October 18
- 21 Truckload & Tent Sale -
Pigeon River Crossings (formerly Belz Outlets);
for more information call 865-453-7316
October 26 Ray
Stevens in Concert - Country
Tonite Theatre; for more information call
1-800-792-4308 or visit firstclassconcerts.com
SEVIERVILLE
October 1-
31 Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival - 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 Sevierville. For
more information call 1-888- SEVIERVILLE (738-4378) or www.VisitSevierville.com
Oct.
6-7 Robert Tino’s Smoky Mountain
Homecoming – Old fashioned homecoming celebration
with a pumpkin patch, old time games, bluegrass and more.
Sevierville artist Robert Tino also unveils his latest
print.
Oct.
7-10 GROSouth
Fall Dealer Trade Show @ Sevierville Events Center. Private
event.
Oct.
15-18 Celebrator’s Conference @
Sevierville Events Center. Private Event. http://www.philwaldrep.org/
Oct.
26-27 House Hasson Hardware Co. @
Sevierville Events Center. Private Event.
NOVEMBER
2012
GATLINBURG
November 7 Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm Kickoff
and Chili Cookoff - 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. Enjoy live entertainment, sample
chili recipes from local restaurants and businesses and
vote for your favorite. (800) 568-4748
November 7- 30 Gatlinburg Winter
Magic tm - The City
of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with
dozens of spectacular light displays, featuring all LED
bulbs. (800)
568-4748
November 7 - 30 Gatlinburg Winter
Magic tm Trolley
Ride of Lights - Enjoy
a guided trolley tour of spectacular Gatlinburg Winter
Magic tm lighting displays. Departure is from the
Ripley’s Aquarium Trolley Station. Group reservations
are available. Trolley leaves at 6:30,
7:30 and 8:30. Tickets on sale October 15. (865) 436-0535
November 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 10th annual program
begins at 11 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
November 20 - 24 Gatlinburg’s
Festival of Trees – Dozens
upon 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
November 20 - 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 (800) 568-4748.
November 23 - 24 Winter Magic Tunes & Tales tm -
Through the holiday season, visitors can meet characters and
storytellers and enjoy caroling along the Parkway Friday and
Saturday evenings during this fourth annual event! (800) 568-4748
November 23 - 24 The Nutcracker “Sweet” -
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. Call (865) 680-7369 for
ticket information.
PIGEON FORGE
November 1 - 3 Dollywood’s National
Southern Gospel & Harvest Celebration -
(Closed Thursdays) - Dollywood; for more information call
1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com
November 1 - 30 Behind the Scenes
of Jim Cameron’s TITANIC -
Titanic Museum
Attraction; for more information call 1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com
November 4 - 5 MLC Ladies Conference & Retreat -
Music Road Convention Center; Advance registration required.
For more information call 706-226-3312
November 6 23rd Annual
Winterfest Kickoff - Patriot
Park; for information call
1-800-251-9100
November 6 2nd Annual Salute to Veterans
Parade - Join us in saluting
the men and women of America’s military during this
annual parade through Pigeon Forge
November 6 - 30 Winterfest Trolley
Tour of Lights - Fun
Time Trolley Station at Patriot Park; (Monday through Friday
only) 6:30pm; $5. For more information call 1-800-251-9100
or visit MyPigeonForge.com/events
November 8 - 12 Veterans Day Sidewalk & Tent
Sale - Pigeon River Crossings
(formerly
Belz Outlets); for more information call 865-453-7316
November 10 Old Mill Square Holiday
Open House - Old Mill Square;
for more information call 865-428-0771 or visit oldmillsquare.com
November 10 - December 30 Dollywood’s
Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival -
(Operating days vary. Closed 11/22, 12/24 & 12/25)
- Dollywood; for more information call
1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com
November 16 - 17 Turkey Strut Square & Round
Dance Festival - Grand Resort
Hotel & Convention Center; for more information call
1-800-251-4444 or visit grandresorthotel.com
November 18 Pigeon Forge Community Chorus
Holiday Concert - For more information call
1-800-251-9100 or visit MyPigeonForge.com
November 23 After Thanksgiving Sidewalk
Sale - Opening Early @ 7am
Pigeon River
Crossings (formerly Belz Outlets); for more information call
865-453-7316
SEVIERVILLE
November 3-7 International Gift Expo - Sevierville
Events Center. Not open to public. http://iges.us/
November 5 - February 28 Smoky Mountain
Winterfest - Enjoy
millions of twinkling lights throughout the Great Smoky Mountains
area. 1-888-738-4378 www.VisitSevierville.com
November 5 - February 28 Winterfest
in 3D Glasses Available - Winterfest
in 3D Glasses are available at the Sevierville Visitor Center
on Hwy 66 for only $1while supplies last. These glasses help
you see Winterfest in a whole new light as every point of
light shifts into a snowflake. 1-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378) www.VisitSevierville.com
November 5 Sevierville’s Winterfest
Kick Off 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.
Call 1-888-738-4378. www.VisitSevierville.com
Nov. 8-12 International Gift
Exposition in the Smokies @ Sevierville Events Center. Private event.
DECEMBER 2012
GATLINBURG
December 1 - 15 Winter Magic Tunes & 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
December 1 - 31 Gatlinburg Winter Magic -
The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with
dozens of spectacular light displays, featuring all LED bulbs.
(800)
568-4748
December 1 - 30 Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm Trolley
Ride of Lights - Enjoy a guided
trolley tour of Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting displays.
Departure is from the Ripley’s Aquarium Trolley Station.
Group reservations are available. Trolley leaves at 6:30, 7:30
and
8:30. Tickets on sale October 15. (865) 436-0535
December 1 - 2 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 holiday show
at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Visit www.gatlinburgcrafts.com
or call (800) 568-4748.
December 7 Gatlinburg’s 37th 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. (800) 568-4748
December TBA Christmas on Ice -
Enjoy the spirit of the season as local skaters display their
talents on ice to the sounds of holiday music in a two-day performance
at Ober Gatlinburg’s ice arena. Visit www.obergatlinburg.com
or call (800) 251-9202
December 31 New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Show & Ball Drop - On Historic
Nature Trail at the Parkway – For the 25th 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
PIGEON FORGE
December 1 Breakfast with Santa -
Old Mill Square; for more information call
865-428-0771 or visit oldmillsquare.com
December 1 – 30 Dollywood’s Smoky
Mountain Christmas Festival -
(Operating days vary. Closed 11/22, 12/24 & 12/25) -
Dollywood; for more information call
1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com
December 1 - 31 Behind the Scenes of Jim Cameron’s
TITANIC - Titanic Museum
Attraction; for more information call 1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com
December 1 - 31 Winterfest Trolley Tour
of Lights - Fun Time Trolley
Station at Patriot Park; (Monday through Friday only) 6:30pm;
$5. For more information call 1-800-251-9100 or visit MyPigeonForge.com/events
December 1 - 31 December Fest -
Inn at Christmas Place; for more information call
1-888-465-9644 or visit innatchristmasplace.com
December 6 - 9 Truckload & Tent Sale -
Pigeon River Crossings (formerly Belz Outlets);
for more information call 865-453-7316
December 14 2nd Annual
Smoky Mountain Gospel Christmas -
Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center; for more information
call 1-800-251-4444 or visit grandresorthotel.com
December 15 2nd Annual
Stella Parton Holiday Magic Dinner Show -
Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center; for more information
call 1-800-251-4444 or visit grandresorthotel.com
December 26 - 29 Dr. James Merritt’s Mountain
Top Conference - Smoky Mountain
Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-223-6707
December 31 31st Annual
New Year’s Eve Extravaganza -
Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center; for more information
call 1-800-251-4444 or visit grandresorthotel.com
December 31 New Year’s Eve Celebrations – Various
venues; for more information call
1-800-251-9100; 865-453-8574 or visit MyPigeonForge.com/events
SEVIERVILLE
December 1 - Sevierville’s 50th 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 11am and can
best be viewed on Forks of the River Parkway and Court Avenue
in historic downtown Sevierville, TN. 1-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378) www.VisitSevierville.com
December 1-2 - Universal Cheerleading Association - Cheerleading
completion at the Sevierville Events Center. Open to public. For
more information visit http://www.premierathletics.com/
December 6-8 - Parker’s Greatest Knife Show -
Large-scale collectable knife show at the Sevierville Events Center. Event
open to public. (423) 892-0448 http://www.bulldogknives.org/
December
27 - January 1 Student Celebration -
Sevierville Events Center. Event not open to public. http://www.philwaldrep.org/
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