Hotel Pigeon Forge

2013

Calendar Of Events

                             2013 Pigeon Forge                                 

January

4-11        Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights - Fun Time Trolley Station at Patriot Park; (Monday and Friday only)

6:30 P.M., 7:45 P.M., & 9:00 P.M.; $5.00; for more information call 1-800-251-9100 or visit MyPigeonForge.com/trolley.

10-13     Winterfest Sectional Bridge Association – Holiday Inn & Convention Center; for more information
 contact Pete Misslin 423-884-3550.

12-19     23^rd Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week  - Music Road Hotel & Convention Center – Pigeon Forge’s ultimate Smoky Mountain Experience.  An eight-day, award winning event filled with classes, lectures, workshops and daily hikes into Great Smoky Mountains National Park. For a complete schedule call 1-800-251- 9100 or visit MyPigeonForge.com/wildlife.

14-16     The Edge Conference – Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center; for more information call 865-680-1891.

19            3^rd Annual Ice Carving Competition - Titanic Museum Attraction - An exciting one-day event attracting world-class professional and amateur carvers competing before a crowd of wonderstruck children and adults alike. For more information call 1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com.

26           Boy Scout Day - Dixie Stampede – For more information call 865-774-8114 or e-mail         denisem@dixiestampede.com. 

February

1–28     Sweetheart Month at Titanic - Titanic Museum Attraction - “Experience the power of love during Titanic's          Sweetheart Month during the month of February. Join us as we pay tribute to romance and the lasting love of devoted couples everywhere.” For information call 1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com.

7-8          Smoky Mountain Gospel Jubilee - Country Tonite Theatre; for information call 1-800-792-4308 or
visit countrytonitepf.com.

15-18     President’s Day Sidewalk Sale – Pigeon River Crossing; for more information visit pigeonrivercrossing.com.

15-18     Shabbach Youth Conference – Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center; for more information visit shabbach.com.   

21-24    13th Annual Saddle Up! 
Our tribute to the American West features concerts by top western musicians and cowboy poets, a chuck wagon cook-off, western dance, cowboy church and more; for a complete schedule and to purchase tickets visit MyPigeonForge.com/saddleup or call 1-800-251-9100. 

March

1–31       Irish Month at Titanic – Titanic Museum Attraction - “This popular month-long annual event brings out the Irish in everyone who comes aboard. Music, singing, dancing, tall tales and Gaelic humor will rock the boat in joyous celebration of the men, women and the country that gave birth to Titanic.”  For more information call 1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com.

1-4          Simone’s E.P.I.C.  Conference for Dance & Clogging – Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center;
for more information call 865-680-1891.

March cont…

8-9          Winter Carnival of Magic - Country Tonite Theatre; for information call 1-800-792-4308 or
visit countrytonitepf.com.

10-13     North American Country Music Association International (NACMAI) - Country Tonite Theatre; for information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit countrytonitepf.com.

12-16     19th Annual A Mountain Quiltfest™
The timeless art of quilting is celebrated during this award-winning event.  Visit our quilt show and marketplace, or take classes from top quilting instructors.  Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.  Registration begins Nov 4, 2013; for a complete schedule and registration please visit    
MyPigeonForge.com/quiltfest or call 1-800-947-9669. 

16          Boy Scout Smoky Mountain Run Kick-Off - Dixie Stampede; for more information contact 865-774-8114  or e-mail denisem@dixiestampede.com.

21-23     Smoky Mountain Shaggers – Holiday Inn & Convention Center; for more information call Gerry Anders at 865-456-7997.

23-31     Festival of Nations – Dollywood (Closed Tuesdays & Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013) - Don’t miss the
largest international festival in the South at Dollywood.  Experience music, dancing, artistry, food and
crafts by performers and artisans from around the world. For more information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com.

29-31     Easter Sidewalk Sale – Pigeon River Crossing; for more information visit pigeonrivercrossings.com.

30           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.

30           Brunch with the Easter Bunny – Old Mill Square – For more information call 865-428-0771 or visit
                www.oldmillsquare.com.

30           Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny – Pigeon Forge Community Center at 10:00 A.M.; for more
                information call 865-429-7373.

April

1-6             Titanic Author’s Week -   Titanic Museum Attraction; for more information call 1-800-381-7670 or
                visit titanicpigeonforge.com.

1-22        Festival of Nations – Dollywood (Closed Tuesdays) - Don’t miss the largest international festival in the
                South at Dollywood.  Experience music, dancing, artistry, food and crafts by performers and
                artisans from around the world. For more information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com.

3-11        16^th Annual Great Smoky Mountains Grace Bible Conference – Holiday Inn & Convention Center; for more information call David Dowell at 423-878-8282.

5-6          Music Festival at Dixie Stampede - For information contact 865-774-8114 or e-mail
denisem@dixiestampede.com.

6-7          Spring Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament - For more information visit rockytopoutfitter.com or

smokymountaintrouttournament.com

April cont..

11-15     Spring Truckload & Tent Sale – Pigeon River Crossing; for more information visit pigeonrivercrossings.com

15-18     Welcome Home Vietnam –   Come celebrate the service and sacrifice of America’s Vietnam Veterans.
Join us as Pigeon Forge and the Theaters of the Smokies produce a star studded event offering Thanks
to the Veterans of the Vietnam War; for complete information contact 304-485-8687 or visit ustours.biz.

15           Welcome Home Vietnam - Dixie Stampede; for more information contact 865-774-8114 or e-mail
denisem@dixiestampede.com.

16           Welcome Home Vietnam Parade –         Pigeon Forge Parkway  

17              Veteran’s Wives Breakfast ­- Titanic Museum Attraction; for more information call 1-800-381-7670 or
                visit titanicpigeonforge.com.

18             Veteran’s Appreciation Day – (Free Admission for veterans) - Titanic Museum Attraction; for more information call 1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com.

19-21     Grand Spring Rod Run –          Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center; for more information call

1-800-251-4444.

26-27     Music Festival - Dixie Stampede - For more information contact 865-774-8114 or e-mail
denisem@dixiestampede.com.

26-28     5^th Annual Gwen Ford’s God’s Country - Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center; for more information call 865-680-1891.

27                 Princess Tea Party - Titanic Museum Attraction - Reservations required and space is limited. For more
                information call 1- 800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com.

May

2-5          Yellow Mustang Show – Inn at Christmas Place; for more information call 1-888-465-9644 or
visit innatchristmasplace.com.

9-13        Truckload & Tent Sale – Pigeon River Crossing; for more information visit pigeonrivercrossings.com.

10           Dolly’s Homecoming Parade -          Pigeon Forge Parkway
Grand marshal Dolly Parton rides atop her float as this spring tradition makes its way across Pigeon Forge,
filled with marching bands, local entertainers and much more;  6:00 P.M; for complete information visit  MyPigeonForge.com/parade or call 1-800-251-9100.

11           Shrine FunFest Parade -          - Pigeon Forge Parkway – 9 A.M. start

11           Girl Scout Awards Day - Dixie Stampede - For more information contact 865-774-8114 or e-mail     denisem@dixiestampede.com.

11-12     Titanic Children’s Weekend - Titanic Museum Attraction. Reservations Required; For more information call
                1- 800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com.

May cont…

16-18     35^th Annual F-100 Supernationals & All Ford Show – Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center; for more
                information call 423-623-4644, 423-623-1871, 423-465-5855 or visit f100supernationals.com.

16-19     Chevy Classic Round Up - Inn at Christmas Place; for more information call 1-888-465-9644 or
visit innatchristmasplace.com.   

24-27     Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale – Pigeon River Crossing; for more information visit pigeonrivercrossings.com.

24           Aaron Tippin, Joe Diffie and Sammy Kershaw in Concert (The Roots and Boots Tour) - Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit firstclassconcerts.com.

25-31     Barbeque & Bluegrass  – Dollywood - Tap your toes to the sounds of the hottest names in bluegrass and
savor the flavors of the tastiest barbeque in the South at Dollywood, winner of the 2012 Golden Ticket Awards for world’s best shows and food. For more information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com.

June

1-9          Barbeque & Bluegrass – Dollywood - Tap your toes to the sounds of the hottest names in bluegrass and
savor the flavors of the tastiest barbeque in the South at Dollywood, winner of the 2012 Golden Ticket
Awards for world’s best shows and food. For more information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com.

4-8          Smoky Mountain Coca Cola Collectors – Holiday Inn & Convention Center; Items for sale to public.

7-8          Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge Classic Car Show – Music Road Convention Center; for more information call

865-379-9595 or hotel information call 1-800-429-7700.

13-17     Father’s Day Sidewalk Sale & Truckload & Tent Sale – Pigeon River Crossings; for more information visit
pigeonrivercrossings.com.  

14           T. Graham Brown and Jimmy Fortune in Concert - Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call

1-800-792-4308 or visit firstclassconcerts.com.

14-15     All Chevy GMC Supernationals - Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center; for more information
call 423-623-4644, 423-623-1871, 423-465-5855 or visit allchevysupernationals.com.

15-16     Titanic Boat Show - Titanic Museum Attraction. For more information call 1- 800-381-7670 or visit
                 titanicpigeonforge.com  

16           Kids Make a Father’s Day Card, Mrs. Claus’ Candy Kitchen Cookie for Dads – The Incredible Christmas

Place for more information call 1-800-445-3396; 865-453-0415 or visit christmasplace.com.

22–30    Great American Summer – Dollywood - Make more time for summertime with extended park hours and shows for the entire family, including a nightly fireworks display, Great American Country Show and Gazillion Bubbles Show. Ride your favorite rides in the dark! For more information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com.

July

1–31       Great American Summer - Make more time for summertime with extended park hours and shows for the
                entire family, including a nightly fireworks display, Great American Country Show and Gazillion Bubbles
                Show. Ride your favorite rides in the dark! For more information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit

                dollywood.com.

1-31        Christmas In July –The Incredible Christmas Place - Activities for All Guests; for more information call

1-800-445-3396; 865-453-0415 or visit christmasplace.com.

4-8          Independence Day Sidewalk Sale – Pigeon River Crossings; for more information visit pigeonrivercrossings.com.

4              23rd Annual Patriot Festival –     Patriot Park - Celebrate America’s birthday with food, fun, entertainment and fireworks.  Activities are at Patriot Park and offered free of charge; for information call

1-800-251-9100 or visit MyPigeonForge.com/patriot.

4              Visit from Uncle Sam on the 4^th of July - The Incredible Christmas Place; for more information call
                 1-800-445-3396; 865-453-0415 or visit christmasplace.com.

5              Tanya Tucker in Concert - Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or
visit firstclassconcerts.com

18-22     Summer Truckload & Tent Sale – Pigeon River Crossings; for information go to pigeonrivercrossings.com

22-28     SEAA Girl's Fast Pitch World Series -  New Wear Farm City Park; for more information call Freddie Mullins at 865-717-4932;  seaayouth.com or e-mail seaayouth@aol.com

26           Bobby Bare and Connie Smith in Concert - Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call

1-800-792-4308 or visit firstclassconcerts.com.

August

1- 4         Great American Summer – Dollywood - Great American Summer - Make more time for summertime with
extended park hours and shows for the entire family, including a nightly fireworks display, Great American Country Show and Gazillion Bubbles Show. Ride your favorite rides in the dark! For more information call

1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com.

2-4          State of Tennessee’s Annual Sales Tax-Free Sales Weekend – Enjoy tax-free purchases on certain back to school items; for more information visit tn.gov/revenue/salestaxholiday.

2-4          Back to School Tax Free Weekend Sidewalk Sale – Pigeon River Crossings; for more information go to
pigeonrivercrossings.com.

3              Pigeon Forge Midnight 8K Road Race – Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center; for more information call
865-386-7283, 865-805-2008 or visit ktc.org. 

3              Stringtime in the Smokies presented by the Old Mill Square – For more information call 865-428-0771 or visit oldmillsquare.com.

August cont…

3              4^th Annual Smoky Mountain Cornhole Tournament - Old Mill Square – For more information call
865-428-0771 or visit oldmillsquare.com.

6-9          KIDABRA!  The International Association of Family & Kid show Performers Annual Convention – Music Road Convention Center.  Registration required. Free Kids Show periodically during convention – call for schedule; Grand Finale Public Show – Friday August 9, 2013 - 8 pm – admission charged. For more information call 336-492-7870 or for hotel information call 1-800-429-7700.

8-12        Late Summer Truckload & Tent Sale – Pigeon River Crossings; for more information visit
pigeonrivercrossings.com.

23           Celebrity Concert Series - Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit
                firstclassconcerts.com.

23-25     2^nd Annual Kingdom Outreach Mega Conference - Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center;
for more information call 865-680-1891.

26-28     17^th Annual World Premier Gospel Concert - Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center;
for more information call 865-680-1891.

24-25     Smoky Mountain Relic Show – Smoky Mountain Convention Center; for more information call
                1-800-223-6707 or visit smokymountaincivilwarshow.com.

29-31     5^th Annual Gwen Ford’s God’s Country - Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center; for more information call 865-680-1891.

30-31     Labor Day Sidewalk Sale – Pigeon River Crossings; for more information visit pigeonrivercrossings.com.

September

1              5^th Annual Gwen Ford’s God’s Country - Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center; for more information call 865-680-1891.

1-2          Labor Day Sidewalk Sale – Pigeon River Crossings; for more information visit pigeonrivercrossings.com.

2              Labor Day Tent Sale - The Incredible Christmas Place; for more information call 1-800-445-3396;
                865-453-0415 or visit christmasplace.com.

6-7          Shades of the Past Rod Run XXXI  –     Dollywood’s Splash Country; for more information call Dan Draper
at 865-995-2009 or visit shadesofthepast.com. 

12-16     Grand Fall Rod Run –    Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center; for information call 1-800-251-4444.

12-16     Fall Truckload & Tent Sale – Pigeon River Crossings; for more information visit pigeonrivercrossings.com.

21           Titanic Museum Sleepover - Titanic Museum Attraction; for information call 1- 800-381-7670 or visit
                titanicpigeonforge.com 

20           Jim Ed Brown, Helen Cornelius and Lynn Anderson in Concert - Country Tonite Theatre; for information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit firstclassconcerts.com.

September cont…

28           Dixie Stampede Children’s Annual Whoadeo - For more information call 865-774-8114 or e-mail   denisem@dixiestampede.com.

28           10^th Annual Old Mill Heritage Day presented by the Old Mill Square – Old Mill Square ; for more information call 865-428-0771 or visit oldmillsquare.com.

28-29     Fall Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament – For more information visit rockytopoutfitter.com or

smokymountaintrouttournament.com.

28-30     28^th Annual Pigeon Forge Rotary Club Craft Fair – Look for the Big Red/White Tent at Patriot Park; for
                more information call 865-909-3446 or visit PigeonForgeRotary.org.  

October

1                     Senior Extra Day Show & Health Fair with Tennova - Dixie Stampede - For information contact 865-774-8114 or e-mail denisem@dixiestampede.com.

1-7          MountainFest - Celebration of Autumn in the Smokies – Inn at Christmas Place; for more information call

1-888-465-9644 or visit innatchristmasplace.com.

1-26        28^th Annual Pigeon Forge Rotary Club Craft Fair – Look for the Big Red/White Tent at Patriot Park; for
                more information call 865-909-3446 or visit PigeonForgeRotary.org.

4-31        National Southern Gospel & Harvest Celebration – Dollywood (Closed Thursdays) Be inspired by the
                soulful sounds at America’s largest southern gospel event. See chart-topping stars perform in more than
                300 southern gospel concerts. Explore a one-of-a-kind display of unique artistry as the country’s best
                crafters showcase their talents alongside a variety of homemade items. For more information call

1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com.

11-14     Columbus Day Sidewalk Sale – Pigeon River Crossings; for more information visit pigeonrivercrossings.com.

17-21     Fall Truckload & Tent Sale – Pigeon River Crossings; for more information visit pigeonrivercrossings.com.

18-19     Don Williams in Concert - Country Tonite Theatre; for information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit
firstclassconcerts.com.

24           Halloween Trick or Treat – Pigeon Forge Community Center at 6:00 P.M.; for more information call

865-429-7373.

November

1-2          National Southern Gospel & Harvest Celebration – Dollywood (Closed Thursdays) Be inspired by the
                soulful sounds at America’s largest southern gospel event. See chart-topping stars perform in more than
               300 southern gospel concerts. Explore a one-of-a-kind display of unique artistry as the country’s best
                crafters showcase their talents alongside a variety of homemade items. For more information call

1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com.

1-2          MLC Ladies Conference & Retreat - Advance registration required – Music Road Convention Center; for more information call 706-226-3312 or for hotel information call 1-800-429-7700.

November cont…

7-9          Chosen Ladies Conference - Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center; for more information call

865-680-1891.

7-11        Veterans Day Sidewalk Sale & Truckload & Tent Sale – Pigeon River Crossings; for more information visit pigeonrivercrossings.com.

8              Gene Watson and Jeannie Seely in Concert - Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call

1-800-792-4308 or visit firstclassconcerts.com.

9              Old Mill Square Holiday Open House – Old Mill Square; for more information call 865-428-0771 or visit oldmillsquare.com.

9-30        Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival – (Operating days vary. Closed 11/28) Winner of best Christmas event
                in the world, Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas is a stunning holiday experience that keeps the
                entire family warm inside. A world-class ice show, heart-stirring musical celebrations and millions of lights
                synchronized to holiday music will touch your heart and evoke your favorite Christmas memories. For more

information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com.

12           24^th Annual Pigeon Forge Winterfest Kick-off and 3^rd Annual Veteran’s Parade –    Pigeon Forge Parkway at 4:30 P.M.  Parade begins at Jehu Street and continues to traffic light #7.  Kick-off will begin immediately following the parade at Patriot Park. For information call 1-800-251-9100 or visit MyPigeonForge.com/winterfest.  

13-29    Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights - Fun Time Trolley Station at Patriot Park; (Monday thru Friday only)

6:30 P.M., 7:45 P.M., & 9:00 P.M.;  $5.00, For more information call 1-800-251-9100 or visit MyPigeonForge.com/trolley.

15-16     Turkey Strut - Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center; for more information call 865-680-1891 or
visit turkeystrutsquaredance.com. 

24           Pigeon Forge Community Chorus Winterfest Concert – For more information and location call

1-800-251-9100.

28-30     Holiday of Dreams - Titanic Museum Attraction - “Experience a Holiday of Dreams this winter at Titanic Museum Attraction with magical snowfalls off the ship-shaped museum’s bow to bring the wonders of the season to life.” For more information call 1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com.

December

1-30        Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival – Dollywood - (Operating days vary. Closed 12/24, 12/25 & 12/31)
Winner of best Christmas event in the world, Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas is a stunning
holiday experience that keeps the entire family warm inside. A world-class ice show, heart-stirring musical celebrations and millions of lights synchronized to holiday music will touch your heart and evoke your favorite Christmas memories. For more information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com.  

December  cont…

2-30        Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights
                Fun Time Trolley Station at Patriot Park; (Monday thru Friday only) 6:30 P.M., 7:45 P.M., & 9:00 P.M.;
                $5.00, For more information call 1-800-251-9100 or visit MyPigeonForge.com/trolley.

6, 13       School Day Shows - Dixie Stampede - For information call 865-774-8114 or email                denisem@dixiestampede.com.

7              Brunch with Santa presented by the Old Mill Square – Old Mill Square; for more information contact

865-428-0771 or visit oldmillsquare.com.

7, 14,      Holiday of Dreams - Titanic Museum Attraction -  “Experience a Holiday of Dreams this winter at Titanic 21,28     Museum Attraction with magical snowfalls off the ship-shaped museum’s bow to bring the wonders of the

                season to life.”  For more information call 1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com.

28-30     Xtreme Winter Conference - Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center; for more information call

865-680-1891 or visit xtremeconferences.com. 

31           32^nd Annual New Year’s Eve Extravaganza – Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center; for more
                information call 1-800-251-4444

31           New Year’s Eve Celebrations- Various venues for more information call 1-800-251-9100;
                865-453-8574 or visit MyPigeonForge.com/events.