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Hotel Pigeon Forge
2012
Calendar Of Events
EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Contact us at 865-428-7305
HOTEL PIGEON FORGE
JANUARY 2012
GATLINBURG
J anuary
1 - 31 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
January 2 - 31
Night Magic Skiing
- Purchase a Lift Ticket
Monday through Friday (non-holidays) from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Ober Gatlinburg
(865) 436-5423
January 7, 14, 21,
28 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. (865)
436-0535
January 29 - 30
Tennessee Winter Special Olympics
– Winter sports
competitions including ice skating, snowboarding and snow skiing at Ober
Gatlinburg (800) 251-9202
PIGEON FORGE
January 2-13
Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights -
Fun Time Trolley Station
at Patriot Park;
(Monday and Friday only)
6:30pm; $5. For more information call 1-800-251-9100
January 7 - 14 22nd
Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week™-
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 more
information call 1-800-251-9100
January 14 2nd
Annual Regional Ice Carving Competition
- Titanic Museum
Attraction; for more information call 1-800-381-7670
January 14 - 16 The
Edge Conference
–more information call
1-800-251-4444
January 23 -
December 31 Behind the Scenes of Jim Cameron’s TITANIC
– Titanic
Museum Attraction; for
more information call 1-800-381-7670
SEVIERVILLE
January 1 -
February 28 Sevierville’s Smoky Mountain Winterfest
- See millions of
twinkling holiday lights throughout the Great Smoky Mountains area.
1-888-SEVIERVILLE(738-4378)
January 6-8
Knoxville RV Super Show
– Sevierville Events
Center
January 15 Smoky
Mountain Student Bible Conference
– Sevierville Events
Center. Private event.
January 16 Martin
Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
- Choirs, speakers and
more at the First Baptist Church, Sevierville. (865) 428-2212
January 16 Smoky
Mountain Student Bible Conference
- Youth Conference at
Sevierville Events Center. Not Open to the public.
January 19-22/28-29
Wilderness at the Smokies/K2 Volleyball -
Sevierville Events
Center
FEBRUARY 2012
GATLINBURG
February 1 - 29
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
February 1 - 25
Night Magic Skiing
- Monday through Friday
(non-holidays) 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Ober Gatlinburg (865)436-5423
PIGEON FORGE
February 1 - 29
Behind the Scenes of Jim Cameron’s TITANIC
- Titanic Museum
Attraction; for more
information call 1-800-381-7670
February 9 - 10
Smoky Mountain Gospel Jubilee
- Country Tonite
Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308
February 17 20
Presidents' Day Sidewalk Sale
- Pigeon River Crossings
(formerly Belz
Outlets); for more
information call 865-453-7316
February 23 - 26
12th Annual Saddle Up!
- Our tribute to the
American West features concerts by top western musicians and cowboy poets, a
chuckwagon cookoff, western dance, cowboy church and more. For information call
1-800-251-9100 for a full schedule and to purchase tickets
SEVIERVILLE
February 3-5 Smoky
Mountain Home Show
-Sevierville Events
Center. Open to public. For more information call Sandy Smith (865) 453-4712
February 3-5 SNYC
Young Adult Conference
– Sevierville Events
Center. Private event.
February 11 Smoky
Mountain Unlimited Championship -
Cheerleading competition
at the Sevierville Events Center. (865) 453-0001
February 24-26
Smoky Mtn. Gymnastic Vacation Classic
– Gymnastics competition
at Sevierville Events Center. Call 608-359-5266
February 25 Rose
Glen Literary Festival
– Lectures and book
signings from Sevier County authors and those who have written books about
Sevier County during this day-long event held at Walters State Community
College. (865) 453-6411
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 8 Pirate’s
Ball
-
Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic, Inc. presents its fifth annual fundraiser at
Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. Guests can enjoy a tropical climate with live
music, dancing, food and drink. For more information, call 865-774-7684.
March TBA??
Gatlinburg Screenfest
- The third annual
Independent Film Festival focuses on promoting artists and filmmakers as well as
bringing their craft to an audience of local residents and tourists in East
Tennessee. Call (865) 908-4106 for more information.
PIGEON FORGE
March 1 - 3
Simone’s Epic Clogging
-
March 1 - 31 Irish
Month at Titanic
- Titanic Museum
Attraction; for more information call 1-800-381-7670
March 1 - 31 Behind
the Scenes of Jim Cameron’s TITANIC
- Titanic Museum
Attraction; for more
information call 1-800-381-7670
March 8 - 10 38th
Annual Winter Carnival of Magic
- Country Tonite
Theatre, 8pm; for more information call 1-800-792-4308
March 9 - 11 Church
of God Winterfest
–
March 12 - 18 North
American Country Music Association International (NACMAI)
–
Country Tonite Theatre;
for more information call 1-800-792-4308
March 14 - 17 18th
Annual A Mountain Quiltfest™
- The timeless art of
quilting is celebrated during this award-winning event. Visit our quilt show and
vendor mall, or take classes from top quilting instructors. Classes are filled
on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration begins Nov. 2011. For
information call 1-800-251-9100
March 15 - 18 Smoky
Mountain Shaggers
-
March 21 - 28 Great
Smoky Mountain Grace Conference
-
March 23 - 31 16th
Annual Great Smoky Mountains Grace Bible Conference
-
March 24 - Apr 30
Dollywood’s Festival of Nations
- (Closed Tuesdays &
Easter Sunday,
April 8) - Dollywood;
for more information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD
March 30 - 31 Youth
Outreach Crusade for Christ
-
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)
March 10-11
Athletic Championships
– Cheerleading
competition at Sevierville Events Center. Open to public. 1-866-894-7848
March 22-24
Corvette Auction and Expo -
Sevierville Events
Center. Open to public. (865) 687-3976
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, 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,
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 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
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
April 1 - 30
Dollywood’s Festival of Nations
- (Closed Tuesdays &
Easter Sunday,
April 8) - Dollywood;
for more information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD
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 -
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
–
April 7 Brunch with
the Easter Bunny
- Old Mill Square; for
more information call 865-428-0771
April 7 A Visit
from the Easter Bunny
- The Incredible
Christmas Place; for more information call 1-800-445-3396; 865-453-0415
April 7 - 8 Smoky
Mountain Trout Tournament
- For more information
call Greg Ward at 865-661-3474
April 12 - 15
Spring Truckload & Tent Sale -
Pigeon River Crossings
(formerly Belz Outlets); for more information call 865-453-7316
April 13 - 14 Grand
Spring Rod Run
-
April 13, 20, 27
Fiesta-Val Band and Chorus Competition
Spectators Welcome –
Free; for more information call 804-264-8663
April 14 A Night to
Remember -
Titanic Museum Attraction; for more information call1-800-381-7670
April 26 - May 5
Southern Gospel Music Fanfair
–
April 27 - 28 Music
in the Parks Band and Chorus Competition
– For more information
call 1-800-323-0974
April 27 - 28
Bearly A Memory
- Inn at Christmas
Place; for more information call 1-888-465-9644
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.
April 10-14 Smokies
vs. Jackson
-
865-286-2300
April 20-22 Women
of Joy Conference
-
Sevierville Events
Center. Private event.
1-800-374-1550
April 20-24 TN
Smokies vs. Chattanooga
-
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.
PIGEON FORGE
May 1 – 5 Southern
Gospel Music Fanfair
-
May 1- 31 Behind
the Scenes of Jim Cameron’s TITANIC
- Titanic Museum
Attraction; for more information call 1-800-381-7670
May 3 – 5 Yellow
Mustang Car Show
- Inn at Christmas
Place; for more information call 1-888-465-9644
May 4 - 5, 12 Music
in the Parks Band and Chorus Competition
– For more information
call 1-800-323-0974
May 5 “Off the
Wall”- A fine
art & craft sale to benefit the Dr. Robert F. Thomas
Foundation; for more
information call 865-446-9628
May 9 -11
Southeastern Pedal Car Show
-; 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
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
May 17 - 19 Chevy
Classics Car Show
- for more information
call 1-888-465-9644
May 25 Aaron
Tippin, Joe Diffie and Sammy Kershaw in Concert
- Country Tonite
Theatre; for more
information call 1-800-792-4308
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
SEVIERVILLE
May 1-5 TN Smokies
vs. Montgomery
-
865-286-2300
May 4-5 Retreat for
Christ @
Sevierville Events Center.
Private event.
May 11-15 TN
Smokies vs. Jackson
-
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
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.
May 28- June 1 TN
Smokies vs. Huntsville
-
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.
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
J une
1 - 2 American Cancer Society Relay For Life
- Patriot Park; from 2pm
to 2pm (24 hour event)
June 1 - 10
Dollywood’s Barbeque & Bluegrass
- Dollywood; for more
information call
1-800-DOLLYWOOD
June 1 - 30 Behind
the Scenes of Jim Cameron’s TITANIC
- Titanic Museum
Attraction; for more information call 1-800-381-7670
June 4 - 10 Smoky
Mountain Coca Cola Association
–
June 8 - 9 Pontiacs
in Pigeon Forge Classic Car Show
-
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
June 15 – 16 All
Chevy Supernationals
- Pigeon Forge Municipal
Parking Facility; for more information call 423-623-4644, 423-623-1871,
423-465-5855
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
June 22 - July 29
Dollywood’s KidsFest
- Dollywood; for more
information call
1-800-DOLLYWOOD
SEVIERVILLE
J une 7-11 TN Smokies vs. Mississippi
-
865-286-2300
June 13-17 TN
Smokies vs. Birmingham
-
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
June 19 Smokies
Stadium All Star Game
865-286-2300
June 26- 30 TN
Smokies vs. Birmingham
-
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.
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.
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
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
July 1 - 31
Christmas in July
- Inn at Christmas
Place; for more information call
1-888-465-9644
July 1 – 31 Behind
the Scenes of Jim Cameron’s TITANIC
- Titanic Museum
Attraction; for more information call 1-800-381-7670
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
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
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
July 30 – August 12
Dollywood Nights
- Dollywood offers
extended park hours; for more information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD
SEVIERVILLE
July 4-6 TN Smokies
vs. Jacksonville
-
865-286-2300
July 7-9 TN Smokies
vs. Chattanooga
- 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
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
-
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.
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
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
PIGEON FORGE
August 1 - 12
Dollywood Nights
- Dollywood offers
extended park hours; for more information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD
August 1 – 31
Behind the Scenes of Jim Cameron’s TITANIC
- Titanic Museum
Attraction; for more
information call 1-800-381-7670
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
on certain back to
school items. Visit - Enjoy tax-free purchases
August 4 Stringtime
in the Smokies presented by Old Mill Square
- Old Mill Square; for
more information call 865-428-0771
August 4 3rd
Annual Smoky Mountain Cornhole Tournament
- Old Mill Square; for
information call 865-428-0771
August 4 Pigeon
Forge Midnight 8K Road Race
- for more information
call David Morris at 865-607-8717
August 14 - 18
KIDABRA! The Association of Family & Kidshow Performers
- Annual Convention –
Registration required. Grand Finale Public Show – Saturday, August 18, 2012 –
8pm.
August 24 Mickey
Gilley in Concert
- Country Tonite
Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308
August 25 – 26
Smoky Mountain Relic Show and Sale
-
August 27 - 29 16th
Annual World Premiere Gospel Concert
-
SEVIERVILLE
August 8-12 TN
Smokies vs. Huntsville -865-286-2300
Aug. 17-23
Polishing the Pulpit Preachers Workshop
@ Sevierville Events
Center.
Private event.
August 19-23 TN
Smokies vs. Chattanooga -
865-286-2300
August 24-28 TN
Smokies vs. Mobile -
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
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.
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,
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
September 1 – 30
Behind the Scenes of Jim Cameron’s TITANIC
- Titanic Museum
Attraction; for more
information call 1-800-381-7670
September 7 – 8
Shades of the Past Rod Run XXX
- Dollywood’s Splash
Country; for more information call Dan Draper at 865-995-2009
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
- 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
September 22 9th
Annual Old Mill Heritage Day
- Old Mill Square; for
more information call 865-428-0771
September 29 - 30
Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament
- For more information
call Greg Ward at 865-661-3474
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
September TBA
Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival
- Enjoy three days of
music from the nation’s best Bluegrass musicians. (865) 397-7942
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.
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
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
October 1 – 31 Fall
Celebration and Sidewalk Sale
- Three Bears General
Store; for more information call 1-800-867-2272
October 3 –
November 3 Dollywood’s National Southern Gospel & Harvest
Celebration
- (Closed Thursdays)
- Dollywood; for more information call
1-800-DOLLYWOOD.
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
October 15 – 16
Triumphant Quartet Homecoming
–
October 15 - 20
Mountainfest at The Inn
- Inn at Christmas
Place; for more information call 1-888-465-9644
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
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)
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.
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. 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) - for
more information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD
November 1 - 30
Behind the Scenes of Jim Cameron’s TITANIC
- Titanic Museum
Attraction; for more
information call 1-800-381-7670
November 4 - 5 MLC
Ladies Conference & Retreat
- 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
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
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
November 16 - 17
Turkey Strut Square & Round Dance Festival
-
November 18 Pigeon
Forge Community Chorus Holiday Concert
- For more information
call 1-800-251-9100
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.
November 5 -
February 28 Smoky Mountain Winterfest
-
Enjoy millions of
twinkling lights throughout the Great Smoky Mountains area. 1-888-738-4378
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)
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.
Nov. 8-12
International Gift Exposition in the Smokies
@ Sevierville Events
Center.
Private event.
DECEMBER 2012
GATLINBURG
December 1 - 15
Winter Magic
Tunes & Tales
tm - 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
tm - 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. 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. 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
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
December 1 - 31
Behind the Scenes of Jim Cameron’s TITANIC
- Titanic Museum
Attraction; for more
information call 1-800-381-7670
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
December 1 - 31
December Fest
- Inn at Christmas
Place; for more information call 1-888-465-9644
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
-
December 15 2nd
Annual Stella Parton Holiday Magic Dinner Show
-
December 26 - 29
Dr. James Merritt’s Mountain Top Conference
- Smoky Mountain
Convention Center;
December 31 31st
Annual New Year’s Eve Extravaganza
-
December 31 New
Year’s Eve Celebrations
– Various venues; for
more information call 1-800-251-9100; 865-453-8574
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)
December 1-2 -
Universal Cheerleading Association
-
Cheerleading
completion at the Sevierville Events Center.
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
December 27 - January 1 Student Celebration
- Sevierville Events
Center. Event not open to public.
Bristol Motor
Speedway
March 17
Spring Nationwide
Series Race
March 18
Food City 500
August 24
Food City 250
August 25
Irwin Tools Night
Race
University of
Tennessee Football Schedule
September 1 - NC
State - Home
September 8
- TBA
September 15 -
Florida - Home
September 22
- TBA
September 29
– TBA
October 6
- Georgia - Away
October
13 - TBA
October
20 - TBA
October
27 - TBA
November
3 – Troy - Home
November 10
- TBA
November 17
– Vanderbilt - Away
November
24 – Kentucky – Home
JANUARY 2013
SEVIERVILLE
J anuary 1 –
February 28
– Sevierville’s Smoky Mountain Winterfest
–
See Millions of twinkling holiday lights throughout the Great Smoky Mountains
area.
January 16 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Celebration – Choirs, speakers and more at the First Baptist Church
Sevierville. (865) 428-2212
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