Celebrate the vibrant culture of the Appalachian Mountains in downtown Gatlinburg this July with Smoky Mountains Tunes & Tales. Held along the streets of downtown Gatlinburg, each evening, locals and visitors alike can enjoy free live music, costumed storytellers, and much more. This free series occurs daily from 6-10 pm from July 1st-31st.

Help support and promote local businesses as well as celebrate community this July at The Greenbriar Mountain Festival. This two-day festival is held in Pittman Center (just outside Gatlinburg) and will feature food, live bluegrass music and a fun Kids Camp with an array of activities. Visitors can shop locally and feel good about supporting area businesses.

Try local cuisine and spirits from area distilleries at Sevierville’s Shine and Dine on Bruce Street this year with featured musical group the Velcro Pygmies. You can sample moonshine and spirits from area distilleries in downtown Sevierville as well as live music. There will also be food trucks onsite, and all proceeds go to the Sevierville Commons Association.

The Great Smoky Mountain Bronco™ Stampede brings together Bronco™ clubs, enthusiasts, owners, and vendors from all over the nation. Open to Ford Broncos™ of all years, makes and models, this two-day event is full of numerous events and festivities. Held at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, the 2cd Annual Great Smoky Mountain Bronco™ Stampede offers fun for all!

Join fellow song writers for a chance to work on your craft together at the Gatlinburg Songwriter’s Festival. This intimate, 2-day festival brings together some of the top songwriters from Nashville that have already written numerous multi-platinum songs. 

Enjoy a spectacular summertime event this August at the Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival.  Watch professional balloonist light up the evening sky, surrounding by a backdrop of the majestic Great Smoky Mountains. Held in Townsend, Tennessee, this festival also features tethered balloon rides for festival goers, offers V.I.P. packages, and much more.

Be a part of the 12th Annual Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion this year at the LeConte Convention Center in Pigeon Forge. This spectacular event features a variety of events, competitions, and activities for the whole family. In addition, over a hundred vendors will be featured both in and outside the convention center.

Rock out with friends and family at The Mountain Music Festival this August. This year’s festival headliners are music legends Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and Tesla. Held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center this three-day rock music festival will also feature a variety of other rock bands on several stages. For more information visit: www.themountainusa.com/

Sponsored this year by Farm Bureau of Sevier County, the annual Sevier County Fair will take place August 27th-September 2cd and promises fun for the whole family. This fun for all fair has something for everyone including exhilarating rides, livestock, contests, music, entertainment and much more. To view entertainment, contest and see the fair schedule visit: https://seviercountyfair.org/.