Experience the wonder and mystery of the galaxy and the billions of stars that burn each night at Anakeesta’s Astra Lumina. Lumina Night walks are a series of immersive, multimedia experiences created to highlight the phenomenal  beauty of a natural site. Astra Lumina at Anakeesta is the 15th of its kind in this series and the first of its kind in the United States. Participants will set out on a one-of-a-kind journey to discover celestial pathways, cosmic visions walking an observatory path with music and much more. This multi-sensory experience is not to be missed. For more information click here.

Be filled with light and wonder throughout the Great Smoky Mountains during the Great Smoky Mountains Winterfest. Running from early November to February, Winterfest features thousands of twinkling lights covering area businesses, attractions, and streets in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville. Each of these towns celebrates winter fest with a variety of holiday displays, thousands of sparkling lights and special events. This year Gatlinburg will feature a self-guided tour of the lights, click here and Pigeon Forge has driving tour of the lights.

If you are looking for a good meal made from scratch and an unforgettable educational experience, look no further than the new Chuck Wagon Cookoff competition. Held in Pigeon Forge at Clabough’s Campground, this year’s event will include an intimate dinner concert as well as Cowboy Church, in addition to the competition itself. Held over three days, western enthusiasts use campfire cooking methods to create the best foods and dishes. Open to spectators the Chuck Wagon Cookoff competition will also feature numerous activities for everyone all weekend long. Cash prizes will be given for most authentic wagon and various food categories.

Enjoy some of the best in Country, Gospel and Blue Grass music during the NACMAI (North American Country Music Association International) week at Pigeon Forge’s Country Tonite Theatre this March. This weeklong event hosted by NACMAI will bring together country music musicians from across the world for a fun filled week of competitions and concerts. Country, gospel, and bluegrass musicians will perform as part of NACMAI official competition week and fans can show their support them by attending their shows each night at the Country Tonite Theatre for free. NACMAI culminates in an incredible Saturday night “Hall of Fame” show that will showcase famous country musicians from all over the globe and awards show presentation on Sunday.