You don’t have to travel to Germany to celebrate the time honored festival of beer and fun. Instead head to Gatlinburg’s 13th OktOBERfest filled with fun and festivities for the whole family. Take in the resplendent fall colors of the Great Smoky Mountains and take part in the many celebratory activities at Ober Gatlinburg each day. OktOBERfest will feature daily shows, authentic Bavarian food at their restaurant and a special bier garten. In addition special souvenir tents will be on site with special OktOBERfest souvenirs, apparel and gifts. 

You don’t have to travel to Germany to celebrate the time honored festival of beer and fun. Instead head to Gatlinburg’s 13th OktOBERfest filled with fun and festivities for the whole family. Take in the resplendent fall colors of the Great Smoky Mountains and take part in the many celebratory activities at Ober Gatlinburg each day. OktOBERfest will feature daily shows, authentic Bavarian food at their restaurant and a special bier garten. In addition special souvenir tents will be on site with special OktOBERfest souvenirs, apparel and gifts. 

Be a part of the first-annual Rib Fest at Pigeon Forge’s Lumberjack Feud. Hosted by Sugarlands Distilling company this two day festival will have fun for the whole family. In addition to delicious ribs local vendors, games, inflatables and live music will be on site, in addition of course to the famous lumberjack competition. Rib vendors will be competing for the title of “Rib Fest People’s Choice Champion and smoking ribs both days throughout the weekend. This weekend festival will also host the Smoky Mountain Wood Choppin’ Championship, a true timbersport competition. Lumberjacks from across the nation will compete in a variety of events including: Standing Block Chop, Underhand Chop, Singlebuck, Springboard Chop, Hot Saw, and Speed Climb. This is taking place on both days of the festival.

Experience the thrills and chills of East Tennessee’s longest coaster and ride along with extra scary sights during this October. Rock Top Mountain Coaster not only guarantees an unforgettable ride any time, but you don’t want to miss the creepy nights to boot as they celebrate their Coasts & Goblins weekend nights and the final week in October. These incredible nights will feature amazing lights, ghosts, goblins, and ghouls along a fantastic coaster ride. The Rocky Top Mountain Coaster features tunnels, curves and speeds of up to 30mph.

Create an unforgettable chalk art design or watch artists compete at this year’s Chalkfest at The Island at Pigeon Forge.  Professional and amateur artists will bring their visions to life on the concrete at the Island at Pigeon Forge and compete for prizes. Inspired by the majestic peaks and endless adventures in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and around the world, this year’s theme is “Adventure.”  This event is free for spectators. So register to compete or just come out to watch and even vote on your favorite creation. For more information click here.

Find a special memento or gift on your visit to the Great Smoky Mountains when you visit the 47th annual Fall Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair. Held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center it features over 200 hundred artisans and craftsmen from all over the country. The hardest part will be seeing everything in one visit. Every artist at the fair must go through a rigorous jury process to show their skill and process before being accepted to participate in this unique fair. Watch artisans demonstrate their craft  and witness the talent and skill that goes into making fine crafts. Items include but aren’t limited to:  homemade jams & jellies, handcrafted Jewelry, unique pottery, wood carvings, and much more. The fall fair also features seasonal items including holiday wreaths, ceramic trees, festive reindeer, a variety of Christmas ornaments, painted wall hangings, and holiday-themed treats. In addition to live bluegrass music, The Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair offers something for the whole family with a “Kids Corner” onsite where children can craft their own art.

Don’t miss your chance to see living country legend, Rodney Atkins, live in concert at Country Tonite theater. This well-known country artist has had eight top five singles, six number 1 hits, and over a Billion career on demand streams of his spectacular country music. Best known for his single, “Caught up in the Country,” (feat. The Fisk Jubilee Singers), Atkins has recently performed on NBC’s Today Show, GMAs and more. See him and experience his unforgettable country sound in concert at the Country Tonite in Pigeon Forge on October 21st.

Fun for the whole family, Pigeon Forge’s Halloween Spooktacular & Safety Day event is a great way for families to come to one place to celebrate Halloween. This event held at the Pigeon Forge Community Center, has been designed to be a  “non-scary,”safe alternative to regular trick or treating. Local businesses decorate and hand out candy.  Area the Police and Fire Department will set up and have live demonstrations