2026mon15jun(jun 15)8:00 amsun02aug(aug 2)10:00 pmDollywood Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration
A lively summer festival at Dollywood featuring extended park hours, interactive water attractions, colorful décor, and nightly drone and fireworks shows. Guests can enjoy rides,
A lively summer festival at Dollywood featuring extended park hours, interactive water attractions, colorful décor, and nightly drone and fireworks shows. Guests can enjoy rides, entertainment, and family-friendly fun from sunny days into exciting summer nights.
Dollywood's Splash Country
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd.
2026thu30julAll Daysat01augSmoky Mountain Big Rig Showdown
A multi-day truck show in Pigeon Forge featuring custom semi-trucks, a parade, live entertainment, food vendors, and a nighttime light show. A must-see summer event
A multi-day truck show in Pigeon Forge featuring custom semi-trucks, a parade, live entertainment, food vendors, and a nighttime light show. A must-see summer event for truck enthusiasts and families in the Smoky Mountains.
LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge
2986 Teaster Ln
2026fri14augAll Daysat15The Great Smoky Mountain Bronco™ Stampede
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
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 Annual Great Smoky Mountain Bronco™ Stampede offers fun for all!
LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge
2986 Teaster Ln
2026sat15augAll DayThe Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival
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
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.
The Townsend Visitors Center
7906 E Lamar Alexander Parkway
2026thu20augAll Daysat22The Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion
Jeep lovers unite every year at The Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion. This spectacular event features more than 8,000 Jeeps. Held at the LeConte Convention Center in Pigeon
Jeep lovers unite every year at The Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion. This spectacular event features more than 8,000 Jeeps. Held at the LeConte Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, The Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion takes place over two days and includes a “Show and Shine” competition as well as other activities. In addition, over a hundred vendors will be featured both in and outside the convention center.
LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge
2986 Teaster Ln
2026fri21augAll Daysun23Smoky Mountain Music Festival
The Smoky Mountain Music Festival is now one of the nation’s most popular events bringing together talented elementary, middle, and high school music groups to Gatlinburg
The Smoky Mountain Music Festival is now one of the nation’s most popular events bringing together talented elementary, middle, and high school music groups to Gatlinburg each spring. Begun in 1983, the Smoky Mountain Music Festival brings musical groups from across the country to showcase their work in front of adjudicators. Occurring over three weekends each spring, this festival includes concert bands, jazz bands, orchestras, choral groups and winter guards, indoor drum lines, and other auxiliaries perform at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. This festival also features a parade of bands in the town of Gatlinburg so locals and visitors can enjoy the talented musicians that attend.
2026fri04sepAll Daysat05Hot Rod Nationals
A laid-back early September car show in Sevierville featuring classic hot rods, muscle cars, and custom builds with vendors and food. A great kickoff to
A laid-back early September car show in Sevierville featuring classic hot rods, muscle cars, and custom builds with vendors and food. A great kickoff to the Smoky Mountain fall car show season.
Wears Valley Ranch
100 One Fine Place
2026mon14sepAll Daysat31octDollywood Harvest Festival
A fall festival at Dollywood featuring pumpkin displays, seasonal décor, live entertainment, and the glowing Great Pumpkin LumiNights experience. Guests can enjoy festive food, music,
A fall festival at Dollywood featuring pumpkin displays, seasonal décor, live entertainment, and the glowing Great Pumpkin LumiNights experience. Guests can enjoy festive food, music, and family-friendly fun during the autumn season.
Dollywood's Splash Country
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd.
2026tue15sepAll Daymon21GatlinBURGER week
Eat and enjoy a wide variety of bodacious burgers across the city during Gatlinburg’s “GatlinBURGER week.” Taking place over seven days this September you can
Eat and enjoy a wide variety of bodacious burgers across the city during Gatlinburg’s “GatlinBURGER week.” Taking place over seven days this September you can tryout specially crafted burgers at participating Gatlinburg restaurants. Complete the GaltinBURGER challenge and become a Burger Master as well as vote for which restaurant will wins the title of GatlinBURGER Meister.
Downtown Gatlinburg
631 Parkway
2026thu17sepAll Daysat19Fall Rod Run at Pigeon Forge's LeConte Center
One of the largest automotive events in the area, the Fall Rod Run brings together car enthusiasts from all across the country for 3 days of amazing events.
One of the largest automotive events in the area, the Fall Rod Run brings together car enthusiasts from all across the country for 3 days of amazing events. Pigeon Forge’s Fall Rod Run features even bigger prizes than ever this year with 10,000 dollars cash giveaway plus top 25 and Ultimate 7 awards. In addition, there will be a huge swap meet, hundreds of show cars and a car corral. This spectacular event is held at the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge.
LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge
2986 Teaster Ln
2026mon14sepAll Daysat31octDollywood Harvest Festival
A fall festival at Dollywood featuring pumpkin displays, seasonal décor, live entertainment, and the glowing Great Pumpkin LumiNights experience. Guests can enjoy festive food, music,
A fall festival at Dollywood featuring pumpkin displays, seasonal décor, live entertainment, and the glowing Great Pumpkin LumiNights experience. Guests can enjoy festive food, music, and family-friendly fun during the autumn season.
Dollywood's Splash Country
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd.
2026thu08octAll Daywed28Annual Fall Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair
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
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.
2026fri16octAll Daysun18Wears Valley Fall Fest
A laid-back fall festival in Wears Valley featuring local crafts, food vendors, and live music set against the Smoky Mountains’ autumn scenery. Perfect for visitors
A laid-back fall festival in Wears Valley featuring local crafts, food vendors, and live music set against the Smoky Mountains’ autumn scenery. Perfect for visitors looking for a relaxed, authentic seasonal experience.
Wears Valley Ranch
100 One Fine Place
2026sun01novAll Daymon15febWinterfest in the Great Smoky Mountains
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
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.
Downtown Gatlinburg
631 Parkway
2026fri06novAll Daysun03janDollywood Smoky Mountain Christmas
A magical holiday festival at Dollywood featuring millions of Christmas lights, festive shows, seasonal treats, and a family-friendly winter atmosphere. Guests can experience one of
A magical holiday festival at Dollywood featuring millions of Christmas lights, festive shows, seasonal treats, and a family-friendly winter atmosphere. Guests can experience one of the top Christmas events in the country in the heart of the Smoky Mountains.
Dollywood's Splash Country
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd.
2026sun08nov7:00 am11:00 amCades Cove Loop Lope in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Don’t miss a chance to race in one of the most iconic areas of the Great Smokey Mountains National Park-Cades Cove. The Cades Cove Loop Lope
Don’t miss a chance to race in one of the most iconic areas of the Great Smokey Mountains National Park-Cades Cove. The Cades Cove Loop Lope is an incredible running race event features a 10- mile Loop Lope and a 5k Loop Lope. This race is sponsored by area businesses and all proceeds go to help historic preservation and wildlife conservation in the park. For more information and to sign up for the race click here.
Townsend Visitors Center
7906 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy
2026wed11nov11:00 am12:00 pmVeteran's Day Celebration in Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg has made it a priority to honor active military and United States military veterans for over twenty years at their Veteran’s Day Celebration. Be a
Gatlinburg has made it a priority to honor active military and United States military veterans for over twenty years at their Veteran’s Day Celebration. Be a part of this ceremony to pay homage to those who serve on November 11th at Rocky Top Sports World in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Take in the majestic views of the Great Smoky Mountains as you honor the U.S. military and all they have sacrificed for our nation. The Veteran’s Day Celebration at Rocky Top Sports World in Gatlinburg is recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veterans Day National Commission as an official regional site for the Observance of Veteran’s Day. This event is free to the public.
Rocky Top Sports World
1870 Sports World Blvd.
2026thu12novAll DayGatlinburg Chili Cookoff
An annual chili cookoff in Gatlinburg featuring tastings, friendly competition, and a variety of unique chili recipes. A fun and flavorful event perfect for food
An annual chili cookoff in Gatlinburg featuring tastings, friendly competition, and a variety of unique chili recipes. A fun and flavorful event perfect for food lovers visiting the Smoky Mountains.
Downtown Gatlinburg
631 Parkway
2026thu19novAll Daysat21Christmas in the Smokies Bluegrass Festival
Enjoy the beauty and tradition of Bluegrass this holiday season at the Christmas in the Smokies Bluegrass Festival! This festival promises a full schedule of bluegrass bands spreading
Enjoy the beauty and tradition of Bluegrass this holiday season at the Christmas in the Smokies Bluegrass Festival! This festival promises a full schedule of bluegrass bands spreading holiday cheer and music derived from the surrounding mountains. Regional and nationally acclaimed bluegrass bands will play over three day
Smoky Mountain Convention Center
4010 Parkway
2026sun01novAll Daymon15febWinterfest in the Great Smoky Mountains
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
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.
Downtown Gatlinburg
631 Parkway
2026fri06novAll Daysun03janDollywood Smoky Mountain Christmas
A magical holiday festival at Dollywood featuring millions of Christmas lights, festive shows, seasonal treats, and a family-friendly winter atmosphere. Guests can experience one of
A magical holiday festival at Dollywood featuring millions of Christmas lights, festive shows, seasonal treats, and a family-friendly winter atmosphere. Guests can experience one of the top Christmas events in the country in the heart of the Smoky Mountains.
Dollywood's Splash Country
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd.
2026fri04dec7:30 pm9:00 pmFantasy of Lights Christmas Parade-Gatlinburg
Be part of the wonder of Gatlinburg’s Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade. This special nighttime Christmas parade will spark wonder and joy for your whole crew.
Be part of the wonder of Gatlinburg’s Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade. This special nighttime Christmas parade will spark wonder and joy for your whole crew. Family and friends will love the uniquely decorated floats created to sparkle and shine as well as balloons, musicians, dancers and more. The parade will commence with the lighting of the Gatlinburg Christmas Tree at Parkway Plaza and officially start at 7:30 pm.
Downtown Gatlinburg
631 Parkway
2026sun01novAll Daymon15febWinterfest in the Great Smoky Mountains
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
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.
Downtown Gatlinburg
631 Parkway
2026fri06novAll Daysun03janDollywood Smoky Mountain Christmas
A magical holiday festival at Dollywood featuring millions of Christmas lights, festive shows, seasonal treats, and a family-friendly winter atmosphere. Guests can experience one of
A magical holiday festival at Dollywood featuring millions of Christmas lights, festive shows, seasonal treats, and a family-friendly winter atmosphere. Guests can experience one of the top Christmas events in the country in the heart of the Smoky Mountains.
Dollywood's Splash Country
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd.
2026sun01novAll Daymon15febWinterfest in the Great Smoky Mountains
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
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.
Downtown Gatlinburg
631 Parkway
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