2026wed15aprAll Daythu16Bloomin’ Barbeque Bluegrass Festival
Celebrate spring, enjoy live music and sample the best in barbeque at the Bloomin’ Barbeque Bluegrass Festival in downtown Sevierville. This free festival truly has
Celebrate spring, enjoy live music and sample the best in barbeque at the Bloomin’ Barbeque Bluegrass Festival in downtown Sevierville. This free festival truly has something for everyone with kid’s activities, numerous vendors onsite, and a national barbeque cooking competition onsite. Not to mention the incredible musical entertainment.
Downtown Sevierville
125 Court Ave.
2026thu16aprAll Daysat18Pigeon Forge Rod Run
Held at the Le Conte Center in Pigeon Forge, the annual Spring Rod Run is one of the largest automotive events in the area. This
Held at the Le Conte Center in Pigeon Forge, the annual Spring Rod Run is one of the largest automotive events in the area. This annual spring event Rod Run brings together car enthusiasts from near and far for a variety of car show events over three days. This year’s spring Rod Run will feature top 25 awards, ultimate 5 awards and a swap meet with hundreds of show cars and a car corral.
LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge
2986 Teaster Ln
2026sat18aprAll Daysun07junDollywood Flower and Food Festival
Dollywood Flower & Food Festival is a vibrant spring event at Dollywood featuring stunning floral displays, creative plant sculptures, and colorful seasonal décor. Guests can also enjoy unique
Dollywood Flower & Food Festival is a vibrant spring event at Dollywood featuring stunning floral displays, creative plant sculptures, and colorful seasonal décor. Guests can also enjoy unique festival foods, specialty drinks, and live entertainment throughout the park!
Dollywood's Splash Country
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd.
2026wed22aprAll Daysat2576th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
A multi-day spring event in the Great Smoky Mountains featuring guided hikes, educational workshops, and expert-led programs celebrating wildflowers, wildlife, and nature. Held annually in
A multi-day spring event in the Great Smoky Mountains featuring guided hikes, educational workshops, and expert-led programs celebrating wildflowers, wildlife, and nature. Held annually in late April, it offers a unique opportunity to explore one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the U.S. during peak bloom.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
1420 Fighting Creek Gap Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
2026sat18aprAll Daysun07junDollywood Flower and Food Festival
Dollywood Flower & Food Festival is a vibrant spring event at Dollywood featuring stunning floral displays, creative plant sculptures, and colorful seasonal décor. Guests can also enjoy unique
Dollywood Flower & Food Festival is a vibrant spring event at Dollywood featuring stunning floral displays, creative plant sculptures, and colorful seasonal décor. Guests can also enjoy unique festival foods, specialty drinks, and live entertainment throughout the park!
Dollywood's Splash Country
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd.
2026sat02mayAll Day6th Annual Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Conference
Join Bigfoot enthusiasts and folk curious about the mysteries surrounding this legendary creature at the 6th Annual Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Conference. This event brings together
Join Bigfoot enthusiasts and folk curious about the mysteries surrounding this legendary creature at the 6th Annual Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Conference. This event brings together some of the best known Bigfoot researchers and investigators in the country. This year’s Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Conference will include speakers, vendors, and experts in cryptozoology. In addition, vendors from all over the country will be onsite with the best in Bigfoot gear and memorabilia.
The Townsend Visitors Center
7906 E Lamar Alexander Parkway
2026tue05mayAll Daywed03junCircle Yer Wagens in Townsend
A relaxed Volkswagen festival in Townsend, TN featuring vintage VW vehicles, camping, vendors, and live music near the Smoky Mountains. A must-visit for car enthusiasts
A relaxed Volkswagen festival in Townsend, TN featuring vintage VW vehicles, camping, vendors, and live music near the Smoky Mountains. A must-visit for car enthusiasts and families looking for a fun, scenic weekend.
Sevier County Fairgrounds
754 Old Knoxville Hwy.
2026sat09mayAll DayBruce Street Brew Fest
Enjoy local Sevierville’s, music and more at Sevierville’s Bruce Street Brewfest! This annual event takes place in Historic Sevierville and features regional craft beers. Tickets
Enjoy local Sevierville’s, music and more at Sevierville’s Bruce Street Brewfest! This annual event takes place in Historic Sevierville and features regional craft beers. Tickets include the opportunity to sample both professional and homebrewers brews competing for awards. In addition to sampling locally crafted beer guests can live music, food and more. All proceeds of Bruce Street Brewfest go to the Sevierville Commons Association.

Downtown Sevierville
125 Court Ave.
2026thu14mayAll Daysat16Grand National F-100 Ford Show
Don’t miss the largest classic Ford pick-up truck event in the world. This Grand National F-100 show brings together classic Ford truck enthusiasts together each
Don’t miss the largest classic Ford pick-up truck event in the world. This Grand National F-100 show brings together classic Ford truck enthusiasts together each May in Pigeon Forge. Participants will showcase their trucks inside and outside of the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge. This class Ford pick-up show also includes a memorable parkway cruise through the Smokies as well as a swap meet, vendors, giveaways, awards and more.
LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge
2986 Teaster Ln
2026fri15mayAll Daysun05julGatlinburg Festival of Flags
A patriotic summer celebration in Gatlinburg featuring thousands of American flags, festive decorations, and Independence Day events including the famous Midnight Parade. A great way
A patriotic summer celebration in Gatlinburg featuring thousands of American flags, festive decorations, and Independence Day events including the famous Midnight Parade. A great way to experience the Smoky Mountains during the 4th of July holiday.
Downtown Gatlinburg
631 Parkway
2026sat16mayAll Daysun17Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival & Games
Come celebrate the rich Scottish and Scotch-Irish heritage of East Tennessee at the Smoky Mountain Scottish Games & Festival. This festival is one of the oldest Scottish Festivals
Come celebrate the rich Scottish and Scotch-Irish heritage of East Tennessee at the Smoky Mountain Scottish Games & Festival. This festival is one of the oldest Scottish Festivals in the country and began in 1981. You and your family can enjoy traditional Scottish music of bagpipes and drums, kilted athletic games, famous Highland dancing, Sheepdog demonstrations, animal exhibits, and much more. This year’s festival will also feature a Scotch tasting seminar.
The Townsend Visitors Center
7906 E Lamar Alexander Parkway
2026sat18aprAll Daysun07junDollywood Flower and Food Festival
Dollywood Flower & Food Festival is a vibrant spring event at Dollywood featuring stunning floral displays, creative plant sculptures, and colorful seasonal décor. Guests can also enjoy unique
Dollywood Flower & Food Festival is a vibrant spring event at Dollywood featuring stunning floral displays, creative plant sculptures, and colorful seasonal décor. Guests can also enjoy unique festival foods, specialty drinks, and live entertainment throughout the park!
Dollywood's Splash Country
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd.
2026tue05mayAll Daywed03junCircle Yer Wagens in Townsend
A relaxed Volkswagen festival in Townsend, TN featuring vintage VW vehicles, camping, vendors, and live music near the Smoky Mountains. A must-visit for car enthusiasts
A relaxed Volkswagen festival in Townsend, TN featuring vintage VW vehicles, camping, vendors, and live music near the Smoky Mountains. A must-visit for car enthusiasts and families looking for a fun, scenic weekend.
Sevier County Fairgrounds
754 Old Knoxville Hwy.
2026fri15mayAll Daysun05julGatlinburg Festival of Flags
A patriotic summer celebration in Gatlinburg featuring thousands of American flags, festive decorations, and Independence Day events including the famous Midnight Parade. A great way
A patriotic summer celebration in Gatlinburg featuring thousands of American flags, festive decorations, and Independence Day events including the famous Midnight Parade. A great way to experience the Smoky Mountains during the 4th of July holiday.
Downtown Gatlinburg
631 Parkway
2026thu04junAll Daysat06Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge Car Show
Don’t miss “Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge Car Show” this May! This year, for the first time ever, this event will be held at the LeConte Center of Pigeon
Don’t miss “Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge Car Show” this May! This year, for the first time ever, this event will be held at the LeConte Center of Pigeon Forge. There will be prizes for best in show, onsite vendors and much more. Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge Car Show has something for the whole family with plenty of area attractions to make this event fun for all.
LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge
2986 Teaster Ln
2026mon08junAll Daythu11Smoky Mountain Quilt Fest
Celebrate the craft and heritage of quilt making this year at “A Mountain Quiltfest” ™. Quilters can choose from a variety of workshops at different
Celebrate the craft and heritage of quilt making this year at “A Mountain Quiltfest” ™. Quilters can choose from a variety of workshops at different levels to hone their skill and technique. In addition, there is a Quilt Show for quilters to display their talents, and they can enter their quilts in various competitions. Vendors from across the nation will also be onsite with some of the best in quilting tools and products.
LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge
2986 Teaster Ln
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.
2026fri15mayAll Daysun05julGatlinburg Festival of Flags
A patriotic summer celebration in Gatlinburg featuring thousands of American flags, festive decorations, and Independence Day events including the famous Midnight Parade. A great way
A patriotic summer celebration in Gatlinburg featuring thousands of American flags, festive decorations, and Independence Day events including the famous Midnight Parade. A great way to experience the Smoky Mountains during the 4th of July holiday.
Downtown Gatlinburg
631 Parkway
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.
2026fri03jul(jul 3)12:01 amsat04(jul 4)2:00 amGatlinburg’s Midnight 4th of July Parade
Be a part of the midnight magic at one of the most highly rated parades in the nation, during Gatlinburg’s famous midnight 4th of July
Be a part of the midnight magic at one of the most highly rated parades in the nation, during Gatlinburg’s famous midnight 4th of July Parade. Ranked as one of the “Top 10 Parades in the U.S.” by National Geographic Traveler, this unique and dazzling 4th of July Parade kicks off at promptly at 12:01 AM in downtown Gatlinburg. A truly unforgettable way to commemorate our nation’s birth, the Gatlinburg’s Midnight 4th of July Parade features numerous dazzling floats festooned with lights, bands, cars and much more.
Downtown Gatlinburg
631 Parkway
2026fri03jul(jul 3)2:00 pmsat04(jul 4)11:00 pmThe Pigeon Forge Patriot Festival
Celebrate the 4th of July at Pigeon Forge’s 2026 Patriot Festival. This family friendly event features live music, fireworks and loads of family fun. It
Celebrate the 4th of July at Pigeon Forge’s 2026 Patriot Festival. This family friendly event features live music, fireworks and loads of family fun. It is held at Pigeon Forge’s Patriot Park, a park dedicated to the veterans of Sevier County. The Pigeon Forge Patriot Festival is free and open to the public and shuttles are provided from the city parking area near the LeConte Center. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy food vendors onsite as well as a fireworks extravaganza as the grand finale!
Patriot Park
186 Old Mill Ave.
2026sat04jul6:30 pm10:00 pmConcert on the Fourth at Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
Celebrate Independence Day in Townsend with a one hour concert by a 35-piece brass band, playing patriotic and Appalachian tunes under the direction of Danny
Celebrate Independence Day in Townsend with a one hour concert by a 35-piece brass band, playing patriotic and Appalachian tunes under the direction of Danny Griffin.
Gates open at 6:30 PM, concert starts at 8 in the covered amphitheater. Come early for lawn seating, 1776-era characters, and free flags for the first 300 guests.
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
123 Cromwell Dr,
2026fri10julAll Daysun19Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair
Beat the heat of July and enjoy some shopping, music, food and more at the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair. With over 200 booths onsite, this fair features artisans and craftsmen from
Beat the heat of July and enjoy some shopping, music, food and more at the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair. With over 200 booths onsite, this fair features artisans and craftsmen from all over the nation. A great way to find a unique memento, souvenir, or perhaps begin your Christmas shopping in July. You can peruse a multitude of items from pottery, paintings, photography, copper art, local candy, woodworking and much more. Guests can enjoy watching live demonstrations onsite where artisans showcase their talents. In addition the summer craft fair features a “Kid’s Corner” with DIY crafts for the kiddos in tow. Admission also includes daily live music at 12:00 and 3:00 pm and concessions are available onsite.
2026sat25julAll DaySmoky Mountain Summer fest (Classic Car Show)
A one-day summer car show in Sevierville featuring classic cars, muscle cars, and custom builds alongside food trucks, vendors, and live music. Free and family-friendly,
A one-day summer car show in Sevierville featuring classic cars, muscle cars, and custom builds alongside food trucks, vendors, and live music. Free and family-friendly, it’s a must-see event for car enthusiasts visiting the Smoky Mountains.
Sevier County Fairgrounds
754 Old Knoxville Hwy.
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
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