Gatlinburg TN Events - 2011
November 2011
Trolley Ride of Lights
November 9
Take in magic of Gatlinburg Winter with the Trolley Ride of
Lights. The guided tours travel through downtown allowing guests
to experience the beautiful light creations in a unique way.
Call 865-435-0535 to make reservations. Cost is $5.
Winter Magic Kickoff & Chili Cook-off
November 9
Gatlinburg Winter Magic kicks off with the official lighting on
the Downtown Parkway. On this day the switch will be flipped to
turn on over three million lights and start the magical winter
kick-off. There will be plenty of live entertainment, a chili
sampling from local restaurants and fireworks at dusk!
Gatlinburg Winter Magic
November 10-February 28
Come see the city of Gatlinburg lit up with millions of
beautiful holiday lights. This is a 3 month long celebration of
the area's favorite season.
Veteran's Day Celebration
November 11
Salute and pay tribute to America's veteran's on this day in
downtown Gatlinburg. Listen to a stirring musical tribute to all
Veteran's at Ripley's Aquarium Plaza.
Festival of Trees
November 22-26
Walk through the Conference Center for the festival of trees
where you can see plenty of beautifully decorated trees and take
in some great holiday performances all weekend.
Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Holiday Arts & Crafts
Show
November 22 - December 4
Unique handcrafted & holiday gifts are on display at this
annual arts and crafts show! It's a great place to get all of
your Christmas gifts.
Winter Magic Tunes & Tales
November 25 – December 17
Holiday carolers dressed in Victorian era costumes can be
found strolling along the Parkway in Gatlinburg from 5 PM until
9 PM during Winter Magic. Be sure to catch the carolers at the
kickoff of Gatlinburg Winter Magic as well as the premier of the
Nutcracker Sweet on November 25.
December 2011
Gatlinburg Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade
December 2
Start getting in the holiday spirit early in Gatlinburg.
Bring blankets & warm winter clothes because the 36th annual
Fantasy of Lights Christmas parade starts at 6:00 PM and will
include marching bands, decorative floats and giant helium
balloons featuring some of the season’s most beloved characters.
Christmas on Ice
December 3-4
Enjoy this two-day performance of local skaters
displaying their talents on ice at the Ober Gatlinburg ice
arena. This is a free event!
New Year's Eve Ball Drop & Fireworks
December 31
This year will be the 24th annual spectacular fireworks
show. This also includes a street party on the Parkway.
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