For the 28th year in a row, the cities of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge in the Smokies invite you to join thousands of other guests as they celebrate the end of 2015 and the beginning of 2016. Gatlinburg has plenty in store for you to enjoy leading up until midnight, including free music near the Gatlinburg Convention Center at traffic light number 8. For other fun-filled activities on the schedule for New Year’s Eve, check out these local attractions in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Ball Drop and Fireworks at The Space Needle Built in 1970, the Gatlinburg Space Needle has

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Chili Cookoff and Veterans Day Kickoff Winterfest The annual Winterfest in the Smoky Mountains, with events in both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, is the celebration of the holiday season. It is the culmination of all things Christmas and winter with more than 3 million holiday lights, decorated storefronts, kids’ activities, holiday events, and more. Smoky Mountain Winterfest is a big deal, and such a big event calls for an equally impressive kickoff! That’s where the annual Winter Magic Kickoff & Chili Cookoff comes in. Each year, Winterfest gets started with a fun downtown Gatlinburg event focused on a favorite winter

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The holiday season is a magical time to visit the Smokies. Starting in November, the streets of Gatlinburg will light up with $1.6 million worth of lights and displays that commemorate this special time of year. Enjoy walking the streets of downtown Gatlinburg, or you can ride the Gatlinburg Trolley to take in this amazing sight. The Trolley Ride of Lights runs at 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 each evening from November 12, 2015 to January 31, 2016 and costs $5 per person. Another great way to enjoy the holiday season in Gatlinburg is to attend one or all of these

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Your Smoky Mountain vacation is incomplete without a visit to the one-of-a-kind Ober Gatlinburg. This one-stop shop for family recreation and fun is so much more than a wintertime ski resort. All year long you can enjoy shopping, dining, ice skating, mini golf, outdoor activities (including a ride on the Aerial Tramway or the Scenic Chairlift), the family-friendly Wildlife Encounter, Kiddie Land, and so much more! Ober Gatlinburg is located on the Parkway in Gatlinburg, and if you’re planning to visit the Smoky Mountains during the fall, then you’ll have the chance to catch Ober Gatlinburg’s 6th annual Oktoberfest celebration!

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It’s never too early to start planning your 2015 fall getaway to the Smokies! In fact, fall is one of the most popular times to visit the Smoky Mountains, so you’ll want to book your cabin early to make sure you get all the space and amenities you need for a comfortable and pleasurable time away. Why do so many people like to visit in the fall? For one thing, you’re going to get some of the best scenery in all of the South with the multi-colored leaves cascading down the sides of the East Tennessee hills. The diverse plant

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Free summer concert series at Sugarlands Distilling Co This summer, you'll find more than locally made moonshine at the Sugarlands Distilling Co. All summer long, new and exciting artists will be bringing their unique sounds to the Sugarlands stage in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The Back Porch Concert Series will feature talented artists and bands from across the country, showcasing their toe-tapping Southern sounds. Stop by for a taste of the Appalachian culture, through both music and moonshine. As you listen, sip on a jar of Sugarlands Distilling Company's moonshine – offered in a variety of delicious flavors. Moonshine Flavors Silver Cloud

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Hosting dozens of family-friendly events in one of the most beautiful months in the Smokies, the cities of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge offer tons of fun for people of all ages. Their community calendars are jam-packed with events celebrating food, music, the arts, service men and women, and local celebrities. But May isn't just a great time to visit because of the events. The gorgeous weather is warm and sunny, introducing the new flowers, shrubs, and greenery on the trees. The streams and waterfalls have thawed, and the water begins to flow through the mountains again. The wildlife has started

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This April, you and your family are cordially invited to the Smoky Mountains to celebrate Earth Week! What better place can you celebrate the Earth than in Gatlinburg, Tennessee? With everything from mountain ranges to rushing rivers to hundreds of varieties of flora and fauna, East Tennessee is a unique American landmark you don’t want to miss! Earth Week in Gatlinburg is a fun way to learn about and celebrate these beautiful aspects of our world. During this week-long family-oriented event, you’ll get the chance to attend seminars, listen to music, compete in activities and games, and so much more!

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The South is known and loved for many things—its hospitality, its charming accents, and especially its down-home, done-right food! Nowhere else in the country can you order a tall glass of sweet tea and a plate piled high with beans and cornbread, a favorite Southern treat. This year, we invite you to celebrate this dynamic duo for the second year in a row at the Gatlinburg Beans ‘n Cornbread Festival! When The 2nd-annual Gatlinburg Beans ‘n Cornbread Festival is scheduled to take place May 14, 2015. The weather should be warm, so break out those shorts and short-sleeved shirts. Enjoy

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The Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community is an important part of Gatlinburg’s culture and history. The artists in the community showcase their work year-round, but they also host a number of events throughout the year in order to bring in even more visitors. This spring, the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community will host the Wine, Dine, and Art Crawl in Gatlinburg. On April 10, 2015, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., you can tour the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community on a private, guided tour of participating galleries. Try hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants and wines from

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