Category: Events

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 […]

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 […]

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! […]

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 […]

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 […]

Congratulations! If you’re reading this page, it’s probably because you’re planning a wedding, and we hope you’ll consider spending your big day at the premier wedding destination of the South: the Great Smoky Mountains! With green rolling hills, groves of wildflowers, and crystal-clear rushing streams, the Smokies provide the perfect backdrop for the most important day of your life. It’s no surprise then that Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, nestled in the heart of the Smokies, have become favorite destinations for thousands of brides and grooms to tie the knot and enjoy luxurious and pleasurable honeymoons each year. Besides the million-dollar […]

Even for those of us who enjoy breaking out our favorite scarves and mittens, it usually doesn’t take long for the cold sweater weather to get really old! By mid-January, we’re counting down to the first day of spring, ready for longer days, green trees, and warm sunshine on our faces. This year, as you plan your springtime getaway, forget fighting the traffic to Florida. Instead, plan for a one-of-a-kind spring break in the Smokies! With dozens of springtime activities you’ll find only in the Great Smoky Mountains, you are sure to have a memorable vacation. For some inspiration as […]

Register now to be a part of the largest trout tournament in the Smokies! The 16th Annual Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament is a two-day fishing event in April that encourages family-friendly competition amidst the splendor of the Smokies. Prior to the event, more than 20 miles of streams will be stocked with over 5,000 trout. Open to adults, children, residents, and tourists alike, the fishing tournament offers more than $10,000 in cash and prizes for tournament winners! As you make plans to visit the Smokies for the tournament, be sure to make your reservations for one of our beautiful cabins […]

So you know about hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains. You know about shopping the Tanger Outlets and riding the Aerial Tramway to Ober Gatlinburg. But did you know that another favorite activity on a Smoky Mountain vacation involves a smile on your face and a wine glass in your hand? Let me introduce you to wine tasting in the Smokies. One activity you will not want to miss this spring is the Wine, Dine and Art Crawl, scheduled for April 10, 2015. On this guided and private tour, you will explore the historic Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community. […]

The 15th Annual Saddle Up event in Pigeon Forge is a celebration of country music, good food, and entertaining stories. There will be a cowboy dance, a chuck wagon cook-off and lunch, cowboy church, and much more! The event will be held from February 18 – February 22, 2015 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Events will be held at several locations throughout Pigeon Forge, including: LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge 2986 Teaster Lane Clabough’s Campground 405 Wears Valley Road Pottery House Cafe and Grille at Old Mill Square 3341 Old Mill Street Stages West 2765 Parkway Mama’s Farmhouse 208 Pickel St, […]