June 9 thru August 19 -Gatlinburg MountainFest
Gatlinburg, Tennessee is unveiling a new annual summer event celebrating the rich heritage and simple beauty of life in the Appalachian Mountains known as MountainFest. Gatlinburg, already well known nationally and internationally as "The Gateway to the Smoky Mountains" vacation destination with endless attractions and entertainment, is celebrating its part of the mountain range and Appalachian culture.
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Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair
July 21st thru 30th. One of the Southeast's Most Popular Events!Promoters Sam and Tracey Large have developed an event that consistently attracts the country's finest artists and craft people. One of the items that makes the Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair so unique is the fact that the artists not only make their art available for viewing and sale, but they also demonstrate their special talents and skills.
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Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival
September 16th thru October 31st. Come celebrate with us as we welcome the fall. Gatlionburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville will be covered in Fall decorations. Enjoy old fashioned hay-rides, special events and entertainment, and local craft exhibits. Come see the Great Smoky Mountains all dressed up for fall.
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9th Annual Taste of Autumn
Thursday September 28th. The 9th Annual Taste of Autumn at the Gatlinburg Convention Center is a United Way fundraiser and features a variety of foods from many of the area’s finest restaurants. For a donation of $25, the attendees will enjoy unlimited sampling from all the restaurants from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and have a chance to bid on some great live auction items. 100% of the proceeds go to the United Way of Sevier County.
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June 16 thru August 6- Dollywood
You have to see it to believe it at Dollywoods KidsFest as the new show "Big Cats & Magic" brings majestic cats and grand illusions to Dollywood. Watch as the unthinkable magically appears on stage at Dollywood's KidsFest!
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July 3rd -Gatlinburg Midnight Independence Day Parade
For the 31st consecutive year, Gatlinburg will kick off America’s Independence Day celebration with the nation’s first parade, which will lead off at midnight to the cheers of 70,000 to 100,000 spectators. A tribute to our five branches of military service will be one of the many highlights.
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Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales
June and August. An all-new summer-long family event featuring costumed musical performers, storytellers and artisans portraying time periods as far back as the 1800s rolls into Gatlinburg from the second weekend in June through the second weekend in August, when the characters retreat to their Appalachian hollers to take care of the chores.-Gatlinburg Chamber
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