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Gatlinburg (865) 430-4148 www.gatlinburg.com
Pigeon Forge (865) 453-8574 www.mypigeonforge.com
Sevier County (865) 774-3643
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2016 Calendar of Events Menu
Month
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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Sevierville
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July
Pigeon Forge
Sevierville
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August
Pigeon Forge
Sevierville
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September
Pigeon Forge
Sevierville
Gatlinburg
October
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November
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December
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Stay Involved in 2016
Sevierville Hospitality Association Meeting Schedule
Pigeon Forge Hospitality Association Meeting & Event Calendar
Gatlinburg Hospitality Association Meeting & Event Schedule
Sevierville Chamber of Commerce Coffee Talk Schedule
Area Attractions Luncheon
Smoky Mountain Wedding Association
Sevier County Economic Development Council
Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association
Helpful Tourism Related Dates and Resources
Spring Break & Summer Vacation Dates of Interest
Sevierville Convention Center
LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge
Gatlinburg Convention Center
Ripken Experience Pigeon Forge
Rocky Top Sports World Schedule
The University of Tennessee Football Schedule
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January
Pigeon Forge
Jan. 1-2 — Winter RAMP - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - for more information call 205-921-0909 or
visit theramp.org.
Jan. 16-18 — Strength to Stand Conference - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - for more information
call 1-800-869-8738 or visit strengthtostand.com.
Jan. 22-24 — Resurrection Youth Ministry - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - for more information call
865-293-4151 or visit resurrectionyouth.com.
Jan. 23-24 — RezKidz - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - for more information call 865-293-4151 or visit
rezkidz.com.
Jan. 29-30 — Smoky Mountain Square Dance - Music Road Resort Convention Center - for more
information call 865-691-1580, registration fee required.
Sevierville
Jan. 1-31 — 26th Annual Smoky Mountain Winterfest Celebration- 1-888-738-4378 VisitSevierville.com
Jan 8-10 — Knoxville RV Super Show - knoxvillervshow.com
Jan. 18 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration - 1-888-889-7415
Jan. 23-24 — K2 Volleyball Tournament - k2volleyball.com
Jan. 30-31 — K2 Volleyball Tournament - k2volleyball.com
Gatlinburg
Jan. 1-31 — Gatlinburg Winter Magic - The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with
dozens of spectacular light displays, featuring all LED bulbs. (GCVBE) (800) 568-4748
Jan. 2, 16, 19, 23, 30 — Gatlinburg Winter Magic Trolley Ride of Lights - On Saturdays in January, enjoy
a guided trolley tour of Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting displays. Departure is from the Ripley’s
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Aquarium Trolley Station. Trolley leaves at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30. Book your seats on-line by visiting
http://www.gatlinburg.com/events(GCVBE) ($)
Jan. 31-Feb. 2 — Tennessee Winter Special Olympics - Winter sports competitions including ice-skating,
snowboarding and snow skiing at Ober Gatlinburg. Opening ceremonies are held at W.L. Mills
Auditorium. (800) 251-9202
February
Pigeon Forge
Feb. 1-29 — Titanic Sweetheart Month - Titanic Museum Attraction - for more information call 1-800381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com.
Feb. 4-5 — Smoky Mountain Gospel Jubilee - Country Tonite Theatre - 7pm (seating first come/first
serve, love offering) – for more information call 865-453-2003.
Feb. 13 — Daddy Daughter Dance - Pigeon Forge Community Center - for more information call 865429-7373.
Feb. 13-15 — Make It Count 2016 - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - for more information call 865-8061955 or visit gymnasticscounts.com/makeitcount.html.
Feb. 17-21 — 16th Annual Saddle Up - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - for more information call 1800-251-9100 or visit mypigeonforge.com/saddleup.
Feb. 26-28 — Challenge Youth Conference - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - for more information call
1-256-710-7671 or visit cyconline.com .
Sevierville
Feb 1-29 —26th Annual Smoky Mountain Winterfest Celebration - 1-888-738-4378 VisitSevierville.com
Feb. 6-7 — K2 Volleyball Tournament - k2voleyball.com
Feb 19-21 — Legacy Dance Championships - legacydancechampionships.com
Feb. 26-28 — Smoky Mountain Gymnastics Classic -360sports.events
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Feb. 27— Rose Glen Literary Festival - roseglenfestival.com
Gatlinburg
Feb. 1-29 — Gatlinburg Winter Magic - The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the nights with dozens
of spectacular light displays, featuring all LED bulbs. (GCVBE) (800) 568-4748
March
Pigeon Forge
Mar. 1-31 — Irish Month - Titanic Museum Attraction - for more information call 1-800-381-7670 or
visit titanicpigeonforge.com.
Mar. 4-5 — Winter Carnival of Magic - Country Tonite Theatre - 8 pm; for more information call 865453-2003.
Mar. 4-6 — Shabbach Youth Conference - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge – for more information call
803-578-2658 or visit shabbach.com.
Mar. 7-12 — North American Country Music Associate International (NACMAI) - Country Tonite
Theatre - for more information call 865-453-2003. Daily competition Free - Hall of Fame Show 3/12 &
Awards show 3/13 Admission.
Mar. 15 — Amazing Animals Morning Show opens at Comedy Barn. www.comedybarn.com/
Mar. 16-19 — 22nd Annual A Mountain Quiltfest - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge – for more
information call 1-800-251-9100 or visit mountainquiltfest.com.
Mar. 18-20 — Women of Joy - for more information call 256-355-1554 or visit womenofjoy.org.
Mar. 19-31 — Dollywood’s Festival of Nations -Dollywood - for more information call 1-800-365-5996
or visit Dollywood.com .
Mar. 26 — Breakfast or Brunch with Easter Bunny - Old Mill Square – for more information call 865428-0771 or visit oldmillsquare.com.
Mar. 26- — Easter Egg Hunt – Pigeon Forge Patriot Park - for more information call 865-429-7373.
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Mar. 27 — Visit with the Easter Bunny - Christmas Place - for more information call 1-800-445-3396.
Mar. 31 — Pentecostal Fire Youth Conference - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge – for more information
visit pfyc.net.
Sevierville
Mar. 5-6 — Southern Select Alpaca Show - scalpaca.org
Mar. 5-6 — Dance Machine Productions 2016 – www.dancemachineonline.com/
Mar 15-Jun. 7 — Smoky Mountain Springfest – 1-888-738-4378 - VisitSevierville.com
Mar. 19 — Shamrock Saturday Cruisin’ for Food - thediner.biz
Mar. 19-20 — EPIC Dance Showcase-Regionals - epicdanceshowcase.com
Mar. 27 — Pathways Church - pathwayschurch.com
Gatlinburg
Mar. 4-5 — Gatlinburg Improv Fest – This event for both performers and spectators at Sweet
Fanny Adams Theatre will feature a number of improvisation groups and instructors
participating in a series of shows and classes. Visit www.gatlinburgimprovfest.net, email
gatlinburgimprovfest@gmail.com or call (865) 325-9712 for more information. ($)
Mar. 17 - Jun. 5 — Smoky Mountain Springfest – A countywide celebration of the season featuring
special events, local craft shows and much more. (800) 568-4748
Mar. 17 - Jun. 5 — Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Spring! - As part of Smoky Mountain Springfest,
Gatlinburg has jam packed April with special events and activities for the whole family! For more
information on Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Spring!, visit our website www.gatlinburg.com or call 1-800588-1817.
Mar. 24-26 — Great Smoky Easter Arts & Crafts Show - Unique handcrafted gifts and products
produced by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are placed on display and offered for
sale as they host their annual show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. For information, visit
www.gatlinburgcrafts.com or call (800) 568-4748.
Mar. 27 — Easter Sunrise Service at Ober Gatlinburg - Early morning Easter Service at Ober Gatlinburg
includes complimentary tram service to the top of the resort begins at 5:45 a.m. Service begins at 6:30
a.m. Breakfast buffet available. (800) 251-9202
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April
Pigeon Forge
Apr. 1 — Pentecostal Fire Youth Conference - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - for more information
visit pfyc.net.
Apr. 1-18 — Dollywood’s Festival of Nations - Dollywood - for more information call 1-800-365-5996 or
visit Dollywood.com
Apr. 2-3 — 18th Annual Spring Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament - for more information call 865661-3474 or visit rockytopoutfitter.com.
Apr. 2-3 — Smoky Mountain Blast (Volleyball Tournament) - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge – for
more information call 484-553-5060 or visit dynamiceventz.org.
Apr. 8-9 — Loretta Lynn in Concert - Country Tonite Theatre - for more information call 865-453-2003
or visit firstclassconcerts.com.
Apr. 14-16 — Pigeon Forge Spring Rod Run - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - for more information
contact MCS Promotions at 865-687-3976 or email to info@corvetteexpo.com.
Apr. 22-24 — Women of Joy - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - for more information call 256-355-1554
or visit womenofjoy.org.
Apr. 24 — Sevier County Right to Life - 11th Annual Rally and March - Country Tonite Theatre – for more
information call 865-654-7685.
Apr. 28 — State of TN Clean Comedy Day at Comedy Barn. www.comedybarn.com
Apr. 29-May 1 — Retro Running - Weekend in the Smokies 5-plus Mile Run - LeConte Center at Pigeon
Forge/Municipal Parking Lot 10 a.m. - for more information call 865-850-2386 or visit
goretrorunning.com.
Sevierville
Apr. 1-Jun. 7 — Smoky Mountain Springfest - 1-888-783-4378 - VisitSevierville.com
Apr. 1-3 — Showstoppers Talent Competition - goshowstopper.com
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Apr. 6-15 — 15th Annual Sevier County Lodging Trade Show. www.sclatradeshow.wordpress.com
Apr. 7-11 — Tennessee Smokies Home Opener vs Mobile - smokiesbaseball.com
Apr. 8 — Mountain Soul Vocal Competition Entry Deadline - 1-888-889-7415 - BloominBBQ.com
Apr. 16-17 — JAMFest Nationals in the Smokies - jamfest.com
Apr. 17-21 — Tennessee Smokies vs Montgomery - smokiesbaseball.com
Apr 22-24 — Gameday USA baseball tournament - seviervilleparksandrec.com
Apr 30 — Patriots Freedom Cruise In - thediner.biz
Apr. 30-May 1 — Circle Yer Wagons # 43 - avwa.com
Gatlinburg
Apr. 1-30 — Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Spring: It’s a Spring Thing! - As part of Smoky Mountain
Springfest, Gatlinburg has jam packed April with special events and activities for the whole family! For
more information on Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Spring: It’s a Spring Thing, visit our website
www.gatlinburg.com or call 800-588-1817.
Apr. 2-3 — Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament - The 17th Annual Spring Smoky Mountain Trout
Tournament is open to adults or children – and equally challenging for both visitors and locals. All
Gatlinburg and state fishing regulations will be observed. For more information, call 865-661-3474, visit
www.rockytopoutfitter.com, or email rockytopoutfit@aol.com. ($)
Apr. 8-10 — “Hands-On Gatlinburg” - Experience, create, learn and enjoy! Learn how to make a piece
of art or craft from an artist in the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community and take it home with you.
For more information, visit www.handsongatlinburg.com. (GCVB) (800 568-4748 ($)
Apr. 8 — Wine, Dine and Art Crawl - Explore the historic Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community on a
private tour of participating galleries. Meet the artists while sampling local wines and enjoying hors
d'oeuvres from local restaurants. Reservations required. (GCVB) (800) 568-4748 ($)
Apr. 9 — Smoky Mountain Winefest - Wineries from across the state will provide samples of their
labels along with local chefs preparing food for pairings. Informational demonstrations and seminars
will be held. The event will be at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Tickets are available on line at
www.gatlinburg.com. ($) (GCVBE)
Apr. 10-17 — Smoky Mountain Regional Bridge Conference - This large tournament of the Mid-Atlantic
Bridge Conference takes place at the Gatlinburg Convention Center with thousands of players
participating in Gold Point events and other programs. For more information, visit
www.gatlinburgregional.org. ($)
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Apr. 14-17 — 2016 Spring Art Experience – Arrowmont will showcase the history, heritage and success
of the Pi Beta Phi and Arrowmont partnership. Music, storytelling, craft workshops and plenty of time
for fellowship and good food are part of the weekend experience. For more information, call 865-4365860 or visit www.arrowmont.org.
Apr. 22-23 — Mountain Man Memorial March - This eighth annual 26.2-mile march starts in
downtown Gatlinburg at 9 a.m. as a challenging tribute to our men and women in uniform, with Military
Heavy, Military Light and Civilian entry categories. The course includes highway and rural road stretches
in addition to rugged terrain and mountain slopes. The event honors 1LT Frank Walkup, a University of
Tennessee-Knoxville alumnus who in 2007 was killed in the line of duty in Iraq. For more information,
call 865-974-5371 or visit www.mountainmanmemorialmarch.com. ($)
Apr. 19-23 — 66th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage - Celebrate and enjoy the beauty of Great
Smoky Mountains National Park with over 150 different programs, including hiking tours, motorcades,
demonstrations and classroom lectures centered on the flowers, plants and wildlife in the great
outdoors. For more information, call (865) 436-7318 ext. 222 or visit
www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org. ($)
Apr. 17-24 — Earth Week - A week of family-oriented events created around Earth Day Celebration.
The week features fun and entertaining community activities designed to educate people about
adopting easy green practices. For information on all Earth Week events go to
www.gatlinburg.com/events. (GCVBE)
Apr. 19 to 23 — 65th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage - Celebrate and enjoy the beauty of Great
Smoky Mountains National Park with over 150 different programs, including hiking tours, motorcades,
demonstrations and classroom lectures centered on the flowers, plants and wildlife in the great
outdoors. For more information, call (865) 436-7318 ext. 222 or visit
www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org. ($)
Apr. 21 — Earth Day Festival - Families are encouraged to come out to Mynatt Park to enjoy free crafts
and activities designed to encourage environmental awareness and developing a green lifestyle. Live
entertainment and food will be offered. For more information, visit www.gatlinburg.com/events. ($)
(GCVBE
Apr. 22 — Earth Day 5K – Nighttime road race in downtown Gatlinburg. Race begins and ends at the
Nantahala Outdoor Center parking lot at traffic light #10. Early registration before March 31 or on-site
registration at 8:00pm. Race starts at 10pm. ($) (GCVBE)
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May
Pigeon Forge
May 1 — Retro Running - Weekend in the Smokies 5-plus Mile Run - LeConte Center at Pigeon
Forge/Municipal Parking Lot 10 a.m. – for more information call 865-850-2386 or visit
goretrorunning.com.
May 5-7 — The Smoky Mountain Antique Toy & Pedal Car Show - Country Cascades - for more
information visit smokymountainconventioncenter.com.
May 6 — 31st Annual Dolly’s Homecoming Parade - Pigeon Forge Parkway (6 p.m.) - for more
information call 1-800-251-9100 or visit mypigeonforge.com/parade.
May 6-7 — Baton Twirling Championships - Pigeon Forge Community Center & Parking Lot – for more
information call Mary Molder at 1-901-351-0584.
May 7 — Shrine FunFest Parade - Pigeon Forge Parkway - 9 a.m.
May 13-15 — USA Gymnastics Region 8 Xcel Regional Championships - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge
- for more information call 865-806-1955 or visit gymnasticscounts.com.
May 13-22 — Dollywood’s Barbeque and Bluegrass - Dollywood - for more information call 1-800-3655996 or visit Dollywood.com.
May 18-22 — 26th Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge – for more
information call 1-800-251-9100 or visit mypigeonforge.com/wildlife.
May 20-21 — Smoky Mountain Classic Chevy Club - Inn at Christmas Place - for more information
contact Vicky McMurray at 865-216-6060.
May 28 — The Oak Ridge Boys in Concert - Country Tonite Theatre - 3 pm & 8 pm; for more
information, call 865-453-2003 or visit firstclassconcerts.com.
Sevierville
May 1-Jun. 7 — Smoky Mountain Springfest – 1-888-783-4378 - VisitSevierville.com
May 4-8 — Tennessee Smokies vs Mississippi - smokiesbaseball.com
May 7-8 — K2 Volleyball Spring Event - k2volleyball.com
May 7 — Annual Yellow Mustang Registry Cruise In - thediner.biz
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May 14 — Mountain Pepper Expo - mountainprepperexpos.com
May 14-18 — Tennessee Smokies vs Birmingham - smokiesbaseball.com
May 19-23 — Tennessee Smokies vs. Biloxi - smokiesbaseball.com
May 20-21 — Sevierville’s Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass Festival - 1-888-889-7415 - BloominBBQ.com
May 27-29 — Memorial Day BPA Baseball Tournament - seviervilleparksandrec.com
May 28 — Memorial Weekend Cruise In - thediner.biz
May 31 — Tennessee Smokies vs Jackson - smokiesbaseball.com
Gatlinburg
May 1-31 — Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Spring: It’s a Spring Thing! - As part of Smoky Mountain
Springfest, May is jam packed with special events and activities for the whole family! For more
information on Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Spring: It’s a Spring Thing, visit our website
www.gatlinburg.com or call 1-800-588-1817.
May 1 to 31 — Smoky Mountain Springfest - Join in a countywide celebration of the season featuring
special events, local craft shows and much more. (800) 568-4748
May 12 — Gatlinburg Beans 'n Cornbread Festival Presented by Bush Brothers & Company Gatlinburg celebrates its Appalachian culinary past with a festive, fun-filled Beans n’ Cornbread cook off,
complete with foot-stompin' mountain music, fun and games, and, of course, lots of Beans and
Cornbread. The festival is in downtown Gatlinburg from 4:00 - 8:00PM. Visitors can sample all the
different recipes while supplies last. ($) (GCVBE) www.gatlinburg.com/events
May 26 — Arrowmont’s 6th Annual Shine, Wine & Dine - This event is a significant fundraiser for the
arts and crafts school and is designed to be an evening of fun and fine art with artwork generously
donated by regional and national artists, great wines and unique event packages. For more information,
www.arrowmont.org/ or call (865) 436-5860. ($)
Mid-May to Mid-Sep. — Gatlinburg Farmers Market - Offering local choices for healthy mountain
living, the Farmers Market is open each Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00p.m. in the Great Smoky Arts &
Crafts Community at the Covered Bridge, 849 Glades Road from May through September. Comprised of
local producers, the emphasis is on fresh produce and homemade products offered in an atmosphere of
community. Visit www.gatlinburgfarmersmarket.com for more information.
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June
Pigeon Forge
Jun. 3 — Relay for Life Sevier County Running Cancer Out of Town 5K Glow Run - Patriot Park 9 pm for more information visit relayforlife.org/seviertn.
Jun. 3-4 — Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge Classic Car Show - Music Road Resort Convention Center - for
more information call 865-379-9595.
Jun. 4 — Relay for Life Sevier County - Patriot Park 2 pm till midnight - for more information visit
relayforlife.org/seviertn.
Jun. 7-30 — Titanic First Public Display of Bandmaster Wallace Hartley’s RMS Titanic Violin - Titanic
Museum Attraction - for more information call 1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com.
Jun. 10-12 — MAGMA Gaming Event - Smoky Mountain Convention Center - for more information
visit smokymountainconventioncenter.com.
Jun. 11-30 — Dollywood’s Great American Summer - Dollywood - for more information call 1-800-3655996 or visit Dollywood.com.
Jun. 25 — T.G. Sheppard & T. Graham Brown in Concert - Country Tonite Theatre - for more
information call 865-453-2003 or visit firstclassconcerts.com.
Jun. 27-30 — Rising Star National Talent Competition - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - for more
information call 614-855-7720 or visit risingstartalent.com.
Sevierville
Jun 1-4 — Tennessee Smokies vs Jackson - smokiesbaseball.com
Jun. 1-7 — Smoky Mountain Springfest - 1-888-783-4378 - VisitSevierville.com
Jun 9-11— ISA Softball Tournament - seviervilleparksandrec.com
Jun 10-14 — Tennessee Smokies vs. Chattanooga - smokiesbaseball.com
Jun 17-19 — Gameday USA Baseball Tournament - seviervilleparksandrec.com
Jun 23-27 — Tennessee Smokies vs Pensacola - smokiesbaseball.com
Jun 24-26 — ISA Softball Tournament - seviervilleparksandrec.com
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Jun 25 — June Jam Cruise In - thediner.biz
Jun. 28-Jul 2 — Platinum National Dance Competition - danceplatinum.com
Gatlinburg
June 1-7 — Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Spring - As part of Smoky Mountain Springfest, June is jam
packed with special events and activities for the whole family! For more information on Gatlinburg
Smoky Mountain Spring: It’s a Spring Thing, visit our website www.gatlinburg.com or call (800) 5881817. (GCVBE)
June 4, 11, 18, 25 — Gatlinburg Farmers Market - Offering local choices for healthy mountain living, the
Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00pm in the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts
Community at the Covered Bridge, 849 Glades Road. Visit www.gatlinburgfarmersmarket.com for
details.
Mid-Jun. to Mid-Aug. — Free Parkway Trolley - The City of Gatlinburg will offer free trolley service to
patrons along the length of the Parkway for nine weeks this summer. The free specially painted open-air
shuttles will operate from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily through Mid-August. Extra stops have been
established between traffic lights 1 and 10 along Parkway. (800) 568-4748
July
Pigeon Forge
Jul. 1-31 — Dollywood’s Great American Summer - Dollywood - for more information call 1-800-3655996 or visit Dollywood.com
Jul. 1-31 — Titanic First Public Display of Bandmaster Wallace Hartley’s RMS Titanic Violin - Titanic
Museum Attraction - for more information call 1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com.
Jul. 4 — 26th Annual Patriot Festival - Patriot Park - for more information call 1-800-251-9100 or visit
mypigeonforge.com/patriot.
Jul. 4 — Visit with Uncle Sam - Christmas Place - for more information call 1-800-445-3396.
Jul. 15 — Neal McCoy in Concert - Country Tonite Theatre - for more information call 865-453-2003 or
visit firstclassconcerts.com.
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Jul. 17 — SEAA Girl's Fast Pitch World Series Opening Ceremony - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - for
more information call Jim or Freddie Mullins 865-603-3405, email seaayouth@aol.com or visit
seaayouth.com.
Jul. 18-24 — SEAA Girl's Fast Pitch World Series - Wear Farm City Park - for more information call Jim or
Freddie Mullins 865-603-3405, email seaayouth@aol.com or visit seaayouth.com.
Sevierville
Jul. 1-3 — ISA Softball Tournament - seviervilleparksandrec.com
Jul. 4-8 —Tennessee Smokies vs Jackson - smokiesbaseball.com
Jul. 8-10 — Gameday USA Baseball Tournament - seviervilleparkdsandrec.com
Jul. 9-12 — Tennessee Smokies vs Chattanooga - smokiesbaseball.com
Jul. 15-17 — Gameday USA Baseball Tournament - seviervilleparksandrec.com
Jul. 20-24 — Tennessee Smokies vs Mississippi - smokiesbaseball.com
Jul. 22-25 — ISA Baseball Tournament - seviervilleparksandrec.com
Jul. 30 — Hot Nights, Cool Cars Cruise In - thediner.biz
Gatlinburg
Jul. 3 — 4th of July Midnight Parade - This 41st annual showcase salutes the valiant men and women of
our military services in the “First July Fourth Parade in the Nation!” Parade starts at the stroke of
midnight to begin Independence Day. Floats, balloons, and marching bands pay tribute to our country
during this Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event. (GCVBE) (800) 568-4748
Jul. 4 — River Raft Regatta - Visitors can enjoy a fun, unmanned, floatable object race for the whole
family. Free registration begins at 10 a.m. at bridge beneath chair lift on River Road. Race begins at
noon at Christ of the Smokies bridge and ends at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies bridge where prizes
will be awarded in several different categories. (GCVBE) (800) 568-4748
Jul. 4 — 4th of July Fireworks Show - Join the celebration in downtown Gatlinburg to mark our nation’s
“Independence Day” with a magnificent fireworks show. The City of Gatlinburg lights up the mountain
skyline downtown at 10 p.m. with this grand display. Designated a Top 20 event by Southeast Tourism
Society. (GCVBE) (800) 568-4748
Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 — Gatlinburg Farmers Market - Offering local choices for healthy mountain living,
the Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts
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Community at the Covered Bridge, 849 Glades Road. Visit www.gatlinburgfarmersmarket.com for
details.
Jul. 15-24 — Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair - Art, crafts and music lovers will discover over 200 booths
featuring some of the nation's finest work. Artisans and craftspeople are on hand to demonstrate their
skills, answer questions and offer their unique art for sale. Live Country & Bluegrass entertainment.
Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (865) 436-7479 or visit
www.craftsmenfair.com for details. ($)
Jul. 1-31 — Free Parkway Trolley - The City of Gatlinburg will offer free trolley service to patrons along
the length of the Parkway for nine weeks this Summer. The free specially painted open-air shuttles will
operate from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily through August 15. Extra stops have been established between
traffic lights 1 and 10 along Parkway. (800) 568-4748
August
Pigeon Forge
Aug. 1-7 — Dollywood’s Great American Summer – Dollywood - for more information call 1-800-3655996 or visit Dollywood.com.
Aug. 1-31 — Celebrate Freedom - Businesses throughout Pigeon Forge - for more information call -800251-9100 or visit mypigeonforge.com/cf.
Aug. 1-31 — Titanic First Public Display of Bandmaster Wallace Hartley’s RMS Titanic Violin - Titanic
Museum Attraction – for more information call 1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com.
Aug. 6 — Stringtime in the Smokies & 7th Annual Smoky Mountain Cornhole Tournament - presented
by Old Mill Square - for more information call 865-428-0771 or visit oldmillsquare.com.
Aug. 15-18 — HEROES Tribute to Veterans and First Responders - Smoky Mountain Convention Center
- for more information visit smokymountainconventioncenter.com.
Aug. 26 — Con Hunley & Janie Fricke in Concert – Country Tonite Theatre - for more information call
865-453-2003 or visit firstclassconcerts.com.
Aug. 27 — Veterans Homecoming Parade – Pigeon Forge Parkway 9 am - for more information call 1800-251-9100 or visit mypigeonforge.com/parade.
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Aug. 27-28 — Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - for more
information call 865-250-9316 or visit greatsmokymountainjeepinvasion.com.
Sevierville
Aug. 5-9 — Tennessee Smokies vs Montgomery - smokiesbaseball.com
Aug. 13-14 — ISA Baseball Tournament - seviervilleparksandrec.com
Aug. 17-21 — Tennessee Smokies vs Jacksonville - smokiesbaseball.com
Aug 27 — Back to School Cruise In - thediner.biz
Aug. 27-31 — Tennessee Smokies vs Birmingham - smokiesbaseball.com
Gatlinburg
Mid-Aug. — Free Parkway Trolley - The City of Gatlinburg will offer free trolley service to patrons along
the length of the Parkway for nine weeks this Summer. The free specially painted open-air shuttles will
operate from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily through Mid-August. Extra stops have been established between
traffic lights 1 and 10 along Parkway. (800) 568-4748
Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27 — Gatlinburg Farmers Market - Offering local choices for healthy mountain living, the
Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts
Community at the Covered Bridge, 849 Glades Road. Visit www.gatlinburgfarmersmarket.com for
details.
Aug. 24-28 — Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival - Celebrating the area’s Appalachian musical
roots, Gatlinburg hosts its second Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival. For more information, visit
www.smswf.com.
September
Pigeon Forge
Sep. 1-5 — Titanic First Public Display of Bandmaster Wallace Hartley’s RMS Titanic Violin - Titanic
Museum Attraction – for more information call 1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com.
Sep. 2-11 — Labor Day Tent Sale - Christmas Place - for more information call 1-800-445-3396.
Sep. 3 — Kickin' Chicken Run. www.comedybarn.com
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Sep. 3-4 — Dollywood’s Rock the Smokies - Dollywood - for more information call 1-800-365-5996 or
visit Dollywood.com.
Sep. 6-8 — Annual Summit - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - for more information visit
worldwidepf.com.
Sep. 9-10 — Shades of the Past Street Rod Roundup #34 - Dollywood’s Splash Country - for more
information call 865-995-2009, email dchutsell@yahoo.com or visit shadesofthepast.com.
Sep. 15-17 — Pigeon Forge Fall Rod Run - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - for more information
contact MCS Promotions at 865-687-3976 or email info@corvetteexpo.com.
Sep. 17-30 — Fall Harvest at The Island in Pigeon Forge - for more information visit
islandinpigeonforge.com.
Sep. 20 — Senior Day - Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction - for more information call 1800-356-1676 or visit dixiestampede.com.
Sep. 22 — Comedy Barn Fall Festival Show. www.comedybarn.com
Sep. 23 — Bill Anderson & Bobby Bare in Concert - Country Tonite Theatre - for more information call
865-453-2003 or visit firstclassconcerts.com.
Sep. 24 — 13th Annual Old Mill Heritage Day - Old Mill Square - for more information call 865-428-0771
or visit oldmillsquare.com
Sep. 24-25 — 18th Annual Fall Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament - for more information call 865-6613474 or visit rockytopoutfitter.com.
Sep. 25-Oct 1 — National Quartet Convention - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - for more information
call 1-800-846-8499 or visit nqconline.com.
Sep. 30 — Dollywood’s National Southern Gospel & Harvest Celebration - Dollywood - for more
information call 1-800-365-5996 or visit Dollywood.com.
Sevierville
Sep. 5-10 — Sevier County Fair - myseviercountyfair.com
Sep. 15-17 — Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival - dumplinvalleybluegrass.com
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Gatlinburg
Sept. 3, 10 — Gatlinburg Farmers Market - Offering local choices for healthy mountain living, the
Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts
Community at the Covered Bridge, 849 Glades Road. Visit www.gatlinburgfarmersmarket.com for
details.
Sep. 9-30 — Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival - A countywide celebration of harvest season features
festivals, special events and autumn-themed displays. (GCVBE) (800) 568-4748
Sep. 15 — 19th Annual Taste of Autumn - Sample signature dishes from the area’s finest restaurants
and other vendors. Enjoy live entertainment with a cash bar. Proceeds benefit United Way of Sevier
County. Doors of the Gatlinburg Convention Center open at 5 p.m. (GCVBE) (800) 568-4748 ($)
Sep. 24-25 — Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament - The 17th Annual Fall Smoky Mountain Trout
Tournament is open to adults or children - and equally challenging for both visitors and locals. All
Gatlinburg and state fishing regulations will be observed. For information, call 865-661-3474, visit
www.rockytopoutfitter.com, or email rockytopoutfit@aol.com. ($)
Sep. 23 — October 30 - Oktoberfest - This Ober Gatlinburg festival features Bavarian-style food, bier
garten, music and live entertainment through early November, with daily shows and multiple shows
each Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Call (865) 436-5423 for more information.
October
Pigeon Forge
Oct. 1 — National Quartet Convention - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - for more information call 1800-846-8499 or visit nqconline.com.
Oct. 1 — Fall Harvest Festival Show opens at Hatfield McCoy Dinner Feud.
www.hatfieldmccoydinnerfeud.com
Oct. 1-29 — Dollywood’s National Southern Gospel & Harvest Celebration - Dollywood - for
information call 1-800-365-5996 or visit Dollywood.com.
Oct. 1-29 — Pigeon Forge Rotary Club Craft Fair - Patriot Park - for more information call 865-909-3446
or visit pigeonforgerotary.org.
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Oct. 1-31 — Fall Harvest at The Island in Pigeon Forge - for more information visit
islandinpigeonforge.com.
Oct. 6-8 — Vette Fest - Country Cascades - for more information visit
smokymountainconventioncenter.com.
Oct. 10-13 — Celebrators - for more information call 256-355-1554 or visit celebrators.org.
Oct. 17-20 — Celebrators – LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - for more information call 256-355-1554 or
visit celebrators.org.
Oct. 22 — Brenda Lee & Jimmy Fortune in Concert - Country Tonite Theatre - 3 pm & 8 pm; for more
information call 865-453-2003 or visit firstclassconcerts.com.
Oct. 22-23 — Premier Athletics Showcase - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - for more information call
732-814-7975 or visit premierathletics.com.
Oct. 27 — Halloween Trick or Treat - Pigeon Forge Community Center - for more information call 865429-7373.
Oct. 31 — 4th Annual Halloween Bash at The Island in Pigeon Forge - for more information visit
islandinpigeonforge.com.
Oct. 31 — Creekside Gospel Music Convention and Diamond Awards - Smoky Mountain Convention
Center - for more information visit smokymountainconventioncenter.com.
Sevierville
Oct. 7-9 — Robert A. Tino’s Smoky Mountain Homecoming - smokymountainhomecoming.com
Oct. 10 — The Diner’s Anniversary Cruise In & Fundraiser for the Second Harvest Food Bank thediner.biz
Oct. 14-15 — Corvette Chevy Expo - corvettechevyexpo.com
Oct. 22 — Smoky Mountain Autumn Fest - 865-453-8080
Gatlinburg
Oct. 1-31 — Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival – A countywide celebration of harvest season featuring
special events, festivals, craft shows, autumn-themed displays and more. (GCVBE) (800) 568-4748
Oct. 1-30 — Oktoberfest - This Ober Gatlinburg festival features Bavarian-style food, bier garten, music
and live entertainment through early November, with daily shows and multiple shows each Friday,
Saturday and Sunday. Call (865) 436-5423 for more information.
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Oct. Weekends — Ripley’s Fright Nights - Ripley’s Haunted Adventure celebrates its 18th annual Fright
Nights with a special “Experiment in Terror” show each weekend in October, with no extra charge every
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening plus Halloween night. Call 430-9991 for more information.
Oct. 6-23 — Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair - Art, crafts and music lovers will find over 200 booths
featuring some of the nation's finest work. Artisans and craftspeople are on hand to demonstrate their
skill, answer questions and offer their unique art for sale. Enjoy live country & bluegrass entertainment
at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Call (865) 436-7479 or visit www.craftsmenfair.com ($)
Oct. 31 — Trick or Treat Kickoff Carnival - Local businesses offer contests, costumed characters,
inflatables and candy on Halloween at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza. Proceeds benefit the
United Way of Sevier County.
November
Pigeon Forge
Nov. 1 — Smoky Mountain Opry Christmas Show opens. www.smokymtnopry.com.
Nov. 1 — Hatfield McCoy's Christmas Dinner Disaster opens. www.hatfieldmccoydinnerfeud.com.
Nov. 1-3 — Creekside Gospel Music Convention and Diamond Awards - Smoky Mountain Convention
Center - for more information visit smokymountainconventioncenter.com.
Nov. 1-30 — Christmas at Dixie - Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction - for more
information call 1-800-356-1676 or visit dixiestampede.com
Nov. 4-5 — MLC Ladies Conference & Retreat - Music Road Resort Hotel & Convention Center - for
more information call 1-706-226-3312, advance registration required.
Nov. 5-30 — Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas - Dollywood - for more information call 1-800365-5996 or visit Dollywood.com.
Nov. 7-30 — Winterfest at The Island in Pigeon Forge - for more information visit
islandinpigeonforge.com.
Nov. 8 — 27th Annual Smoky Mountain Winterfest - Pigeon Forge - for more information call 1-800251-9100 or visit mypigeonforge.com/Winterfest.
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Nov. 12 — Old Mill Square Holiday Open House - for more information call 865-428-0771 or visit
oldmillsquare.com.
Nov. 12 — Amazing Animals Christmas Show opens at Comedy Barn. www.comedybarn.com.
Nov. 18 — The Bellamy Brothers in Concert – Country Tonite Theatre - for more information call 865453-2003 or visit firstclassconcerts.com.
Nov. 18 — A Comedy Christmas Show opens at Comedy Barn. www.comedybarn.com.
Nov. 18-19 — Hearts on Fire Youth Conference - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - for more information
call 865-776-2629 or visit heartsonfireministries.org.
Nov. 24 — Thanksgiving Night Fireworks - Titanic Museum Attraction - 7 pm - for more information call
1-800-381-7670 or visit titanicpigeonforge.com.
Sevierville
Nov. 1-5 — International Gift Exposition - iges.com
Nov. 4-5 — Sevier County Genealogy Conference - 865-365-1432 - sevierlibrary.org
Nov. 4-Jan. 1 — Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland - 423-652-0120 - shadrack.com
Nov. 5 — Veteran’s Day Cruise In - thediner.biz
Nov. 7-Feb. 28 — Smoky Mountain Winterfest Celebration - 1-888-889-7415 - VisitSevierville.com
Nov. 7 — Sevierville’s Winterfest Kickoff - 1-888-889-7415 - VisitSevierville.com
Gatlinburg
Nov. 9 — Gatlinburg Winter Magic Kickoff and Chili Cookoff - The City of Gatlinburg kicks off
Gatlinburg Winter Magic from 5 to 8 p.m. on the Downtown Parkway by turning on over three million
lights. Enjoy live entertainment, sample chili recipes from local restaurants and businesses and vote for
your favorite. (GCVBE) (800) 568-4748 ($)
Nov. 9 — Gatlinburg Winter Magic - The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with
dozens of spectacular light displays, featuring all LED bulbs. (GCVBE) (800) 568-4748
Nov. 9 — Gatlinburg Winter Magic Trolley Ride of Lights - Enjoy a guided trolley tour of Gatlinburg
Winter Magic lighting displays. Departure is from the Ripley’s Aquarium Trolley Station. Trolley leaves at
6:30, 7:30 and 8:30. Group reservations are available. Book your seats on-line by visiting
www.gatlinburg.com/events (GCVBE) ($)
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Nov. 11 — Veterans Day Celebration - Join the City of Gatlinburg in saluting the men and women of
America who have served in our Armed Forces in this special ceremony on Ripley’s Aquarium Plaza. This
12th annual program begins at 11 a.m. and includes stirring musical tributes, ceremonial words and
recognition of Veterans in attendance. This event is designated an official Regional Site for the
Observance of Veterans Day by the Veterans Day National Committee, U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs. (GCVBE) (800) 568-4748
Nov. 22-27 — Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Thanksgiving Show - Unique handcrafted gifts
made by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are offered as they host their annual show
at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Visit www.gatlinburgcrafts.com or call (800) 568-4748.
Nov. 22-27 — Gatlinburg’s Festival of Trees - Dozens upon dozens of ornately decorated Christmas
trees await visitors in this winter wonderland at Gatlinburg Convention Center’s W.L. Mills Conference
Center. Presented by Gatlinburg Hilton Garden Inn, the event benefits Boys and Girls Club of the Smoky
Mountains. (GCVBE) (800) 568-4748
Nov. 25-26 — The Nutcracker “Sweet” - Presented by the Smoky Mountain Dance Theater Company,
enjoy this holiday classic presented in Gatlinburg, with performances at 7 p.m. in the W.L. Mills
Auditorium. (GCVBE) Call (865) 680-7369 for ticket information.
December
Pigeon Forge
Dec. 1-31 — Christmas at Dixie - Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction - for more
information call 1-800-356-1676 or visit dixiestampede.com.
Dec. 1-31 — Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas - Dollywood - for more information call 1-800365-5996 or visit Dollywood.com.
Dec. 1-31 — Winterfest at The Island in Pigeon Forge - for more information visit
islandinpigeonforge.com.
Dec. 2-4 — YAMACON - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - for more information call 865-386-7316 or
visit yamacon.org.
Dec. 2-4 — YAMACON - Smoky Mountain Convention Center - for more information visit
smokymountainconventioncenter.com.
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Dec. 3 — Breakfast or Brunch with Santa - Old Mill Square - for more information call 865-428-0771 or
visit oldmillsquare.com.
Dec. 4 — Military Appreciation Day at Smoky Mountain Opry. www.smokymtnopry.com.
Dec. 4 — Autism Appreciation 4PM Show at Comedy Barn. www.comedybarn.com.
Dec. 7-10 — Christmas in The Smokies Bluegrass Festival - Smoky Mountain Convention Center - for
more information visit smokymountainconventioncenter.com.
Dec. 10 — Great Smoky Mountain Nationals - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - for more information
call 614-898-1000 or visit americheer.com.
Dec. 11 — Alzheimer's Benefit Show at Smoky Mountain Opry. www.smokymtnopry.com
Dec. 28-30 — Strength to Stand Student Bible Conference - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - for more
information call 1-800-869-8738 or visit strengthtostand.com.
Dec. 31 — Winter RAMP - LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - for more information call 205-921-0909 or
visit theramp.org.
Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Island in Pigeon Forge - for more information visit
islandinpigeonforge.com.
Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eve Celebration at Various Venues - for more information call 1-800-251-9100
or visit mypigeonforge.com/events.
Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Show and Party at Smoky Mountain Opry. www.smokymtnopry.com .
Sevierville
Dec. 1-31 — Smoky Mountain Winterfest Celebration - 1-888-889-7415 - VisitSevierville.com
Dec. 1-31 — Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland - 423-653-0120 - shadrack.com
Dec. 3 — Sevierville 54th Annual Christmas Parade - 1-888-889-4378 - VisitSevierville.com
Dec. 3-4 — UCA Smoky Mountain Christmas Championship - ucs.varsity.com
Dec. 11 — Santa Hustle - So, if you like dressing like Santa Claus, enjoy dancing to some holiday music,
devouring candy, and joining in on an epic after party then grab your favorite friends and family, get in
the holiday spirit, and make your way to the Santa Hustle Smokies 5k & Half Marathon! For more
information, please visit SantaHustleSmokies.com.
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Gatlinburg
Dec. 1-31 — Gatlinburg Winter Magic - The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with
dozens of spectacular light displays, featuring all LED bulbs. (GCVBE) (800) 568-4748
Dec. 1-30 — Gatlinburg Winter Magic Trolley Ride of Lights - Enjoy a guided trolley tour of Gatlinburg
Winter Magic lighting displays. Departure is from the Ripley’s Aquarium Trolley Station. Trolley leaves at
6:30, 7:30 and 8:30. Excludes December 5, 24, 25, 31. Group reservations are available. Book your seats
on-line by visiting www.gatlinburg.com/events (GCVBE) ($)
Nov. 28 to Dec. 4 — Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Holiday Show - Unique handcrafted gifts
made by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are offered as they host their annual
holiday show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Visit www.gatlinburgcrafts.com or call (800) 5684748.
Dec. 2 — 41st Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade - This popular Christmas parade in downtown
Gatlinburg is recognized as one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast. Parade features lighted floats,
marching bands, equestrian units and balloons. Parade begins at 7:30 p.m. (GCVBE) (800) 568-4748
Dec. 3-4 — Christmas on Ice - Enjoy the spirit of the season as local skaters display their talents on ice
to the sounds of holiday music in a two-day performance at Ober Gatlinburg’s ice arena. Visit
www.obergatlinburg.com or call (800) 251-9202
Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show & Ball Drop on Historic Nature Trail at the Parkway - For the
28th straight year, the Space Needle area at traffic light #8 comes alive at the stroke of midnight with a
fabulous fireworks show. Features live entertainment. “Best New Year’s Eve Show in the South.”
(GCVBE) (800) 568-4748
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Stay Involved in 2016
2016 Sevierville Hospitality Association Meeting Schedule
Begins at 9:00am. For more information, please contact Shirl Emmert at Shirl.Emmert@hilton.com or
visit www.seviervillehospitalityassociation.com
Jan. 7 — DreamMore Resort
Feb. 4 — Sevierville Chamber
Mar. 3 — Holiday Inn Express
Apr. 6 — Sevier County Hospitality Alliance Trade Show Sevierville Convention Center
Apr. 7 — Golden Corral Sevierville
May 5 — Tennessee Smokies Baseball Stadium
Jun. 2 — Sevierville Convention Center
Jul. 7 — Titanic Museum Attraction
Aug. 4 — Sevierville Golf Course (tentative)
Sep. 1 — Wilderness at the Smokies
Oct. 6 — WonderWorks
Nov. 3 — Joint Meeting
Dec. 1 — Five Oaks Convention Center
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2016 Pigeon Hospitality Association
Monthly Meeting Networking begins at 11:00am. For more information, please contact Karl Thomas at
Karlthomastn@gmail.com or visit www.pfhospitality.org
Jan. 14 — Organizational Meeting-TBD
Jan. 28 — 15th Annual Bowling for Tourism- PF Community Center
Feb. 1 — Open House DreamMore Resort 4pm-6pm
Feb. 11 — Forging Together After Hours-Ole Smoky Moonshine
Feb. 18 — State of the City Meeting (Saddle Up)-LeConte Center
Mar. 8-9 — TnHTA Tourism Day on the Hill-Nashville, TN
Mar. 10 — Staffing Shortages & Affordable Housing-Holiday Inn Pigeon Forge
Mar. 23 — Sevier Co Economic Development Job Fair 10am to 4pm - Holiday Inn Pigeon Forge
Apr. 6 — SCHA Trade Show- Sevierville Convention Center
Apr. 14 — PFHA Meeting TBD-Music Road Convention Center
May 12 — PFHA Meeting-Dynamics-Country Tonite Theater
Jun. 9 — Joint Assoc Mtg-Commissioner Kevin Triplett -Holiday Inn PF
Jun. 16 — Forging Together After Hours-Titanic Museum
Jul. 14 — PFHA Meeting TBD
Aug. (?) — 19th Annual Golf Tournament-Sevierville Golf Club
Aug. 11 — PFHA Meeting TBD
Aug./Sep. (?) — Housekeeping Tournament -Music Road Convention Center
Sep. 8 — Greg Adkins, TnHTA- TBD
Sep. 14 — Forging Together After Hours- Hard Rock Café
Sep. 21-23 — TnHTA Governor’s Conference on Tourism -Chattanooga, TN
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Oct.13 — PFHA Meeting (Elections for 2017)-TBD
Nov. 10 — Joint Assoc Mtg-Veteran’s Tribute Meeting -Dixie Stampede
Dec. 8 — PFHA Meeting TBD
Dec. (?) — PFHA Frontline Christmas Party-Music Road Convention Center
2016 Gatlinburg Hospitality Association Meeting & Event
Schedule
Networking begins at 11:30am. For more information, please contact Christie Connatser at
Christie.Connatser@hilton.com or visit www.gatlinburghospitality.com
January 20 — Edgewater Hotel
February 17 — Greystone Lodge
March 16 — Gatlinburg Inn
April 20 — TBD
May 18 — Dollywood
June 15 — Brookside Resort & Events Center
July 20 — Courtyard Gatlinburg
August 17 — Ober Gatlinburg
September 21 — Rocky Top Sports World
October (?) — Gatlinburg Convention Center –Joint Legislative Luncheon
November 10 — Dixie Stampede- Veteran’s Tribute Joint Association Meeting
December 21 — Calhoun’s Banquet Hall
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2016 Sevierville Chamber of Commerce
Coffee Talk Schedule
Doors open at 8am, Program starts at 8:30am at Sevierville Civic Center. For more information please
contact Jim McGill at jmcgill@scoc.org or (865) 453-6411.
January 19
February 16
March 15
April 19
May 17
June 21
July 19
August 16
September 20
October 18
November 15
December 20
2016 Area Attractions Luncheon
Meetings held at Golden Corral, Pigeon Forge, networking begins at 11:30am. For more information
please contact Teresa Karson at Teresa@raftinginthesmokies.com.
March 24
April 28
May 26
June 23
August 25
September 22
October 27
November 19
July 28
2016 Smoky Mountain Wedding Association
For more information, please contact Ron Crivellone at smokeymountainsounds@yahoo.com
January 19 — Greystone Lodge 5:30pm-7:30pm
March 15 — Harpoon Harry’s 5:30pm-7:30pm
May 17 — Location TBD 5:30pm-7:30pm
July 19 — Location TBD 5:30pm-7:30pm
September 20 — Location TBD 5:30pm-7:30pm
November 15 — Location TDB 5:30pm-7:30pm
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2016 Sevier County Economic Development Council
For more information, please contact Janice Bettis at Janice.bettis@gmail.com
Mar. 23 — Sevier County Economic Development Job Fair 10am-4pm-Holiday Inn Pigeon Forge.
Oct. 6 — Leadership Sevier Team Tailgate at Riverstone Resort at 5:30pm.
2016 Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association
For more information, please visit www.tnhta.net or contact John Whisenant at john@tnhta.net
Feb. 10-11 — TACVB/TnHTA Blizzard Murfreesboro
Feb. 27 — 5th Annual Tennessee ProStart Invitational Nashville
Mar. 9 — TnHTA Tourism Day on the Hill Nashville
Sep. 21-23 — TnHTA Governor’s Conference on Tourism Chattanooga
Helpful Tourism Related Dates and Resources
Spring Break & Summer Vacation Dates of Interest
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Indianapolis
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Cincinnati
Columbus
Dayton
Greenville
Nashville
Tri-Cities
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Sevierville Convention Center
For updated event schedule contact Faye Hughes at fhughes@seviervilletn.org
LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge
For updated event schedule contact Jennifer Smith at jsmith@cityofpigeonforge.com
Gatlinburg Convention Center
For updated event schedule please visit http://meetings.gatlinburg.com/meet/conventioncenter/events-calendar Or contact Dian Stanfill at Dian@gatlinburg.com
2016 Ripken Experience at Pigeon Forge
For updated event schedule please visit
https://www.ripkenbaseball.com/youth_baseball/pigeon_forge/list_tournaments
2016 Rocky Top Sports World Schedule
For updated event schedule please visit http://rockytopsportsworld.com/tournamentsevents/tournaments/
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2016 University of Tennessee Football Schedule
September 3
Appalachian State
Knoxville
September 10
Virginia Tech
Bristol, TN
September 17
Ohio
Knoxville
September 24
Florida
Knoxville
October 1
Georgia
Athens, GA
October 8
Texas A&M
College Station, TX
October 15
Alabama
Knoxville
October 22
Open
October 29
South Carolina
Columbia, SC
November 5
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