Dandridge Events:
OCTOBER
October 16
BBQ & Blues (5-9pm): Behind Dandridge Town Hall featuring “ The Beat Daddy’s” and BBQ from Smoky’s Steak & BBQ
October 23
Witches Night Out: Discounts to anyone wearing a witches hat from 5-9pm. Carriage rides available.
NOVEMBER
November 6
Farmers Market and Holiday Bazaar (8am-12noon) Parking lot at corner of Gay and Meeting
November 13
Holiday Open House: Blessings Booktique (5-8 pm) Holiday Open House: The Red Door Galler y, Thomas Tavern Gifts & Smoke Shop and Wice Flower Shop
November 14
Holiday Open House: The Red Door Gallery, Thomas Tavern Gifts & Smoke Shop and Wice Flower Shop
November 19 (3pm to 8pm) and November 20 (10am - 4pm)
Holiday Open House: Dandridge General Store & Rachel’s Attic, Uptown Market & Lil Peeps Boutique
November 26 - 27
Holiday Open House: The Shoppes at Roper Mansion, The Maxwell House
DECEMBER
December 2
Christmas Opening Ceremonies: Music, food and fun for the entire family. Holiday Open House: The Steamer Trunk & Campus Cargo (5:30 pm - ??)
December 3
A Dicken’s Christmas: Join us for festivities beginning at 5pm. Carriage rides available.
December 4
Milk & Cookies with Santa: Location and time TBA.
FEBRUARY 5
Hearts on Fire**
MARCH 17
Taste of Ireland**
APRIL 15
Taste of Dandridge**
**FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT DMPA AT 865-397-2616
Gatlinburg Events
OCTOBER 2010
October 1 to 31
Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival A countywide celebration of harvest season featuring special events, festivals, craft shows, autumn-themed displays and more. (GSE) (800) 568-4748
October 7 to 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. Live Country & Bluegrass entertainment. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Sunday until 5 p.m. at Gatlinburg Convention Center. Call (865) 436- 7479 or visit www.craftsmenfair.com ($)
NOVEMBER 2010
November 10
Gatlinburg Winter Magic™ Kickoff and Chili Cookoff – The City of Gatlinburg kicks off Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm from 5 to 8 p.m. on the Downtown Parkway by turning on over three million lights. Enjoy live entertainment, sample chili recipes from local restaurants and businesses and vote for your favorite. (GSE) (800) 568-4748 ($)
November 10 to 30
Gatlinburg Winter Magic™ – The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with dozens of spectacular light displays, featuring all LED bulbs. (GSE) (800) 568-4748
November 10 to 30
Gatlinburg Winter Magic™ Trolley Ride of Lights – Enjoy a guided trolley tour of spectacular Gatlinburg Winter Magic™ lighting displays. Departure is from the Ripley’s Aquarium Trolley Station. Group reservations are available. Trolley leaves at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30. (GSE) Tickets on sale October 15. (865) 436- 0535 ($)
November 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 eighth annual program begins at 11 a.m. and includes stirring musical tributes, ceremonial words and recognition of Veterans in attendance. This event has been designated an official Regional Site for the Observance of Veterans Day by the Veterans Day National Committee, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and is named a Top 20 Event by the Southeastern Tourism Society. (GSE) (800) 568-4748
November 23 to 27
Gatlinburg’s Festival of Trees – Dozens upon dozens of ornately decorated Christmas trees await visitors in this winter wonderland at W.L. Mills Conference Center. Event benefits Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries. (GSE) (800) 568-4748
November 23 to 30
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 show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Visit www.gatlinburgcrafts.com or call (800) 568-4748 for more information.
November 26 & 27
Winter Magic Tunes & Tales™ – Through the holiday season, visitors can meet Victorian-style characters and enjoy a capella caroling along the Parkway Friday and Saturday evenings during this fourth annual event! (GSE) (800) 568-4748
November 26 & 27
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. (GSE) Call (865) 680-7369 for ticket info.
DECEMBER 2010
December 1 to 18
Winter Magic Tunes & Tales™ – Through the holiday season, visitors can meet Victorian-style characters and enjoy a capella caroling along the Parkway Friday and Saturday evenings during this fourth annual event! (GSE) (800) 568-4748
December 1 to 31
Gatlinburg Winter Magic™ – The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with dozens of spectacular light displays, featuring all LED bulbs. (GSE) (800) 568-4748
December 1 to 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. Group reservations are available. Trolley leaves at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30. (GSE) Tickets on sale October 15. (865) 436-0535 ($)
December 1 to 5
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) 568-4748.
December 3
Gatlinburg’s 35th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade – This popular Christmas parade in downtown Gatlinburg is recognized as one of the very best by the International Festival and Events Association. Parade features lighted floats, marching bands, equestrian units and helium balloons. Parade begins at 7:30 p.m. at Traffic Light #1A and continues through downtown to Light #10. Designated a Top 20 event by Southeast Tourism Society. (GSE) (800) 568-4748
December 4 & 5
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
December 31
New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show & Ball Drop on Historic Nature Trail at the Parkway – For the 23rd straight year, the Space Needle area at traffic light #8 comes alive at the stroke of midnight with a fabulous fireworks show. Features free party favors and live entertainment. “Best New Year’s Eve Show in the South.” (GSE) (800) 568-4748
JANUARY 2011
January 1 to 31
Gatlinburg Winter Magic™– The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with dozens of spectacular light displays, featuring all LED bulbs. (GSE) (800) 568-4748
January 8, 15, 22, 29
Gatlinburg Winter Magic™ Trolley Ride of Lights – Enjoy a guided trolley tour of spectacular Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm lighting displays. Departure is from the Ripley’s Aquarium Trolley Station. Group reservations are available. Trolley leaves at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30. (GSE) (865) 436-0535 ($)
January 2 to 31
Night Magic Skiing – Purchase a Lift Ticket Monday through Friday (non-holidays) from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Ober Gatlinburg (865) 436-5423 ($)
January 30 & 31
Tennessee Winter Special Olympics – Winter sports competitions including ice skating, snowboarding and snow skiing at Ober Gatlinburg (800) 251-9202
FEBRUARY 2011
February 1 to 25
Night Magic Skiing – Monday through Friday (nonholidays) 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Ober Gatlinburg (865) 436-5423 ($)
February 1 & 2
Tennessee Winter Special Olympics – Winter sports competitions including ice skating, snowboarding and snow skiing at Ober Gatlinburg (800) 251-9202
MARCH 2011
March 11 to 31
Smoky Mountain Springfest – A countywide celebration of the season featuring special events, local craft shows and much more. (800) 568-4748
Pigeon Forge Events
OCTOBER 2010
October 1-30
National Gospel and Harvest Celebration – Dollywood; for more information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit www.dollywood.com (Closed Tuesdays and Thursdays)
October 1-31
15th Annual Pigeon Forge Harvest- Fest – For more information call (865) 453-8574; 1-800-251-9100.
October 2-30
Pigeon Forge Rotary Club Craft Fair – Patriot Park; for more information call (865) 909-3446.
October 8-11
Belz Sidewalk Sale – Belz Outlets; for more information call (865) 453- 7316 or visit www.belzoutlets.com
October 9
The Incredible Christmas Place; Christopher Radko Signing with Mario Tare
October 11-13
Gloryfest Senior Adult Conference - Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-866-739-2123.
October 15-17
Rocky Top Cat Club – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
October 16
The Incredible Christmas Place; NeQwa Ornament Signing with Trieste
October 21-24
Belz Truckload Sale – Belz Outlets; for more information call (865) 453- 7316 or visit www.belzoutlets.com
October 22
The Nashville Legends Show – Featuring Bill Anderson, Jim Ed Pigeon Forge Events Brown and Helen Cornelius in Concert - Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792- 4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com
October 22
The Nashville Legends Show - Featuring Bill Anderson, Jim Ed Brown and Helen Cornelius in Concert
October 23
The Incredible Christmas Place; Egyptian Glass Signing with Linda Paul
October 25-30
Samoyed Club of America, Inc. National Specialty Dog Show - Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
October 28
Belz Annual Halloween Egg Hunt – Belz Outlets, 6:00 p.m.; for more information (865) 453-7316 or visit www.belzoutlets.com
October 28
10th Annual Safe Halloween Celebration (Trick or Treat) - Pigeon Forge Community Center; hosted by the City of Pigeon Department of Parks and Recreation. For more information call (865) 429-7373.
November 2010
November 4-5
MLC Ladies Conference & Retreat – Music Road Hotel & Convention Center; Advance Registration Required; for more information call (706) 226-3312.
November 4-6
Chosen Ladies Conference Hosted by Watts Bar Church of God - Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251- 4444.
November 6-Jan 1
Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival – Dollywood; for more information call1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit www.dollywood.com (Operating days vary. Closed 11/25, 12/24 & 25, 12/31)
November 9
21st Annual Winterfest Kickoff – Patriot Park; for more information call (865) 453-8574.
November 10-30
Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights – Fun Time Trolley Station @ Patriot Park; (Mon. through Fri. only) 6:30 p.m.; $5.00; Call Trolley Office @ (865) 453-6444 for reservations and departure times.
November 11-14
Belz Sidewalk Sale – Belz Outlets; for more information call (865) 453- 7316 or visit www.belzoutlets.com
November 12
Ronnie McDowell & Billy Joe Royal in Concert - Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792- 4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com
November 13
ATVA National Banquet & Awards - Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
November 13
The Incredible Christmas Place; Department 56 Signing with Barbara Lund
November 14
The Incredible Christmas Place; Fontanini Nativities Signing with Stefano Fontanini
November 15
The Incredible Christmas Place; Gerald Charles Dickens, Great-Great-Grandson of Charles Dickens, performs “A Christmas Carol” at The Inn at Christmas Place (ticketed event)
November 19-21
Turkey Strut Square Dancers Weekend - Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
November 20
Tellebration – TBD; for more information call (865) 453-8574.
November 21
Pigeon Forge Community Chorus Holiday Concert – TBD, for more information call (865) 453-8574.
December 2010
December 1-31
Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights – Fun Time Trolley Station @ Patriot Park; (Mon. through Fri. only) 6:30 p.m.; $5.00; Call Trolley Office @ (865) 453- 6444 for reservations and departure times.
December 7
Tree Lighting Ceremony – Pigeon Forge Community Center; for more information call (865) 429-7373.
December 29-31
Exit Winter Conference - Smoky Shadows Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
December 29-31
Xtreme Youth Conferences – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
December 31
29th New Years Eve Extravaganza – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
December 31
New Year’s Eve Celebrations - Various Venues; for more information call (865) 453-8574; 1-800-251-9100.
January 2011
January 3-14
Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights Fun Time Trolley Station at Patriot Park; (Mon. and Fri. only) 6:30 p.m.; $5; call Trolley office at (865) 453-6444 for reservations and departure times.
January 8-15
21st Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week™ Pigeon Forge’s ultimate Smoky Mountain experience, this eight-day, award-winning event with classes, lectures, workshops and daily hikes into Great Smoky Mountains National Park. For more information call 865- 453-8574 or visit www.MyPigeonForge.com/Wildlife.
January 22
Titanic’s First Pigeon Forge Professional Ice Carving Competition – Titanic Museum Attraction For information call 1-800- 381-7670 or visit www.titanicpigeonforge.com
February 2011
February 1-28
Titanic’s Sweetheart Month – Valentine’s Day will be celebrated all 28 days of February! Wedding Renewal Ceremonies are available by reservation only. For information call 1-800-381- 7670 or visit www.titanicpigeonforge.com
February 3 – 4
Smoky Mountain Gospel Jubilee – Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.countrytonitepf.com
February 18 – 21
President’s Day Sidewalk Sale – Belz Outlets for more information call (865) 453-7316
February 24 – 27
11th Annual Saddle Up! Our celebration of the American West features concerts by western musicians and cowboy poets, a chuckwagon cook-off, cowboy church, western swing dance and more. For more information call (865) 453-8574 or visit www.MyPigeonForge.com/saddleup.
March 2011
March 4 – 5
37th Annual Winter Carnival of Magic – Country Tonite Theatre, 8pm; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.countrytonitepf.com.
March 7 – 13
North American Country
Music Association International (NACMAI) – Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.countrytonitepf.com
March 9-13
17th Annual A Mountain Quiltfest™This awardwinning event preserves the timeless art of quilting with a quilt show, vendor mall and classes taught by top quilting instructors. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration begins January 2011. For more information call (865) 453- 8574 or visit www.Mountain-Quiltfest.com.
March 26 – May 2
Dollywood’s Festival of Nations - Dollywood; for more information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit www.dollywood.com
Sevierville Events
October 2010
October 1-2
31st Annual Circle Your Wagens VW Show – Sevier County Fairgrounds 865-654-8009
October 2-3
Robert Tino’s Smoky Mountain Homecoming – Located at the Robert Tino Gallery and Farm off Hwy 66, next to Buddys BarBQ. Smoky Mountain Homecoming unveils Robert Tino’s latest mountain print. This event will feature two days of art, bluegrass music, story telling, mountain crafts and displays, kids games, petting zoo and pony rides, kids art classes, antiques, and a farmers market. Admission is free. (865) 453-6315 or 1-800-675- 6961 www.smokymountainhomecoming.com
October 23
The Diner’s 7th Anniversary Cruise In - Open car show and Cruise In - (865) 908-1904 www.thediner.biz
Oct. 23
Coopers Classic Car Auction- Sevierville Events Center www.corvetteexpo.com
NOVEMBER 2010
November 5-6
Genealogy Conference – Historic walking tour of downtown Sevierville, special heritage preservation presentations and a dinner gala. (865) 908-7988
November 6
The Diner’s Veterans Day Cruise In - Open car show and Cruise In - (865) 908-1904 www.thediner.biz
November 8 – February 28
Smoky Mountain Winterfest Enjoy millions of twinkling lights throughout the Great Smoky Mountains area. 1-888-738-4378 www.VisitSevierville.com
November 8 – February 28
Winterfest in 3D Glasses Available - Winterfest in 3D Glasses are available for $1 at the Sevierville Visitor Center on Hwy 66 while supplies last. These glasses help you see Winterfest in a whole new light as every point of light shifts into a snowflake. 1-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378) www.VisitSevierville.com
November 8
Sevierville’s Winterfest Kick Off Music, Lights & Magic – Free food, local entertainment, kids’ games and fireworks make this event fun for everyone! The evening wraps up with “flipping the switch” on the area’s first Winterfest lights. Call 1-888-738- 4378. www.VisitSevierville.com
November 12- December 31
Christmas Wonderland at Smokies Stadium – The 2nd year for this Winterfest attraction features hundreds of thousands of synchronized LED lights dancing to music in a drive through attraction nearly one mile long. Special highlight – 70’ tall light tree! Fees apply for each vehicle: Car (Mon.-Thurs. excluding holidays & Dec. 20-23) $10; (Fri. – Sun. & Dec. 20-23 $15); Activity Van - $20; Limo - $30; Small Bus - $40; Bus - $65 This Sevierville Winterfest attraction will last through December. www.shadrack.com/christmas
DECEMBER 2010
December 4
Sevierville’s 48th Annual Christmas Parade –A traditional hometown parade with baton twirlers, pageant winners, marching bands and floats leading up to the appearance of the Grand Marshal – Santa Claus! Parade begins at 11am and can best be viewed on Forks of the River Parkway and Court Avenue in historic downtown Sevierville, TN. 1-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378) www.VisitSevierville.com
December 9-11
Parker’s Greatest Knife Show – Large-scale collectable knife show at Sevierville Events Center (423) 892-0448 www.bulldogknives.com
JANUARY 2011
January 1 – February 28
Sevierville’s Smoky Mountain Winterfest See millions of twinkling holiday lights throughout the Great Smoky Mountains area. 1-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378) www.VisitSevierville. com
January 17
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration- Choirs, speakers and more at the First Baptist Church, Sevierville. (865) 428- 2212
FEBRUARY 2011
February 26
Rose Glen Literary Festival – Lectures and book signings from Sevier County authors and those who have written books about Sevier County during this day-long event held at Walters State Community College. (865) 453-6411
Townsend Events
FEBRUARY 2011
February 4-6
Winter Heritage Festival in the Smokies. A celebration of the human history, natural beauty, and cultural traditions of Townsend, Cades Cove, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. A variety of presentations, storytelling, music, walks, exhibits, and tours—at the Visitors Center, Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tremont, and other businesses and organizations around Townsend. See www.smokymountains.org/winter-heritage.html
January-March
Crafts and Music Classes, various times and dates. Learn rug hooking, basketry, pottery, sewing, flat-picking guitar, and more. See www.smokymountains.org/classes-workshops.html
March 18-19
Smoky Mountain Fiber Arts Festival. Hosted by the Townsend Artisan Guild, Fine Arts Blount, and the Smoky Mountain Convention and Visitors Bureau. This interactive fiber arts event connects the community with fiber arts activities. The festival will include fiber animal exhibitions, contests, an arts exhibition, fashion show, workshops, educational demonstrations of fiber processes, spinning, weaving, needlecrafts, dyeing, hands-on projects with children and adults, Fiber Arts Market and more. See www.smfaf.org
April 2
Herb and Wildflower Day, 9:00am—3:00pm. A tribute to the beauty and fascination of wildflowers, ferns, trees, and herbs. Visit with expert botanists, photographers, and naturalists. Buy locally grown plants, delicious baked goods, and fine hand-made pottery. Take a short walk in the woods or a longer exploration of a special place. See www.smokymountains.org/info/herb_wildflower.html
April-early December 2011
Arts and Crafts Exhibits and Demonstrations in the Visitor Center Exhibit Room. Visit with and buy directly from talented, local artists. See www.smokymountains.org/arts/arts-crafts-demos.html
May 6 and 7
19th Townsend in the Smokies Spring Festival and Old Timers Day, 9:00am—10:00pm each day. Bluegrass music, Young Pickers Talent Contest, arts and crafts, Appalachian skills, wildflower walks and garden tours, storytelling, BBQ and other good food. See www.smokymountains.org/ info/spring_festival/springfestival.html
May 14 and 15
Trout Fest. A fly fishing exposition and fund-raiser for Great Smoky Mountains National Park Fisheries Department. Sponsored by Little River Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Fly fishing demonstrations and seminars by experts. Music, children’s activities, exhibits, and food. See www.troutfest.org