2013 Pigeon Forge Events Calendar

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Yellow Mustang Car Show - located at The Inn at Christmas Place in Pigeon Forge.

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New Gallery in 2013! Discover the 133 Children Stories of Titanic - A year long tribute with galleries and events honoring Titanic's littlest heroes and an educational experience your children will never forget. Winner of the 2012 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence."The most lavish monument to the sea's most famous disaster." - USA Today

 

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Smoky Mountain Antique Toy and Pedal Car Show -  Smoky Mountain Antique Toy & Pedal Car Show,  9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily,Country Cascades Hotel Between red lights 3 & 4( behind TGI Fridays. 204 Sharon Dr.) Contact Dennis Sapp (828) 231-7442. Hundreds of antique toys and Vintage Pedal cars on display and for sale. Something for everyone. FREE Admission & FREE Parking.

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Biltmore Festival of Flowers - Biltmore's gardens, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, are alive with color as spring arrives. March 21 - May 19. Enjoy special events and the beauty of tulips, azaleas, and countless other flowers during Festival of Flowers.

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28th Annual Dolly Parade - The one and only Dolly Parton rides atop a spectacular float as the Grand Marshal of her annual namesake parade. Join the merriment at 6:00 pm on the Parkway as festive floats, marching bands, and local celebrities pass by. Dolly Parade Photo Gallery

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K2 Volleyball - Check out the next Big Thing in Summer Tournaments as K2 Volleyball hosts the K2 Summer Blast at Wilderness at the Smokies!

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Shrine FunFest Parade -  9:00 am on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge, TN

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Mountain Momma Women's Only Half - The women's only half marathon, accompanied by a family 5k, will occur in Sevierville. For more information contact Denny Marshall at (423) 902-4659.

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Chevy Classics Round Up - located at The Inn at Christmas Place in Pigeon Forge.

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Annual F-100 Supernationals & All Ford Show -  located at Grand Hotel & Convention Center. For more information, call (865) 465-9644 or visit www.f100supernationals.com.

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USA Regional 5 Championships - by Premier Athletics cheer, gymnastics and dance at Sevierville Convention Center

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Bloomin' BBQ and Bluegrass - Enjoy great food and world-class bluegrass music in downtown Sevierville, TN.

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Sevierville Triathlong and Splash & Dash with Friday Night 5k - Concerts surround the events creating a unique atmosphere. Start the weekend out with the 5k Friday night at 7pm and follow through with the triathlon at 7:30am Saturday or the Splash and Dash at 11am. The course uses the Sevierville Greenway, Smoky Mountain Children's Home roads and the sidewalk along Park Road. Don't forget to stop by the Bloomin' Barbeque fest when you are done! For more information contact Kevin Mahan at (888) 728-7879 or kevin@endurancesportsmanagement.com

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Cosby in the Park – A celebration of Southern Appalachian culture, with music, hikes and demonstrations of blacksmithing, quilting, corn shuck dolls and crafts, old time toys, natural foods and medicinal plans and other folk arts.

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"Roots & Boots" Tour: Aaron Tippin, Joe Diffie, and Sammy Kershaw - 8:00 pm at Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge, TN. Enjoy an evening filled with stories and songs, getting back to the roots of their music. Tickets on sale now.

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New Gallery in 2013! Discover the 133 Children Stories of Titanic - A year long tribute with galleries and events honoring Titanic's littlest heroes and an educational experience your children will never forget. Winner of the 2012 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence."The most lavish monument to the sea's most famous disaster." - USA Today

 

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Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge - See some of the most gorgeous Pontiacs around. Be sure to attend the 13th Annual show June 7-8, 2013.

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Parker's Knife Collectors Show - at Sevierville Convention Center

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All Chevy Supernationals - located at Grand Resort & Convention Center. For more information, call (423) 465-5855.

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T. Graham Brown and Jimmy Fortune - 8:00 pm at Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge, TN. T. Graham Brown has had tons of hits including "I Tell It Like It Used To Be" and "Wine Into Water". Jimmy Fortune toured with The Statler Brothers for 21 years. He wrote the group's hit, "Elizabeth" and followed that with two more number one hits, - "My Only Love" and "Too Much On My Heart". Jimmy is now having a very successful solo career. Tickets on sale now.

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Women’s Work Festival at the Mountain Farm Museum – Learn about women’s roles in creating and maintaining a mountain home. View demonstrations of open hearth cooking, spinning or sewing, corn shuck dolls and more.

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Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales - a special time in Gatlinburg, TN featuring costumed musical performers, storytellers and artisans performing throughout the streets.

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Rising Star Talent Competition - at Sevierville Convention Center

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Sawyer Brown - 8:00 pm at Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge, TN. Some of Sawyer Brown's hits include "Step That Step", "Betty's Bein' Bad", "Some Girls Do", "Thank God for You", and "The Dirt Road" Tickets on sale now.

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Christmas in July – daily activities and entertainment for hotel guests only – July 1-31 – exclusively at The Inn at Christmas Place in Pigeon Forge.

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Discover the 133 Children Stories of Titanic - A year long tribute with galleries and events honoring Titanic's littlest heroes and an educational experience your children will never forget. Winner of the 2012 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence."The most lavish monument to the sea's most famous disaster." - USA Today

 

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Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales - a special time in Gatlinburg, TN featuring costumed musical performers, storytellers and artisans performing throughout the streets.

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4th of July Midnight Parade - This is the 38th annual parade and billed as “First July Fourth Parade in the Nation!” Parade starts at the stroke of midnight the night of July 3rd in order to officially begin Independence Day on July 4th.

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"Stand Here" Fireworks Finale - in downtown Gatlinburg near traffic light #3 at 10:00 pm. Enjoy this grand fireworks display which is designated a Top 20 event by Southeast Tourism Society.

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River Raft Regatta - Most anything floatable can be entered starting at 10:00 am at  Christ in the Smokies bridge on River Road in Gatlinburg. Enter to compete for top three places in these divisions: Hand-made Decorated, Floatable Object (no creativity), Small Entry (pill bottle sized), Oldest Entry, Youngest Entry, Judges Choice (or most unique), Ripley’s Believe It or Not Entry.

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Patriot Festival - at Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge, TN.

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Anime Southeast Convention - at Sevierville Convention Center

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Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair - Come to Gatlinburg Convention Center and see over 150 booths featuring some of the nation's finest arts and crafts. Artisans demonstrate their skills offer their original artworks for sale. Enjoy live country & bluegrass. 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily, Sunday 10:00 am  to 5:00 pm.

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Bobby Bare and Connie Smith - 8:00 pm at Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge, TN. In addition to being a singer and songwriter, Bobby also hosted the popular television show Bobby Bare and Friends on The Nashville Network. Recently inducted into The Country Music Hall of Fame, and performing some of her classics, Connie's hits include "Once A Day", "Then and Only Then", and "Ain't Had No Lovin'" Tickets on sale now.

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PigeonForge.com Midnight 8k Road Race - Visit our 8k race that starts at 11:59 pm and races down the middle of the boulevard! With a flat course that dazzles with lights, you can achieve your top time.

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Discover the 133 Children Stories of Titanic - A year long tribute with galleries and events honoring Titanic's littlest heroes and an educational experience your children will never forget. Winner of the 2012 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence."The most lavish monument to the sea's most famous disaster." - USA Today

 

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Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales - a special time in Gatlinburg, TN featuring costumed musical performers, storytellers and artisans performing throughout the streets. Enjoy performers through August 11.

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Kidabra - The International Association of Family & Kidshow Performers Annual Convention – Registration required. Free Kids Show periodically during convention – call for schedule. Grand Finale Public Show is Friday August 9,  2013 – 8:00 pm admission. (336) 492-7870

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Smoky Mountain Songwriters Festival - Each year the festival holds a Songwriting Competition where entrants will get the opportunity to showcase their music before professionals. The categories are Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Gospel/Inspirational, Pop/Rock, and Lyrics Only. The songs will be performed on the 17th during the festival!

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Asleep at the Wheel and Mandy Barnett - 8:00 pm at Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge, TN. Since the early '70s, Asleep at the Wheel has been the most important force in keeping the sound of Western swing alive. This band has earned enthusiastic critical praise throughout their lengthy career. Mandy Barnett starred as country music legend Patsy Cline in the stage show “Always . . . Patsy Cline” at the celebrated Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. Her performances were sold out nightly.  Tickets on sale now.

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Double Dip Triathlon - The 4th year of this unique 2 pool swim triathlon in Pigeon Forge. The course encompasses 300 yards of swimming, 16.5 miles biking followed by a 5k. A mandatory triathlete meeting is at 7:15am the morning of followed by the first swimmer in the pool at 7:30am. For more information contact Kevin Mahan at (888) 728-7879 or kevin@endurancesportsmanagement.com

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Discover the 133 Children Stories of Titanic - A year long tribute with galleries and events honoring Titanic's littlest heroes and an educational experience your children will never forget. Winner of the 2012 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence."The most lavish monument to the sea's most famous disaster." - USA Today

 

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Shades of the Past Rod Run - For more information call Dan Draper at (865) 995-2009 or visit shadesofthepast.com

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Fall Pigeon Forge Rod Run - in Pigeon Forge, TN.  Although the hotel itself will be closed at the time of the spring rod run, the event will be based at the former Grand Resort Convention Center and hotel grounds. Call MCS Promotions (865) 687-3976 for more information.

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Jim Ed Brown, Helen Cornelius and Lynn Anderson - 8:00 pm at Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge, TN. Jim Ed then had a string of solo hits, then he teamed up with Helen Cornelius to form one of the most successful recording duos of all time. Jim Ed and Helen had an amazing string of hits including "I Don't Wanna Have To Marry You."  Lynn Anderson's signature tune, "(I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden", remained the biggest selling recordings by a female country artist for over 27 years. Tickets on sale now.

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Mountain Life Festival at the Mountain Farm Museum – A fall harvest celebration that brings the Mountain Farm Museum to life. There will be many different demonstrations including soap, apple cider, sorghum molasses, and hominy making, music and more.

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MountainFest – daily activities and entertainment for hotel guests only – October 1 thru 7– exclusively at The Inn at Christmas Place in Pigeon Forge.

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New Gallery in 2013! Discover the 133 Children Stories of Titanic - A year long tribute with galleries and events honoring Titanic's littlest heroes and an educational experience your children will never forget. Winner of the 2012 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence."The most lavish monument to the sea's most famous disaster." - USA Today

 

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Circle Yer Wagens - Volkswagen Show and Swap Meet at Sevier County Fairgrounds. For more information, call (865) 453-0770.

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Home & Garden/Senior Expo - at Sevierville Convention Center

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Fall Corvette Expo - at Sevierville Convention Center

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Don Williams - Two shows: October 18 and 19 at 8:00 pm at Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge, TN.  With hits such as "Good Ole Boys Like Me", "Amanda", "Tulsa Time", "You're My Best Friend" and "I Believe In You", this member of the Country Music Hall of Fame delivers an amazing show. Tickets on sale now.

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Discover the 133 Children Stories of Titanic - A year long tribute with galleries and events honoring Titanic's littlest heroes and an educational experience your children will never forget. Winner of the 2012 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence."The most lavish monument to the sea's most famous disaster." - USA Today

 

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Gene Watson and Jeannie Seely - 8:00 pm at Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge. Jeannie's recording of "Don't Touch Me" not only hit the top of the charts, but also earned her the 1966 Grammy Award for the Best Country Vocal Performance by a Female.  Performances such as “Fourteen Carat Mind,”have forged Gene Watson’s reputation as a “Singer’s Singer.” Tickets on sale now.

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Discover the 133 Children Stories of Titanic - A year long tribute with galleries and events honoring Titanic's littlest heroes and an educational experience your children will never forget. Winner of the 2012 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence."The most lavish monument to the sea's most famous disaster." - USA Today

 

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Parker's Knife Collectors Show - at Sevierville Convention Center

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Holiday Homecoming – Celebrate a Smoky Mountain old-fashioned Christmas with traditional music at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center.