Pigeon Forge Events - 2012 Calendar of Events

May Events

Apr. 30 - May 5 The 8th Annual Southern Gospel Music Fan Fair - will be held at The Smoky Mountain Convention Center in Pigeon Forge. Join us for great music and fellowship.
1 - 31 Behind the Scenes of James Cameron's Titanic - Get some behind the scenes action of what really happened on the ship. For more information call 1-800-381-7670
3 - 5 Yellow Mustang Car Show - located at The Inn at Christmas Place in Pigeon Forge. Call 1-888-465-9644 for additional info
4 - 5 Spring Festival and Old Timers Day - located in Townsend, TN. Join us for our springtime celebration of bluegrass music (concerts and jam sessions), clogging, arts and crafts, BBQ, Appalachian skills demonstrations, storytelling, wildflower walks, and the beauty of the Smokies in the springtime.
4 - 6 Birdwatching in the Smokies - What could be better than a weekend of birdwatching in the Smoky Mountains! Discover the many bird species of the Southern Appalachian Mountains while we focus on their specific adaptations and distributions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Educational and fun for all!
5 5K in May - This event will benefit the Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries. The race will start at Veterans Blvd. near the main entrance to Dollywood & Dollywood's Splash Country, registration is at 7:00 am and the race will begin at 8:00 am. Sign up today!
5 Fifth Annual Gatlinburg Gateway Triathlon - at the Gatlinburg Community Center at 8:15 a.m. Awards will be given. Call (865)436-4990
5 Cinco de Mayo Festival - Cinco de Mayo Festival - A major Hispanic celebration in downtown Gatlinburg taking place in front of Ripley's Aquarium. This educational festival will be both fun and colorful. Come out and hear Latin music, participate in activities, and enjoy an evening of celebration.
5 Off the Wall - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A fine art & craft sale to benefit the Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation and featuring original works from 40+ local and regional artists working in oils, watercolors, pastels, acrylics, jewelry, pottery, fiber art, photography and more. For information, call (865) 446-9628
9 - 11 Southeastern Pedal Car and Toy Show - located at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center - Portell Restorations will be available for your parts needs. Call 1-800-223-6707
11 27th Annual Dolly's Homecoming Parade - 6:00 p.m. marks the 27th annual Dolly Parade. This Dolly Parade kicks off Pigeon Forge Springfest with Sevier County's favorite daughter, Dolly Parton, as its grand marshal leading the celebration.
12 Shrine FunFest Parade - on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge, TN – Route to be announced. 9:00 a.m. start time.
12 Birdwatching at Cades Cove - What could be better than a weekend of birdwatching in the Smoky Mountains! Discover the many bird species of the Southern Appalachian Mountains while we focus on their specific adaptations and distributions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Educational and fun for all!
17 - 19 F-100 Supernationals and All Ford Show - LMC Truck/SUV Parts and Accessories presents the 34th annual F-100 Supernationals and All Ford Show. Lots of great events at this 3-day-long car show including a meet and greet with Sam Memmolo "The Voice of the F-100 Supernationals" The event will take place in the City of Pigeon Forge Municipal Lot.
18 - 20 located in Townsend, TN - a Fly Fishing Exposition and Fundraiser held in Townsend, TN. Call Little River Outfitters for more information (865) 448-9459. Proceeds from this event are donated to Great Smoky Mountains National Park Fisheries Department, Friends of the Smokies Fisheries Scholarship Fund or other youth educational conservation projects.
18 - 19 Bloomin BBQ & Bluegrass -The Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass festival is the most popular event in Sevierville! It includes the Tennessee State Championship Barbeque Cook-Off, many bluegrass concerts from rising stars, kids activities, and delicious food. Even more… it's FREE. For more information, call 1-888-889-7415
25 Aaron Tippin, Joe Diffie & Sammy Kershaw in Concert- at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information please call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com

Apr. 30 - May 5

The 8th Annual Southern Gospel Music Fan Fair - will be held at The Smoky Mountain Convention Center in Pigeon Forge. Join us for great music and fellowship.

1 - 31

Behind the Scenes of James Cameron's Titanic - Get some behind the scenes action of what really happened on the ship. For more information call 1-800-381-7670

3 - 5

Yellow Mustang Car Show - located at The Inn at Christmas Place in Pigeon Forge. Call 1-888-465-9644 for additional info

4 - 5

Spring Festival and Old Timers Day - located in Townsend, TN. Join us for our springtime celebration of bluegrass music (concerts and jam sessions), clogging, arts and crafts, BBQ, Appalachian skills demonstrations, storytelling, wildflower walks, and the beauty of the Smokies in the springtime.

4 - 6

Birdwatching in the Smokies - What could be better than a weekend of birdwatching in the Smoky Mountains! Discover the many bird species of the Southern Appalachian Mountains while we focus on their specific adaptations and distributions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Educational and fun for all!

5

5K in May - This event will benefit the Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries. The race will start at Veterans Blvd. near the main entrance to Dollywood & Dollywood's Splash Country, registration is at 7:00 am and the race will begin at 8:00 am. Sign up today!

5

Fifth Annual Gatlinburg Gateway Triathlon - at the Gatlinburg Community Center at 8:15 a.m. Awards will be given. Call (865)436-4990

5

Cinco de Mayo Festival - Cinco de Mayo Festival - A major Hispanic celebration in downtown Gatlinburg taking place in front of Ripley's Aquarium. This educational festival will be both fun and colorful. Come out and hear Latin music, participate in activities, and enjoy an evening of celebration.

5

Off the Wall - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A fine art & craft sale to benefit the Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation and featuring original works from 40+ local and regional artists working in oils, watercolors, pastels, acrylics, jewelry, pottery, fiber art, photography and more. For information, call (865) 446-9628

9 - 11

Southeastern Pedal Car and Toy Show - located at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center - Portell Restorations will be available for your parts needs. Call 1-800-223-6707

11

27th Annual Dolly's Homecoming Parade - 6:00 p.m. marks the 27th annual Dolly Parade. This Dolly Parade kicks off Pigeon Forge Springfest with Sevier County's favorite daughter, Dolly Parton, as its grand marshal leading the celebration.

12

Shrine FunFest Parade - on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge, TN – Route to be announced. 9:00 a.m. start time.

12

Birdwatching at Cades Cove - What could be better than a weekend of birdwatching in the Smoky Mountains! Discover the many bird species of the Southern Appalachian Mountains while we focus on their specific adaptations and distributions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Educational and fun for all!

17 - 19

F-100 Supernationals and All Ford Show - LMC Truck/SUV Parts and Accessories presents the 34th annual F-100 Supernationals and All Ford Show. Lots of great events at this 3-day-long car show including a meet and greet with Sam Memmolo "The Voice of the F-100 Supernationals" The event will take place in the City of Pigeon Forge Municipal Lot.

18 - 20

located in Townsend, TN - a Fly Fishing Exposition and Fundraiser held in Townsend, TN. Call Little River Outfitters for more information (865) 448-9459. Proceeds from this event are donated to Great Smoky Mountains National Park Fisheries Department, Friends of the Smokies Fisheries Scholarship Fund or other youth educational conservation projects.

18 - 19

Bloomin BBQ & Bluegrass -The Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass festival is the most popular event in Sevierville! It includes the Tennessee State Championship Barbeque Cook-Off, many bluegrass concerts from rising stars, kids activities, and delicious food. Even more… it's FREE. For more information, call 1-888-889-7415

25

Aaron Tippin, Joe Diffie & Sammy Kershaw in Concert- at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information please call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com

June Events

2 Smoky Mountain Pottery Festival - located in Townsend, TN - at the Townsend Visitor Center, 30 booths of exceptional and talented master potters. You don't want to miss this!
1 - 2 Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge - Classic Car Show at Music Road Convention Center. Call (865) 379-9595
1 - 30 Behind the Scenes of James Cameron's Titanic - Get some behind the scenes action of what really happened on the ship. For more information call 1-800-381-7670
2 - 10 Synchronous Fireflies of Elkmont - Experience the nightly display, which occurs every year during the first days of June. Plan ahead, because the national park service enforces some very specific viewing hours and rules. You will be glad you made the effort to visit the mountains during this captivating firefly season. For specific dates and guidelines, call (865) 436-1200.
11 - 16 Discovery Camp - Discovery Camp is full of firsts for many kids. Each one is an exciting discovery. It’s a place to explore nature while getting down and dirty with the forests, rivers, and critters that make these mountains home.
11 - 16 Wilderness Adventure Trek - Spend a week away from parents? Sure! But spend it among black bears, towering trees, rattlesnakes and barred owls while backpacking on steep mountain trails? Oh, yeah!
15 Ronnie McDowell, T. Graham Brown & Jimmy Fortune in Concert - at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information please call 1-800-792-4308or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com
15 - 16 All Chevy Supernationals III- LMC Truck/SUV Parts and Accessories presents the all new All Chevy Supernationals III at the Pigeon Forge City Municipal Parking Lot.
25 - 30 Discovery Camp - Discovery Camp is full of firsts for many kids. Each one is an exciting discovery. It’s a place to explore nature while getting down and dirty with the forests, rivers, and critters that make these mountains home.
25 - 30 Wilderness Adventure Trek - Spend a week away from parents? Sure! But spend it among black bears, towering trees, rattlesnakes and barred owls while backpacking on steep mountain trails? Oh, yeah!
30 Tennessee Smokies Baseball - Salute to Heroes Begins 5:00 p.m. at Smokies Stadium in Kodak, TN. Tennessee Smokies vs Birmingham Barons. Salute to heroes event pays homage to America's fallen heroes and their families with a pre-game memorial program while saluting our veterans, active-duty, reserves, and guard members for their service.

2

Smoky Mountain Pottery Festival - located in Townsend, TN - at the Townsend Visitor Center, 30 booths of exceptional and talented master potters. You don't want to miss this!

1 - 2

Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge - Classic Car Show at Music Road Convention Center. Call (865) 379-9595

1 - 30

Behind the Scenes of James Cameron's Titanic - Get some behind the scenes action of what really happened on the ship. For more information call 1-800-381-7670

2 - 10

Synchronous Fireflies of Elkmont - Experience the nightly display, which occurs every year during the first days of June. Plan ahead, because the national park service enforces some very specific viewing hours and rules. You will be glad you made the effort to visit the mountains during this captivating firefly season. For specific dates and guidelines, call (865) 436-1200.

11 - 16

Discovery Camp - Discovery Camp is full of firsts for many kids. Each one is an exciting discovery. It’s a place to explore nature while getting down and dirty with the forests, rivers, and critters that make these mountains home.

11 - 16

Wilderness Adventure Trek - Spend a week away from parents? Sure! But spend it among black bears, towering trees, rattlesnakes and barred owls while backpacking on steep mountain trails? Oh, yeah!

15

Ronnie McDowell, T. Graham Brown & Jimmy Fortune in Concert - at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information please call 1-800-792-4308or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com

15 - 16

All Chevy Supernationals III- LMC Truck/SUV Parts and Accessories presents the all new All Chevy Supernationals III at the Pigeon Forge City Municipal Parking Lot.

25 - 30

Discovery Camp - Discovery Camp is full of firsts for many kids. Each one is an exciting discovery. It’s a place to explore nature while getting down and dirty with the forests, rivers, and critters that make these mountains home.

25 - 30

Wilderness Adventure Trek - Spend a week away from parents? Sure! But spend it among black bears, towering trees, rattlesnakes and barred owls while backpacking on steep mountain trails? Oh, yeah!

30

Tennessee Smokies Baseball - Salute to Heroes Begins 5:00 p.m. at Smokies Stadium in Kodak, TN. Tennessee Smokies vs Birmingham Barons. Salute to heroes event pays homage to America's fallen heroes and their families with a pre-game memorial program while saluting our veterans, active-duty, reserves, and guard members for their service.

July Events

1 - 31 Behind the Scenes of James Cameron's Titanic - Get some behind the scenes action of what really happened on the ship. For more information call 1-800-381-7670
1 - 31 Christmas in July - at The Inn at Christmas Place
2 - 7 Smoky Mountains Family Camp - Spend your family vacation in the middle of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Surround your family with the magic of the mountains as you hike ridges, study wildlife, and explore secret places.
4 The 22nd Annual Patriot Festival - Celebrate our nation’s independence during the Patriot Festival in Pigeon Forge. Come out for some family friendly entertainment, food, fun and games, and end your night with an explosion of fireworks!
6 Mel Tillis in Concert- at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information please call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com
9 - 19 Teen High Adventure - Venture into the heart of the Great Smoky backcountry, spending 7 days and 6 nights among a community of teenage outdoor enthusiasts like you!
9 - 19 Field Ecology Adventure - Come to Tremont and experience Great Smoky Mountains National Park from a field scientist’s perspective. You will swim with the fishes and identify the myriad species that thrive in the Smokies or hold a live bird in your hands before it takes off to the treetops.
9 - 14 Discovery Camp - Discovery Camp is full of firsts for many kids. Each one is an exciting discovery. It’s a place to explore nature while getting down and dirty with the forests, rivers, and critters that make these mountains home.
23 - 27 Reptiles & Amphibians - Discover the secret lives of reptile and amphibian species in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. We will focus on their specific adaptations and distributions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
23 - 27 Aquatic Natural History - This course provides an overview of the unique ecology of aquatic systems in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, particularly as it relates to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, through discussions and field trips.
27 - 28 George Jones in Concert- at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information please call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com

1 - 31

Behind the Scenes of James Cameron's Titanic - Get some behind the scenes action of what really happened on the ship. For more information call 1-800-381-7670

1 - 31

Christmas in July - at The Inn at Christmas Place

2 - 7

Smoky Mountains Family Camp - Spend your family vacation in the middle of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Surround your family with the magic of the mountains as you hike ridges, study wildlife, and explore secret places.

4

The 22nd Annual Patriot Festival - Celebrate our nation’s independence during the Patriot Festival in Pigeon Forge. Come out for some family friendly entertainment, food, fun and games, and end your night with an explosion of fireworks!

6

Mel Tillis in Concert- at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information please call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com

9 - 19

Teen High Adventure - Venture into the heart of the Great Smoky backcountry, spending 7 days and 6 nights among a community of teenage outdoor enthusiasts like you!

9 - 19

Field Ecology Adventure - Come to Tremont and experience Great Smoky Mountains National Park from a field
scientist’s perspective. You will swim with the fishes and identify the myriad species that thrive in the Smokies or hold a live bird in your hands before it takes off to the treetops.

9 - 14

Discovery Camp - Discovery Camp is full of firsts for many kids. Each one is an exciting discovery. It’s a place to explore nature while getting down and dirty with the forests, rivers, and critters that make these mountains home.

23 - 27

Reptiles & Amphibians - Discover the secret lives of reptile and amphibian species in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. We will focus on their specific adaptations and distributions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

23 - 27

Aquatic Natural History - This course provides an overview of the unique ecology of aquatic systems in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, particularly as it relates to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, through discussions and field trips.

27 - 28

George Jones in Concert- at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information please call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com

August Events

1 - 31 Behind the Scenes of James Cameron's Titanic - Get some behind the scenes action of what really happened on the ship. For more information call 1-800-381-7670
1 - 31 Celebrate Freedom Month - Pigeon Forge dedicates the entire month of August to United States heroes. Participating businesses offer discounts to all active and veteran personnel.
4 Pigeon Forge Midnight 8K Road Race - Join us this year for the bigger and better Pigeon Forge Midnight 8K! The Pigeon Forge 8K has a unique midnight start time and a fast and flat course, making it easy and fun for all runners. The Pigeon Forge Midnight Road Race 8K is a Knoxville Track Club race and will take place August 4, 2012 at midnight.
14 - 18 KIDABRA!- The Association of Family & Kidshow Performers Annual Convention – Registration required. Grand Finale Public Show – Saturday, August 18, 2012 – 8:00 p.m. (336)492-7870
24 Mickey Gilley in Concert- at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information please call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com
31 - Sep 2 8th Annual Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival - Free outdoor family event located at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. This festival features skilled artist from all over the country, great cuisine and fun music for all!

1 - 31

Behind the Scenes of James Cameron's Titanic - Get some behind the scenes action of what really happened on the ship. For more information call 1-800-381-7670

1 - 31

Celebrate Freedom Month - Pigeon Forge dedicates the entire month of August to United States heroes. Participating businesses offer discounts to all active and veteran personnel.

4

Pigeon Forge Midnight 8K Road Race - Join us this year for the bigger and better Pigeon Forge Midnight 8K! The Pigeon Forge 8K has a unique midnight start time and a fast and flat course, making it easy and fun for all runners. The Pigeon Forge Midnight Road Race 8K is a Knoxville Track Club race and will take place August 4, 2012 at midnight.

14 - 18

KIDABRA!- The Association of Family & Kidshow Performers
Annual Convention – Registration required. Grand Finale Public Show – Saturday, August 18, 2012 – 8:00 p.m. (336)492-7870

24

Mickey Gilley in Concert- at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information please call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com

31 - Sep 2

8th Annual Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival - Free outdoor family event located at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. This festival features skilled artist from all over the country, great cuisine and fun music for all!

September Events

1 - 30 Behind the Scenes of James Cameron's Titanic - Get some behind the scenes action of what really happened on the ship. For more information call 1-800-381-7670
1 - 2 8th Annual Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival - Free outdoor family event located at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. This festival features skilled artist from all over the country, great cuisine and fun music for all!
4 - 9 Sevier County Fair - Enjoy the last moments of summer with an evening at a country fair. Enjoy carnival rides, games, contest, food and concerts at our hometown fair.
7 - 8 Shades of the Past - Thousands of classic car, truck and motorcycle enthusiasts make the pilgrimage to Pigeon Forge each year.
8 - 9 Teacher Escape Weekend - Escape to the Smokies and join Tremont's teacher/naturalists for an exciting look at what Tremont has to offer. This weekend is an opportunity to meet other teachers, share ideas, learn about new Tremont programs and answer questions you may have before your school's visit. It is also a time to relax, enjoy the mountain scenery and make new friends.
13 15th Annual Taste of Autumn - Sample popular dishes from the area's finest restaurants. Have a fabulous evening as you enjoy live entertainment and a live auction all for a good cause as proceeds benefit United Way of Sevier County.
13 - 15 Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival - This three day festival is jam packed full of Bluegrass performers that will start playing at 9 a.m. and keep playing well on into the night.
15 - 17 Grand Fall Rod Run - The changing colors and bright leaves falling are the perfect natural backdrop for viewing the colorful selection of cars during this huge event. Car enthusiasts enjoy cruising and meeting on the main parkway amid the fall displays in every restaurant, hotel, and attraction.
21 - 22 Don Williams in Concert - at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information please call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com
28 - 29 Fall Heritage Festival and Old Timers Day - Come out to the Townsend Visitor Center in Townsend, TN for bluegrass music, clogging, beautiful antique tractors, crafts, food, quilting, apple-butter making, beekeeping and blacksmithing.
29 Railroad Days at the Little River Railroad Museum in Townsend, TN
29 - 30 13th Annual Fall Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament - Come out for great prizes and fun as we stock over 5,000 trout prior to this two day event! (865) 661-3474

1 - 30

Behind the Scenes of James Cameron's Titanic - Get some behind the scenes action of what really happened on the ship. For more information call 1-800-381-7670

1 - 2

8th Annual Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival - Free outdoor family event located at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. This festival features skilled artist from all over the country, great cuisine and fun music for all!

4 - 9

Sevier County Fair - Enjoy the last moments of summer with an evening at a country fair. Enjoy carnival rides, games, contest, food and concerts at our hometown fair.

7 - 8

Shades of the Past - Thousands of classic car, truck and motorcycle enthusiasts make the pilgrimage to Pigeon Forge each year.

8 - 9

Teacher Escape Weekend - Escape to the Smokies and join Tremont's teacher/naturalists for an exciting look at what Tremont has to offer. This weekend is an opportunity to meet other teachers, share ideas, learn about new Tremont programs and answer questions you may have before your school's visit. It is also a time to relax, enjoy the mountain scenery and make new friends.

13

15th Annual Taste of Autumn - Sample popular dishes from the area's finest restaurants. Have a fabulous evening as you enjoy live entertainment and a live auction all for a good cause as proceeds benefit United Way of Sevier County.

13 - 15

Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival - This three day festival is jam packed full of Bluegrass performers that will start playing at 9 a.m. and keep playing well on into the night.

15 - 17

Grand Fall Rod Run - The changing colors and bright leaves falling are the perfect natural backdrop for viewing the colorful selection of cars during this huge event. Car enthusiasts enjoy cruising and meeting on the main parkway amid the fall displays in every restaurant, hotel, and attraction.

21 - 22

Don Williams in Concert - at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information please call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com

28 - 29

Fall Heritage Festival and Old Timers Day - Come out to the Townsend Visitor Center in Townsend, TN for bluegrass music, clogging, beautiful antique tractors, crafts, food, quilting, apple-butter making, beekeeping and blacksmithing.

29

Railroad Days at the Little River Railroad Museum in Townsend, TN

29 - 30

13th Annual Fall Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament - Come out for great prizes and fun as we stock over 5,000 trout prior to this two day event! (865) 661-3474

October Events

1 - 31 Behind the Scenes of James Cameron's Titanic - Get some behind the scenes action of what really happened on the ship. For more information call 1-800-381-7670
6 - 7 Teacher Escape Weekend - Escape to the Smokies and join Tremont's teacher/naturalists for an exciting look at what Tremont has to offer. This weekend is an opportunity to meet other teachers, share ideas, learn about new Tremont programs and answer questions you may have before your school's visit. It is also a time to relax, enjoy the mountain scenery and make new friends.
6 - 7 Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers Festival - held at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, located in the peaceful gateway community of Townsend, TN. Through an assortment of artifacts dating from 3000 B.C. to the 1930’s, visitors catch a glimpse of Native American life and its pottery.
6 - 7 Robert Tino's Smoky Mountain Homecoming - Come out to the pumpkin patch for old fashioned games, bluegrass music and the unveiling of Robert Tino's latest print.
11 - 28 Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair - One of the Southeast's favorite events featuring over 200 booths of artisans finest work. Live entertainment daily!
15 - 20 Mountainfest at The Inn at Christmas Place - Mountainfest event located at The Inn at Christmas Place includes bluegrass music, singers, storytellers and demonstrations of mountain crafts.
19 - 21 Women's Backpack - What better way is there to enjoy early fall than with a group of adventurous women on the trail and around the campfire. It’s “Girl Power” all the way as we climb mountains, ford streams and leave our hectic lives behind.
19 - 20 Autumn Brilliance Photography Workshop - Willard Clay, widely recognized as one of our nation’s preeminent landscape photographers, leads this annual workshop. Unlike many photography workshops, our price includes meals, lodging and instruction by one of the finest teams of photography instructors anywhere in the country.
26 Ray Stevens in Concert (two performances 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.) - at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information please call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com

1 - 31

Behind the Scenes of James Cameron's Titanic - Get some behind the scenes action of what really happened on the ship. For more information call 1-800-381-7670

6 - 7

Teacher Escape Weekend - Escape to the Smokies and join Tremont's teacher/naturalists for an exciting look at what Tremont has to offer. This weekend is an opportunity to meet other teachers, share ideas, learn about new Tremont programs and answer questions you may have before your school's visit. It is also a time to relax, enjoy the mountain scenery and make new friends.

6 - 7

Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers Festival - held at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, located in the peaceful gateway community of Townsend, TN. Through an assortment of artifacts dating from 3000 B.C. to the 1930’s, visitors catch a glimpse of Native American life and its pottery.

6 - 7

Robert Tino's Smoky Mountain Homecoming - Come out to the pumpkin patch for old fashioned games, bluegrass music and the unveiling of Robert Tino's latest print.

11 - 28

Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair - One of the Southeast's favorite events featuring over 200 booths of artisans finest work. Live entertainment daily!

15 - 20

Mountainfest at The Inn at Christmas Place - Mountainfest event located at The Inn at Christmas Place includes bluegrass music, singers, storytellers and demonstrations of mountain crafts.

19 - 21

Women's Backpack - What better way is there to enjoy early fall than with a group of adventurous women on the trail and around the campfire. It’s “Girl Power” all the way as we climb mountains, ford streams and leave our hectic lives behind.

19 - 20

Autumn Brilliance Photography Workshop - Willard Clay, widely recognized as one of our nation’s preeminent landscape photographers, leads this annual workshop. Unlike many photography workshops, our price includes meals, lodging and instruction by one of the finest teams of photography instructors anywhere in the country.

26

Ray Stevens in Concert (two performances 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.) - at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information please call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com

November Events

1 - 30 Behind the Scenes of James Cameron's Titanic - Get some behind the scenes action of what really happened on the ship. For more information call 1-800-381-7670
2 - 4 Climate Change in the Smokies - Join rangers and scientists from Great Smoky Mountains National Park along with Tremont staff to learn the current state of climate change in the Smokies and possible future outcomes for the park.
6 - Feb 28 23rd Annual Pigeon Forge Winterfest - Join all the fun this winter with activities in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Sevierville, and all over the Smoky Mountains as we celebrate Winterfest in Pigeon Forge, TN. Enjoy holiday lights Nov. 6, 2012 through Feb.28, 2013.
6 - Dec. 31 Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights - Nov. 6, 2012 until Dec. 31, 2012 at Patriot Park. Come out and experience the stunning light displays on board a Pigeon Forge trolley. The Tour of Lights begins and ends at Patriot Park. Please call (865) 453-6444 for specific departure times.

1 - 30

Behind the Scenes of James Cameron's Titanic - Get some behind the scenes action of what really happened on the ship. For more information call 1-800-381-7670

2 - 4

Climate Change in the Smokies - Join rangers and scientists from Great Smoky Mountains National Park along with Tremont staff to learn the current state of climate change in the Smokies and possible future outcomes for the park.

6 - Feb 28

23rd Annual Pigeon Forge Winterfest - Join all the fun this winter with activities in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Sevierville, and all over the Smoky Mountains as we celebrate Winterfest in Pigeon Forge, TN. Enjoy holiday lights Nov. 6, 2012 through Feb.28, 2013.

6 - Dec. 31

Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights - Nov. 6, 2012 until Dec. 31, 2012 at Patriot Park. Come out and experience the stunning light displays on board a Pigeon Forge trolley. The Tour of Lights begins and ends at Patriot Park. Please call (865) 453-6444 for specific departure times.

December Events

1 - 31 Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights - until Dec. 31, 2012 at Patriot Park. Come out and experience the stunning light displays on board a Pigeon Forge trolley. The Tour of Lights begins and ends at Patriot Park. Please call (865) 453-6444 for specific departure times.
1 - 31 23rd Annual Pigeon Forge Winterfest - Join all the fun this winter with activities in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Sevierville, and all over the Smoky Mountains as we celebrate Winterfest in Pigeon Forge, TN. Enjoy holiday lights through Feb.28, 2013.
1 - 21 December Fest - Dec. 1 - 21 at The Inn at Christmas Place. Come celebrate Christmas all month long with special events and entertainmen. For more information, call toll free 1-888-465-9644
2 Townsend Christmas Parade - in the peaceful gateway community of Townsend, TN.
14 2nd Annual Smoky Mountain Gospel Christmas at the Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center Call 1-800-251-4444 for more information.
15 2nd Annual Stella Parton Holiday Magic Dinner Show at the Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center Call 1-800-251-4444 for reservations.
26 - 29 Dr. James Merritt’s Mountain Top Conference at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center. Call 1-800-223-6707 for more information.

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Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights - until Dec. 31, 2012 at Patriot Park. Come out and experience the stunning light displays on board a Pigeon Forge trolley. The Tour of Lights begins and ends at Patriot Park. Please call (865) 453-6444 for specific departure times.

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23rd Annual Pigeon Forge Winterfest - Join all the fun this winter with activities in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Sevierville, and all over the Smoky Mountains as we celebrate Winterfest in Pigeon Forge, TN. Enjoy holiday lights through Feb.28, 2013.

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December Fest - Dec. 1 - 21 at The Inn at Christmas Place. Come celebrate Christmas all month long with special events and entertainmen. For more information, call toll free 1-888-465-9644

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Townsend Christmas Parade - in the peaceful gateway community of Townsend, TN.

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2nd Annual Smoky Mountain Gospel Christmas at the Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center Call 1-800-251-4444 for more information.

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2nd Annual Stella Parton Holiday Magic Dinner Show at the Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center
Call 1-800-251-4444 for reservations.

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Dr. James Merritt’s Mountain Top Conference at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center. Call 1-800-223-6707 for more information.

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