Pigeon Forge Tennessee Events

Pigeon Forge Calendar of Events

Pigeon Forge Events and Smoky Mountain Events, Calendar, Festivals, and Parades When visiting Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mountains look at PigeonForge.com's Calendar of Events. Search for events, festivals, events and shows in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Sevierville, Cosby and Townsend. Live comedy and entertainment, car shows, parades, crafts exhibits and displays, sidewalk shopping sales, fairs, Winterfest, Springfest and Harvestfest with this complete Pigeon Forge Events calendar.

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July 2010
1 - 11	FREE Summer Activities at Bass Pro Shops - The free workshops will be from NOON to 4:00 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays starting June 5th where the family can learn the basics of hiking, camping and fishing. Other workshops will include bird watching, archery, animal identification, plants and insects and families can learn travel tips for their pets. [ read blog >>]
2	Tanya Tucker in concert at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit the website: www.firstclassconcerts.com
2	Music on the Square – Old Mill Square. For more information call (865) 428-0771 or visit www.oldmillsquare.com Performing Live at 6:30 p.m. is "Kentucky Grass Project." Admission is FREE. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy!
3	Hallmark Channel Presents "Dolly Celebrates 25 Years of Dollywood," – The Hallmark Channel will be honoring a musical icon and celebrate the anniversary of one of our favorite theme parks when the Hallmark Channel Original Special is televised on Friday, July 3 at 8:00 p.m. [ read blog >>]
3	20th Annual Patriot Festival at Pigeon Forge Park in the heart of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Old Mill Street at traffic light number 7 behind the historic Old Mill. Festivities get started at 1:00 p.m. The City of Pigeon Forge offers many musical performances, food from local non-profit organizations, several inflatables and activities for children; THEN the night sky will come to life with a fantastic fireworks display! The fireworks usually start at 9:30-9:45 p.m. [ more details >>]
3-4	Midnight Independence Day Parade - For the 35th consecutive year, Gatlinburg kicks off America’s Independence Day celebration with the nation’s first parade, which leads off at midnight (12:00 a.m.) on Saturday.
4	Independence Day Sidewalk Sale at Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall in Pigeon Forge, TN. Enjoy great savings at dozens of brand name stores during the Independence Day Sidewalk Sale at Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall.
4	River Raft Regatta in Gatlinburg: Beginning at the Christus Gardens bridge, a wild unmanned river raft race with everything from rubber ducks, floating rocks, and other unique boats will float along River Road ending at the Aquarium Bridge in Gatlinburg.
4	"Stand Here: Fireworks Finale in Gatlinburg: Finish off the 4th in style with a magnificent fireworks show visible from the downtown streets of Gatlinburg!
8 - 11	Girls Slowpitch Softball World Series at Pigeon Forge City Park and Sevierville Park
10	Adopted Chinese Children Reunion - The Smoky Mountain Palace in Sevierville, Tennessee is hosting their 2nd Annual Adopted Chinese Children Association (ACCA) Reunion for families who have adopted children from China. This one-day event begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 2010 and is expected to draw hundreds of attendees from across the country. Call (865) 429-1601, ext. 227 or Email: reunion@cirquedechine.com [ read blog >>]
16 - 24	Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair - Art, crafts and music lovers can find almost 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 7 p.m. daily, Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
19	Girls Fastpitch Softball World Series Opening Ceremony, the event will be held at the Pigeon Forge High School Gym
20 - 25	Girls Fastpitch Softball World Series at Pigeon Forge City Park and Sevierville Park
23 - 24	George Jones in concert at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit the website: www.firstclassconcerts.com
24	The Diner's "Hot Nights Cool Cars" Cruise-In - Open car show and cruise in - 865-908-1904 www.thediner.biz
31	Pigeon Forge Midnight Road Race 8K - This will be the first year of the returning Pigeon Forge Road Race! Make sure you come out and run with us at midnight! Racers will line up at 11:55 p.m., and the race begins at midnight. [ read blog >> \| more details >> ] Sign up today by visiting the website: http://ktc.org/RacePigeonForge.htm
August 2010
1 - 31	Celebrate Freedom!™ - Join us in honoring America’s heroes during the entire month of August. Participating businesses offer exclusive discounts to veterans, all branches of active duty, Reserves, National Guard, retired military, law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS personnel (ID required). For information call (865) 453-8574 or 1-800-251-9100.
6 - 8	Back-to-School Annual Sales Tax Holiday - That means a weekend of extra savings as you won’t pay taxes on clothing, school supplies, computers and more.
11 - 14	KIDABRA!--The Association of Family & Kidshow Performers Annual Convention. Registration is required. Grand Finale Public Show is Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. at Music Road Convention Center.
13 - 14	Stringtime in the Smokies, presented by The Old Mill - Old Mill Square. [ read more >>] For more information call (865) 428-0771 or visit www.oldmillsquare.com
13 - 15	Smoky Mountain Bull Dog Club – Smoky Shadows Convention Center. For more information call 1-800-251-4444.
20	Chubby Checker in concert at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit the website: www.firstclassconcerts.com
23 - 25	14th Annual World Premiere Gospel Concert – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center. For more information call 1-800-251-4444.
28	The Diner's "Back to School" Cruise-In –Open car show and cruise in - 865-908-1904 www.thediner.biz
September 2010
6 - 11	Sevier County Fair - Traditional hometown fair with a midway, carnival rides, games, contests and concerts at Sevier Co. Fairgrounds. (865) 453-0770
10 - Oct. 31	14th Annual Pigeon Forge Harvestfest
10 - 11	Shades of the Past Rod Run - at Dollywood Splash Country and The Inn at Christmas Place; Fax (865) 995-9097 or Fax (865) 429-0159. website
16 - 19	Grand Fall Rod Run \| Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center; For more information call 1-800-251-4444.
16 - 18	Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival \| Enjoy three days of music from the nation’s best Bluegrass musicians. (865) 397-7942 www.dumplinvalleybluegrass.com
22 - 25	Great Smoky Mountain Annual Auto Fest at Smokies Stadium \| See a wide variety of autos, attend the swap meet and car corral, enjoy cash and prize giveaways, a Thursday night cruise in and downtown block party. Registration is limited to the first 1500 cars. Registration $30, Gate Admission $5 – Gates open 8am-6pm daily (865) 850-4806 www.smokymtnautofest.com
23	13th Annual Taste of Autumn \| Sample signature dishes from the area's finest restaurants. Enjoy live entertainment, live auction with a cash bar. Proceeds benefit United Way of Sevier County.
24	Country Gold Tour featuring Leroy Van Dyke, Rex Allen, Jr. and Moe Bandy in Concert at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com.
24 - 25	Fall Heritage Festival and Old Timers Day - The 18th in Townsend event will include bluegrass music and clogging, antique tractor and engine show, storytelling, children's activities, crafts, food and demonstrations of traditional skills.
25	7th Annual Old Mill Heritage Day – Old Mill Square. For more information call (865) 428-0771 or visit www.oldmillsquare.com
25 - 26	Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament – The 11th Annual Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament is open to adults or children – and equally challenging for both visitors and locals, with multiple categories to be contested in this largest trout tournament in the Smokies.www.smokymountaintrouttournament.com
October 2010
1 - 2	31st Annual Circle Your Wagons VW Show - Sevier County Fairgrounds 865-654-8009
2 - 3	Robert Tino’s Smoky Mountain Homecoming – Robert Tino’s Smoky Mountain Homecoming. 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
7 - 23	Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair – More than 200 booths featuring some of the nation's finest work. Artists demonstrating on site, selling art. Live music. http://www.craftsmenfair.com
9 - 10	The Hazzard Run – October 9 thru 10. Mark Your Calendar!
1 - 31	14th Annual Pigeon Forge Harvestfest
2 - 30	Pigeon Forge Rotary Club Craft Fair – Patriot Park. For more information call (865) 909-3446.
15 - 16	Corvette Expo and Auction – Sevierville Events Center 865-687-8303 www.corvetteexpo.com
22	The Nashville Legends Show: featuring Bill Anderson, Jim Ed Brown and Helen Cornelius in Concert at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit the website: www.firstclassconcerts.com
23	The Diner's Veterans Day Cruise-In – Open car show and Cruise In - 865-908-1904 www.thediner.biz
25 - 30	Samoyed Club of America, Inc. National Specialty Dog Show - Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center. For more information call 1-800-251-4444.
28	Belz Annual Halloween Egg Hunt – Belz Outlets, 6:00 p.m. For more information (865) 453-7316 or visit www.belzoutlets.com
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
8	Sevierville's Winterfest Kickoff - 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
8 - Feb 28	Smoky Mountain Winterfest in 3D - Glasses Available - Winterfest in 3D Glasses are available 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
10	Winter Magic Kickoff & 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 by the Marvelettes, sample chili recipes from local restaurants and businesses. Spectacular fireworks at dusk during the opening ceremony are sponsored by Mountain Rentals of Gatlinburg.
11	Veterans Day Celebration - Join Gatlinburg in saluting America's veterans. Stirring musical tribute on Ripley's Aquarium Plaza.
10 - 30	Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights – Fun Time Trolley Station @ Patriot Park (Mon. through Fri. only) 6:30 p.m. Cost is $5.00. Call Trolley Office @ (865) 453-6444 for reservations and departure times.
12	Ronnie McDowell and Billy Joe Royal in concert at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit the website: www.firstclassconcerts.com
23 - 27	Festival of Trees - Festival of Trees and weekend performances of a holiday classic presented in Gatlinburg.
23 - 30	Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Holiday Arts & Crafts 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 2010
1 - 5	Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Holiday Arts & Crafts 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.
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
4	Gatlinburg Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade – The City of Gatlinburg and Land O’ Lakes Half & Half invite you to bundle up and generate a spirited dose of holiday cheer and soak up Gatlinburg’s 35th annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 4 including marching bands and giant helium balloons taking to the streets.
7	Tree Lighting Ceremony – Pigeon Forge Community Center. For more information call (865) 429-7373.
9 - 11	Parker's Greatest Knife Show – Large-scale collectible knife show at Sevierville Events Center (423) 892-0448
31	The 29th New Years Eve Extravaganza – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center. For more information call 1-800-251-4444.
31	New Years Eve Ball Drop at the Space Needle – Don’t miss out on our New Year’s Eve street party. Come bring in the New Year with thousands at Gatlinburg’s New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Pyrotechnics Show! Celebrate and mingle with partygoers while watching the lighted ball drop bring in the New Year. This event continues to grow each year with a live band and an exciting pyrotechnic fireworks show planned right after the ball drop at midnight. Cost of admission to this event-FREE!
January 2011
22	World Class Ice Sculpture Event – to be held in the parking lot of Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, TN.
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