Pigeon Forge comes to life with twinkling lights and delightful displays each year during Winterfest. The 2022 holiday spectacular, which kicks off on November 10, will be brighter and bolder than ever thanks to the all-new Winterfest Wonders of Light Walking Trail. The City of Pigeon Forge made a $1.5 million investment to bring the Winterfest Wonders of Light Walking Trail to life -- the largest investment made since the festival began in 1989. This new addition extends the celebration off the Parkway and along the Riverwalk Nature Trail.
2022 Winterfest Lights Map
New Winterfest Lights
The brand-new Winterfest Wonders of Light Walking Trail will feature more than 20 displays with more than one million glittering LED lights. Imagine strolling under gleaming arches, seeing oversize flowers shine, and even meeting Old Man Winter himself! You'll also see snowflakes dance to holiday music and mountain creatures like bears, squirrels, deer, and frogs come to life in lights. It's a Smoky Mountain dream come true!
Wonders Of Light Walking Trail
The new glowing showstoppers along the walking trail double the number of displays you'll see in Pigeon Forge during Winterfest. Many of these light displays are massive -- with some towering 25 feet tall! With 40 total light displays just in Pigeon Forge, you'll have many opportunities to make magical holiday memories in the Smoky Mountains. You can find Winterfest light displays across Pigeon Forge and just off the Parkway. You can get to the Riverwalk Trail from the Pigeon Forge Municipal Parking Lot at 2936 Teaster Lane.
When is Pigeon Forge Winterfest?
Winterfest runs from mid-November to mid-February each year. This year's event kicks off on November 10, 2022, and ends on February 19, 2023. This means Pigeon Forge has more than three months of Winterfest to enjoy the gleam and glitter of the holiday season!
Winterfest Lights
Holiday Events in Pigeon Forge
Winterfest and the Wonders of Light Walking Trail are just part of the holiday fun in Pigeon Forge. Some of our favorite destinations like The Island in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg's Anakeesta also boast beautiful light displays that make the season bright. Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas event also brings homespun holiday charm to Pigeon Forge. You'll also find it easy to do your holiday shopping in Pigeon Forge. From special souvenirs to designer duds, you'll find it all in Pigeon Forge this season.
Winterfest brings more than 2 million visitors to Pigeon Forge each holiday season. It's easy to see why: the twinkling lights on display are just part of what makes this a wondrous time of year in the Smoky Mountains. Start planning your holiday getaway by browsing lodging in Pigeon Forge. From cabins to condos, you'll find the perfect place to make the most of the season!
