Dates and events are subject to change. Please call ahead prior to making final arrangements.

June 2012
May 31- June 3- Mountain Hounds Weekend
Owners of retired racing Greyhounds gather in Gatlinburg to support the rescue efforts of rescue activists. Mynatt Park. Free. www.gfncmountainhounds.com

1- 3- Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge- Music Road Hotel & Convention Center
See classic Pontiacs in Pristine condition. (865) 379-9595. www.pontiacsinpigeonforge.com

2- Zoofari
Knoxville Zoo call (865) 637-5331
www.knoxville-zoo.org

2- Smoky Mountain Mopar Car Show
Walter State Great Smokie Mountain Expo Center (423) 318-1484; (423) 748-2231

14-16- Parker’s Greatest Knife Show
Large-scale collectable knife show at the Sevierville Events Center. (423) 892-0448. www.bulldogknives.org

15- 16- All Chevy Supernationals III
Pigeon Forge. For more information call 423-623-4644, 423-623-1871,
423-625-5855, or visit autoshows.cc

June 15- Aug. 11- Smoky Mountain
Tunes & Tales
Every evening as you stroll in downtown Gatlinburg, it is Gatlinburg’s Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales- featuring costumed musical performers, storytellers and artisans portraying various time periods from to 1800s to today. Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-56-VISIT. www.smokymountaintunesandtales.com

June 22 - July 29- Kidsfest
Dollywood 1-800-DOLLYWOOD

14- 17- Father’s Day Sidewalk Sale
Pigeon Forge Outlet Mall, Tanger Outlet Center. (865)428-7002, (865)428-7002

15- Ronnie McDowell, T. Graham Brown, & Jimmy Fortune in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre. 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com

16-17- Fathers Day Garden Party
Pigeon Forge. The Incredible Christmas Place. 1-800-445-3396; 865-453-0415 or visit www.christmasplace.com

23- The Diner’s June Jam
$$ Advance Entry Fee. Open car show with categories including: Classic Truck, Mini Truck, Classic Car, Vette, Sports Car, Classic Original, Antique, Muscle Car, Sport Compact, Late Model & Bike. 2 to 9 p.m. Prizes before 9 p.m.
(865) 908-1904. www.thediner.biz

30- Tennessee Smokies Baseball-
Salute to Heroes
Smokies Stadium, Kodak, TN, vs. Bermingham Barons. 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 memebers for their service.

July 2012
1- 31- Christmas in July
The Inn at Christmas Place
www.innatchristmasplace.com

3-4- 37th Annual 4th of July
Midnight Parade
12:00 a.m. Parade starts the Nation’s very
First Patriotic Tribute with Floats, Entertainment, and Balloons on the Downtown Parkway. (865) 568-4748.
www.gatlinburg.com

4- 22nd Annual Patriot Festival
Patriot Park (865) 453-8574

4- Annual Raft Regatta
Enjoy a free, unmanned, floatable object race for the whole family in the downtown Little Pigeon River. Race begins at noon. Prizes in two categories. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at Christus Gardens on River Road. Race ends at Aquarium bridge. www.gatlinburg.com

4- “Stand Here” Fireworks Finale
Independence Day concludes with a tremendous fireworks show! The skies above Downtown Parkway explode into color as the finale to a special day. 10 p.m. 1-800-568-4748. www.gatlinburg.com

4- 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza @ Smokies Stadium
7:15 p.m. (865) 286-2300

6- Mel Tillis in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre. 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com

6-7- Great Southern Tractor Pull
See Tractors & Trucks from over 6 states compete against one another in different classes and try to out pull, out smart and out last the “predator sled.” (865) 453-0770. www.seviercountyfairgrounds.com

20- 29- Craftsmen’s Fair- Gatlinburg Convention Center
Over 180 of the finest craftspeople gifted in woodcarving, pottery, broom making, stained glass, metal work, basket weaving, calligraphy, jewelry and much more. Live Country & Bluegrass entertainment. (865) 436-7479 or visit www.craftsmenfair.com $6 admission. Gatlinburg Convention Center.

27-28- George Jones
Country Tonite Theatre. 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com

28- The Diners “Hot Nights, Cool Cars” Cruise In
Open Cruise In. Trophies: Best of Show, The Diner Pick, The Diner Rats Big Cheese. 2-9 p.m. Games, prizes, drawings by 9 p.m. (865) 908-1904. www.thediner.biz

August 2012
3- 5- Tax Free Weekend-
Tanger Outlet Center
For back to school items, (865)453-1053

18- Feast with the Beasts
An evening fundraiser for adults benefiting the Knoxville Zoo call (865) 637-5331. www.knoxville-zoo.org

24- Mickey Gilley in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre. 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com

25- The Diner’s Back to School Cruise In
Open car show and cruise in.
(865)908-1904. www.thediner.biz

September 2012
Aug. 31-3- Labor Day Tent & Sidewalk Sale
Pigeon Forge Outlet Mall, Tanger Outlet Center. (865)428-7002, (865)428-7002

1-Dec. 31- Old Fashioned
Hayride- Gatlinburg
Enjoy a unique hayride with family or friends downtown Gatlinburg. As fall begins in the Smoky Mountains, take this fun filled hayride and enjoy breath-taking views of our beautiful mountains and Winterfest displays. Departure is at traffic light #6 at the Mountain Mall. Rides run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and leave approximately every 45 minutes. (865) 436-3897.

7- 8- Shades of the Past Hot Rod Round-Up. XXIX- Dollywood’s
Splash Country
Rods, customs and classics throughout 1972. www.shadesofthepast.com.

27- 15th Annual “Taste of Autumn”
Sample signature dishes from over 30 area’s finest restaurants. Gatlinburg
Convention Center. (800) 568-4748.

13- 15- Dumplin Valley
Bluegrass Festival
Experience great bluegrass music at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Camping hook-ups are available. For tickets call toll free 1-888-377-9888
or (865) 397-7942 or go to
www.dumplinvalleybluegrass.com

13-16- Grand Fall Rod Run- Grand Resort Hotel
(865) 687-3976

Sept. 1-Oct. 28 - Smoky Mountain
Harvest Festival
A countywide celebration including cities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge & Sevierville. Fall decorations, old fashioned hayrides, events, entertainment, and local craft exhibits. Free. www.gatlinburg.com. www.smokymountainharvestfestival.com.

Sept. 13-Oct. 31 - Autumn Color in the Smokies
The marvelous colors of autumn actually light up the Smokies for seven weeks or more as the peak elevations move down the mountainsides from the highest elevations to the foothills. Great Smoky Mountains National Park. www.gatlinburg.com

21, 22- Don Williams in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre. 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com

29- The Diner’s North to Sevierville or Quiet Side Cruise-In
Open Cruise In. Trophies will be awarded for: Best of Show, THE DINER Pick, THE DINER RATS Big Cheese. 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Visitors enjoy Games, Drawings & Prizes (before 9:00 p.m.).
(865) 908-1904 www.thediner.biz

29- 30- Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament
The 13th 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.gatlinburg.com

October 2012
Oct. 3-Nov. 3 - National Gospel & Harvest Celebration - Dollywood
1-800-DOLLYWOOD

1-2- Robert Tino’s
Smoky Mountain Homecoming
Located at the Robert Tino Gallery off Hwy 66, Smoky Mountain Homecoming unveils Robert Tino’s latest mountain print and features authentic mountain craftsmen, roving storytellers, mountain music, and antique games for the kids. Admission is
free. (865) 453-6315 or 1-800-675-6961. www.smokymountainhomecoming.com

11- 28- Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair
Art, crafts and music lovers can find almost 200 booths featuring some of the nation’s finest wok. Artisans and craftspeople are on hand to demonstrate their skills, answer questions and offer their unique art for sale. Live Country & Bluegrass entertainment.
Gatlinburg Convention Center. Admission. (865) 436-7479. www.craftsmenfair.com

5- 8- Columbus Day Sidewalk Sale
Tanger Outlet Center (865) 453-1053

26- Ray Stevens in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre. 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com

12- 13, 18- 21, 25- 30- Boo! AT THE ZOO
Call for dates and times. Knoxville Zoo call (865) 637-5331.
www.knoxville-zoo.org.

November 2012
Nov. 5-Feb. 28 - 23rd Annual
Sevierville Winterfest Celebration
Sevierville is transformed into a wonderland of brilliant lights, dazzling decorations and magnificent shows! For more information, contact the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce at 1-888-SEVIERVILLE

Nov 7 - Feb 28 - Annual Gatlinburg Winter Magic
The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter with over 2 million spectacular lights. Light displays changing annually throughout the town. 1-800-588-1817

6- Feb 26- 22nd Annual Pigeon Forge Winterfest
Beginning with a Veterans Parade on the 8th, experience more than 5 million lights and Pigeon Forge displays. Fun for the whole family.

10- Veterans Day Cruise In
The Diner. $$ Advance Entry Fee. Open car show with categories including: Classic Truck, Mini Truck, Classic Car, Vette, Sports Car, Classic Original, Antique, Muscle Car, Sport Compact, Late Model & Bike. Noon to 7 p.m. Cruise in will honor veterans and their sacrifice. (865)908-1904. www.thediner.biz

6- 23rd Annual Winterfest Kickoff
Patriot Park, Pigeon Forge

6- Dec. 31 - Winterfest Trolley Tour
of Lights
Fun Time Trolley Station @ Patriot Park 6:30 p.m. (Mon-Fri except Dec 25) call (865)453-6444 for reservations.

7- 23rd Annual Winter Magic Kickoff & Chili Cook-Off
Join the City of Gatlinburg as we kickoff Winterfest with over two-million twinkling lights, live entertainment and a magnificent fireworks display. Sample chili recipes from our area restaurants and businesses. Downtown Parkway. Admission. www.gatlinburg.com.

9- Jan. 30- Winterfest Trolley Rides
Enjoy a guided trolley tour of Gatlinburg’s spectacular Winterfest lighting displays. Admission. (865) 436-3897
or www.gatlinburg.com

20-24- Gatlinburg Festival of Trees
Dozens upon dozens of ornately decorated Christmas trees await visitors to this Winter Wonderland at the W.L. Mills Convention Center. Admission.
www.gatlinburgfestivaloftrees.com

21- 25- Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show
Unique handcrafted Christmas gifts made by members of the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community as they host their annual show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. 1-800-568-4748. www.gatlinburgcrafts.com

26- Dec. 2- Christmas Arts & Crafts Show
Unique handcrafted Christmas gifts made by members of the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community as they host their annual show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. 1-800-568-4748. www.gatlinburgcrafts.com

December 2012
1- Sevierville’s 50th Annual
Christmas Parade
For more information, 1-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378). www.visitsevierville.com

7- “Fantasy of Lights” Christmas Parade
37th Annual Christmas Parade- Downtown Gatlinburg. Recognized as one of the Top Twenty Events in the South by the Southeast Tourism Society. Enjoy lighted floats, marching bands and giant helium balloons. Parade begins at 7:30 p.m. at traffic light #1A and continues through downtown to traffic light #10. www.gatlinburg.com

6-8- Parker’s Greatest Knife Show
Large-scale collectible knife show at the Sevierville Events Center. Open to the public. For more information, call (423) 892-0448 or visit www.bulldogknives.org

11- Santa Hustle
This great winter themed 5K and half marathon will provide every participant with a FREE santa hat, beard, and customized shirt. Everyone with love the holiday decorations, the Christmas music, and the after party offering a buffet of food and plenty to drink.
Call (865) 829-4536

31- 31st Annual New Year’s Eve Extravaganza
Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN. For more information, call 1-800-251-4444.

31- 25th Annual New Year’s Eve
Ball Drop and Fireworks Show
The Space Needle at traffic light #8 will come alive at the stroke of midnight with a fabulous fireworks show. Live Entertainment. (800)568-4748.

January 2013
1- New Years in Gatlinburg
Visitors enjoy a New Years Eve in Gatlinburg observing the towns well-known ball drop and fireworks show.

ONGOING 2012/ 2013 WINTER
Nov. 7- Feb. 28, 2013- WinterFest
Smoky Mountain Winterfest is a magical celebration that begins in late fall. Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg & Sevierville team together with local businesses like Dollywood, Christ in the Smokies & Ripley’s Aquarium to bring you the most festive Christmas light displays in East Tennessee. Millions of twinkling light are arranged in festive theme displays, offering you lots to enjoy town after town!

Nov. 7 -Jan. 2 Gatlinburg Winter Magic Trolley Ride of Lights
Visitors can soak up the spirit of the season from the comfort of a Gatlinburg Trolley by taking the relaxing Gatlinburg Winter Magic Trolley Ride of Lights.These popular guided excursions are available by advance reservation by calling 865-436-0535 after October 15, and embark from the city’s trolley center located at Traffic Light #5.The specially designated trolley carries its guests on a memorable journey through downtown and adjacent Hwy. 321, allowing everyone to experience the magical wonder of Gatlinburg Winter Magic. 865-436-0535

November - February
See the Winterfest light displays and their five million shining lights on board the Pigeon Forge Trolley Tour of Lights. Your heated, enclosed trolley comes complete with its own personal tour guide who will share stories about Pigeon Forge’s history and our famous Winterfest displays. Park your car and leave the driving to us! Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights begins and end at Patriot Park. Departure times: 6:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m., and 9:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased the day of the tour. Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more, please call 865-453-6444 for details. January and February there are tours on Mondays and Fridays only and then there must be a minimum of 15 passengers before the trolley will run. www.mypigeonforge.com

Nov. 23- March 16
OberGatlinburg Winter Sports
800-251-9202. www.obergatlinburg.com.

January 2013
1- New Years in Gatlinburg
Visitors enjoy a New Years Eve in Gatlinburg observing the towns well-known ball drop and fireworks show.

12-19 - Wilderness Wildlife Week
An event committed to the education and enjoyment of the public as to the wonders of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. www.mypigeonforge.com

February 2013
Early February - Winter Heritage Festival
Townsend, Cades, Cove, and more. Four days celebrating the history, culture and beauty of the Smoky Mountains. Featuring storytelling, hiking, crafts, history, nature, and food. 800-525-6834. SmokyMountains.org.

21-24 - Saddle Up! Pigeon Forge
Grab your cowboy gear and come to Saddle Up! Enjoy concerts from America’s most legendary western musicians, find a Chuckwagon Cookoff, two-stepping & the Western Marketplace. Saddle Up! Pigeon Forge is a four-day event that celebrates the American West. www.mypigeonforge.com.

March 2013
13-16 A Mountain QuiltFest
Pigeon Forge’s A Mountain Quiltfest quilt show is a beautiful display of a variety of quilts from all over the country. Classes, Appraisals, and Antique Quilt Bed Turning. Pigeon Forge. 800-251-9100. www.mountainquiltfest.com

Mid-March - ClausFest
Come meet hundreds of Mr. and Mrs. Clauses, elves and helpers at this parade on the downtown Parkway in Gatlinburg. www.clausfest.org

Mid-March - June -Smoky Mountain SpringFest
Enjoy spring decorations, mountain wildflowers and plenty of great events during Smoky Mountain Springfest. For more information call 1-888-738-4378 or 865-436-4179

April 2013
Gatlinburg’s Ribfest & Wings
In a street fair setting, each admission allows visitors to sample the ribs and wings until they run out. Live entertainment, hot wing eating contests, an ice cream eating event, and children’s activities will all take place during the festival. www.gatlinburg.com. 865-436-4179

Mid-April - Spring Grand Rod Run
Grand Hotel and Convention Center. 1-800-251-4444. www.grandrodrun.net

May 2013
3 - 28th Annual Dolly’s Homecoming Parade
Join Grand Marshal Dolly Parton for her 28th Annual Homecoming Parade! Relish in the fanfare that will start near traffic light #6 and commence north on the Parkway to traffic light #3. The parade begins at 6 p.m., but get there early to claim a spot! www.mypigeonforge.com