Pigeon Forge 2009 Calendar of events in the Tennessee Smoky Mountains
When you vacation in the Tennessee Smoky Mountains you will find plenty to do year round. While many who come to Pigeon Forge want to just relax in the hot tub or curled up by the fireplace, you have to go out and see the sights and take in the action the Smokies have to offer you.
We have listed just a few of the shows, concerts, festivals and special events in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains national park - the family vacation destinations!
January 1 - 16
Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights. Call Trolley Office for reservations at (865) 453-6444 tickets are $5.00 per person. Trolley departs at the Fun Time Trolley Station at Patriot Park Pigeon Forge, TN
January 9 - 10
National Fishing Lures and Collectable (615) 449-5431 Show is at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN
January 10 - 17
19th Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week (865) 429-7350 at the Music Road Hotel and Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN
January 13
3rd Annual AppalachiaFest at the Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge, TN
January 17 - 19
The Edge Student and Leader Conference in Pigeon Forge, TN For more information call (800) 251-4444
January 26 - 27
Tennessee Winter Special Olympics. Watch and cheer as Special Olympics athletes compete for the gold in their annual Winter Olympics day at Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort
February 5 - 7
Trinity Assembly SSCC Pigeon Forge, TN For more information call (800) 251-4444
February 5
Storytelling Evening with Ed Stivender at the Pottery House Café in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 429-7350
February 5 - 8
The 2009 Winter Heritage Festival. A celebration of the history, people, and traditions of Townsend TN, Cades Cove, Tremont and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
February 6
Southern Exposure Competitions Entertainment Compete or just watch as skiers and snow boarders take to the slopes for an afternoon of competition! At the Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort
February 19 - 22
9th Annual Saddle Up! At the Country Tonite Theater in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 429-7350
February 19 - 20
The 4th Annual Western Jamboree at Tennessee Shindig in Pigeon Forge, TN (888) 908-3327
February 19
Cowboy Symphony At the Country Tonite Theater in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 429-7350
March 5 - 7
Couples Retreat 2009 SSCC in Pigeon Forge, TN (800) 251-4444
March 5 - 8
Simones Epic Conference 2009 GRHCC in Pigeon Forge, TN (800) 251-4444
March 5 - 7
Winter Carnival of Magic Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge, TN (800) 792-4308
March 7 - 8
Cutest Little Baby Face for the East TN Children’s Hospital at the Belz Outlets in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 453-7316
March 8
Lawn Mower Pull at 1 pm at the A and I Fairgrounds in Cocke County Contact Larry Holt (423)-237-8032
March 9 - 15
North American Country Music Awards At the Country Tonite Theater in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 429-7350
March 11 - 15
15th Annual "A Mountain Quiltfest" at the Music Road Hotel and Convention Center In Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 429-7350
March 11 - June 7
Gatlinburg SpringFest. No better time to enjoy the Smokies that springtime! Enjoy celebrations all throughout Gatlinburg
March 13 - 15
Gatlinburg Screenfest Join us for the city of Gatlinburg's first annual film festival, will feature independent films and film makers from all over the nation. held at the River Terrace Resort (865) 809-4106.
March 16 - 18
Celebrate Santa, Santa Claus is coming to Gatlinburg! And Mrs. Claus, and the reindeer, too. It's the biggest convention of jolly old elves you can imagine! held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center (865) 244-5231
March 16 - 22
Southern Gospel Music Fanfare at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN (205) 662-4826
March 17
The Holly and Shamrock Parade - St. Nicholas Meets St. Patrick For the first time these 2 Saints will meet and march together in downtown Gatlinburg at the first Holly and Shamrock Parade in the nation led by the All Santa Band will be playing for your entertainment, as well as high school bands, pipe and drum corps and some very unique musical groups. Comming down the street will be carriages of all sorts and even the famous Cyber Sleigh!
March 19
Nashville Suzuki Players The Nashville Suzuki Players under the direction of Thornton Hill will perform 2 free concerts on Gatlinburg on Thursday, March 19 - at noon at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, and at 7 pm at WL Mills Conference Center part of The Gatlinburg Convention Center (865) 430-4148.
March 21
East TN Children’s Hospital - Cutest Little Baby Face at the Belz Outlets in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 453-7316
March 27 - 28
Youth Outreach for Christ SSCC (800) 251-4444
March 28 - April 27
Dollywood’s Festival of Nations (800) DOLLYWOOD (Closed Tuesdays and Easter Sunday)
March 28
Gatlinburg Gateway Triathlon is the 3rd annual triathlon at the Gatlinburg Community Center starts at 8:15 am Open to anyone 15 years and older capable of swimming one-half mile, biking twenty kilometers, and running five kilometers consecutively. (865) 436-4990
March 28
Music of the Mountains This the 4th annual event one-day event begins at Sugarlands Visitor Center with free, limited-seating performances by a series of six acts from 10 am to 5 pm on March 29. and at 7 pm at the WL Mills Conference Center part of The Gatlinburg Convention Center. The featured performer is Jimbo Whaley and Friends.
April - December
Arts and Crafts Exhibits and Demonstrations in the Townsend TN Visitor Center Exhibit Room
April 2 - 4
Legacy Network – Men’s Conference GRHCC in Pigeon Forge, TN (800) 251-4444
April 4
The 2nd Annual Mountain Man March is a marathon 26.2-mile march in the Smoky Mountains starting at 7 am in downtown Gatlinburg and proceeding proceeds up Hwy. 321 along stretches of highway,rural road and rugged terrain to Pittman Center all in tribute to our men and women in uniform. Call (865) 974-8858.
April 4
Belz Outlets Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Belz Outlets in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 453-7316
April 4
Chuckwagon Gang and Friends at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN (888) 319-1021
April 4
Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the Pigeon Forge Community Center. Breakfast is at 8 am and the Egg Hunt at 10 am. (865) 429-7373
April 4
Herb and Wildflower Day in Townsend TN
April 5
Eastern National Cochin Meeting (poultry show) 8:00 am Contact Angie Sutton or Ruth at (865)414-8935 at A and I Fairgrounds.
April 8 - 11
Arts and Crafts Community Show in Gatlinburg. Here at the community show you will find many unique handcrafted gifts made by members of the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community as they host their annual show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.
April 12
Easter Sunrise at Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort. Enjoy a Easter Sunday sunrise from the top of Mt. Harrison at Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort along with a service sponsored by the Gatlinburg Ministerial Association.
April 16 - 19
Belz Outlets Truckload Sale at the Belz Outlets in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 453-7316
April 16 - 19
Grand Spring Rod Run at the Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN (800) 251-4444
April 17
Fiesta-Val Band and Chorus Competition at the Music Road Hotel and Convention Center (804) 264-8663
April 17 - 19
Grand Spring Rod Run and the Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN (800) 251-4444
April 19 - 20
Springtime in the Mountains – Downtown Festival with music, food and crafts. Contact Don Ellison at (423)623-6133
April 22 - 26
59th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage. bet you cant do it all! There will be 150 programs taking place in and around the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Enjoy hiking tours, motorcades, demonstrations and classroom lectures. Love nature and the Smokies? You must be here! Call (865) 436-7318.
April 23
Ribfest and Wings taking place at Downtown Gatlinburg> Enjoy greta food and live entertainment.
April 23 - 24
Conservative Christian Ministries 4th Annual Ladies Retreat in the Smokies at the Holiday Inn Resort Hotel in Pigeon Forge. For information contact Connie Harman (276) 964-5663
April 24 - 25
Gatlinburg MountainFest 2 days of down home mountain-style entertainment, food and crafts all around Downtown Gatlinburg!
April 24
Fiesta-Val Band and Chorus Competition. Free for Spectators at Music Road Hotel and Convention Center (804) 264-8663
April 24 - 26
Gold Wings GRHCC in Pigeon Forge, TN (800) 251-4444
April 26 St. Jude’s Bike-a-thon 10:00 am André Pratt (423)625-9379 At A and I Fairgrounds in Cocke County
April 27 - September 28
Dollywood’s Festival of Nations (Closed Tuesdays and Easter Sunday) at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN (800)DOLLYWOOD
April 30 - May 3
Shrine FunFest at Music Road Hotel and Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 573-1901
May TBA
Family Funfest (Natural Bridge Ruritan 423-623-9149)
May TBA
Bybee Days (Bybee Ruritans 423-623-8193)
May 1 - 2
Relay for Life at Patriot Park May 1st 2:00 pm to 2:00 pm on May 2nd in Pigeon Forge, TN
May 1
Whitewater Rafting on the Pigeon River (Season Begins)
May 2
Shrine FunFest Parade on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge, TN
May 3
Shrine Funfest at the Music Road Hotel and Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 573-1901
May 3
Spring Poultry Show (Contact Ruth (865) 414-7565)
May 4
Cosby Ramp Festival (Contact Kathy Cody (423) 623-1009
May 8
24th Annual Dolly Parade at 6 pm in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 453-8574
May 9 - 10
Relay for Life A and I Fairgrounds in Cocke County 6:00 pm contact Tina Kilgore at (423)623-0233
May 10
Annual Bybee Community Wide Yard Sale. Yard sale follows along Hwy 321 and 160. Call Terry Dawson at 623-6432 for more info. Rain Date May 17.
May 12 - 17
Townsend in the Smokies Spring Festival and Old Timers Day in Townsend TN
May 15 - 17
Chevy Classics Roundup – 1955, 1956, 1957 Chevy Classics Show at the Inn at Christmas Place in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 984-3758
May 15 - 17
Trout Fest Call Little River Outfitters (865) 448-9459 in Townsend TN for more information.
May 15 - 17
28th Annual Gatlinburg Scottish Festival and Games Come out to Mills Park and enjoy Highland dancing, Highland athletics, bagpipe competitions, border collie demonstrations, haggis hurling, entertainment, whiskey tasting, food and merchandise vendors.
May 16 - 17
Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival Where else but in the Smokies can you find a family friendly fine arts festival? Enjoy the works of artists from around the country, delicious cuisine and music on Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza and River Road in Downtown Gatlinburg.
May 17
Lions Club Horse Show Jack Suggs (423) 623-3918 6 pm at the A and I Fairgrounds in Cocke County - Always 3rd Saturday of May
May 17
Cosby in the Park Cosby Campground 10 – 4 (Tourism 625-9675)
May 21 - 25
Belz Outlets Sidewalk Sale at the Belz Outlets in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 453-7316
May 24
National Bank’s 50th Customer Appreciation at A and I Fairgrounds in Cocke County Contact Linda Smith at (423)623-6018
May 31
Game Breeders Poultry Show 8:00 AM (A and I Fairgrounds in Cocke County 8 am contact 423-623-7162)
May 31
Annual Bear Hunters Picnic. Contact Vaughn Burgin, Bear Club President, at (423) 487-5491
June 2 - 4
Total Abandonment Youth Conference GRHCC in Pigeon Forge, TN (800) 251-4444
June 4 - 6
18th Annual Smoky Mountains Storytelling Festival at the Belle Island Village in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 429-7350
June 5 - 6
Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge Classic Car Show at the Music Road Hotel and Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 379-9595
June 5 - 6
Smoky Mountain Pottery Festival in Townsend TN
June 5 - 6
3rd Annual Smoky Mountain Music and Heritage Series. Free Admission 6:30 pm at the Old Mill Square in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 428-0771
June 6
Gatlinburg Old Timer's Day - The Park was our Home. Come to the Gatlinburg Inn where former resident of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park reminisce about the days before the establishment of national park. Call (865) 436-0500
June 7
East Tennessee Antique Tractor Pull and Lawn Mower Pull At the A and I Fairgrounds in Cocke County 4 pm rain date June 27th Contact Larry Holt at (423)237-8032
June 12 - August 8
Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales Enjoy 14 acts nightly from 5 - 10 pm on the sidewalks of downtown Gatlinburg of tall tales, Smoky Mountains lore and mountain music
June 12
Firefly Festival at the Happy Hiker in Gatlinburg, TN from 10 am - 6 pm
June 12 - August 2
Dollywood’s KidsFest™ at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN (800)DOLLYWOOD
June 13
Smith Family Theater Great Smoky Mountains 75th Anniversary Benefit Show at the Smith Family Theater in Pigeon Forge, TN (866) 399-8100
June 16
Total Abandonment Youth Conference GRHCC in Pigeon Forge, TN (800) 251-4444
June 19 - 20
Living History Civil War Reenactment of the "Battle of Burg Hill" at Gatlinburg's Mills Park. Enjoy an accurate living history exhibition, public demonstration and a army camp setting.
June 19
Annual Christy Fan Club Trip to Christy Mission Contact Tourism (423)625-9675
June 20 - 21, 23
Annual Moonshine Rod Run at the Newport City Park (Contact Hard Times Car Club PO Box 1183 Newport, TN 37822)
June 25 - 28
Great Smoky F-100 Run SSCC in Pigeon Forge, TN (800) 251-4444
July 3 - 4
Midnight Independence Day Parade Celebrate the nations birthday with the first 4th of July Parade in the good ol' USA. Parade starts at 12:01 am in Downtown Gatlinburg
July 3 - 5
Belz Outlets Sidewalk Sale at the Belz Outlets in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 453-7316
July 3
3rd Annual Smoky Mountain Music and Heritage Series. Free Admission: 6:30 PM at the Old Mill Square in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 428-0771
July 4
Gatlinburg's River Raft Regatta. Be at the Little Pigeon River in Downtown Gatlinburg at noon on Friday, July 4th for the River Raft Regatta
July 4
Stand Here Fireworks Finale. Watch a magnificent fireworks display visible from the downtown streets of Gatlinburg
July 4
Hometown Celebration at Cocke County A and I Fairgrounds in Cocke County (Newport/Cocke County Chamber of Commerce 423-623- 7201)
July 4
Del Rio Preservation Society 4th July Celebration (Betty Walker 423-623-1062)
July 4
19th Annual Patriot Festival at Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 429-7350
July 5
Community Chorus Christian Day in Pigeon Forge, TN
July 8 - 12 SEAA Girls Slow Pitch World Series at City Park in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 717-4932
July 12 - 15 KIDABRA! The Association of Family and Kidshow Performers Annual Convention. Registration required the Grand Finale Public Show, August 15th at 8:00 pm at the Music Road Hotel and Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN (336) 492-7870
July 12 Lawn Mower Pull for Animal Shelter at A and I Fairgrounds in Cocke County Contact Laura Garcia (423)-623-7742
July 17 - 26 Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair in the Gatlinburg Convention Center Open 10 am to 7 pm daily, Sunday 10 am to 5 pm see almost 200 booths featuring some of the nation's finest Artisans and craftspeople are on hand to demonstrate their skills, answer questions and offer their unique art for sale along with Live Country and Bluegrass entertainment. (865) 436-7479
July 20 - 26 SEAA Girls Fast Pitch World Series at City Park in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 717-4932
August 1
George Jones in Concert At the Country Tonite Theater in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 429-7350
August 1 - 31
Celebrate Freedom!
August 2 - 12
Dollywood’s KidsFest at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN (800) DOLLYWOOD
August 2
Tennessee Walking House Association Women’s Auxiliary At A and I Fairgrounds in Cocke County (contact Diane Givens 865-932-7725)
August 3 - 8
Church of God Mountain Assembly Conference GRHCC in Pigeon Forge, TN (800) 251-4444
August 9
Annual Bybee Community Wide Yard Sale. All along Hwy 321 and 160. Call Terry Dawson at 623-6432 for more info. Rain Date August 16
August 9
Fun Horse Show at A and I Fairgrounds in Cocke County 6:00 pm contact (423)623-7162.
August 10
Christy Homecoming (Cocke County Tourism Dept. 423-625- 9675)
August 11 - 16
A and I Fair and Exhibit Entries (A and I Fairgrounds in Cocke County 423-623-7162)
August 14 - 16
Smoky Mountain Bull Dog Club SSCC in Pigeon Forge, TN (800) 251-4444
August 14 - 15
5th Annual StringTime in the Smokies at Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 429-7350
August 16 - 19
Total Abandonment Youth Conference GRHCC in Pigeon Forge, TN (800) 251-4444
August 24 - 26
13th Annual World Premiere Gospel Concert GRHCC in Pigeon Forge, TN (800) 251-4444
August 30 - 31
Annual Native American style PowWow Smoky Mountain Visitors Center On Cosby, Corner of Highways 32 and 321 in Cosby Saturday 9 am - 5 pm Grand Entry at 10 am, Sunday 11 am - 4 pm Grand Entry at Noon. Learn more about the Native American culture come and enjoy this exciting events, singing, dancing, food, crafts and demonstrations. Sponsored by East Tennessee Overhill Cherokee descendent's.
September 4 - 6
Belz Outlets Sidewalk Sale at the Belz Outlets in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 453-7316
September 5 - 7
Christmas Place Annual Sidewalk Sale in Pigeon Forge TN (800) 445-3396
September 11 - 12
Shades of the Past Rod Run XXVII at the National Parks Resort Lodge and Smoky River Ranch
September 15 - November 15
Fall Foliage in the Smokies: This the best time to catch the fall colors in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and the Great Smoky Mountains National park.
September 17 - 20
Grand Fall Rod Run at the Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center (800) 251-4444
September 18 - October 31
Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival Throughout all pf Gatlinburg enjoy Fall decorations, old fashioned hayrides, events, entertainment, and local craft exhibits.
September 19
7th Annual Old Mill Heritage Day Experience the culture of the Smoky Mountains at the Old Mill Square from 10 am - 7 pm (865) 428-0771
September 20
Kiwanis Kids Day at City Park (Newport Parks and Recreation 423-623-7304)
September 20
Shadow of Mountain Car Show at A and I Fairgrounds Contact Janet Moss (865)322-0689
September 21
Del Rio Days – Del Rio (Vaughn Burgin 423-487-5491)
September 24 - 26
13th Annual Pigeon Forge HarvestFest (865) 453-8574
September 24
A Taste of Autumn Held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center this fundraiser for the United Way of Sevier County will give you the opportunity to sample food from many of the best restaurants located in Gatlinburg. Enjoy live entertainment, live auction with a cash bar.
September 25 - 26
Townsend Fall Heritage Festival and Old Timers' Day
September 25 - 28, 30
Centerview Ruritan Hayride. Rides start at dark and tickets sold until 10:00 pm for additional information contact Terry Dawson (423) 623-6432.
September 27
Music Festival at Dib's Crossing, 3519 Cosby Highway. Grand Opening at 12:30 The line up is The Cameron's, Heavenly Grass, Locust Ridge Boys, Mountain Edge, Barry Scott and Second Wind. (423) 237-8141
October 1 - 30
Pigeon Forge Rotary Club Craft Fair at Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 909-3446
October 2
Old Timey Night on the Courthouse Lawn (Newport/Cocke County Chamber of Commerce (423) 623-7201)
October 2 - 31
Dollywood’s Music and Harvest Celebration (800)DOLLYWOOD (Closed Thursdays)
October 4 - 5
23rd Annual Harvest Street Festival (Newport/Cocke County Chamber of Commerce (423) 623-7201)
October 8 - 12
Belz Outlets Truckload Sale at the Belz Outlets in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 453-7316
October 8 - 25
Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair See Artists demonstrating and buy art at more than 200 booths featuring some of the nation's finest artwork.
October 10 - 11
Parrottsville Heritage Days (Parrottsville City Hall (423) 623-9380)
October 17 – 19
On Cosby Festival – Cosby (Bettye Carver (423) 623-8791)
October 29
Belz Outlets Annual Halloween Egg Hunt at the Belz Outlets in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 453-7316
October 29
9th Annual Safe Halloween Trick or Treat Celebration Hosted by the City of Pigeon Department of Parks and Recreation at the Pigeon Forge Community Center (865) 429-7373
October 31
Halloween Fun Fest GRHCC (800) 251-4444
October 31
Halloween Trick or Treat at the Track (Newport Parks and Recreation (423) 623-7304)
November 4
Winter Magic Kickoff and Chili Cook off millions of winter lights will light up Gatlinburg. There will also be an award winning chili Contest and live entertainment
November 5
20th Annual Winterfest Kickoff at Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 429-7350
November 6 - 7
MLC Ladies Conference and Retreat at the Music Road Hotel and Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN (706) 226-3312
November 6 - 30
Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights (Monday and Friday only at 6:30 pm). Call Trolley Office for reservations at (865) 453-6444 tickets are $5.00 per person. Trolley departs at the Fun Time Trolley Station at Patriot Park Pigeon Forge, TN
November 7 - January 2
Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN. Event days vary (Closed 11/26, 12/24, 12/25 and 12/31) (800) DOLLYWOOD
November 21
Tellabration (865) 429-7350
November 22
Free Community Chorus Holiday Concert
November 26
James Rogers in Concert 7:30 pm at the Smith Family Theater in Pigeon Forge TN (866) 399-8100
November 27
Belz Midnight Madness Opens at 12:00 am at the Belz Outlets in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 453-7316
November 29
Christmas Parade - Downtown Newport (Newport/Cocke County Chamber of Commerce (423) 623-7201)
December TBA
Christmas Tree Lighting and Memorial (Newport/Cocke County Chamber of Commerce 423-623-7201)
December TBA
Del Rio Preservation Society Christmas Tree Lighting and Memorial.
December 1 - 23
"Singing Santa" Sing-a-long and Photos opportunities at Christmas Place In Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 453-0415
December 1 - 30
Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights (Monday and Friday only at 6:30 pm). Call Trolley Office for reservations at (865) 453-6444 tickets are $5.00 per person. Trolley departs at the Fun Time Trolley Station at Patriot Park Pigeon Forge, TN
December 11 - 13
Belz Outlets Sidewalk Sale at the Belz Outlets in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 453-7316
December 14
James Rogers in Concert 7:30 pm at the Smith Family Theater in Pigeon Forge TN (866) 399-8100
December 29 - 31
Xtreme Youth Conference GRHCC (800) 251-4444 in Pigeon Forge TN
December 31
New Year’s Eve Celebrations takes place a various venues around Pigeon Forge TN (865) 453-8574
December 31
28th New Years Eve Extravaganza GRHCC in Pigeon Forge TN (800) 251-4444
Past 2008 Pigeon Forge events in the Great Smoky Mountains
3/21/08 - 5/5/08
Dollywood’s Festival of Nations
Closed Tuesdays (800)DOLLYWOOD
4/10/08 - 4/11/08
Conservative Christian Ministries
3rd Annual Ladies Retreat in the Smokies Music Road Hotel and Convention Center contact Connie Harman (276)964-5663
4/11/08
23rd Annual Dolly Parade
6 pm (865)453-8574 (800)251-9100
4/12/08
Dolly’s Homecoming
(800)DOLLYWOOD
4/12/08
Chuck Wagon Gang Reunion and Concert
Tickets available Music Road Hotel and Convention Center (800)429-7700 (817)944-2538
4/17/08 - 4/20/08
Black and Decker/Coleman Sale
Belz Factory Outlet World (865)453-7316
4/17/08 - 4/20/08
Grand Spring Rod Run
Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center (800)251-4444
4/24/08 - 4/27/08
Goldwing Riders Association
Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center (800)251-4444
4/25/08 - 4/27/08
Tennessee Tax Free Weekend
All Stores in the Tennessee Smoky Mountains
5/2/08 - 5/4/08
The Van-Dells in Concert
Presented by Shrine Funfest Tickets $20 per person. Music Road Hotel and Convention Center (800)429-7700 (865)573-1901
5/15/08 - 5/17/08
Chevy Classics Roundup
1955, 1956, 1957 Chevy Classics Show at Music Road Hotel and Convention Center (800)429-7700) (865)984-3758
5/15/08 - 5/18/08
Black and Decker/Coleman Sale
Belz Factory Outlet World (865)453-7316
5/22/08
The Singing Santa Returns for the Season
Christmas Place (865)453-0415 (800)445-3396
5/23/08 - 5/26/08
Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale
Belz Factory Outlet World (865)453-7316
5/30/08
Loretta Lynn in concert
Country Tonite Theatre (865)453-2003 (800)792-4308
6/1/08 - 6/30/08
The Singing Santa
Christmas Place (865)453-0415 800-445-3396
6/6/08
Ellie Grace
9 pm FREE Old time music at the Cades Cove Campgrounds amphitheater in the Great Smoky Mountains National park
6/13/08 - 6/14/08 Show Cancelled
Southern Nationals Association
Camaro, Chevelle, Nova Nationals Car Shows at Music Road Hotel and Convention Center (800)429-7700 (423)623-2446
6/13/08 - 8/3/08
Dollywood’s KidsFest
(800)DOLLYWOOD
6/14/08 - 6/15/08
Garden Party
Christmas Place (865)453-0415, 800-445-3396
6/16/08 - 6/17/08
Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge Classic Car Show
Music Road Hotel and Convention Center (800)429-7700 (865)982-0008
6/19/08 - 6/22/08
Black and Decker/Coleman Sale
Belz Factory Outlet World (865)453-7316
6/19/08 - 6/22/08
Summer Sidewalk Sale
Belz Factory Outlet World (865)453-7316
6/19/08 - 6/21/08
Smoky Mountains F-100 Run
Smoky Shadows (864)710-7844
6/20/08
Chubby Checker in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre (865)453-2003 (800)792-4308
6/21/08
Boogertown Gap Band
7 pm - 8 pm FREE Old time Appalachian music Featuring Keith Watson and Ruth Barber at the Cosby Campgrounds amphitheater in the Great Smoky Mountains National park.
8 pm - 9 pm FREE Life and times of Ella V. Costner the poet laureate of the Smokies by Jordan Costner.
7/1/08 - 7/31/08
The Singing Santa
Christmas Place (865)453-0415
7/3/08 - 7/6/08
Independence Day Sidewalk Sale
7/4/08
18th Annual Patriot Festival
Patriot Park (865)429-7350
7/4/08
Uncle Sam Visits
Christmas Place (865)453-0415 (800)445-3396
7/4/08 - 7/6/08 Show Cancelled
Southern Nationals Association Reunion of the Shows Car Shows
Music Road Hotel and Convention Center (423)623-2446 (800)429-7700
7/11/08
Ronnie McDowell in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre (800)792-4308 (865)453-2003
7/17/08 - 7/20/08
Black and Decker/Coleman Sale
Belz Factory Outlet World (865)453-7316
7/19/08
The Lost Mill String Band
7 pm to 8 pm FREE Live performance of Smoky Mountains tunes featuring Jerry and Joan Paul at the Cosby Campgrounds amphitheater in the Great Smoky Mountains National park.
7/25/08 - 7/26/08
George Jones in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre (865)453-2003 (800) 792-4308
7/25/08 - 7/26/08 Show Cancelled
Southern Nationals Association Mustang Madness Car Shows
Music Road Hotel and Convention Center (800)429-7700 (423)623-2446
8/1/08 - 8/3/08
Tennessee Tax Free Weekend
All Shopping Venues
8/1/08 - 8/31/08
Celebrate Freedom!
(865)453-8574 (800) 251-9100
8/1/08 - 8/31/08
The Singing Santa
Christmas Place (865)453-0415(800) 445-3396
8/8/08 - 8/9/08
StringTime in the SmokiesTM
Patriot Park (865)429-7350
8/8/08 - 8/9/08 Show Cancelled
Southern Nationals Association Battle of the Trucks Shows
Music Road Hotel and Convention Center (800)429-7700 (423)623-2446
8/14/08 - 8/17/08
Black and Decker Truck Load Sale
Belz Factory Outlet World (865)453-7316
8/16/08
David McClary
7 pm - 8 pm FREE performance at the Cosby Campgrounds amphitheater in the Great Smoky Mountains National park.
8/22/08
Mickey Gilley in Concert
At Country Tonite Theatre (800)792-4308 or (865)453-2003
8/29/08
Craig Morgan
At Country Tonight Theatre
8/29/08 - 9/1/08
Labor Day Sidewalk Sale
Belz Factory Outlet World (865)453-7316
8/30/08 - 8/31/08
Annual Sidewalk Sale
Christmas Place (865)453-0415 (800)445-3396
9/1/08
Annual Sidewalk Sale
Christmas Place (865)453-0415 (800)445-3396
9/1/08 - 9/30/08
The Singing Santa
Christmas Place (865)453-0415 (800)445-3396
9/5/08 - 9/6/08
Shades of the Past Rod Run XXVI
National Parks Resort Lodge and Smoky River Ranch
9/5/08 - 9/28/08
Dollywood’s Barbecue and Bluegrass
Closed Thursdays (800)DOLLYWOOD
9/11/08 - 9/14/08
Grand Fall Rod Run
Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center (800) 251-4444
9/12/08 - 10/31/08
12th Annual Pigeon Forge Harvest Festival
(865)453-8574 (800)251-9100
9/26/08
BJ Thomas and Billy Joe Royal in Concert
At Country Tonite Theatre (800) 792-4308
9/27/08 - 10/25/08
Rotary Club Crafts Festival
Patriot Park (865)909-3446
9/27/08
35th Annual South Atlantic Shrine Association Parade
Music Road Hotel and Convention Center (800)429-7700
10/1/08 - 10/30/08
The Singing Santa
Christmas Place (865)453-0415 (800)445-3396
10/3/08 - 11/1/08
Dollywood’s and Harvest Celebration
Closed Thursdays (800)DOLLYWOOD
10/8/08 - 10/12/08
Columbus Day Sidewalk Sale
Belz Factory Outlet World (865)453-7316
10/12/08
Mel McDaniel in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre (865)453-2003 (800)792-4308
10/18/08
Boogertown Gap Band
7 pm - 8 pm FREE old time Appalachian music: at the Cosby Campgrounds amphitheater in the Great Smoky Mountains National park.
10/26/08
Gene Watson in Concert
Country Tonite Theatre (865)453-2003 (800)792-4308
10/31/08
Fireside Stories of Ghosts and Witches
5 pm to 6 pm Oconaluftee Farm Museum Great Smoky Mountains national Park. Free admission.
10/31/08 - 11-2-08
Cruise the Smokies at the Fall Rod Run
Friday and Saturday 9 am -5 pm, Sunday 9 till Noon at the Cherokee Fairgrounds Adults and older kids $5 each
10/31/08
Halloween Egg Hunt
Belz Factory Outlet World (865)453-7316
10/31/08
8th Annual Safe Halloween Celebration (Trick or Treat)
Hosted by the City of Pigeon Forge Department of Parks and Recreation in the Pigeon Forge Community Center. (865)429-7373
11/1/08 - 11/30/08
The Singing Santa
Christmas Place (865)453-0415 (800)445-3396
11/6/08
19th Annual Winterfest Kickoff
Patriot Park (865)429-7350
11/7/08 - 11/28/08
Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights.
11/8/08 - 1/3/2009
Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival
Operating days vary. Closed 11/27, 12/24, 25 & 31
11/8/08 - 11/9/08
The Singing Santa
Sing-a-long and Photos Christmas Place (865)453-0415 (800)445-3396
11/14/08
John Conlee and Janie Frickle in concert
At Country Tonite Theatre (800)792-4308 or (865)453-2003
11/15/08 - 11/16/08
The Singing Santa
Sing-a-long and Photos at Christmas Place (865)453-0415 (800)445-3396
11/22/08
Tellabration
Pigeon Forge Community Center (865)429-7350
11/20/08 - 11/22/08
Parker's Greatest Knife and Collection Show
Sevierville Events and Convention Center
11/23/08
Pigeon Forge Community Chorus
Smoky Mountain Jubilee (865)429-7350
11/30/08 - 12/1/08
The Singing Santa
Sing-a-long and Photos at Christmas Place (865)453-0415 (800)445-3396
12/1/08 - 12/31/08
Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights.
12/1/08 - 12/23/08
The Singing Santa
Christmas Place (865)453-0415 (800)445-3396
12/4/08 - 12/6/08
Eddie Crook Company Christmas in the Smokies Gospel Concert
Packages available Music Road Hotel and Convention Center (800)429-7700 (615)851-1360
12/06/08 - 12/07/08
Premier Athletics
Sevierville Events and Convention Center
12/6/08 - 12/7/08
The Singing Santa
Sing-a-long and Photos at Christmas Place (865)453-0415 (800)445-3396
12/13/08
Universal Cheerleading Association
Sevierville Events and Convention Center
12/13/08 - 12/14/08
The Singing Santa
Sing-a-long and Photos at Christmas Place (865)453-0415 (800)445-3396
12/29/08 - 12/31/08
Southeast Student Bible Conference
Sevierville Events and Convention Center
12/31/08
New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Various Theaters in the Smokies. (865)453-8574 (800)251-9100
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