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Event Trolley Ride of Lights
Dates November 4, 2009 - January 30, 2010
Description Enjoy a guided trolley ride of the spectacular Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting displays.
Location Downtown Gatlinburg
Contact Info (865) 436-0535
Admission $5.00
Event Gatlinburg Winter Magic
Dates November 4, 2009 - February 28, 2010
Description The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with millions of spectacular lights and lighted displays from November through February.
Location Throughout Gatlinburg
Event Gatlinburg SpringFest
Dates March 11 - June 7
Description Ahhh...Springtime in the Smokies! There's no better time to enjoy nature and festivals of all types.
Location Throughout Gatlinburg
Event Holly and Shamrock Parade - St. Nicholas Meets St. Patrick
Dates March 13
Description St. Nicholas & St. Patrick – Together At Last! Everybody had so much fun the first time, they’re going to do it again as these two Saints will meet and march together in the second annual Holly & Shamrock Parade on the downtown Parkway. Gatlinburg puts on quite a parade so plan now to enjoy a veritable explosion of red and green with hundreds of Santas, Mrs. Clauses, elves, reindeer and even an All-Santa Band.
Location Downtown
Contact Info www.hollyandshamrock.com
Admission Free
Event Celebrate Santa
Dates March 13 - 16
Description 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 as the Jolly Old Elf and his cohorts gather at the Convention Center for their 2010 convention, trade show and gala. Elves. Real-bearded and designer-bearded Santas and even those who have never donned the red suit (but think they might like to) will be in attendance.
Location Gatlinburg Convention Center
Contact Info (865) 244-5231 or www.hollyandshamrock.com
Admission Yes
Event Arts & Crafts Community Show
Dates March 31 - April 3
Description Unique handcrafted gifts made by members of the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community as they host their annual show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.
Location Gatlinburg Convention Center
Contact Info Gatlinburgcrafts.com
Admission Free
Event Ribfest & Wings
Dates April 22
Description Gatlinburg’s 8th Annual Ribfest & Wings festival will feature extended hours (4 to 10 p.m., with food sampling starting at 6) and loads of atmosphere as the Parkway transforms into a Street Fair between Traffic Light 6 and Riverside Motor Inn/Reagan Terrace Mall.
Location Downtown Gatlinburg
Admission Yes
Event Gatlinburg Scottish Festival & Games
Dates May 14 - 16
Description 28th Annual Scottish clans meeting featuring Highland athletics, bagpipe competitions, Highland dancing, border collie demonstrations, haggis hurling, entertainment, whiskey tasting, food & merchandise vendors.
Location Mills Park
Contact Info www.gsfg.org
Admission daily fee
Event Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival
Dates May 15 - 16
Description A family oriented fine arts festival featuring juried artists from around the country, delicious cuisine and music on Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza and River Road.
Location Downtown Gatlinburg
Contact Info www.gfaf.net
Admission FREE
Event Family Fest In The Smokies
Dates May 28 - 30
Description Bill & Gloria Gaither present the 20th annual Family Fest in the Smokies in Gatlinburg Convention Center. Three days of performances by all your favorites.
Location Gatlinburg Convention Center
Contact Info www.gaither.com
Admission Yes
Event Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales
Dates June 11 - August 7
Description All summer long hear tales, mountain music, and learn the lore of the Smoky Mountains on the sidewalks of downtown Gatlinburg. Fourteen acts nightly. 5 - 10 p.m.
Location Downtown Gatlinburg
Admission Free
Event Midnight Independence Day Parade
Dates July 3 - 4
Description For the 35th consecutive year, Gatlinburg kicks off America’s Independence Day celebration with the nation’s first parade, which leads off at 12 a.m. on Saturday. CLICK ON "READ MORE" TO WATCH PARADE VIDEO
Location Downtown Gatlinburg
Admission Free
Event Gatlinburg's River Raft Regatta
Dates July 4
Description Gatlinburg’s popular River Raft Regatta takes place at noon on Friday, July 4th, on the Little Pigeon River in Downtown Gatlinburg.
Location Downtown Gatlinburg
Admission Free
Event "Stand Here" Fireworks Finale
Dates July 4
Description Finish off the 4th in style with a magnificent fireworks show visible from the downtown streets of Gatlinburg!
Location Downtown Gatlinburg
Admission Free
Event Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair
Dates July 16 - 24
Description 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.
Location Gatlinburg Convention Center
Contact Info 865/436-7479 wwww.craftsmenfair.com
Admission Yes
Event Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival
Dates September 1 - October 31
Description Fall decorations, old fashioned hayrides, events, entertainment, and local craft exhibits.
Location throughout Gatlinburg
Admission FREE
January
1-15 Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights – Fun Time Trolley Station @ Patriot Park; (Mondays and Fridays only) 6:30 p.m.; $5.00; Call Trolley Office @ (865) 453-6444 for reservations and departure times.
9-16 20th Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week™ – Music Road Convention Center; for more information call (865) 453-8574 or visit www.mypigeonforge.com 
16-18 The Edge Student & Leader Conference – Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
26-28

Ministers Conference Blue Springs Church of God – Smoky Shadows Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
February  
4-5 Smoky Mountain Gospel Jubilee – Country Tonite Theatre; Free, limited seating, 1st come basis; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.countrytonitepf.com 
12-13 Belz Sidewalk Sale – Belz Outlets; for more information call (865) 453-7316 or visit www.belzoutlets.com 
19-20 Black Oaks Heights Baptist Church Convention – Smoky Shadows Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
25-28 10th Annual Saddle Up! – TBD; for more information call (865) 453-8574 or visit www.mypigeonforge.com/saddleup 
26-27 Tennessee Shindig presents the “5th Annual Western Jamboree” starring Riders In the Sky, along with the Tennessee Shindig Entertainers - Tennessee Shindig; for more information call 1-888-908-3327 or visit www.tnshindig.com 
26-28 Belmont Heights Couples Retreat – Smoky Shadows Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
March  
4-6 Couples Retreat 2010 – Smoky Shadows Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
4-7 Simone’s Epic Conference 2010 – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
5-6 Winter Carnival of Magic - Country Tonite Theatre; 8 p.m. show, for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.countrytonitepf.com 
6 East TN Children’s Hospital “Cutest Little Baby Face” Contest Photo Session – Belz Outlets; for more information call (865) 453-7316 or visit www.belzoutlets.com 
8-14

North American Country Music Association International (NACMAI) - Country Tonite Theatre; Monday - Saturday competition free to the public. Saturday evening show and Sunday afternoon awards show admission charged. For more information call
1-800-792-4308 or visit www.countrytonitepf.com 
10-14 16th Annual “A Mountain Quiltfest™” – Music Road Convention Center; for more information call (865) 453-8574 or visit www.mountainquiltfest.com
12-14 Church of God Winterfest – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call (865) 428-5787.
18-21

Tennessee Moose Association – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
20 East TN Children’s Hospital “Cutest Little Baby Face” Contest Grand Finale -Belz Outlets; for more information call (865) 453-7316 or visit www.belzoutlets.com
26-27 Youth Outreach for Christ – Smoky Shadows Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
26-Apr. 2

14th Annual Great Smoky Mountains GRACE Bible Conference – Holiday Inn Resort; for more information call David at (423) 534-8486.
27 Belz Annual Easter Egg Hunt – Belz Outlets, 10:00 am; for more information call (865) 453-7316 or visit www.belzoutlets.com
27-Apr. 26

Festival of Nations – Dollywood; for more information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit www.dollywood.com (Closed Tuesdays and Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010)
April  
3

Easter Egg Hunt & Breakfast with the Easter Bunny – Pigeon Forge Community Center; Breakfast 8 am Egg Hunt 10 am; for more information call 865-429-7373.
3-4 Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament – For more information call Greg Ward at (865) 661-3474 or visit www.smokymountaintrouttournament.com
8-9 Conservative Christian Ministries 5th Annual Ladies Retreat in the Smokies – Holiday Inn Resort Hotel; for more information call Connie Harman at (276) 964-5663 or visit www.conservativechristianministries.com 
9

Fiesta-Val Band and Chorus Competition - Music Road Hotel & Convention Center Spectators Welcome – Free; for more information call (804) 264-8663.
9-10 Retreat for Christ -  Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
13 Community Night – Pigeon Forge High School; for more information call 865-453-8574.
15-18 Belz Truckload Sale – Belz Outlets; for more information call (865) 453-7316 or visit www.belzoutlets.com
15-18 GRAND SPRING ROD RUN- Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
16

Fiesta-Val Band and Chorus Competition - Music Road Hotel & Convention Center
Spectators Welcome – Free; for more information call (804) 264-8663.
23

Fiesta-Val Band and Chorus Competition - Music Road Hotel & Convention Center
Spectators Welcome – Free; for more information call (804) 264-8663.
30-May 2 RUMBLE IN THE HILLS Motorcycle Rally - Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
May  
3-8 6th Annual Southern Gospel Music FanFair – Smoky Mountain Convention Center; for more information call (205) 662-4826 or visit www.sgmfanfair.com 
7 25th Annual Dolly Parade – 6 p.m.; for more information call (865) 453-8574 or visit www.mypigeonforge.com 
8 Shrine FunFest Parade – 9:00 am On the Parkway – Public Welcome.
13-15 32nd Annual F-100 Supernationals and All Ford Show – Pigeon Forge Municipal Parking Facility; for more information call (423) 623-4644, (423) 623-1871, (423) 465-5855 or visit www.f100supernationals.com or the host hotel, Grand Resort Hotel at 1-800-251-4444.
21-22 Relay for Life – Patriot Park; for more information call Robin Kurtz at (865) 908-5789 or visit www.relayforlife.org/seviertn 
28 Celebrity Concert - Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.countrytonitepf.com
28 The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra in Concert
28-30 AdventureCon, Pop Culture & Collectable Expo - Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
28-31 Belz Sidewalk Sale – Belz Outlets; for more information call (865) 453-7316 or visit www.belzoutlets.com 
June  
4-5 Ponitacs in Pigeon Forge – Classic Car Show – Music Road Hotel & Convention Center; for more information contact (865) 379-9595.
10-12 19th Annual Smoky Mountains Storytelling Festival™ - TBD; for more information call (865) 453-8574 or visit www.mypigeonforge.com/storytelling
10-13 Belz Truckload Sale – Belz Outlets; for more information call (865) 453-7316 or visit www.belzoutlet.com 
11-13 All Chevy Supernationals – Pigeon Forge Municipal Parking Facility; for more information call (423) 623-4644, (423) 623-1871, (423) 465-5855 or visit www.autoshows.cc or the host hotel, Grand Resort Hotel at 1-800-251-4444.
11-Aug. 1 KidsFest™ - Dollywood; for more information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit www.dollywood.com 
15-20 Music City Gospel Showcase – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444. 
18 Celebrity Concert - Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.countrytonitepf.com
18 Roy Clark in Concert
24-27 Great Smoky F-100 Run – Smoky Shadows Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
July  
2

Music on the Square – Old Mill Square; for more information call (865) 428-0771
or visit www.oldmillsquare.com
2 Tanya Tucker in Concert - Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.countrytonitepf.com
3 20th Annual Patriot Festival – Patriot Park; for more information call (865) 453-8574.
8-11 SEAA Girl’s Slow Pitch World Series – Pigeon Forge City Park; for more information call (865) 717-4932 or visit www.seaayouth.com
20-25 SEAA Girl’s Fast Pitch World Series – Pigeon Forge City Park; for more information call (865) 717-4932 or visit www.seaayouth.com
22-25 Belz Truckload Sale – Belz Outlets; for more information call (865) 453-7316 or visit www.belzoutlets.com 
23-24 George Jones In Concert - Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.countrytonitepf.com
30-Aug 1 Volunteer Cat Club Show – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
August  
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; 1-800-251-9100; or visit www.mypigeonforge.com/celebratefreedom
11-14

KIDABRA! – The Association of Family & Kidshow Performers – Music Road
Hotel & Convention Center; Registration Required. Grand Finale Public Show 8/14 @ 8:00 p.m.; for more information call (336) 492-7870.
13-14

Stringtime in the Smokies, presented by The Old Mill - Old Mill Square; 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
23-25 14th Annual World Premiere Gospel Concert – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
September  
2-6 Belz Sidewalk Sale – Belz Outlets; for more information call (865) 453-7316 or visit www.belzoutlets.com 
10-11 Shades of the Past Rod Run XXVIII – National Parks Resort Lodge & Smoky River Ranch; for more information call Dan Draper at (865) 995-2009 or visit www.shadesofthepast.com
16-19 Belz Truckload Sale – Belz Outlets; for more information call (865) 453-7316 or visit www.belzoutlets.com 
16-19 Grand Fall Rod Run – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
23-26 Tennessee Moose Association – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
24 Celebrity Concert - Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.countrytonitepf.com
25 7th Annual Old Mill Heritage Day – Old Mill Square; for more information call (865) 428-0771 or visit www.oldmillsquare.com 
24

Country Gold Tour - Featuring Leroy Van Dyke, Rex Allen, Jr. and Moe Bandy in Concert
25-26 Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament – For more information call Greg Ward at (865) 661-3474 or visit www.smokymountaintrouttournament.com
October  
1-30 National Gospel and Harvest Celebration – Dollywood; for more information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit www.dollywood.com (Closed Tuesdays and Thursdays)
1-31

14th Annual Pigeon Forge HarvestFest – For more information call (865) 453-8574;
1-800-251-9100.
2-30

Pigeon Forge Rotary Club Craft Fair – Patriot Park; for more information call
(865) 909-3446.
8-11 Belz Sidewalk Sale – Belz Outlets; for more information call (865) 453-7316 or visit www.belzoutlets.com 
11-13 Gloryfest Senior Adult Conference - Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-866-739-2123.
15-17 Rocky Top Cat Club – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
21-24 Belz Truckload Sale – Belz Outlets; for more information call (865) 453-7316 or visit www.belzoutlets.com 
22 Celebrity Concert - Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.countrytonitepf.com
25-30 Samoyed Club of America, Inc. National Specialty Dog Show - Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
22

The Nashville Legends Show - Featuring Bill Anderson, Jim Ed Brown and Helen Cornelius in Concert
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  
4-5 MLC Ladies Conference & Retreat – Music Road Hotel & Convention Center; Advance Registration Required; for more information call (706) 226-3312.
4-6

Chosen Ladies Conference Hosted by Watts Bar Church of God - Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
6-Jan 1

Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival – Dollywood; for more information call
1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit www.dollywood.com (Operating days vary. Closed 11/25, 12/24 & 25, 12/31)
9

21st Annual Winterfest Kickoff – Patriot Park; for more information call
(865) 453-8574.
10-30 Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights – Fun Time Trolley Station @ Patriot Park; (Mon. through Fri. only) 6:30 p.m.; $5.00; Call Trolley Office @ (865) 453-6444 for reservations and departure times.
11-14 Belz Sidewalk Sale – Belz Outlets; for more information call (865) 453-7316 or visit www.belzoutlets.com
12

Ronnie McDowell & Billy Joe Royal in Concert - Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.countrytonitepf.com
13

ATVA National Banquet & Awards - Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
19-21 Turkey Strut Square Dancers Weekend - Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
20 Tellebration – TBD; for more information call (865) 453-8574.
21 Pigeon Forge Community Chorus Holiday Concert – TBD, for more information call (865) 453-8574.
December  
1-31 Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights – Fun Time Trolley Station @ Patriot Park; (Mon. through Fri. only) 6:30 p.m.; $5.00; Call Trolley Office @ (865) 453-6444 for reservations and departure times.
7 Tree Lighting Ceremony – Pigeon Forge Community Center; For more information call (865) 429-7373.
29-31 Exit Winter Conference - Smoky Shadows Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
29-31

Xtreme Youth Conferences – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
31 29th New Years Eve Extravaganza – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.
31 New Year’s Eve Celebrations - Various Venues; for more information call (865) 453-8574; 1-800-251-9100.