Gatlinburg Events

February

Smoky Mountain Storytelling Festival
865-429-7350

Listen to stories and tales about the Appalachians, true legends of saints and heroes, Haunts ?n? Haints Trolley Tales, and a series of workshops.

April

Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
865-436-7318

Enjoy classes on the flowers and wildlife in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hiking tours, motorcades, and more for you to enjoy.

Ober Gatlinburg Easter Sunrise Service
865-436-5423

Join in on this local tradition! Ride the tram for free up the mountain and enjoy a buffet breakfast from 7 am to 11 am.

Ribfest & Wings
800-568-4748

Live entertainment, fun, food, kids? activities, and more is what you?ll find at this festive street party!

May

Scottish Festival & Games Grand Parade
800-343-1475

Enjoy games, food, and fun! Bagpipe competition, Highland dancing, haggis hurling, whiskey tasting, merchandise vendors, and more.

July

Midnight Independence Day Parade
800-568-4748

At 12:01 am the parade starts the nation?s very first patriotic tribute with floats, entertainment, balloons, and more.

"Stand Here" Fireworks Finale
800-568-4748

This Independence Day enjoy an excellent fireworks show in downtown Gatlinburg!

Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair
865-436-7479

Gatlinburg?s Craftsmen?s Fair features more than 180 craftspeople specializing in woodcarving, pottery, broom making, stained glass, metal work, basket weaving, calligraphy, jewelry and more. Live country and bluegrass music is also featured during the event.

August

Annual Celebrate Freedom
800-343-1475

Wide variety of patriotic festivities including speakers, canteen dances, parades, musicals, book fair, and more!

September

Annual Taste of Autumn
800-568-4748

Featuring a variety of foods from the area?s finest restaurants. Enjoy unlimited sampling for one price and even bid on a few of the live auction items that will be available. Free parking and fun for the whole family. All proceeds go to the United Way of Sevier County.

September/October

Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival
800-588-1817

The Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival is a county-wide event and includes the cities of Gatlinburg, Sevierville and Pigeon Forge. The festival features a decorating contest, special events, local craft shows and more.

Arts & Crafts Heritage Days
800-568-3738

The Gatlinburg Heritage on Display features more than 90 shops showcasing traditional and contemporary crafts, handmade gifts, collectibles and more. Celebrate Smoky Mountain history, culture, arts, and crafts!

October

Fall Craftsmen?s Fair
865-436-7479

This Fair will please the arts, crafts, and music lovers! Enjoy the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains in the Fall as the leaves are changing. Country and Bluegrass music shows will also make this Fair a lively event!

November

Gatlinburg Winterfest
865-429-7350

Gatlinburg Winterfest is a celebration of light, more than two million lights, actually. Illuminated displays are located throughout Gatlinburg between November and February to warm the soul and light up the night. Enjoy the chili cook-off featuring recipes from more than 20 chili vendors from all over the state.

Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show
800-568-4748

The Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts Show features the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community members. The members set up booths in downtown Gatlinburg and display their crafts and artwork. Live demonstrations also take place.

Festival of Trees
865-453-9702

Enjoy the Winter Wonderland at the Gatlinburg Convention Center as you browse through more than two dozen ornately decorated holiday trees.

December

Gatlinburg?s Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade
865-568-4748

Enjoy more than 100 floats, an appearance by Santa Claus and his elves, marching bands, huge helium balloons, and more! The whole family will enjoy the artificial snow, sparklers, dancers, costumes, clowns and more!

Christmas Arts & Crafts Show
800-568-4748

The Christmas Arts & Crafts Show features the works of the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community members. The members display crafts and artwork (for which they are nationally known) and present live demonstrations.

Gatlinburg?s Annual New Year?s Eve Celebration and Pyrotechnic Show
800-568-4748

Gatlinburg?s Annual New Year?s Eve Celebration and Pyrotechnic Show grabs the attention of everyone in the areas fireworks light up the night. Ring in the new year with this exciting event and enjoy the music and free party favors.

Other Events:

Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales
June through August
800-343-1475

Enjoy costumed musical performers, storytellers, artisans, and lots more entertainment surprises!