August 9 - August 9: The Diner Hot Nights, Cool Cars Cruise In
Open Cruise In. Trophies for Best of Show, The Diner Pick, The Diner Rats Big Cheese, 3pm to 10pm, Drawing and Prizes before 10pm 865-908-1904
Tennessee Tax Free Weekend - All shopping venues.
August 1 - August 3: All shopping venues.
Dollywood's Kidfest
August 1 - August 3: Dollywood's Kidsfest - Go wild this summer with Dollywood's Kidsfest, featuring Creature Adventures with the Kratt Brothers. -Pigeon Forge, TN.
5th Annual StringTime in the Smokies
August 8 - August 10: Some of the country's finest blugrass musicians pay tribute to the music to the Smoky Mountains with free concerts in Patriot Park. -Pigeon Forge, TN.
Mickey Gilley - Country Tonite
August 22 - August 22: live in concert at the Country Tonite Theatre. Call 1-800-792-4308 for more information. -Pigeon Forge, TN.
September 08
Old Fashion Hay Rides
September 1 - November 30: Enjoy a unique, fun-filled hayride in downtown Gatlinburg,surrounded by the Great Smokies in the fall and Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting displays beginning in November.
Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival
September 19 - October 30: Fall decorations, old fashioned hayrides, events, entertainment, and local craft exhibits.
Shades of the Past Rod Run
September 5 - September 6: Shades of the Past Rod Run XXVI. -Pigeon Forge, TN.
Dollywood's Barbeque and Bluegrass.
September 5 - September 28: Dollywood's Barbeque and Bluegrass. closed Thursdays. 1-800-DOLLYWOOD -Pigeon Forge, TN.
Fall Grand Rod Run
September 11 - September 14: Fall Grand Rod Run. Call 1-800-251-4444 for additional information. -Pigeon Forge, TN.
BJ Thomas and Billy Joe Royal - Country Tonite
September 26 - September 26: BJ Thomas and Billy Joe Royal in concert at the Country Tonite Theatre. Call 1-800-792-4308 to make your reservations. -Pigeon Forge, TN.
Shrine Association Parade
September 27 - September 27: 35th Annual South Atlantic Shrine Association Parade. -Pigeon Forge, TN.
Run For The Hills 10K Road Race
September 21 - September 21: This demanding sanctioned course begins and ends in the early morning in downtown and includes the challenge of Dudley Creek Bypass, ending at Mynatt Park.
Gatlinburg United Way Shark Race
September 27 - September 27: Festivities begin on Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza with live entertainment, food, and fun. A $10 ticket provides the opportunity to win fantastic grand prizes. At 3 p.m., rubber sharks will be released into the Little Pigeon River, first one to cross the finish line wins a Ford F-150 for two years and Sea-Doo watercraft! Proceeds of raffle benefit United Way of Sevier County.
October 08
Gatlinburg's Craftsman's Fair
October 9 - October 26: More than 200 booths featuring some of the nation's finest work. Artists demonstrating on site, selling art. Live music.
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
11th Annual Pigeon Forge Harvest Festival
October 1 - October 31: During our 11th Annual Pigeon Forge Harvest Festival, you will find delightful displays constructed from pumpkins, cornstalks, mums and other fall flowers. And as always, there is sure to be plenty of music. -Pigeon Forge, TN.
8th Annual Safe Halloween Celebration Trick or Treat
October 31 - October 31: 8th Annual Safe Halloween Celebration Trick or Treat at the Pigeon Forge Community Center. Call 865-429-7373 for more information. -Pigeon Forge, TN.
November 08
Winter Magic Kickoff & Chili Cookoff
November 5 - November 5: Gatlinburg lights up the city with millions of winter lights, an award winning chili contest, fireworks and entertainment. Come join us!
Trolley Ride of Lights
November 5 - January 30: Description: Enjoy a guided trolley ride of the spectacular Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting displays.
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
Contact Info: (865) 436-0535
Admission: $4.00
Gatlinburg Winter Magic
November 5 - February 28: Enjoy more than three million twinkling lights, illuminated forests and animated displays up to 40 feet tall.
John Conlee and Janie Fricke - Country Tonite
November 14 - November 14: John Conlee and Janie Fricke live in concert at the Country Tonite Theatre. Call 1-800-792-4308 for more information. -Pigeon Forge, TN.
Veteran's Day Celebration
November 11 - November 11: Musical tributes, spoken salutations and an American Eagle appearance all pay homage when the City of Gatlinburg hosts its annual Veterans Day Celebration at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza downtown.
Nutcracker "Sweet" & Festival of Trees
November 27 - November 28: Dozens upon dozens of ornately decorated Christmas trees await visitors to this Winter Wonderland at the W. L. Mills Conference Center on Friday & Saturday from 4 - 7pm. Admission is Free. Then, savor the sights and sounds of the holiday season with the 7pm presentation of Nutcracker "Sweet" by the Smoky Mountain Dance Theater Company. Admission fee for performance.
Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival
November 8 - January 3: Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival. operating days vary. 1-800-DOLLYWOOD.
December 08
New Year's Eve Celebrations
December 31 - December 31: New Year's Eve Celebrations at various theaters. Call 1-800-251-9100 for more information. -Pigeon Forge, TN.
Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade
December 5 - December 5: Gatlinburg’s Winterfest Celebration features the 33rd Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2008. With millions of twinkling lights and more than 100 parade entries, Gatlinburg’s Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade is the perfect way to get the holiday season off to an illuminating start!
Enjoy lighted floats, marching bands, and giant helium balloons. Special appearance by Santa himself.
January 09
19th Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week
January 10 - January 17: 19th Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week, the first major event marking the year-long 75th anniversary of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
February 09
Pigeon Forge Storytelling
February 5 - February 7: Pigeon Forge Storytelling, highlighting one of America's great folk traditions.
9th Annual Saddle Up!
February 19 - February 12: 9th Annual Saddle Up!, a celebration of cowboy poetry and Western music that includes concerts, the Cowboy Symphony and a chuckwagon cookoff.