Surrounded by the majestic beauty of the Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge plays host to a diverse array of community gatherings, festivals, and celebrations throughout the year. From thrilling car shows revving up excitement to mouthwatering food festivals tempting taste buds, Pigeon Forge's event calendar is brimming with experiences. Whether you're seeking family-friendly fun, cultural immersion, or a taste of local flavors, you can discover the latest and greatest events below. Get ready to explore, indulge, and create unforgettable memories in Pigeon Forge!
We update this page regularly as new events are announced, so be sure to check back for the latest happenings in the Smokies.
Winter at Ober
There is no better place to spend a winter day. Ober Mountain offers snow activities for anyone interested in playing in snow AND plenty of things to do inside for those who prefer to stay warm! The opportunity to Snow Tube, Ice Skate or play in the Family Snow Zone presents the foundation for fabulous winter memories! A continued winter tradition for many families, Ober offers the complete experience.
Dollywood's Winter Music Series
This January and February, enjoy live performances by country music artists in an intimate, unforgettable setting. The Winter Music Series takes place every Friday and Saturday under a cozy, climate-controlled tent. Open to everyone, this ticketed event offers a unique opportunity to enjoy incredible live music. Make your Smoky Mountain getaway even more special with this fantastic winter experience!
Sensory Days
On various dates throughout the year, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies hosts sensory-friendly events which offer welcoming lighting, a music-free environment, and a quiet room for guests who require a break.
Get Lucky
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day all March long this year by trekking 500 feet above Gatlinburg to enjoy the record-breaking SkyBridge's green lights! All 680 feet of the bridge will be illuminating St. Patty-themed green lights, helping you get a feeling of luck this season! In addition, dangling beneath the SkyBridge will be twinkling shamrocks brightening up the night's sky!
Irish Month
The Titanic was built in the heart of Ireland and through out the month of March the TITANIC Museum Attraction salutes everything Irish from Gaelic folklore, music, singing and dancing. Discover and learn about TITANIC’s Irish roots.
Jurassic Adventure
Step back in time for a prehistoric experience like no other! Jurassic Adventure at The Island in Pigeon Forge is a FREE, family-friendly attraction featuring 22 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs with interactive elements. It's an epic journey 200 million years in the making - and you won't want to miss it!
Music on the Mountain
Experience live music high above Gatlinburg at Music on the Mountain! Enjoy country, indie rock, blues, and bluegrass with stunning Smoky Mountain views for an unforgettable concert series.
The Great Smoky Easter Arts & Crafts Show
The Great Smoky Easter Arts & Crafts Show brings together talented artisans from the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community and beyond. This annual event showcases a stunning collection of handcrafted treasures, from intricate woodwork to beautiful pottery and unique home décor. Visitors can browse one-of-a-kind creations, meet the artists behind the work, and watch live demonstrations as skilled craftspeople bring their art to life.
I Will Always Love You Music Festival
A medley of melodies will ring in spring at Dollywood. The I Will Always Love You Music Festival will fill the cascading mountains with the warmth of song and sunshine through larger-than-life performances, colorful and interactive installations and more. The joy, warmth, flavors and music of spring are ready to be discovered at Dollywood.
SkyPark Highlining Event
Feel your heart race as elite highliners from Rucksack Circus dance with the sky above downtown Gatlinburg! For two thrilling days, the SkyPark transforms into a gravity-defying stage as pros step onto a thin line high above the mountains - walking, bouncing, and spinning with jaw-dropping control.
Face Painting & Balloon Art
Every Saturday this summer, enjoy face painting, balloon art, and fun-filled memories at the top of the SkyLift! It’s the perfect weekend activity for families looking to add a little magic to their Smoky Mountain visit.
Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Wine Fest
Experience behind the scenes moments of creativity with artists from Arrowmont and the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community demonstrating their craft while you enjoy sipping wines from regional wineries and food pairings from local Gatlinburg restaurants.
St Patrick's Day
Spend St. Patrick's Day at The Island! The whole Island will be lit up green to celebrate with fun festivities all day long! This free event will feature LIVE performances by Tuatha Dea as well as various food and drink specials at participating Island shops and restaurants. Adding to the day’s festivities, The Island fountains will be dyed green and feature special, Celtic-inspired music selections in celebration of the holiday.
Chevys In The Smokies
Chevys In The Smokies is an annual car show and swap meet celebrating Camaros, Chevelles, C10s, and all types of Chevrolet vehicles. The 2026 Chevys In The Smokies is the 49th anniversary of the Smoky Mountain car show. Events include a swap meet, sales corral, park ‘n show, awards show, and a corvette cruise on the Tail Of The Dragon.
Spring Corvette Expo
The 2026 Corvette Expo is the 49th anniversary of the Smoky Mountain car show. Events include a swap meet, sales corral, park ‘n show, awards show, and a corvette cruise on the Tail Of The Dragon.
Ponies In The Smokies
Join the fun at the Ponies in the Smokies 2025 car show with 108,000 square feet of indoor vendors and special displays. Come and enjoy the beautiful Smoky Mountains and kick off the car show season right. Ponies In The Smokies is an annual Pigeon Forge car show celebrating the Ford Mustang – the longest produced nameplate by Ford Motor Company.
Breakfast With A Mermaid
On select dates you can meet a real, live mermaid, plus enjoy a delicious hot breakfast and explore the aquarium before it opens to the public! Fuel up with pancakes, bacon, and more, then snap a shell-fie with a mermaid and ask them everything you’ve ever wanted to know about life under the sea!
Pigeon Forge Easter Egg Hunt
Pigeon Forge Parks & Recreation is hosting the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Wear Farm City Park on the Saturday before Easter. Come join in the fun with inflatables, a free raffle and a chance to take pictures with the Easter Bunny!
Easter Sunrise Service
The Gatlinburg SkyPark will be hosting an Easter Sunrise Service. This is a free event where guests will be able to enjoy the SkyPark at no cost, watch the sunrise from the top of Crocket Mountain, and hear a brief gospel presentation all from the top of the mountain, on Easter morning, at the Gatlinburg SkyPark!
Bronco Super Celebration
Get ready for the annual Bronco Super Celebration! It’s not just any car show – it’s a weekend packed with fun for everyone. From cool games and contests for the kids to organized sightseeing drives and product giveaways, there’s tons to do both at the showgrounds and around town. Since 2006, the Bronco Super Celebration has been bringing Bronco lovers together in Townsend, TN, making this event the biggest Bronco gathering in the world.
Spring Rod Run
Calling all the automotive enthusiasts out there! The Pigeon Forge Rod Run car event is the area’s largest automotive gathering, and it’s coming back to town from April 10-12. It's one you surely don’t want to miss! This spring event will feature a massive swap meet with hundreds of show cars, a car corral, top 25 awards, ultimate 5 awards, a cash giveaway of $8,000, and much more. This event is family-friendly and offers free spectator parking at the show! Be sure to head over to the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge and have a blast with us!
Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival
Experience the splendor of springtime in the Smokies. Blooming to life in spectacular color, Dollywood's Flower & Food Festival celebrates the beautiful blossoms and fresh flavors of the season with larger-than-life Mosaicultures, unique foods, and NEW shows! Capture picture-perfect moments under the signature Umbrella Sky and hear inspiring sounds of springtime as live music fills the air. Celebrate spring with all your senses.
Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
The Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage is an annual event that invites nature enthusiasts to explore the incredible natural and cultural treasures of the Smoky Mountains. Guests can enjoy professionally guided walks, exhibits, and hands-on learning opportunities covering everything from wildflowers and fungi to birds, mammals, and park history.
Hands On Gatlinburg
Spring into the new season by getting in touch with your creative side during Hands On Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Month in the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community. The month features more than a dozen studios will offer 30 different workshops geared to aspiring and experienced crafters
Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Festival
The Annual Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Festival is celebrating none other than the legendary creature himself with a full-day Bigfoot Birthday Bash in the heart of the Smokies. We’ll have all your favorite activities - guest speakers, live music, delicious food trucks, vendors, contests, and more - but with a birthday twist.
Circle Yer Wagens
The Appalachian Volkswagen Association presents the Circle Yer Wagen VW Show at the Sevier County Fairgrounds.
The two day VW show includes a huge swap meet, contests for cash prizes, stereo contests and engine sound-offs.
Water Parks Open For The Season
Get ready for a season of fun as Soaky Mountain & Splash Country reopen for summer! From thrilling slides to relaxing lazy rivers, it’s time to cool off, splash around, and make unforgettable memories with family and friends. Let the water adventures begin!
Smoky Mountain Antique Toy & Pedal Car Show
Check Out the Smoky Mountain Antique Toy and Pedal Car Show at the Music Road Conference Center featuring antique toys, vintage pedal cars, wagons, ride-on toys and parts. This is the premier show of this type in the USA. The show sells out fast, so make your plans to attend early.
Grand National F-100 Ford Show
The Grand National F-100 Reunion in Pigeon Forge is the largest classic Ford truck show in the country. The event is open to Ford trucks from 1996 and older. This event will showcase trucks in a family atmosphere, with an awards banquet and food vendors.
Festival Of Flags
In May and June, guests at the SkyPark will see a unique display of the American Flag, our Military Flags, and all 50 State Flags from the SkyBridge. This will be a sight to see as all flags will be displayed above the city from the SkyBridge, and it should be a great new way for us to honor our nation for both Memorial Day and Flag Day.
Bloomin' BBQ & Bluegrass
Live music. Delicious food. Awesome fun. Whether you’re enjoying toe-tapping tunes, devouring the nation’s best BBQ or simply enjoying the sights and sounds of one of the southeast’s top festivals, Bloomin’ BBQ is a weekend of fun for the whole family.
Each year, Sevierville’s Bloomin’ BBQ Festival plays host to the biggest and brightest bluegrass stars.
Scottish Festival & Games
The Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games is the leading, and one of the oldest, celebrations of all things Scottish. The event features Scottish culture and traditions with educational presentations, Scotch tasting seminars, Border Collie demonstrations, Pipe and Drum bands and Highland Dancing. Scottish clans and athletes will compete in the hammer throw toss, kilted mile run, feats of strength, caber toss and the battle axe competition. Food vendors will offer cultural fare like meat pies, short breads – and of course – haggis.
An Evening with Diamond Rio
Legendary country group Diamond Rio recently celebrated its milestone 20th anniversary as a Grand Ole Opry member. Diamond Rio can boast platinum records, CMA and ACM awards, and Grammy nominations. Their 1991 smash, “Meet in the Middle,” reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. The band followed up with multiple chart singles, including the #1 hits – “How Your Love Makes Me Feel,” “One More Day,” “Beautiful Mess,” and “I Believe.”
Pontiacs In Pigeon Forge
The annual Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge features a Swap Meet and classic GTO’s, Firebirds, Fieros, Best in Show, Best in Stock and the Saturday Night Cruise. This year Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge will be held at the LeConte Center. All proceeds from the show will go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Free Fishing
Every June, Tennessee State Parks offers two opportunities to fish for free and without a license. Free Fishing Day is open to anyone and is always the Saturday in the first full week in June. Second, Free Fishing Week follows Free Fishing Day and is open to children 15 and younger. Although all Tennessee public waters, agency owned and operated lakes are included, this is a wonderful time to fish the bodies of water in and near the Smoky Mountains, which are known for wild trout and fly fishing.
National Trails Day
National Trails Day celebrates the great outdoors nationwide. This day intends to encourage people to get outdoors and enjoy nature and trails that are accessible to them on a local, state and federal level. National Trails Day is an opportunity to work within crews of experienced maintainers and see how much work goes into the beautiful trails we hike on in the GSM.
A Mountain Quiltfest
Celebrate the art and heritage of quilting at the annual A Mountain Quiltfest. Quilters from all around will come together in Pigeon Forge for this ultimate quilting event. Quilters have the opportunity to attend classes that are based on skill level and technique. There will also be a quilt show that displays a variety of quilts for your viewing pleasure.
Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration
Summer's best moments come alive in the Smokies. Here, days are brighter and nights sparkle during Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration. Surprises await around every sun-kissed corner, including refreshing ways to play, inspiring bursts of summer color and returning family-favorite shows.. As the sun starts to set, watch hundreds of drones dance across the night sky during the dazzling Sweet Summer Nights drone & fireworks show.
An Evening with Billie Dean
Thirty-five years after releasing his 1990 debut album Young Man, Billy Dean has embraced a new chapter he calls his “American Troubadour” era. With a career that includes two ACM Awards, a Grammy nomination, and eight Top 5 singles, Dean now focuses on what matters most to him: storytelling. He believes age has deepened his artistry, allowing him to write and record some of the best music of his career and to fully step into his identity as a complete artist - not just a familiar face on an album cover.
Patriot Festival
Experience the fourth of July in Pigeon Forge, TN! The annual Patriot Festival will feature music, food, fun games and fireworks. All activities are free and open to the public, and are sure to be enjoyed by the entire family! You will find plenty of family friendly activities and games throughout the afternoon and evening and of course that amazing 4th of July fireworks show to conclude the Pigeon Forge Patriot Festival 2025.
July 4th Parade
Gatlinburg kicks off the holiday with the first Independence Parade in the Nation stepping off at 12:01 a.m. on July 4. Stretching more than a mile, the parade route begins at Baskins Creek Bypass on East Parkway, turning south onto Parkway at traffic light #3 and traveling the length of downtown to traffic light #10 at Ski Mountain Road. Parade goers are encouraged to arrive early on Monday, July 3rd in order to secure the perfect viewing area along the parade route.
River Raft Regatta
Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping summer spectacle in Gatlinburg! Back by popular demand and nestled within the lively atmosphere of Gatlinburg’s Fourth of July festivities, it’s time for the exhilarating River Raft Regatta: an annual showdown of unmanned floatables racing down the Little Pigeon River.
Fireworks Finale
Celebrate America at Gatlinburg’s July 4th Fireworks Finale in Downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee, to mark our nation’s “Independence Day” with an amazing fireworks show starting at 11:00pm. The fireworks will be launched from the Gatlinburg Space Needle and spectators can view the fireworks from any vantage point in Gatlinburg.
Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair
Come off the street and beat the July heat! The show offers over 180 booths of the finest craftspeople from all over the United States. Watch as they demonstrate their skill, answer questions and offer their unique art for sale indoors at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.
An Evening With Neal McCoy
Neal McCoy has released fifteen studio albums. In 1993, Neal McCoy broke through with the back-to-back number 1 singles No Doubt About It and Wink from his platinum-certified album No Doubt About It. His commercial success continued into the late 1990s with two more platinum albums and a gold album, as well as six more Top Ten hits. A seventh Top Ten hit, Billy’s Got His Beer Goggles On, came in 2005 from his self-released That’s Life.
Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Conference
Get ready for theannual Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Conference! This conference is not just for Bigfoot enthusiasts, but for anyone who wants to believe. Take a journey to unravel the mysteries of Bigfoot on stage as well as sponsors and vendors selling all kinds of Bigfoot and cryptozoology gear. So gear up and get ready to be a part of this one-of-a-kind gathering!
Smoky Mountain Big Rig Showdown
The iconic Big Rig Showdown is hitting the road and making its way to one of America’s favorite family vacation destinations. Mark your calendars for July 31 and August 1, 2026, as the Smoky Mountain Big Rig Showdown rolls into the LeConte Center.
Celebrate Freedom Month
An entire month to honor all the brave men and women who have fought and are still fighting for our freedom. From August 1 – 31, Pigeon Forge will be celebrating our freedom fighters with discounts for veterans, current military personnel, police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians at many of our local businesses and attractions.
Great Smoky Mountain Bronco Stampede
The Great Smoky Mountain Bronco Stampede is a major annual event in Tennessee held at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge. Whether you own a Bronco or are thinking about getting one, this is the place to be for EVERYTHING Ford Bronco.The event is open to ALL Bronco enthusiasts and Bronco clubs throughout the nation. It is an Expo for all the leading Bronco parts and accessory vendors and the smaller vendors who deal in Bronco and off-road-related products
Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival
You don’t want to miss this summertime spectacle, when several professional balloonists light up the evening sky with a beautiful balloon glow. The sky will be filled with a spectrum of color like never before, against a backdrop of a breathtaking Tennessee sunset. The Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival offers something for everyone. This year’s event includes family friendly activities, live entertainment, craft demonstrations and vendors, a food truck court, beer tent, and a 20 minute laser light show.
Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion
The Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion will be held at the beautiful LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge. This is an indoor and outdoor event that will feature an array of national, regional and local Jeep accessory vendors. This event is a vendor-driven event open to all Jeep enthusiasts. Anyone who owns or loves Jeeps is welcome and encouraged to attend this event. Held inside the beautiful LeConte Center, this year’s invasion will be packed full of vendors and spectators alike, enjoying all things Jeep!
Monsters On The Mountain
The Mountain Music Festical is a 3 day music event at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. It will feature 3 days of rock music on several stages.
Hot Rod Nationals
Hot Rod Nationals is a premier classic car and motorcycle show series featuring events across the Southeast, including Tennessee, Florida, and Alabama. These family-friendly shows bring together hot rods, muscle cars, classic cars, and motorcycles for a weekend of automotive fun. Attendees can enjoy impressive vehicle displays, meet fellow car enthusiasts, and experience the sights and sounds of some of the region’s most iconic rides.
Dollywood's Harvest Fest & Great Pumpkin Luminights
Celebrate the wonder of the changing seasons with the return of Dollywood's Harvest Festival. Experience the beauty of a Smoky Mountain fall as the forests come alive with vivid color, the smells of apple and pumpkin treats waft through the streets. After sundown, award-winning Great Pumpkin LumiNights illuminates the evening sky with the whimsical warming glow of over 12,000 pumpkins, including the enchanting Hoot Owl Hollow.
Fall Rod Run
Calling all the automotive enthusiasts out there! The Pigeon Forge Rod Run car event is the area’s largest automotive gathering. It's one you surely don’t want to miss! This fall event will feature a massive swap meet with hundreds of show cars, a car corral, top 25 awards, ultimate 5 awards, a cash giveaway of $10,000, and much more. This spectacular 3 day event is family-friendly and offers free spectator parking at the show!
An Evening With The Oak Ridge Boys
Theirs is one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of The Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of Country hits and a Number One Pop smash, earned them Grammy, Dove, CMA, and ACM awards, and garnered a host of other industry and fan accolades. Every time they step before an audience, the Oaks bring four decades of charted singles, and 50 years of tradition, to a stage show widely acknowledged as among the most exciting anywhere.
Smoky Mountain Bike Week
Are you ready for an unforgettable week of bikes, music, and fun? Experience what your motorcycle was built for. Ride the Dragon, Cherohala Skyway “The Million Dollar Highway”, the Foothills Parkway, or any number of mountain highways and river gorges sure to pleasure the soul. Designed to take you to places you have not traveled to, but should.
National Quartet Convention
Gospel Music’s largest annual event draws guests for a week-long Gospel Music festival, featuring the very best in the world of traditional Gospel Music.
Wears Valley Fall Fest
The Wears Valley Fall Fest brings visitors together to celebrate the Smoky Mountains and the beautiful fall colors, crafters, entertainers, activities and more. Three days of family fun will take place next to the Tennessee State Bank on Wears Valley Road.
Harvey's Boo Bash: After Hours Halloween Event
New for 2026: Dollywood has introduced a separately ticketed event, Harvey’s Boo Bash. The Boo Bash begins at 9 p.m. and runs through midnight on the last 3 Friday’s of October. Participants get to enjoy Great Pumpkin LumiNights as well as several exclusive activities and offerings, including a number of candy collecting stations and access to many of Dollywood’s award-winning attractions. Guests also can enjoy unique, event-only food and merchandise offerings.
Trick or Treat At The Island
Step right up and join in on the annual Halloween Trick or Treat at The Island. Enjoy free Trick or Treating Halloween night from 5-7 PM. This event is fun, family friendly and a safe way to spend Halloween!
Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas
Gather your family close and explore a winter wonderland adorned with more than 6 million twinkling lights and dozens of towering Christmas trees that add a cheerful shimmer. Embrace this special time of year with all your senses as you discover festive flavors, heartwarming holiday shows, and seasonal shopping tucked into the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. When the sun goes down, watch the winter sky shimmer to life as hundreds of festive drones light up the night during a Christmas drone show!
Polar Express Train Ride
Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, guests on board will enjoy warm cocoa and a treat while listening and reading along with the magical story. Children’s faces show the magic of the season when the train arrives at the North Pole to find Santa Claus waiting. Santa will board THE POLAR EXPRESS™, greeting each child and presenting them with a special gift as in the story, their own silver sleigh bell. Christmas carols will be sung as you return back to the Bryson City Depot.
Veterans Day Celebration
Join the community for Gatlinburg’s 25th Annual Veterans Day Celebration honoring the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of our nation’s heroes. The event will feature live musical entertainment, patriotic performances by the Gatlinburg-Pittman High School Band and Chorus, and special presentations from local officials and honored guests. Miss Smoky Mountains, Mylee Doty, will perform The Star-Spangled Banner as the community gathers to pay tribute to America’s veterans and their families.
Bluegrass Christmas In The Smokies
Celebrate the season with three days of live bluegrass music at the Gatlinburg Convention Center this November. Enjoy performances from top artists, festive holiday lights, and the joyful spirit of Christmas in the Smokies.
Gatlinburg Christmas Parade
Gatlinburg’s Annual Fantasy of Lights Parade will roll through Downtown Gatlinburg in celebration of the holiday season and the arrival of the man in the red suit himself, Santa Claus. The excitement begins at 7:30 p.m. where the parade will step-off from Baskins Creek Bypass on East Parkway, before spanning through Gatlinburg and ending at traffic light #10.
Gatlinburg New Year's Eve Ball Drop & Fireworks
Gatlinburg will welcome the arrival of 2025 in unique style with its annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop & Fireworks Show around the base of the Space Needle at traffic light #8 late December 31. At the stroke of midnight, the ball will drop and fireworks will blast off the rooftop of the 400-foot tall Space Needle with special music choreographed for the fireworks show. The Space Needle has added rhythmic LED lights to the tower, making for a spectacular display.
Smoky Mountain Jubilee
If you love Gospel music, mark your calendar for the Smoky Mountain Gospel Jubilee at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge! Experience two incredible days filled with three powerful services of uplifting music and inspiring preaching that will encourage your heart and strengthen your spirit. Gather with friends and family to enjoy the sounds of good ole gospel music in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. No tickets or reservations are needed—this is a FREE event!
Gatlinburg Pancake Week
Celebrate National Pancake Week in true Gatlinburg style as local restaurants serve up their most creative and mouthwatering pancake creations. From classic stacks to sweet and savory surprises, this week-long event is a syrupy celebration of breakfast lovers’ dreams. With fun prizes and a city full of flapjack flair, it’s the tastiest challenge you’ll ever take on!
Love Is In The Air
This February, the Gatlinburg SkyBridge transforms into a magical experience for the whole family with its "Covered in Love" Valentine’s Day-themed lights. Starting at sunset, the world-famous bridge glows with thousands of pink lights, creating a picture-perfect setting that kids and adults alike will love!
Gatlinburg Sweet Week
Life is sweet in Gatlinburg, especially during the all-new Sweet Week! From February 6 through Valentine’s Day, local bakeries, candy shops, and dessert spots will showcase their most delicious confections. Expect a week filled with sugary treats, special giveaways, and plenty of ways to indulge your sweet tooth just in time for Valentine's Day.
Wilderness Wildlife Week
Come celebrate the natural features, creatures and cultures of the Great Smoky Mountains. This is a great opportunity to learn and ask questions about nature. Showcasing what makes the Smokies so special, Wilderness Wildlife Week celebrates the abundance of wildlife, variety of plants, trees, and wildflowers, and rich history of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee through a series of classes, seminars, demonstrations, guided hikes, panel discussions, and workshops.
Tennessee Songwriters Week
Tennessee Songwriters Week celebrates Tennessee-native songwriters and local music venues, inspiring travelers to explore the state’s rich musical history.
NYE Lights Of Wonder
Celebrate New Year's Eve at Gatlinburg SkyPark with the best and most unique view of the fireworks from the Space Needle. Secure your VIP "NYE Lights of Wonder" tickets for an exclusive experience on the SkyBridge, 500 feet above Gatlinburg and 100 feet above the fireworks launchpad. Ring in the New Year with fireworks, music, dancing, and breathtaking views at Gatlinburg SkyPark!
New Year's Eve Celebration
Transition into the new year with family friendly activities and giveaways at The Mountain Mile! Kick off 2026 in style with fireworks, face painting, street performers, obstacle courses, hot chocolate, & apple cider. Don’t miss this opportunity to start the year like never before.
New Year's Eve Celebration
The Island will once again be hosting the annual New Year’s Eve FREE concert and fireworks display on December 31st 2024! The Island will be open on December 31st from 10 a.m. to midnight, to offer families the opportunity to celebrate and make cherished memories together while ringing in the New Year in spectacular fashion! Join in on a day of family fun and incredible midnight fireworks, and kick off 2025 with a bang!
Sevierville Christmas Parade
Be part of Sevierville’s 62nd annual Christmas Parade. The parade steps off at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from the parking lot of First Baptist Church Sevierville. The parade will follow its traditional route this year by traveling north on Forks of the River Parkway, making a right on Main Street, making a right on Court Avenue and returning to the starting point.
Breakfast With Santa
Santa Claus is coming to town! Join in at Anakeesta for a delightfully enchanted breakfast this winter season with a very special guest, Santa Claus himself! This wonderful breakfast with Santa takes place in the heart of the Smoky Mountains and is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season, creating joyful memories for your entire family
Great Smoky Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival
Experience the wonder of the season at the Gatlinburg Convention Center, where the members of the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community present their exclusive handcrafted gifts during their much-anticipated annual holiday show. Discover the rich heritage of Tennessee through the skilled artisans and craftsmen who meticulously craft a range of exquisite items using traditional techniques passed down through generations.
Winter Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales
Through the holiday season, visitors can meet characters and storytellers and enjoy caroling along the Parkway Friday and Saturday evenings during this annual event! Winter Magic Tunes & Tales will once again present strolling Christmas entertainment on the streets of Gatlinburg. Holiday music will fill the air with a sacred-secular mixture of Appalachia, Bluegrass, and Country. Visitors will also enjoy visiting with Santa’s Elves-Frosty-Rudolph, a little bit of history, humor and more!
The Mountain Mile Christmas Market
The Mountain Mile Christmas Market is coming to town again! Come celebrate the holidays every Friday and Saturday with local goods and vendors, s’mores kits and gourmet hot chocolate, Christmas lights and photo ops, and meet Santa when he’s in!
Thanksgiving at The Ranch
Give thanks for family, friends, fellowship, and festivities. Pause and reflect in pristine mountain landscapes, gather with loved ones and enjoy a delicious homemade Thanksgiving meal while kicking off the holiday season at The Ranch.
Thanksgiving Feast at Ober
Come and experience a Thanksgiving celebration like no other, with live music, delicious food, and a FREE souvenir cup to remember your day! Reserve your spot for a buffet that blends traditional holiday favorites with our unique culinary creations. Whether you’re craving classic comfort dishes or excited to try something new, this Thanksgiving feast has something for everyone!
Gatlinburg's Festival of Trees
The 2025 Gatlinburg Festival of Trees features a children’s craft and play area, photos with Santa Claus and, of course, beautifully decorated Christmas trees and wreaths. The proceeds from Gatlinburg Festival of Trees will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains and the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
Winterfest at The Island
Millions of lights. Custom decorations. Over a mile of garland. Endless entertainment. Winterfest at The Island in Pigeon Forge is unlike any experience in the Smokies with millions of lights, one of the region’s most spectacular Christmas tree, and more, this 23-acre property lights up as the sun goes down to create a holiday ambiance you’re sure to love!
Pancakes & Penguins
Join Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies for a one-of-a-kind breakfast experience full of feathered friends, keeper chats, photo opportunities, and early-access to the aquarium! Enjoy a hot breakfast of pancakes, eggs, bacon, coffee, juices, and more in front of Ripley’s Penguin Playhouse exhibit. You’ll have access to an animal expert Q&A, get your photo taken with a penguin, and receive a one-of-a-kind penguin painting.
Comedy Barn Christmas Show
When it’s Christmas time in the Smokies, The Comedy Barn is ready to put you in the Christmas spirit. Come experience a Christmas show that only The Comedy Barn can bring you. You will hear nothing but Christmas music, see nothing but Christmas costumes, and laugh at special Christmas acts you’ll only see at the Pigeon Forge show.
Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland
This popular drive-thru light show features acres of dazzling lights synchronized to music. Step into the magic of the North Pole as elves work in Santa’s workshop, reindeer train for flight, and Santa himself gets into some fun mishaps. After the show, head to Snowy Mountain Village for family-friendly activities, crafts, food, and even visits with Santa on select nights. It’s the perfect way to create unforgettable holiday memories!
Snowy Mountain Village
Fun for all ages with inflatable bounce houses, exciting activities for the kids, photo spots, mouthwatering food and desserts, carnival games, crafts, and on SELECT NIGHTS, a visit with Boomer or Santa himself!
Christmas Experience
Celebrate the enchantment of the holidays during the reimagined Christmas experience featuring thousands of twinkling lights, spirited entertainment, and holiday magic like never before.
Redneck Comedy Bus Tour Of Lights
Deck the halls and light up your holiday season with our Redneck Christmas Light Tours! Beware of merry Rednecks and tipsy reindeer aboard this festive, fun-filled adventure! Wear your best Redneck attire-think favorite flannel, ugly Christmas sweater, and of course, a Santa hat! Join in some rowdy Christmas carolin’(Redneck style) & jingle all the way with your favorite redneck comedians.
Skyland's Festival of Lights
Light up your holiday season at SkyLand’s Festival of Lights with over half a million lights on display. Begin with a scenic chairlift ride to the top of the ranch, where you'll encounter dazzling light displays like Santa’s “Moo”ving Sleigh Ride, the Nativity on the Mountain, and more. Stroll through illuminated tunnels, take family photos, and enjoy Christmas music by a 25-foot tree. Experience an immersive projection show on a 35-foot barn, cozy campfires, and festive treats from the North Pole Gingerbread Bakery. Don’t miss this unique western-themed light festival!
Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Christmas Show
‘Tis the season to YO HO at Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Christmas Show! This year, ‘Jack’ up your holiday spirit in a woodsy, back yard ‘Decked out halls’ and sing along to original tunes of the season inspired by folklore of the forest. Enjoy holiday twists on over a dozen sporting competitions including speed climbing, sawing, log rolling, and more. And you won’t want to miss a new special holiday meal, available throughout the season.
Candy Christmas
Crave Golf Club will once again transform the country’s top mini-golf course into a winter wonderland! This one-of-a-kind candy-themed, interactive mini-golf course will deck the halls and everything else in garland, wreaths, and more lights than Willy Wonka would have ever approved! There will be almost 100 trees, 30,000 Christmas Lights, and 20,000 ornaments. Come start a family tradition with Christmas mini-golf, mini-bowling, escape rooms, candy canes, and Christmas trees galore!
Winterfest Driving Tour Of Lights
Embark on a magical journey through the enchanting winter wonderland of Pigeon Forge! The annual Winterfest Driving Tour of Lights promises to dazzle and delight, transforming our mountain town into a twinkling spectacle of holiday magic. Gather your loved ones, hop into your car, and let the holiday spirit guide you through the sparkling streets adorned with millions of twinkling lights.
Gatlinburg Winter Magic
For more than 30 years, Gatlinburg has celebrated Winter Magic with millions of twinkling lights on festive holiday displays throughout the city. Soak up the spirit of the season from the comfort of your own vehicle and take a memorable journey on the exciting Gatlinburg Winter Magic Lights Tour. Gatlinburg is rolling out all the stops with seasonal decorations. Gatlinburg Winter Magic also features over-the-top winter displays including life-size, 3-dimensional snowpeople.
Wonders Of Light Walking Trail
The Wonders of Light walking trail is a free outdoor walk-thru holiday lights experience. The flat, paved trail treats walkers to more than 25 nature-inspired musical light displays featuring colorful butterflies, larger-than-life wildflowers, and even Old Man Winter.