Christmas and New Years in the Smokies 2013

We're posting early this month to cover several Christmas related events going on in the early part of December. Others have already started, but if you've come to this article for ideas to build your itinerary for a Christmas trip to the Smokies, it'd be criminal not to mention them!First things first, a couple Christmas events have already started, but they are extended...

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Special Events For November 2013

Lots going on this month towards Thanksgiving (naturally) and as December starts entering in. First and foremost, Gatlinburg's trio of events at W.L. Mills Auditorium is back on this year between 11/26/13 to 12/1/13. Gatlinburg Festival of Trees (11/26/13 - 11/30/13), The Great Smoky Mountains Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts Show (11/26/13 - 12/1/13) and return performances...

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Harvest Festival in the Smokies 2013

After much speculation and watching, this week is the start of the full Autumn bloom, and we would love to have you out in Pigeon Forge to enjoy it with us! There's also a plentitude of good special events going on from here until the end of the month that really adds to the Harvest Festival or Halloween ambiance.Here's what we have going on this month:* Patriot Park Rotary...

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Changing Fall Colors 2013

We don't want cry wolf, but it's been confirmed that the color change has already started in Pigeon Forge and we could see the full Autumn Bloom as early as two weeks ahead of schedule. Those of you looking to get a bright and colorful Autumn getaway in the Smokies might want to start planning now and make your trip sooner. And what is there to look forward to in the coming...

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What's New at The Island?

If you've been keeping up with news from the Smokies throughout Spring and Summer, you no doubt have heard the big news about The Island, Pigeon Forge's newest section of town and home to the equally brand new Great Smoky Mountain Wheel. The Island was a project several years in the making and finally came to fruition during the Summer of 2013. Does it live up to its...

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Summit Cabin Rentals near Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Have you been to Shagbark in the Smoky Mountains? Just off of Walden's Creek and between Wear's Valley and Pigeon Forge? Have you even heard of it? Probably not, and it's this reason that Summit Cabin Rentals has chosen the area to house many of its houses in the Smoky Mountains. Shagbark is a heavily forested and isolated area of the Tennessee Smokies just 10-12...

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More Summer Fun In The Smokies

The summer's still on in the Smokies! Here are some awesome suggestions for getting the most out of the vacation season. * Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair * This Gatlinburg expo is so big that the city holds it every season. During Spring, Summer, Fall and Thanksgiving, the W.L. Mills auditorium hosts a huge showcase where over 100 artists and artisans from around the Eastern...

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Independence Day 2013

There is a lot to love about Summer - backyard BBQ, city park picnics (also BBQ), municipal swimming pools, frisbee, baseball, fireflies and so much more - but the moment everyone looks forward to is a single 20 minute segment in early July, and you already know what it is.But in the Smokies of East Tennessee, the magic of the 4th of July isn't just 20 minutes after sundown,...

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GSM Outfitters in Wears Valley, Tennessee

Those of you who wanted to do some fishing and kayaking out in Wears Valley will want to know that there is a new store out in that area catering specifically to you! We welcome GSM Outfitters to our brethren of local business owners helping to enrich and expand the experiences of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Their press release is as follows: "GSM has been...

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Bloomin' BBQ and Bluegrass 2013

East Tennessee riddle for late spring: what has enough meat to rival the size of the Smoky Mountains, some of the best music acts you can find for miles around, free admission and the distinction of being one of the few special events you can enjoy around a courthouse? The answer is the Bloomin' BBQ and Bluegrass public party in downtown Sevierville tonight and all day...

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April Special Events for 2013

Man, we're halfway through April and we STILL have a lot of things coming up this month! Visitors take note, because there are some new and interesting events going on in Pigeon Forge in the next couple weeks. Festival of the Nations: March 23th - April 22nd, 2013 One more week to go for Dollywood's favorite Springtime festival! In case this is the first time you've heard...

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Upcoming Spring Events for 2013

The Smokies are on the very cusp of Spring and with the return of emerald hills, lush green thickets and jade mountain tops everywhere you look in Sevier County, the special events will be returning as well. And the best part about Spring special events is that they incorporate some of the most unique and fulfilling activities you can find in the Smokies. If you're not...

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Valentine's Day 2013

Looking for some good ideas to help supplement your Valentine's Day trip to the Smokies? Here are five excellent suggestions for getting your romantic getaway started on the right foot: # 1 Surprise The element of surprise is a very powerful tool. It shows foresight and planning, and it says "I care enough about you to go to lengths to, well, surprise you." Women especially...

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