Bluegrass Christmas in the Smokies 2015

Going on right now is another Christmastime festival favorite at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center until December the 12th. For those who enjoy the rich wealth of quality Southern music (as if there was any other kind!) Pigeon Forge plays throughout the year at some of our other festivals like the southern Harvest and Bluegrass Festival at Dollywood or the National...

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Thanksgiving Events For 2015

 Thanksgiving weekend is the biggest chance to build up holiday cheer for the upcoming Christmas season, and the opportunity to make memories that last forever for your family are widespread across the Smokies. Gatlinburg used to be the main show in town for the Thanksgiving weekend, but this year Pigeon Forge has enough to rival Gatlinburg for special events.Naturally,...

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What To Look Forward To For Winterfest Kickoff 2015

After Halloween, the mood and focus in this great county immediately shifts to Winterfest, a special event that encompasses the Smoky Mountains from one end to the other. In this article, we'll detail the kickoff events going on in Sevierville and Pigeon Forge. Sevierville doesn't have as many city events as Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg does, but their Winterfest Celebration...

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Special Events For Fall Color/Halloween Family Entertainment

After much wait and debate, the colors are FINALLY coming in! And if that isn't enough of a reason to come visit the Smoky Mountain, there are half a dozen events going on in town too. Make your itineraries and plan to include the following in them: * Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair * Now - 10/25/15 http://www.gatlinburg.com/events/details.aspx?id=10 * Halloween Trick or...

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Upcoming Autumn Events For 2015

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 1-2 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...

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Celebrate Freedom and More August Events For 2015

August means the vacation season is largely over, school starts, people go back to work, hot weather lingers oppressively in the air, and all the celebrations and special events are over for a while. This is a common misconception of how the month works in the Smoky Mountains, usually because that's how it works most other places in the US, but Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and...

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Fourth of July Events For Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg

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...

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The "Quiet Before The Storm" in May.

The middle of May is the quiet before the storm here in the Smokies, the small slow before the Summer crowds come in and Pigeon Forge has been in preparation for it. Much construction is being done in town to bring new shops, restaurants and even rollercoasters (!) to the city.To tide over until the new additions come in, visitors to Pigeon Forge can look forward to these special events.Dollywood Barbeque & Bluegrass5/23/15 - 6/7/15www.dollywood.comCades Cove Tour With Bill Landry5/23/15, 5/30/15,...

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Dolly Homecoming Parade and Sevier County Days at Ripley's!

May has a great start coming up, and within a week, visitors to the Smoky Mountains will have ample supply of affordable entertainment to enjoy in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. The first one comes up next Friday, May 1st, with the grand return of Dolly Parton for the Dolly Homecoming Parade in downtown Pigeon Forge between stoplights #3 and #6 at 6:00PM. This is a city-wide...

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Spring Has Sprung 2015

 It seemed like it was going to take forever, but Spring is officially here in the Smokies for all intents and purposes; not to mention the visitors who want to enjoy it now that they can! All over, we're seeing trees blooming with the pastel and super-bright colors you've come to expect with Springfest. Our Dogwood trees are in full bloom and look like great balls...

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Valentine's Day 2015

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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