Category Festivals and Events

2022 Autumn Adventures in Sevier County, Great Smoky Mountains

Posted October 8, 2012 by Gina Metcalf

Colorful Adventures of Autumn There’s a world of adventure for you in the Smokies and this October is jammed full of them.  Not only can you still enjoy a Pigeon River rafting experience, but also all of Sevier County is on board with celebrating the harvest season with beautiful fall displays, traditional arts and crafts, […]

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Gatlinburg’s Cinco de Mayo Festival

Posted May 5, 2012 by Gina Metcalf

May 5 – Gatlinburg’s Cinco de Mayo Festival and Gatlinburg Gateway Triathlon The Gatlinburg community presents the first major Hispanic event in the city at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza and No Way Jose’s Cantina. An educational theme early in the day showcases different types of Latin music, historical dress, crafts, activities and an […]

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Springfest in the Smokies

Posted March 25, 2012 by Gina Metcalf

Springfest, Spring Break… Spring Fever! The Great Smoky Mountains area is in full bloom and we couldn’t be more excited.  The month of April brings with it great opportunities for families to get outside, have some fun, and make lifelong Spring Break memories. Although the official first day of spring was March 20, our Springfest […]

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Proud Sponsors of the Gold Star Family and Mountain Man Memorial March Weekend

Posted February 13, 2012 by Gina Metcalf

April 20-21, 2012 in Gatlinburg In its fifth year, the Mountain Man Memorial March is a challenging 26.2 mile run beginning in Gatlinburg and continuing through the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains. The first MMMM was held in 2007 with 40 ROTC cadets marching in their boots with 35 lb. rucksacks and carrying a photo of […]

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February 2012 Fun in the Smokies

Posted January 18, 2012 by Gina Metcalf

Are your kids getting a few winter vacation days off school this February?  Pack ‘em up and head to the Smokies!  The Smoky Mountain area is offering lots of events that will help beat the winter doldrums. Gatlinburg Winterfest lasts through the end of the month.  The Trolley Tour of Lights ends in January, but […]

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Wilderness Wildlife Week (January 7-14)

Posted January 10, 2012 by Gina Metcalf

Wilderness Wildlife Week (January 7-14) Music Road Hotel, Pigeon Forge One of the best secrets of the Smokies… is all about the best secrets of the Great Smoky Mountains! And get this, it’s free! If you are interested in hiking the Smokies, conservation, wildlife, wildflowers, mountain music, monarch butterflies, white water rafting in TN or […]

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High Elements Ropes Challenge Course at Rafting in the Smokies

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Rock Climbing Wall at Rafting in the Smokies

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