Local Attractions - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

($) Admission Fee
(GSE) Sponsored by Gatlinburg Department of Tourism's Office of Special Events
(Bicentennial) Recognized Bicentennial Event

Volksmarch in the Great Smoky Mountains
Take a walk through a scenic and/or historic area over a pre-marked route. The walk is non-competitive and the participant can travel at his/her own pace. It's an excellent activity for the entire family.
Information: 865-436-6000 ($)

American Flag Placements by Rotary Club
The Gatlinburg Rotary Club provides the service of placing flags throughout the City during recognized holidays. (Bicentennial)

Trinity Episcopal Church Self-Guided Tours
This historic church opens its doors every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the Bicentennial year of 2007 with information provided about the history of the local church. (Bicentennial)

Exhibition of Original Paintings by renowned American artist Jim Gray
Boardroom of W.L. Mills Conference Center – Jim Gray has called Gatlinburg home since 1966.
Call 865/436-2392 for schedule of viewing days and times (GSE) (Bicentennial)

January 1 to 31 - 17th Annual Gatlinburg Winterfest featuring Gatlinburg Winter Magic - The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with over three million spectacular lights. Special lighting displays are added in mid-January for "Smoky Mountain Romance."
(800) 568-4748 (GSE)

January 6, 13, 20, 27 - Gatlinburg Winter Magic Trolley Ride of Lights - Enjoy a guided trolley tour of spectacular Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting displays. Departure is from the Ripley's Aquarium Trolley Station. Group reservations are available. Trolley leaves at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30.
(865) 436-0535 ($) (GSE)

January 2 to 31 - Night Magic Skiing - Monday through Friday (non-holidays) 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Ober Gatlinburg.
(865) 436-5423 ($)

January 12 to 31 - Sevier County Biennial Juried Exhibition - Featuring Sevier County Artists at Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts.
(865) 436-5860

January 29 - Gatlinburg Bicentennial Stamp Cancellation Day – Event at Gatlinburg Post Office on East Parkway gives stamp collectors chance to secure an official Gatlinburg Bicentennial stamp cancellation.
(865) 436-0519

January 29 & 30 - Tennessee Winter Special Olympics - Winter sports competitions in ice skating, snowboarding and snow skiing. Come cheer on the Special Olympians! Ober Gatlinburg.
(800) 251-9202

February 1 to 28 - 17th Annual Gatlinburg Winterfest Gatlinburg Winter Magic - The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with over three million spectacular lights. Special lighting displays for "Smoky Mountain Romance" through February.
(800) 568-4748 (GSE)

February 1 to 28 - Night Magic Skiing - Monday through Friday (non-holidays) 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Ober Gatlinburg.
(865) 436-5423 ($)

February 1 to 24 - Sevier County Biennial Juried Exhibition - Featuring Sevier County Artists at Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts.
(865) 436-5860

February 2 - Southern Exposure 5 at Ober Gatlinburg - Skiing and snowboarding competitions include slalom races (giant and parallel), jumping, and awards ceremony. Event also includes the unique Cardboard Sled Classic Race featuring homemade sleds constructed of cardboard, paper, tape and adhesive.
(800) 251-9202

March 2 & 3 – Anna Porter Public Library Murder Mystery – This year's locally produced and cast theatrical performance entitled "The Fatal Fifties" is a library fundraiser. (Bicentennial) ($)

March 10 to 31 - Smoky Mountain Springfest - A countywide celebration of the season in the cities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge & Sevierville featuring special events, local craft shows and much more.
(800) 568-4748

March 17 - St. Patrick's Day Celebration - Traditional Irish holiday recognized with food and drink specials. Fox & Parrot Tavern.
(865) 436-0677 ($)

March 24 – Gatlinburg Rotary Club Dinner & Auction – Auction of specially painted Bicentennial Bears to benefit local charities. (Bicentennial) ($)

March 30 - Music of the Mountains at W.L. Mills Conference Center - Opening night of this popular Great Smoky Mountains National Park music series features the renowned Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys in concert at W.L. Mills Conference Center. Co-sponsored by Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg Department of Tourism. Reservations available March 1.
(865) 436-0519 (Bicentennial) (GSE)

April 1 to 30 - Smoky Mountain Springfest - A countywide celebration of the season in the cities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge & Sevierville featuring special events, local craft shows and much more.
(800) 568-4748 (GSE)

April 4 to 7 - Great Smoky Easter Arts & Crafts Show - Unique handcrafted gifts are made by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community as they host their annual show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.
(800) 568-4748

April 8 - Easter Sunrise Service at Ober Gatlinburg - Early morning Easter Service includes complimentary tram ride to the top of the resort. Breakfast buffet available.
(800) 251-9202

April 14 - Historic Inns Progressive Lunch Tour - The Smoky Mountain Bed & Breakfast Association (SMBBA) hosts a progressive lunch involving each of the four Gatlinburg B&Bs. Visitors will be told stories about each inn and also historic stories of Gatlinburg at each stop. Each stop will also feature some of the Inn's featured cuisine. (Bicentennial) ($)

April 18 & 25 – "Mountain Communities: Fighting Creek, Forks of the River, and the Sugarlands" - An interpretive one-mile, one-hour easy hiking program is presented at 10 a.m. at Sugarlands Visitor Center in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. (Bicentennial)

April 19 - Ribfest & Wings - Enjoy the area's best ribs and wings! Free entertainment! One admission allows sampling until the ribs run out! Downtown Gatlinburg.
(800) 568-4748 ($) (GSE)

April 23 to 29 - 57th Annual Wildflower Pilgrimage - Enjoy the beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park with over 170 different programs, including hiking tours, motorcades, demonstrations and classroom lectures centered on the flowers, plants and wildlife in the great outdoors.
(865) 436-7318 x22 ($)

April 25 to 29 - Cliff Dwellers Spring Gallery Gathering - 10th annual event - A variety of artists will be demonstrating, such as cloth and basket weavers, potters, watercolor and gourd painters, glass and jewelry artists, paper marbling artists, quilters and more.
(865) 436-6921 (Bicentennial)

May 1 to 31 - Smoky Mountain Springfest - A countywide celebration of the season in the cities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge & Sevierville featuring special events, local craft shows and much more.
(800) 568-4748 (GSE)

May 2 & 9 - "Mountain Communities: Fighting Creek, Forks of the River, and the Sugarlands" - An interpretive one-mile, one-hour easy hiking program is presented at 10 a.m. at Sugarlands Visitor Center in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. (Bicentennial)

May 18 - Gatlinburg Scottish Festival Grand Parade - All Scots are invited to march or ride in the parade as a kickoff to the 26th Annual Gatlinburg Scottish Festival & Games. Parade begins at 6 p.m. at traffic light #10, downtown Gatlinburg. For more information: www.gsfg.org.

May 19 & 20 - Gatlinburg Scottish Festival & Games at Mills Park - 26th Annual Scottish clans meeting featuring Highland athletics, bagpipe competitions, Highland dancing, border collie demonstrations, haggis hurling, entertainment and whiskey tasting, along with food & merchandise vendors.
For information, visit www.gsfg.org ($)

May 19 & 20 - Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival - A family oriented fine arts festival at Ripley's Plaza and River Road featuring juried artists from around the country, delicious cuisine and music. Proceeds benefit Arrowmont School of Art and the Sevier County Arts Council.
(888) 240-1358 or www.gfaf.net (GSE)

June 1 to 9 - Smoky Mountain Springfest - A countywide celebration of the season in the cities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge & Sevierville featuring special events, local craft shows and much more.
(800) 568-4748 (GSE)

June 8 to 30 - Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales tm - All summer long visitors can meet characters, hear mountain music and learn about the wildlife and plant life of the Smoky Mountains on the streets of Gatlinburg. Storytellers, musicians and cloggers perform at different locations along the Parkway every evening during this second annual event!
(800) 568-4748 (GSE)

June 20 - White Oak Flats Cemetery History Ceremony - Ceremony to unveil a commemorative sign for the historic White Oak Flats Cemetery. Interpreters in period clothing tell stories of the people buried in the cemetery. (Bicentennial)

July 1 to 31 - Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales tm - All summer long visitors can meet characters, hear mountain music and learn about the wildlife and plant life of the Smoky Mountains on the streets of Gatlinburg. Storytellers, musicians and cloggers perform at different locations along the Parkway every evening during this second annual event!
(800) 568-4748 (GSE)

July 3 & 4 - Living History Civil War Reenactment at Mills Park – Features period performers in Civil War camp along with the recreation of the "Battle of Burg Hill" and historical portrayal by "Sparky" Rucker. Mills Park (Bicentennial)

July 3 – 4th of July Midnight Parade sponsored by Red Baron Pizza - 32nd Annual "First July Fourth Parade in the Nation!" Parade starts at 12:00 a.m. on July 4th. Floats, balloons, and marchers pay tribute to our country.
(800) 568-4748 (GSE)

July 4 - River Raft Regatta - Enjoy a fun, unmanned, floatable object race for the whole family. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at Christus Gardens on River Road. Race begins at 12 noon and ends at Aquarium bridge where prizes will be awarded in several different categories. Free registration.
(800) 568-4748 (GSE)

July 4 – 4th of July Fireworks Show - Join the celebration in downtown Gatlinburg to mark our nation's "Independence Day" with a magnificent fireworks show. The City of Gatlinburg lights up the mountain skyline downtown one hour after dark with this grand show.
(800) 568-4748 (GSE)

July 20 to 29 - Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair at Gatlinburg Convention Center - Art, crafts and music lovers can find over 200 booths featuring some of the nation's finest work. Artisans and craftspeople are on hand to demonstrate their skills, answer questions and offer their unique art for sale. Live Country & Bluegrass entertainment. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information call (865) 436-7479 or visit www.craftsmenfair.com ($)

August 1 to 11 - Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales tm - All summer long visitors can meet characters, hear mountain music and learn about the wildlife and plant life of the Smoky Mountains on the streets of Gatlinburg. Storytellers, musicians and cloggers will perform at different locations along the Parkway every evening during this second annual event!
(800) 568-4748 (GSE)

August 17 & 18 - Gatlinburg's MountainFest & Old Timer's Day: A Celebration of Our Heritage - Enjoy two fun-filled days of bluegrass and genuine mountain music along with crafters and demonstrations. Local crafters demonstrate their skills passed down from generation to generation. Enjoy foods such as beans and cornbread, fried taters & onions and fried green tomatoes. On Saturday, get a taste of some local talents with the Mountain Strings Competition. Fiddles, banjos and guitar players are invited to compete for awards and cash prizes. Festival runs from noon to 10 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday in downtown Gatlinburg. (GSE) (Bicentennial)

August 17, 18, 24, 25 & 31 - Morning Glory Farm & Vineyard Tours - Enjoy a guided tour of this 30-acre farm and vineyard, part of the original 1900 Herman Mathews Farm. Learn about the history of farming in the Gatlinburg area for the past 200 years. View the pre-Civil War stone walls of Rocky Flats and the remains of a moonshine still and learn their history. You can visit with Black Diamond, the working mule of the farm, who helps with the grape harvest.
(865) 217-4082 (Bicentennial)

August 30 & 31 - Cliff Dwellers Heritage Gallery Gathering - Featuring all the "old timey" crafts as well as contemporary arts.
(865) 436-6921 (Bicentennial)

September 1 to 30 - Old Fashioned Hayrides - Enjoy a unique hayride with family and friends through downtown Gatlinburg. As fall begins in the Smoky Mountains, take this fun-filled hayride and enjoy breath-taking views of our beautiful mountains. Departure is from traffic light #6 at Mountain Mall from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, leaving approximately every 45 minutes.
(865) 436-3897 ($) (GSE)

Sept. 1, 8 & 9 - Morning Glory Farm & Vineyard Tours - Enjoy a guided tour of this 30-acre farm and vineyard, part of the original 1900 Herman Mathews Farm. Learn about the history of farming in the Gatlinburg area for the past 200 years. View the pre-Civil War stone walls of Rocky Flats and the remains of a moonshine still and learn their history. You can visit with Black Diamond, the working mule of the farm, who helps with the grape harvest.
(865) 217-4082 (Bicentennial)

September 1 to 3 - Cliff Dwellers Heritage Gallery Gathering - Featuring all the "old timey" crafts as well as contemporary arts.
(865) 436-6921 (Bicentennial)

September 14 to 30 - Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival - A countywide celebration of harvest season including the cities of Gatlinburg, Sevierville & Pigeon Forge.
(800) 568-4748 (GSE)

September 23 - Gatlinburg 10K Road Race - Demanding course begins and ends in the early A.M. in downtown and includes challenge of Dudley Creek Bypass. (Bicentennial) ($)

September 27 - 10th Annual Taste of Autumn - Sample signature dishes from the area finest restaurants. Enjoy live entertainment, live auction with a cash bar. .Proceeds benefit United Way of Sevier County. Gatlinburg Convention Center.
(800) 568-4748 ($) (GSE)

September 29 - Great Gatlinburg Shark Race - Festivities start at Ripley's Plaza with live entertainment, food & fun and opportunity to win fantastic grand prizes. Rubber sharks are released into the Little Pigeon River, first one to cross the finish line wins! Proceeds benefit United Way of Sevier County.
(865) 436-4261 ($)

October 1 to 31 - Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival - A countywide celebration of harvest season including the cities of Gatlinburg, Sevierville & Pigeon Forge.
(800) 568-4748 (GSE)

October 1 to 31 - Old Fashioned Hayrides - Enjoy a unique hayride with family and friends through downtown Gatlinburg. As fall begins in the Smoky Mountains, take this fun-filled hayride and enjoy breath-taking views of our beautiful mountains. Departure is from traffic light #6 at Mountain Mall from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, leaving approximately every 45 minutes.
(865) 436-3897 ($) (GSE)

October 17 to 21 - Cliff Dwellers Fall Gallery Gathering – Demonstration by artists including cloth and basket weavers, potters, watercolor and gourd painters, glass and jewelry artists, paper marbling artists, quilters and more.
(865) 436-6921 (Bicentennial)

October 11 to 28 - Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair - Art, crafts and music lovers will find over 200 booths featuring some of the nation's finest work. Artisans and craftspeople are on hand to demonstrate their skill, answer questions and offer their unique art for sale. Live Country & Bluegrass entertainment. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Sunday til 5 p.m. at Gatlinburg Convention Center.
(865) 436-7479 or www.craftsmenfair.com ($)

November 1 to 30 - Old Fashioned Hayrides - Enjoy a unique hayride with family and friends through downtown Gatlinburg. As fall begins in the Smoky Mountains, take this fun-filled hayride and enjoy breath-taking views of our beautiful mountains. Departure is from traffic light #6 at Mountain Mall from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, leaving approximately every 45 minutes.
(865) 436-3897 ($) (GSE)

November 7- 18th Annual Winterfest Kickoff & Chili Cookoff - The City of Gatlinburg kicks off Smoky Mountain Winterfest by turning on over three million Gatlinburg Winter Magic lights including new displays making their debut in 2007. For a small donation, sample chili recipes from local restaurants and businesses and vote for your favorite. Event includes live entertainment and a magnificent fireworks display. Downtown Gatlinburg.
(800) 568-4748 ($) (GSE)

November 7 to 30 - 18th Annual Gatlinburg Winterfest featuring Gatlinburg Winter Magic - The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with over three million spectacular lights.
(800) 568-4748 (GSE)

November 7 to 30 - Gatlinburg Winter Magic Trolley Ride of Lights - Enjoy a guided trolley tour of Gatlinburg's spectacular Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting displays. Departure is from the Ripley's Aquarium Trolley Station. Group reservations are available. Trolley leaves at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30. Tickets on sale October 15. ($) (GSE)

November 11 – Veteran's Day Celebration – Join the City of Gatlinburg in saluting the men and women of America who have served in our Armed Forces. Program includes stirring musical tributes, ceremonial words and recognition of Veterans in attendance. Ripley's Aquarium Plaza.
(800) 568-4748 (Bicentennial) (GSE)

November 22 to 25 - Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Holiday Show - Unique handcrafted Christmas gifts made by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community as they host their annual show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.
(800) 568-4748

November 23 & 24 - The Nutcracker "Sweet"- Presented by the Smoky Mountain Dance Theater Company, enjoy this holiday classic presented in Gatlinburg. 7 p.m. in the W.L. Mills Auditorium.
Call (865) 453-9702 for information and reservations. (GSE)

November 23 & 24 - Gatlinburg's Festival of Trees - Dozens upon dozens of ornately decorated Christmas trees await visitors in this winter wonderland at Gatlinburg Convention Center's W.L. Mills Conference Center.
(800) 568-4748 (GSE)

December 1 to 31 - 18th Annual Gatlinburg Winterfest featuring Gatlinburg Winter Magic - The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with over three million spectacular lights.
(800) 568-4748 (GSE)

December 1 to 30 - Gatlinburg Winter Magic Trolley Ride of Lights - Enjoy a guided trolley tour of Gatlinburg's spectacular Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting displays. Departure is from the Ripley's Aquarium Trolley Station. Group reservations are available. Trolley leaves at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30.
Tickets on sale October 15 ($) (GSE)

December 1 to 30 - Old Fashioned Hayrides - Enjoy a unique hayride with family and friends through downtown Gatlinburg. As fall begins in the Smoky Mountains, take this fun-filled hayride and enjoy breath-taking views of our beautiful mountains. Departure is from traffic light #6 at Mountain Mall from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, leaving approximately every 45 minutes.
(865) 436-3897 ($) (GSE)

December 7- Gatlinburg's 32nd Annual "Fantasy of Lights" Christmas Parade presented by Schwan's - This popular Christmas parade in downtown Gatlinburg is recognized as one of the very best by the International Festival and Events Association and as one of the Top Twenty Events in the South by the Southeast Tourism Society. Enjoy lighted floats, marching bands, equestrian units and giant helium balloons. Parade begins at 7:30 p.m. at Traffic Light #1A and continues through downtown to Traffic Light #10.
(800) 568-4748 (GSE)

December 15 - Cliff Dwellers Gallery Gathering Open House - Meet the artists and Santa Claus. Enjoy music and homemade refreshments and finish your Christmas shopping.
(865) 436-6921 (Bicentennial)

December 31 - New Year's Eve Fireworks Show & Ball Drop at the Space Needle on Historic Nature Trail. The Space Needle area at traffic light #8 will come alive at the stroke of midnight with a fabulous fireworks show. Features live entertainment and party favors. "Best New Year's Eve Show in the South."
(800) 568-4748 (GSE)