Seasonal Events and Information
2009 Fall Season
Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair October 8 - 25 Hand made arts and crafts, live entertainment www.craftsmenfair.com Admission is $5.00
Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival September 18 - October 31 Arts, Entertainment, History Fall decorations, hayrides, live events, entertainment, and local craft exhibits. throughout Gatlinburg www.smokymountainharvestfestival.com FREE
Veterans Day Celebration November 11 Join Gatlinburg in saluting America's veterans. Stirring musical tribute on Ripley's Aquarium Plaza. www.tnvacation.com/events/4776/  Located at Ripley's Aquarium Plaza Free
Festival of Trees November 24 - 28 Arts, Live Entertainment, Festival of Trees and weekend performances of a holiday classic presented in Gatlinburg at the W.L. Mills Conference Center www.gatlinburgfestivaloftrees.com/FOTsponsorreg-09.pdf
Fall Foliage in the Smokies September 15 - November 15 peak color season in Great Smoky Mountains National Park begins around the 2nd week of October. Enjoy spectacular colors of autumn for up to seven weeks. www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/fallcolor.htm
A Taste of Autumn September 24 Sample signature dishes from the area's finest restaurants. Live entertainment, live auction with a cash bar. Proceeds benefit United Way of Sevier County. Located at the Gatlinburg Convention Center
Winter Magic Kickoff & Chili Cookoff November 4 Gatlinburg lights up the city with millions of winter lights, an award winning chili contest and live entertainment. Downtown Gatlinburg
Preview to America's Best Idea July 21 - September 26 In celebration of Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s 75th Anniversary, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies venue for complimentary preview showings of Ken Burns Location: Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Lobby Contact Info: (865) 430-4148 88 River Road Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament September 26 - 27 11th Annual Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament - open to adults or children – with multiple categories to be contested in this largest trout tournament in the Smokies. www.rockytopoutfitter.com
2009 Winter Season
Winter Magic Tunes & Tales November 27 - December 20 Meet characters and storytellers and enjoy caroling and entertainment along the Parkway Friday and Saturday evenings Located  throughout Gatlinburg
The Nutcracker "Sweet" November 27 - 28 Presented by the Smoky Mountain Dance Theater Company, performances at 7 p.m. in the W.L. Mills Auditorium.(865) 680-7369 for information and reservations. Located in Gatlinburg
Holiday Arts & Crafts Show December 1 - 6 Handcrafted gifts made by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community at their annual holiday show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. www.gatlinburgcrafts.com or call (800) 568-4748. Located in Gatlinburg
Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade December 4 the City of Gatlinburg and Land O’ Lakes Half & Half invite you to Gatlinburg’s 34th annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 5th in Downtown, with more than 100 parade entries including marching bands and giant helium balloons taking to the streets. Location: Downtown Gatlinburg Free
New Year's Eve Ball Drop & Fireworks December 31 Gatlinburg's 22nd Annual fireworks show and street party on the Parkway. Location: Historic Nature Trail Rd at Space Needle Free
Trolley Ride of Lights November 4, 2009 - January 30, 2010 A guided trolley ride of the spectacular Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting displays. Location: Downtown Gatlinburg Contact Info: (865) 436-0535 Admission: $5.00
Gatlinburg Winter Magic November 5, 2009 - February 28, 2010 More than three million twinkling lights, illuminated forests and animated displays up to 40 feet tall. Location: Throughout Gatlinburg
Holiday Arts & Crafts Show November 23 - 30 Unique handcrafted Christmas gifts made by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Located at the Gatlinburg Convention Center www.gatlinburgcrafts.com Admission: Free
2009 Spring Season
Celebrate Santa March 13 - 16 Santa Claus is coming to Gatlinburg! And Mrs. Claus, and the reindeer, too. It's the biggest convention of jolly old elves you can imagine! Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center www.hollyandshamrock.com Contact Info: (865) 244-5231 Admission: Yes
Ribfest & Wings April 22 :Gatlinburg’s 8th Annual Ribfest & Wings festival hours (4 to 10 p.m., with food sampling starting at 6) at the Parkway transforms into a Street Fair between Traffic Light 6 and Riverside Motor Inn/Reagan Terrace Mall. Location: Downtown Gatlinburg Admission: Yes
59th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage April 21 - 25 Enjoy the naural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, over 150 different programs, including hiking tours, motorcades, demonstrations & classroom lectures. Location: W.L. Mills Conference Center & various venues www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org Contact Info: 865-436-7318
Gatlinburg Scottish Festival & Games May 14 - 16  28th Annual Scottish clans meeting featuring Highland athletics, bagpipe competitions, Highland dancing, border collie demonstrations, haggis hurling, entertainment, whiskey tasting, food & merchandise vendors. Location: Mills Park www.gsfg.org Admission: daily fee
Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival May 15 - 16 Fine arts festival featuring juried artists from around the country, delicious cuisine and music on Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza and River Road. Location: Downtown Gatlinburg www.gfaf.net Admission: FREE
Arts & Crafts Community Show March 31 - April 3 Handcrafted gifts made by members of the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community as they host their annual show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center www.gatlinburgcrafts.com Admission: Free
Gatlinburg Spring Fest March 11 - June 7 Nature and festivals of all types. Location: Throughout Gatlinburg
Easter Sunrise at Ober  April 4  Easter Sunday sunrise from the top of Mt. Harrison at Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort during this service sponsored by the Gatlinburg Ministerial Association. Location: Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort Contact Info: Top of Mt. Harrison Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Admission: Free
Holly and Shamrock Parade - St. Nicholas Meets St. Patrick Date(s): March 13 The All Santa Band will be playing, as well as high school bands, pipe and drum corps and some very unique musical groups.The parade will have everything from carriages to the famous Cyber Sleigh! There will be lots of floats from some of the biggest entertainment venues and resorts in Gatlinburg. See holly with shamrocks, elves and leprechauns, winter saying hello to spring, and of course, red and green everywhere as you have never seen it before! Location: Downtown www.hollyandshamrock.com Admission: Free
2007 Season
Wednesday, Mar. 14, 2007 through Sunday, Jun. 20, 2007
Smoky Mountain Springfest A countywide celebration including cities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge & Sevierville featuring special events, local craft show and much more. (800) 568-4748
March 30, 2007
Gatlinburg Mountain Fest All new event! Mountain Fest is a celebration of Gatlinburg's heritage and continues throughout August with numerous activities and a grand Independence Day celebration!
April 4th-7th Arts & Crafts Community Easter Arts & Crafts Show
Arts and crafts have long held a deep association with the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Nowhere else in the South will you find a richer heritage of fine craftsmanship than in Gatlinburg. Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, established in 1937, is the largest group of independent artisans in North America.
May 19th-20th Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival
A family oriented fine arts festival featuring juried artists from around the country, delicious cuisine and music.
Friday, June 8th, through Saturday, Aug. 12
Gatlinburg's Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales All New event! Gatlinburg's Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales begins in June featuring costumed musical performers, storytellers and artisan portraying various time periods.
Friday, June 23, 2006 through Friday, July 21, 2006
Arrowmont Presents Inspired by Appalachia Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts and the University of Texas at Austin present "Inspired by Appalachia" 2006 Summer Performing Arts Series.
July 20, 2007 through 29th, 2007
Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair Over 180 Craftspeople from around the country assemble to exhibit their historic trades at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.
July 4, 2007
River Raft Regatta Enjoy a free, unmanned, floatable object race for the whole family in the downtown at noon. Prizes in two categories.
July 4, 2007
Fourth of July Fireworks Show Independence Day concludes with a tremendous fireworks show! The skies of downtown Parkway explode into color as the finale to a special day.
Friday, Sep. 14th, 2007 through Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2007	Throughout Gatlinburg
Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival Fall decorations, old fashioned hay-rides, special events and entertainment and local craft exhibits.
Thursday, Sep. 28, 2007
Taste of Autumn Sample signature dishes from more than 30 of the area's finest restaurants. Live entertainment and auction.
Sept 14th through Oct 31st
Gatlinburg Heritage Days Enjoy two weeks of traditional crafts, entertainment and yarn-spinning as the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community highlights its heritage.
Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007 through Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007
Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair Over 180 of the Country's Finest Craftspeople demonstrate their skills daily at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Live entertainment.
Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2007
Gatlinburg Winterfest Kick-off & Chili Cook -Off Gatlinburg lights the city with millions of winter lights, an award winning chili contest, fireworks and entertainment.
Thursday, Nov. 23, 2007 though Saturday, Nov. 25, 2007
Gatlinburg's Festival of Trees Dozens upon dozens of ornately decorated Christmas trees await visitors to this Winter Wonderland at the Gatlinburg Convention Center, Free admission.

 

This information was collected from the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce