January 2009
Trolley Ride of Lights
November 5, 2008 - January 31, 2009
Enjoy a guided trolley ride of the spectacular Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting displays.
Contact Info: (865) 436-0535
Admission: $5.00
Smoky Mountain Winterfest
November 5, 2008 - February 28, 2009
The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with millions of spectacular lights and lighted displays from November through February.
Gatlinburg Winter Magic
November 5, 2008 - February 28, 2009
Enjoy more than three million twinkling lights, illuminated forests and animated displays up to 40 feet tall.
Tennessee Winter Special Olympics
January 26 - 27
Watch and cheer as Special Olympics athletes compete for the gold in their annual Winter Olympics day.
http://www.obergatlinburg.com
February 2009
Smoky Mountain Winterfest
November 5, 2008 - February 28, 2009
The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with millions of spectacular lights and lighted displays from November through February.
Gatlinburg Winter Magic
November 5, 2008 - February 28, 2009
Enjoy more than three million twinkling lights, illuminated forests and animated displays up to 40 feet tall.
Southern Exposure Competitions
February 6
Watch or compete as skiiers and snowboarders take to the slopes for an afternoon of competition!
http://www.obergatlinburg.com
March 2009
North American Country Music Awards
March 11-15
Country Tonite Theatre. Call 1-800-792-4308 for more information.
Gatlinburg SpringFest
March 11 - June 7
Ahhh...Springtime in the Smokies! There's no better time to enjoy nature and festivals of all types.
Gatlinburg Screenfest
March 13 - 15
Gatlinburg Screenfest, the city of Gatlinburg’s first annual film festival, will feature independent films and filmmakers from all over the nation.
http://www.gatlinburgscreenfest.com
Contact Info: 865/809-4106
Celebrate Santa
March 16 - 18
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!
http://www.hollyandshamrock.com
Contact Info: (865) 244-5231
Holly and Shamrock Parade - St. Nicholas Meets St. Patrick
St. Nicholas & St. Patrick
March 17
Together At Last! For the first time these two Saints will meet and march together in the first Holly & Shamrock Parade in the nation. And what would a parade be without bands? And we have a great one. The All Santa Band will be playing for your entertainment, as well as high school bands, pipe and drum corps and some very unique musical groups. And talk about sleighs! The parade will have everything from carriages to the famous Cyber Sleigh! As with all of Santa’s parades 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!
http://www.hollyandshamrock.com/
Admission: Free
Gatlinburg Gateway Triathlon
March 28
The third annual triathlon at the Community Center starts at 8:15 a.m. and is open to anyone 15 years and older capable of swimming one-half mile, biking twenty kilometers, and running five kilometers consecutively.
Contact Info: 865/436-4990
Dollywood's Annual Festival of Nations
March 28 - April 27
More than 250 international performers at this multicultural spring festival featuring musicians, dancers and artisans bringing a world of entertainment to the Great Smoky Mountains.
April 2009
Gatlinburg SpringFest
March 11 - June 7
Ahhh...Springtime in the Smokies! There's no better time to enjoy nature and festivals of all types.
Dollywood's Annual Festival of Nations
March 28 - April 27
More than 250 international performers at this multicultural spring festival featuring musicians, dancers and artisans bringing a world of entertainment to the Great Smoky Mountains.
Mountain Man March
April 4
The Second Annual Mountain Man March is a 26.2-mile march in the Smoky Mountains as a tribute to our men and women in uniform. The Mountain Man March begins at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 4 in downtown Gatlinburg and proceeds up Hwy. 321 to Pittman Center. The marathon course includes stretches of highway and rural road in addition to rugged terrain and mountain slopes.
http://www.mountainmanmarch.com
Contact Info: 865-974-8858
Arts & Crafts Community Show
April 8 - 11
Unique handcrafted gifts made by members of the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community as they host their annual show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.
http://www.gatlinburgcrafts.com
Admission: Free
Easter Sunrise Service on Mt. Harrison
April 12
Soak up Easter Sunday sunrise from the top of Mt. Harrison at Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort during this service sponsored by the Gatlinburg Ministerial Association.
Admission: Free
59th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
April 22 - 26
Enjoy the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with over 150 different programs, including hiking tours, motorcades, demonstrations & classroom lectures. “It is a rare opportunity for those with a personal love of flowers to have the same access to leaders in the field as researchers”, said Ken McFarland, a botanist and professor at the University of Tennessee.
http://www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org/
Contact Info: 865-436-7318
Ribfest & Wings
April 23
One of Gatlinburg's rites of spring is this street party with live entertainment and finger-lickin' ribs & wings!
Gatlinburg MountainFest
April 24 - 25
Life in the Mountains was hard work in olden days, which made festivities all the more special. Join in two days of mountain-style entertainment, food and crafts!
Admission: Free
May 2009
Gatlinburg SpringFest
March 11 - June 7
Ahhh...Springtime in the Smokies! There's no better time to enjoy nature and festivals of all types.
Gatlinburg Scottish Festival & Games
May 15 - 17
28th Annual Scottish clans meeting featuring Highland athletics, bagpipe competitions, Highland dancing, border collie demonstrations, haggis hurling, entertainment, whiskey tasting, food & merchandise vendors.
http://www.gsfg.org
Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival
May 16 - 17
A family oriented 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.
http://www.gfaf.net
Admission: FREE
June 2009
Gatlinburg SpringFest
March 11 - June 7
Arts, Entertainment, Food, History
Ahhh...Springtime in the Smokies! There's no better time to enjoy nature and festivals of all types.
Gatlinburg Old Timer's Day - The Park was our Home
June 6
Residents gather to reminisce about the days before the establishment of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Contact Info: 865/436-0500
Dollywood Kidsfest
June 12 - August 2
Dollywood Kidsfest is the 2nd Dollywood festival of year, focused on entertaining kids of all ages with special appearances by kid-favorite characters, kid friendly shows and attractions, and lots of imagination!
Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales
June 12 - August 8
All summer long hear tales, mountain music, and learn the lore of the Smoky Mountains on the sidewalks of downtown Gatlinburg. Fourteen acts nightly. 5 - 10 p.m.
Admission: Free
Living History Civil War Reenactment
June 19 - 20
The recreation of the “Battle of Burg Hill” highlights this living history exhibition which includes public demonstration and a camp setting with plenty of history and heritage.
Admission: Free
July 2009
Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales
June 12 - August 8
All summer long hear tales, mountain music, and learn the lore of the Smoky Mountains on the sidewalks of downtown Gatlinburg. Fourteen acts nightly. 5 - 10 p.m.
Admission: Free
Midnight Independence Day Parade
July 3 - 4
The first 4th of July Parade in the good ol' U.S.A. happens in Gatlinburg. Join us for a fun-packed Holiday when the celebration of our nation's birthday begins at 12:01 a.m. in Downtown.
Admission: Free
Gatlinburg's River Raft Regatta
July 4
Gatlinburg’s popular River Raft Regatta takes place at noon on Friday, July 4th, on the Little Pigeon River in Downtown Gatlinburg.
Admission: Free
"Stand Here" Fireworks Finale
July 4
Finish off the 4th in style with a magnificent fireworks show visible from the downtown streets of Gatlinburg!
Admission: Free
Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair
July 17 - 26
http://www.craftsmenfair.com
Contact Info: 865/436-7479
August 2009
Annual Celebrate Freedom!
August 1 - 31
Festival honors American veterans and current military personnel during a full month of discounts and savings at participating county businesses.
Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales
June 12 - August 8
All summer long hear tales, mountain music, and learn the lore of the Smoky Mountains on the sidewalks of downtown Gatlinburg. Fourteen acts nightly. 5 - 10 p.m.
Admission: Free
MountainFest
August 15 -16
Features numerous local bands, arts, entertainment, food, and history.
(800) 568-4748
September 2009
Old Fashioned Hayrides
Sept 1-December 30
Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival
12th Annual Taste of Autumn
Crafts to live entertainment.
October 2009
Craftsmen's Fair
October 15 - October 31
November 2009
20th Annual WinterFest Chili Cookoff
Gatlinburg Winter Magic Nov-Feb
Trolley Ride of Lights
Nov-December 30
Veteran's Day Celebration
21st New Year's Eve Fireworks Show & Ball Drop
December 31
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