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Gatlinburg offers fun and excitement throughout the year with annual celebrations and other major events throughout the city. The Independence Day Celebrations, Harvestfest, Smoky Mountain Traditions, Springfest and Winterfest are the most popular annual activities. Arts and crafts, galleries, fine dining establishments and numerous attractions participate together to showcase life in the Appalachians and the Smoky Mountains with seasonal decorations and famous light displays.

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March 2011

11 - June 6:  Smoky Mountain Springfest
A countywide celebration of the season featuring special events, local craft shows and much more. Call 800-568-4748 for details.

25 - 27:  3rd Annual Gatlinburg Screenfest
River Terrace Resort. Features independent films and filmmakers from all over the nation. For additional information visit http://gatlinburgscreenfest.com or call 865-809-4106.

26:  Earth Hour Celebration
NOC’s Great Outpost. Celebrate Earth Hour with numerous family activities. 6 - 10 pm. "Lights out” initiative 8:30 - 9:30 pm.

April

1 - 30:  Smoky Mountain Springfest
A countywide celebration of the season featuring special events, local craft shows and much more. Call 800-568-4748 for details.

2:  3rd Annual Gatlinburg Gateway Triathlon
Gatlinburg Community Center. Begins at 8:15 am. Open to anyone 15 years and older capable of swimming one-half mile, biking twenty kilometers, and running five kilometers consecutively. 865-436-4990.

2 - 3:  12th Annual Smoky Mountain Trout Festival
Open to adults and children. Multiple categories to be contested in this largest trout tournament in the Smokies. For information call 865-661-3474.

9:  Music on the Mountain
Sugarlands Visitor Center. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park presents its one-day event with free, limited-seating performances by a series of six prominent musical acts
. 10 am. - 5 pm.

16:  4th Annual Mountain Man Memorial March
26.2-mile march in the Smoky Mountains. A tribute to our men and women in uniform. For information call 865-974-5371.

20 - 23:  Great Smoky Easter Arts & Crafts Show
Gatlinburg Convention Center. Unique handcrafted gifts and products produced by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are placed on display and offered for sale. Demonstrations are part of the show. For more information visit http://www.gatlinburgcrafts.com.

24: Easter Sunrise at Ober
Ober Gatlinburg. 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
.

26 - 30:  61st Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
Seven day event featuring 170 different programs, nature walks, lectures, seminars, art classes, photographic tours, and motorcades. Call 865-436-7318 ext. 22 or visit www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org.

27:  An Encounter with William Bartram
W. L. Mills Conference Center. NOC’s Great Outpost sponsors actor J.D. Sutton for an evening as William Bartram, American naturalist, illustrator and author. Be entertained by tales of his explorations in the lower Appalachians as well as the Mississippi River prior to the birth of America. For information call 865-436-4178.

28:  8th Annual Ribfest and Wings
 Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza and River Road. Live music, children's activities and Hot wing eating contests.  $10.00.  Call 800-568-4748 for details.

May

1:  61st Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
Seven day event featuring 170 different programs, nature walks, lectures, seminars, art classes, photographic tours, and motorcades. Call 865-436-7318 ext. 22 or visit www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org.

1 - 31:  Smoky Mountain Springfest
A countywide celebration of the season featuring special events, local craft shows and much more. Call 800-568-4748 for details.

13 - 14:  30th Annual  Gatlinburg Scottish Festival and Games
Mills Park. Scottish clans meeting featuring Highland athletics, bagpipe competitions, Highland dancing, border collie demonstrations, haggis hurling, entertainment, whiskey tasting, food and merchandise vendors.

14 - 15:  5th Annual Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival
River Road at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza. Fine arts festival featuring juried artists from around the country, delicious cuisine and live music. Proceeds benefit the Sevier County Arts Council and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Free Admission. Call 865-430-8808 for details.

21 - 31:  Gatlinburg's Farmer's Market
Alamo Steakhouse parking lot. 8:30 am - 11:30 am.

27 - 29:  Family Fest in the Smokies
Gatlinburg Convention Center. 3 day musical event by Bill and Gloria Gaither.

1 - 6: Smoky Mountain Springfest
A countywide celebration of the season featuring special events, local craft shows and much more. Call 800-568-4748 for details.

1 - 30:  Gatlinburg's Farmer's Market
Alamo Steakhouse parking lot. 8:30 am - 11:30 am.

2 - 5:  7th Annual Mountain Hounds Weekend
Mynatt Park. Sidney James Mountain Lodge. Owners of retired racing Greyhounds gather in Gatlinburg to support the rescue efforts of rescue activists. For additional information visit http://www.gfncmountainhounds.com.

17 - August 13:  Smoky Mountains Tunes and Tales
Downtown Gatlinburg. Enjoy live mountain music and folklore of the Smoky Mountains. 14 acts nightly. 6 pm - 11 pm. Free. Call 800-568-4748 for details.

1 - 31:  Smoky Mountains Tunes and Tales
Downtown Gatlinburg. Enjoy live mountain music and folklore of the Smoky Mountains. 14 acts nightly. 6 pm - 11 pm. Free. Call 800-568-4748 for details.

1 - 31:  Gatlinburg's Farmer's Market
Alamo Steakhouse parking lot. 8:30 am - 11:30 am.

3 - 4:  36th Annual Midnight Independence Day Parade
The nation's first parade kicks off at midnight in downtown Gatlinburg.  Featuring over 100 floats, balloons and entries, including a tribute to all 5 branches of the military. Free. Call 800-568-4748 for details.

TBA:  "Stand Here" Fireworks Finale
Downtown Gatlinburg. Begins after sunset with spectacular fireworks displays in commemoration of America’s independence. Free.
Call 800-568-4748 for details.

TBA:  Battle of Gatlinburg
The "Southern Guard Brigade" hosts the annual "Battle of Burg Hill" in Gatlinburg.

4:  9th Annual Gatlinburg's River Regatta
Begins at Christus Gardens and ends at the Ripley's Aquarium bridge downtown. An unmanned river race featuring hundreds of floating exhibits and rubber ducks. Registration begins at 10 am. Race begins at noon.
Call 800-568-4748 for details.

15 - 23:  Craftmen's Fair
Gatlinburg Convention Center. Live Country and Bluegrass music. Over 180 artists display their woodcarving, pottery, broom making, metal work, stained glass, jewelry, calligraphy and much more. Call 865-436-7479 for information.

30:  Gatlinburg's United Way Shark Race
Ripley's Aquarium Plaza. Rubber sharks are released into the Little Pigeon River at the Christ in the Smokies Museum and Gardens bridge to race downstream, first one to cross the finish line wins! 865-453-4261.

1 - 13:  Smoky Mountains Tunes and Tales
Downtown Gatlinburg. Enjoy live mountain music and folklore of the Smoky Mountains. 14 acts nightly. 6 pm - 11 pm. Free. Call 800-568-4748 for details.

1 - 31:  Gatlinburg's Farmer's Market
Alamo Steakhouse parking lot. 8:30 am - 11:30 am.

TBA: Old Fashioned Hayrides
Mountain Mall. Enjoy a hayride through downtown Gatlinburg. A great way to see the fall colors! Departs from traffic light #6 at the Mountain Mall. Rides leave every 45 minutes Sunday - Thursday 5 pm - 9 pm. NO rides December 24, 25 and 31. For additional information call 865-436-3897. Admission Fee.

1 - 30:  Gatlinburg's Farmer's Market
Alamo Steakhouse parking lot. 8:30 am - 11:30 am.

15 - 30:  Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival and Fall Decorating Contest
A county wide festival, which includes the cities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville. Festival will include decorating contest, special events, local craft shows, and much more. For additional information call (865) 436-0500.

15: 15th Annual "Taste of Autumn"
Gatlinburg Convention Center. Sample Gatlinburg's finest restaurants and homemade desserts for a wonderful United Way of Sevier County Benefit Event. Enjoy live entertainment, benefit auction and door prizes for a wonderful countywide cause. Admission Fee $25.00 per person. For more information please call 865-436-0500.

15 - 30:  Fall Color in the Smokies
Great Smoky Mountains National Park. 

24 - 25:  The 12th Annual Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament
Open to adults or children. Come out and enjoy the largest trout tournament in the Smokies. All Gatlinburg and state fishing regulations will be observed. For information, call 865-661-3474.

1 - 31:  Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival and Fall Decorating Contest
A county wide festival, which includes the cities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville. Festival will include decorating contest, special events, local craft shows, and much more. For additional information call 800-568-4748.

1 - 15:  Gatlinburg's Farmer's Market
Alamo Steakhouse parking lot. 8:30 am - 11:30 am.

1 - 31:  Fall Color in the Smokies
Great Smoky Mountains National Park. 

TBA: Old Fashioned Hayrides
Mountain Mall. Enjoy a hayride through downtown Gatlinburg. A great way to see the fall colors! Departs from traffic light #6 at the Mountain Mall. Rides leave every 45 minutes Sunday - Thursday 5 pm - 9 pm. NO rides December 24, 25 and 31. For additional information call 865-436-3897. 

6 - 23: Gatlinburg's Craftsmen Fair
Gatlinburg Convention Center. Featuring over 180 of the finest craftsmen's work. Live country and bluegrass music. Hours are 10 am - 7 pm Mon. - Sat. Sundays 10 am - 5 pm. Admission Fee $6.00. Children 12 and under are FREE. For additional information call 865-436-7479 or visit http://www.craftsmenfair.com.

TBA:  Old Fashioned Hayrides
Mountain Mall. Enjoy a hayride through downtown Gatlinburg. A great way to see the fall colors! Departs from traffic light #6 at the Mountain Mall. Rides leave every 45 minutes Sunday - Thursday 5 pm - 9 pm. NO rides December 24, 25 and 31. For additional information call 865-436-3897.

1 - 15:  Fall Color in the Smokies
Great Smoky Mountains National Park. 

9:  Gatlinburg's 22nd Annual Winterfest Kick-off & Chili Cook-off
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza and River Road. Join the City of Gatlinburg as we light the city with millions of sparkling winter lights.  $7 spoon allows you to sample Award Winning Chili from approximately 20 booths.  A portion of the proceeds benefit Pi Beta Phi Elementary PTA.  For more information please call 800-568-4748.

10:  Gatlinburg's 22nd Annual Winterfest
The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with over 2 million spectacular lights in fantastic displays throughout town.  Displays are sure to dazzle the spirit and bring out the kid in everyone.  Special lighting displays are added in January for Valentines Day.  For more information please call 800-568-4748.

9 - 30:  Gatlinburg Winter Magic Trolley Ride of Lights
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Trolley Station. Guided trolley tour of spectacular Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting displays. Group reservations are available. Departs at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 pm. Tickets on sale October 15. $5. Call 865-436-0535 for ticket information.

11:  11th Annual Veteran's Day Celebration
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza. Activities begin at 11 am. Free. 800-568-4748.

22 - 30: Great Smoky Mountains Arts & Crafts Holiday Show
Gatlinburg Convention Center.  Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community members assemble in downtown Gatlinburg to display the unique crafts and artwork for which they are nationally known. Live demonstrations. Free admission. For more information please 800-568-4748.

21 - 25:  Gatlinburg’s Festival of Trees
W. L. Mills Conference Center. Hundreds of ornately decorated Christmas trees on display. Event benefits Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries. 800-568-4748.

26 - 30:  Winter Magic Tunes & Tales
Through the holiday season, visitors can meet characters and storytellers and enjoy caroling along the Parkway Friday and Saturday evenings during this fourth annual event! 800-568-4748.

TBA  The Nutcracker “Sweet”
W.L. Mills Auditorium. 7 pm. Call 865-680-7369 for information and reservations.

TBA:  Old Fashioned Hayrides
Mountain Mall. Enjoy a hayride through downtown Gatlinburg. A great way to see the fall colors! Departs from traffic light #6 at the Mountain Mall. Rides leave every 45 minutes Sunday - Thursday 5 pm - 9 pm. NO rides December 24, 25 and 31. For additional information call 865-436-3897.

1 - 4:  Great Smoky Mountains Arts & Crafts Holiday Show
Gatlinburg Convention Center.  Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community members assemble in downtown Gatlinburg to display the unique crafts and artwork for which they are nationally known. Live demonstrations. Free admission. For more information please 800-568-4748.

1 - 18:  Winter Magic Tunes & Tales
Through the holiday season, visitors can meet characters and storytellers and enjoy caroling along the Parkway Friday and Saturday evenings. 800-568-4748.

1 - 30:  Gatlinburg Winter Magic Trolley Ride of Lights
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Trolley Station. Guided trolley tour of spectacular Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting displays. Group reservations are available. Departs at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 pm. Tickets on sale October 15. Call 865-436-0535 for ticket information.

1 - 30:  Gatlinburg's 17th Annual Winterfest
The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with over 2 million spectacular lights in fantastic displays throughout town.  Displays are sure to dazzle the spirit and bring out the kid in everyone.  Special lighting displays are added in January for Valentines Day.  For more information please call 800-568-4748.

2:  Gatlinburg's 36th Annual "Fantasy of Lights" Christmas Parade
Downtown Gatlinburg. Enjoy lighted floats, marching bands and giant helium balloons. Parade begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information please call 800-568-4748.

4 - 5:  Christmas on Ice
Ober Gatlinburg. Enjoy the spirit of the season as local skaters display their talents on ice to the sounds of holiday music in a two-day performance. Call 800-251-9202.

31: Gatlinburg's 24th Annual New Year's Ball Drop and Fireworks Show
Space Needle on  Historic Nature Trail-Airport Road. The Space Needle will come to life at the stroke of midnight with a fabulous pyrotechnic show.  "A show you definitely do not want to miss"!  If you can see the Space Needle from your hotel, chalet or at the Smoky Mountain overlooks you are guaranteed a terrific show. Free party favors compliments from the City of Gatlinburg. For more information please call 800-568-4748.

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