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March 26-28
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Gatlinburg Screenfest - The city of Gatlinburg hosts an independent film festival at various locations throughout the town. www.gatlinburgscreenfest.com. 865-809-4106
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March 27-April 26
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Festival of Nations - Dollywood's perennial season opening returns to showcase the world at large. Expect to see Ireland, India, South America, China, Africa and more performing and setting up shop for the Festival of the Nations! www.dollywood.com
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March 31-April 3
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Arts and Crafts Community Show - The famed Arts and Crafts Community of Gatlinburg will show off and demonstrate their various talents and age-old craft-working skills. www.gatlinburgcrafts.com.
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April 3
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Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast with the Easter Bunny - Pigeon Forge Community Center. Breakfast starts at 8:00 a.m. and the Egg Hunt is at 10:00 a.m. 865-429-7373
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April 3-4
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Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament - The 11th Annual Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament is hosted by Rocky Top Outfitter of Pigeon Forge and features multiple categories for contest. Open to children and adults. www.rockytopoutfitters.com
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April 4
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Easter Sunrise at Ober - For the 12th year in a row, Ober Gatlinburg is host to a sunrise worship service to honor Easter Sunday. Free tram rides from 6:00-6:30 AM and a breakfast buffet from 7AM - 10:30AM. www.obergatlinburg.com
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April 8
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Grand Opening of the Titanic Museum - 10 a.m., Pigeon Forge's most anticipated new attraction will receive the Grand Opening treatment with no less a person than Regis Philbin acting as Master of Ceremonies.
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April 10
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Gatlinburg Gateway Triathlon - 3rd annual triathlon at the Gatlinburg Community Center. Begins at 8:15 a.m. and requires contestants to swim one half mile, bike 20 kilometers, and run 5 kilometers. Open to anyone 15 years or older. 865-436-4990
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April 10
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Music of the Mountains - Various artists, including Jimbo Whaley, Greenbrier, Boogertown Gap, Mountain Strings and more will be performing at the Sugarlands Visitor Center and the W.L. Mills Auditorium. 1-800-568-4748
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April 15-18
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Grand Spring Rod Run - Huge, gorgeous cars spend the weekend parading around town and showing off what's under the hood. Huge event with thousands of happy fans returning. 1-800-251-4444
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April 21
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Wildflower Pilgrimage and Greener Living Expo - Gatlinburg's most popular Springtime event. A full week of nature exhibits, guest lectures, interactivity and so much more than you can believe you can do. www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org
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April 22
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Ribfest and Wings - The city of Gatlinburg shuts down the main road through the center of downtown to host sampling tents, live music, children's entertainment, and, of course, hot sauces. www.gatlinburg.com, 865-436-4178.
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April 30-May 2
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Rumble in the Hills Motorcycle Rally - Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center - 1-800-251-4444
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May 3-8
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6th Annual Southern Gospel Music Fanfair - Gospel and Worship fans rejoice! Meet and Greet, Talent Search and performances by Calvary Heirs, Hearts of Faith, Lisa Herald, Premier Quartet, Promise and more!
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May 14-16
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Gatlinburg Scottish Festival and Games - Gatlinburg's long-standing Scottish Heritage is honored once again at Mill's Park near Gatlinburg Pittman High School. Music, dance, clothing and competitions are all expected. www.gsfg.org
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May 21-22
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Relay for Life - The American Cancer Society hosts a 2 day event to honor victims and survivors of cancer with a relay run across the city. See www.relayforlife.org/seviertn for more information.
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May 28-30
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Family Fest in The Smokies - A three-day musical celebration featuring Down home Horns, Jeff and Sheri Easter, Gaither Vocal Band, Karen Peck and New River, Ravi Zacharias and many more! www.gaither.com
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June 10-12
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19th Annual Smoky Mountains Storytelling Festival - TBD - All over Pigeon Forge, Professional Storytellers will delight audiences with age-old tales and other fun things. www.mypigeonforge.com/storytelling
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11 – August 1
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Kids Fest - Dollywood's celebration of children and their younger siblings returns for another summer guaranteed to make the entire Smoky Mountain Vacation. See www.dollywood.com for show times and hours.
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June 11 - August 7
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Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales - Gatlinburg brings mountain culture and atmosphere to the city as local musicians and performers perform throughout the downtown area, telling stories, playing bluegrass and the old music of the Appalachians. 800-568-4748
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July 2
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Music on the Square - Music Performances at the Old Mill Square in front of the Pottery House Cafe. www.oldmillsquare.com
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July 4
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20th Annual Patriot Festival - The Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge explodes with people, live entertainment all night, and fireworks, fireworks, fireworks! 865-453-8574
Midnight Parade/River Regatta/Fireworks Display - A busy day for the city of Gatlinburg; starting with the country's earliest Fourth of July Parade at Midnight, 5 minutes after 11:55 P.M. on July 3rd, followed by the popular River Raft Regatta river race, and then the Fireworks show as soon as the sun sets.
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July 16-24
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Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair - The Arts and Crafts Community gathers at the W.L. Mills Auditorium for a full week's worth of demonstrations, crafts and country music. Those who come to the mountains to see what we do will not be disappointed. www.craftsmenfair.com
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August 1-31
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Celebrate Freedom! "Participating businesses offer exclusive discounts to veterans, all branches of active duty, Reserves, National Guard, retired military, law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS personnel (ID required)" www.mypigeonforge.com/celebratefreedom
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August 13-14
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Stringtime in the Smokies - Music performances at the Old Mill Square in front of the Pottery House Cafe - www.oldmillsquare.com
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September 10-11
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Shades of Past Rod Run XXVIII - One of Pigeon Forge's favorite events. Take witness to souped up engines and models you've only seen in books from ages ago. www.shadesofthepast.com
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September 16 - 19
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Grand Fall Rod Run - The big finale for the Rod Runs of Pigeon Forge, expect to see hundreds if not thousands of incredible Hot Rods parading downtown and tens of thousands of spectators lining the sidewalks.
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September 23
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13th Annual Taste of Autumn - The Taste of Autumn is an event showcasing the best food and Live Entertainment in the area to benefit the United Way. $25 Donation. Gatlinburg Convention Center.
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September 25
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7th Annual Old Mill Heritage Day - The Old Mill holds a day-long festival to celebrate the old ways and Appalachian Culture. www.oldmillsquare.com
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September 25-26
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Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament - The 11th Annual Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament is hosted by Rocky Top Outfitter of Pigeon Forge and features multiple categories for contest. Open to children and adults. www.rockytopoutfitters.com
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October 1-30
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National Gospel and Harvest Celebration - Dollywood opens its doors to tens of thousands of fans who look forward to the park hosting a whole month of nonstop Gospel performances in addition to Artisan showcasing. www.dollywood.com
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October 2-30
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Pigeon Forge Rotary Club Craft Fair - The Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge provides a tent for many local artists to gather and show their wares and skills. Admission by donation. 865-909-3446
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October 7-23
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Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair - The Arts and Crafts Community gathers at the W.L. Mills Auditorium for a full week's worth of demonstrations, crafts and country music. Those who come to the mountains to see what we do will not be disappointed. www.craftsmenfair.com
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October 28
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10th Annual Safe Halloween Celebration - Pigeon Forge Community Center - 865-429-7373
Belz Annual Halloween Egg Hunt - Belz Outlets, 6:00 P.M. 865-453-7316
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November 6 - January 1
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Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival - Dollywood celebrates Christmas the way it was meant to be celebrated, with nightly parades, Christmas music and performances, night time rides, hot chocolate and more! www.dollywood.com
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November 9
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21st Annual Winterfest Kickoff - Patriot Park. Special guests, live entertainment and some words from the Mayor and other administrators. Then the "switch" and the start of the Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights! Patriot Park - 865-453-8574
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November 10
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Winter Magic Kickoff and Chili Cookoff - The downtown section of Gatlinburg, the entire street, shuts down to occupy all the chili vendors and entertainment and people that are expected to accommodate the event. The Winter lights are turned on as the main event for the evening. 865-436-4178.
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November 11
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Veteran's Day Celebration - Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies is the stage for a series of tributes to America's Veterans; current and former. All Branches will be recognized. 11:00 a.m.
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November 23-27
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Festival of Trees - Dozens and dozens of trees of all sizes and shapes line the rows at the W.L. Mills. It's an extremely popular, festive and colorful occasion that benefit the Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries. www.smarm.org
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