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April 1 - June 8
Smoky Mountain Springfest
A countrywide celebration of the season featuring special events, local craft shows
and much more.
April 5
Gatlinburg Gateway Triathlon
The second 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 20 kilometers, and running 5 kilometers consecutively. Awards will be given in eleven age catagories. Pre-register is required. 436-4990.
April 17th
Ribfest and Wings
Enjoy the area's best ribs and wings as well as free entertainment. One admission allows sampling until the ribs and wings run out! Downtown Gatlinburg.
April 23-27
58th 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 on the flowers, plants and wildlife in the great outdoors.
May 16
Gatlinburg Scottish Festival Grand Parade
Kick-of to the 27th Annual Gatlinburg Scottish Festival and Games. Parade begins at 6:00 p.m. at traffic light #10, Downtown Gatlinburg.
May 17 and 18
Gatlinburg Scottish Festival and Games
27th Annual Scottish clans meeting; featuring Highland athletics, bagpipe competitions, Highland dancing, border collie demonstrations, haggis hurling, entertainment and whiskey tasting, along with food and merchandise vendors. Mills Park. www.gsfg.org
May 17 and 18
Gatlinburg's Fine Arts Festival
A family oriented fine arts festival featuring juried artists from around the country, delicious cuisine and music. Proceeds benefit the Arrowmont School of Art and the Sevier County Arts Council. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and River Road.
June 1-8
Smoky Mountain Springfest
Gatlinburg comes alive as the city streets burst with baskets of beautiful blooms and flowing bulbs.
June 13 - August 9
Smoky mountain Tunes and Tales
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.
June 13-15
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 portrayals.
July 3
4th of July Midnight Parade
33rd Annual "First July Fourth Parade in the Nation!" Parade starts at 12:01 a,. July 4th on the Parkway.
July 4
River Raft Regatta
Enjoy a fun, unmanned, floatable object race for the whole family. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at the Aquarium of the Smokies. Race begins at noon and ends at the Aquarium bridge where prizes will be awarded in several different categories. Free registration.
July 4
4th of July Fireworks Show
Join us to celebrate our nation's Independence Day with a magnificent fireworks show. Gatlinburg will light up the mountain skyline at 10 p.m. with this spectacular show on the Parkway.
July 18-27
Gatlinburg's Craftsmen's Fair at Gatlinburg Convention Center.
Arts, 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 and Bluegrass entertainment. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 436-7479.
September 1 - November 30
Old Fashioned Hayrides
Enjoy a unique hayride with family and friends through downtown Gatlinburg. Departure is from traffic light #6 at Mountain mall from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, leaving approximately every 45 minutes.
September 11
Library Luau
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies host its third annual fall fundraiser benefitting Anna Porter Public Library at 5:30 PM. Entertainment and refreshments included.
436-5588.
September 18
11th Annual Taste of Autumn
Sample signature dishes from the area's finest restaurants. Live entertainment and auction with a cash bar. Proceeds benefit United Way of Sevier County. Gatlinburg Convention Center at 5 p.m.
September 19 - October 31
Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival
A countywide celebration of harvest season in Gatlinburg.
September 20
Great Gatlinburg Shark Race
Festivities start at Ripley's Plaza with live entertainment, food and 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. 436-4261
September 21
Gatlinburg Run for the Hills 10K Road Race
This demanding sanctioned course begins and ends in the early morning in downtown and includes challenge of Dudley Creek Bypass, ending at Mynatt park.
October 9-26
Gatlinburg's Craftsmen's Fair at the Convention Center.
November 5 - February 29
Gatlinburg Winter Magic
The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with over three million spectacular lights.
November 5 - December 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 reservation are available. Trolley leaves at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30.
November 5
Gatlinburg Winter Magic Kickoff and Chili Cookoff
The City of Gatlinburg kicks off Gatlinburg Winter Magic from 5 to 8 pm by turning on over three million lights including new displays making their debut in 2008. For a small donation, sample chili recipes from local restaurants and businesses and vote for your favorite. Live entertainment fireworks display. Downtown Gatlinburg.
November 11
Veterans Day celebration
A Salute to the men and women of our Armed Forces. 11 a.m. at Ripley's Aquarium Plaza.
November 25-30
Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community Holiday Show
Unique Handcrafted gifts made by members of Great smoky Arts and Crafts Community. Gatlinburg Convention Center.
November 28 and 29
Winter Magic Tunes and Tales
Through the holiday season, visitors can meet characters and storytellers and enjoy caroling and entertainment along the Parkway Friday and Saturday evenings during this holiday event!
November 28 and 29
The Nutcracker "Sweet"
Presented by the Smoky Mountain Dance Theatre Company. 7 p.m. in the W.L. Mills Auditorium. 680-7369 for information and reservations.
November 28 and 29
Gatlinburg's Festival of Trees
Dozens upon Dozens of ornately decorated Christmas trees. Gatlinburg Convention Center's W.L. Mills Conference Center.
December 1 to 20
Winter Magic Tunes and Tales
Along the Parkway Friday and Saturday evening during this holiday event!
December TBA
Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community Holiday Show
At the Gatlinburg Convention center.
December 5
Gatlinburg's 33rd Annual "Fantasy of Lights" Christmas Parade
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.
December TBA
Christmas on Ice
Enjoy the spirit of the holiday season as local skaters display their talents on ice to a wide variety of holiday music in a two-day performance. At Ober Gatlinburg. (800) 251-9202.
December 31
New Year's Eve Fireworks Show and 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."
For more information, call the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-568-4748.
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