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2010  GATLINBURG EVENTS CALENDAR   2010

 

 

Gatlinburg Winter Magic

 

Through February 28, 2010

 

Listed as one of winter's “Top 20 Events” by the Southeast Tourism Society, Gatlinburg’s four-month Winterfest Celebration transforms the mountain resort town of Gatlinburg into a spectacular winter wonderland from November through February.

A holiday craft show, Christmas parade, Winter Magic Tunes & Tales, and the popular New Year's Ball Drop combine with millions of LED lighting displays and attractions to make Winterfest an activity filled season in Gatlinburg.

 

 

 

Event Name:

Celebrate Santa

Date(s):

March 13 - 16

Season:

Spring

Category:

Entertainment

Description:

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 as the Jolly Old Elf and his cohorts gather at the Convention Center for their 2010 convention, trade show and gala. Elves. Real-bearded and designer-bearded Santas and even those who have never donned the red suit (but think they might like to) will be in attendance.

 

Location:

Gatlinburg Convention Center

Website/Link:

http://www.hollyandshamrock.com

Contact Info:

(865) 244-5231

Admission:

Yes

 

 

 

Event Name:

Ribfest & Wings

Date(s):

April 22

Season:

Spring

Category:

Entertainment, Fundraiser, Food

Description:

Gatlinburg’s 8th Annual Ribfest & Wings festival will feature extended hours (4 to 10 p.m., with food sampling starting at 6) and loads of atmosphere as the Parkway transforms into a Street Fair between Traffic Light 6 and Riverside Motor Inn/Reagan Terrace Mall.

 

 

Location:

Downtown Gatlinburg

                              Admission:   Yes

 

 

 

Event Name:

60th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage

Date(s):

April 21 - 25

Season:

Spring

Category:

 

Description:

Enjoy the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with over 150 different programs, including hiking tours, motorcades, demonstrations & classroom lectures.

Location:

W.L. Mills Conference Center & various venues

Website/Link:

http://www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org/

Contact Info:

865-436-7318

 

 

Event Name:

Gatlinburg Scottish Festival & Games

Date(s):

May 14 - 16

Season:

Spring

Category:

Entertainment, Food, History, Parades

Description:

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

Website/Link:

http://www.gsfg.org

Admission:     Daily Fee

 

 

Event Name:

Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival

Date(s):

May 15 - 16

Season:

Spring

Category:

Arts, Entertainment, Food

Description:

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.

Location:

Downtown Gatlinburg

Website/Link:

http://www.gfaf.net

 

 

Admission:

FREE

 

 

Event Name:

Arts & Crafts Community Show

Date(s):

March 31 - April 3

Season:

Spring

Category:

Arts, Entertainment, History

Description:

Unique 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

Website/Link:

http://www.gatlinburgcrafts.com

 

Event Name:

Family Fest In The Smokies

Date(s):

May 28 - 30

Season:

Spring

Category:

Entertainment

Description:

Bill & Gloria Gaither present the 20th annual Family Fest in the Smokies in Gatlinburg Convention Center. Three days of performances by all your favorites.

Location:

Gatlinburg Convention Center

Website/Link:

http://www.gaither.com

Admission

Yes

 

 

Event Name:

Gatlinburg SpringFest

Date(s):

March 11 - June 7

Season:

Spring

Category:

Arts, Entertainment, Food, History

Description:

Ahhh...Springtime in the Smokies! There's no better time to enjoy nature and festivals of all types.

Location:

Throughout Gatlinburg

 

 

 

 

 

Event Name:

Easter Sunrise at Ober

Date(s):

April 4

Season:

Spring

Category:

 

Description:

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.

Location:

Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort

 

 

Contact Info:


Top of Mt. Harrison
Gatlinburg, TN 37738

Admission:

Free

 

 

Event Name:

Holly and Shamrock Parade - St. Nicholas Meets St. Patrick

Date(s):

March 13

Season:

Spring

Category:

Entertainment, Parades

Description:

St. Nicholas & St. Patrick – Together At Last! Everybody had so much fun the first time, they’re going to do it again as these two Saints will meet and march together in the second annual Holly & Shamrock Parade on the downtown Parkway. Gatlinburg puts on quite a parade so plan now to enjoy a veritable explosion of red and green with hundreds of Santas, Mrs. Clauses, elves, reindeer and even an All-Santa Band.

Location:

Downtown

Website/Link:

http://www.hollyandshamrock.com/

Admission:

Free

 

 

Event Name:

"Stand Here" Fireworks Finale

Date(s):

July 4

Season:

Summer

Category:

Entertainment

Description:

Finish off the 4th in style with a magnificent fireworks show visible from the downtown streets of Gatlinburg!

Location:

Downtown Gatlinburg

 

 

 

 

Admission:

Free



Event Name:

Midnight Independence Day Parade

Date(s):

July 3 - 4

Season:

Summer

Category:

Entertainment, Parades

Description:

For the 35th consecutive year, Gatlinburg kicks off America’s Independence Day celebration with the nation’s first parade, which leads off at 12 a.m. on Saturday. CLICK ON "READ MORE" TO WATCH PARADE VIDEO

Location:

Downtown Gatlinburg

 

 

 

 

Admission:

Free

 

 

Event Name:

Gatlinburg's River Raft Regatta

Date(s):

July 4

Season:

Summer

Category:

Entertainment

Description:

Gatlinburg’s popular River Raft Regatta takes place at noon on Friday, July 4th, on the Little Pigeon River in Downtown Gatlinburg.

Location:

Downtown Gatlinburg

 

 

 

 

Admission:

Free



Event Name:

Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair

Date(s):

July 16 - 24

Season:

Summer

Category:

Arts, Entertainment

Description:

Art, crafts and music lovers can find almost 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 & Bluegrass entertainment. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location:

Gatlinburg Convention Center

Website/Link:

http://www.craftsmenfair.com

Contact Info:

865/436-7479

Admission:

Yes



Event Name:

Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales

Date(s):

June 11 - August 7

Season:

Summer

Category:

Arts, Entertainment, History

Description:

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.

Location:

Downtown Gatlinburg

 

 

 

 

Admission:

Free

 

 

 

 

Event Name:

Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival

Date(s):

September 1 - October 31

Season:

Fall

Category:

Arts, Entertainment, History

Description:

Fall decorations, old fashioned hayrides, events, entertainment, and local craft exhibits.

Location:

throughout Gatlinburg