Pigeon Forge Events Calendar

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January 2010

9 - Jan
Mar 27

Winter Heritage Classes - Classes are taught by local artisans.  Participants can learn about basket-making, pottery, sewing and appliqué, rug hooking, and mandolin and flat picking guitar. More info www.smokymountains.org and also on our PigeonForge.com blog>>

9-16

20th Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week, part of Pigeon Forge's Winterfest.

February 2010

1-
Mar 27

Winter Heritage Classes - Classes are taught by local artisans.  Participants can learn about basket-making, pottery, sewing and appliqué, rug hooking, and mandolin and flat picking guitar. More info www.smokymountains.org.

1-2

Tennessee Winter Special Olympics - Watch and cheer during the Special Olympics Tennessee, as athletes compete for the gold in their competitions. Be part of the annual Winter Olympics and cherish the memories you’ll make forever. http://www.obergatlinburg.com

4-7

Winter Heritage Festival - festival includes classes, exhibits, music, hikes, tours and demonstrations.  It has been recognized as one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast and with an Award of Merit from the American Association for State and Local History.

25-28

9th Annual Saddle Up! Week, part of Pigeon Forge's Winterfest. Featuring concerts and narratives by some of America’s finest western musicians, cowboy poets and storytellers.

March 2010

1-27

Winter Heritage Classes - Classes are taught by local artisans.  Participants can learn about basket-making, pottery, sewing and appliqué, rug hooking, and mandolin and flat picking guitar. More info www.smokymountains.org.

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June 5

Springfest - Springfest marks the beginning of springtime in the beautiful city of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It is a celebration packed full of nearly three months of home-spun fun.

8-14

NACMAI Annual Country Music Week in Pigeon Forge, TN - Fans of country, gospel, and bluegrass will enjoy the North America Country Music Association, Int'l's Annual Country Music Week at the Country Tonite Theater in Pigeon Forge, TN.

10-14

16th Annual Mountain Quiltfest: Music Road Convention Center, Smoky Mountain Convention Center.

19 -20

Smoky Mountain Fiber Arts Festival - Hosted by the Townsend Artisan Guild and Fine Arts Blount at Townsend Visitors Center.

30-

April 3

The Great Smoky Mountain Arts & Craft Show - The largest group of independent artisans in North America.  Including paint, sew, cast, quilts, brooms, pottery, leather, restaurants, café tea room, soda fountain, candy shops and much more.

April 2010

1-
June 5

Springfest - Springfest marks the beginning of springtime in the beautiful city of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It is a celebration packed full of nearly three months of home-spun fun.

3

Herb and Wildflower Day - The Smoky Mountains are home to more than 1,500 kinds of flowering plants, baked goods and handmade pottery.

3 - 4

Smoky Mountain Fall Trout Tournament at Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge, TN.  The entire family can get involved with this fun trout tournament geared toward anglers of all ages and skill levels

4

Easter Sunrise Service at Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort & Amusement Park in Gatlinburg, TN the Easter Sunrise Service at Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort in Gatlinburg, Tennessee is a great way to start Easter

9

Fiesta-Val Band and Chorus Competition. Spectators Welcome. FREE. Music Road Convention Center

15 - 18

Spring Rod Run | Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center; For more information call 1-800-251-4444.

16

Fiesta-Val Band and Chorus Competition. Spectators Welcome. FREE. Music Road Convention Center

19 - 24

Wildflower Pilgrimage Week - The Great Smoky Mountain National Park presents their Wildflower Week including wildflowers, fauna, nature walks, motorcades, photographic tours, art classes, and inside seminars.

23

Fiesta-Val Band and Chorus Competition. Spectators Welcome. FREE. Music Road Convention Center

30 -
May 1

Spring Festival and Old Timers Day  - Includes Young Pickers Talent Contest, barbecue, storytelling, arts and crafts.  Admission is free. 

May 2010

1

Spring Festival and Old Timers Day  - Includes Young Pickers Talent Contest, barbecue, storytelling, arts and crafts.  Admission is free. 

1-June 5

Springfest - Springfest marks the beginning of springtime in the beautiful city of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It is a celebration packed full of nearly three months of home-spun fun.

7

25th Annual Dolly's Homecoming Parade

3

Southern Gospel Music Fan Fair

8

Shrine Fun Fest Parade | Location: on the parkway in Pigeon Forge--route to be announced. Time: 9:00 a.m.

14-16

Bloomin' BBQ and Bluegrass

14-16

Trout Fest - A yearly fly fishing exposition and fundraiser, plus food and live bluegrass music.  Free fishing seminars. Proceeds are donated to Great Smoky Mountains National Park Fisheries Department, Friends of the Smokies Fisheries Scholarship Endowment and other youth conservation projects.

June 2010

4- 5

Classic Car Show: Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge | Music Road Convention Center

4- 5

Smoky Mountain Pottery Festival - The festival brings together potters from around the region in a juried event.  It will have 35 pottery booths, and education and children's tent, and Cynthia Bringle as featured potter. 

1- 5

Springfest - Springfest marks the beginning of springtime in the beautiful city of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It is a celebration packed full of nearly three months of home-spun fun.

10- 12

19th Annual Smoky Mountains Storytelling Festival

16 - 20

Christy Fest - The annual event celebrates the character of "Christie," the TV series, movies and classic novel by Catherine Marshall.  The television series was filmed in Townsend.  Visit www.christyfest.org

July 2010

2-4

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

3

20th Annual Patriot Festival

4

Independence Day Sidewalk Sale at Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall in Pigeon Forge, TN.  Enjoy great savings at dozens of brand name stores during the Independence Day Sidewalk Sale at Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall.

4

River Raft Regatta in Gatlinburg:  Beginning at the Christus Gardens bridge, a wild unmanned river raft race with everything from rubber ducks, floating rocks, and other unique boats will float along River Road ending at the Aquarium Bridge in Gatlinburg.

August 2010

11 - 14

KIDABRA!--The Association of Family & Kidshow Performers Annual Convention. Registration is required. Grand Finale Public Show is Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. at Music Road Convention Center.

September 2010

10 -
Oct. 31

14th Annual Pigeon Forge Harvestfest.

10 - 11

Shades of the Past Rod Run - National Parks Resort Lodge & Smoky River Ranch; Fax (865) 995-9097 or Fax (865) 429-0159.

16 - 19

Grand Fall Rod Run | Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center; For more information call 1-800-251-4444.

24 - 25

Fall Heritage Festival and Old Timers Day - The 18th event will include bluegrass music and clogging, antique tractor and engine show, storytelling, children's activities, crafts, food and demonstrations of traditional skills. 

October 2010

1 - 31

14th Annual Pigeon Forge Harvestfest.