Gatlinburg Events

Gatlinburg's Midnight Independence Day Parade presented by Red Baron Pizza
Date(s): July 3 – 4
Season: Summer
Category: Entertainment, Parades
Description: The first 4th of July Parade in the good ol' U.S.A. happens in Gatlinburg. Join us for a fun-packed Holiday when the celebration of our nation's birthday begins at 12:01 a.m. in Downtown!
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
Admission: Free

"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

Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales
Date(s): June 8 - September 3
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. 6 - 11 p.m.Contact Info: (800) 56-VISIT
Admission: FREE

Gatlinburg MountainFest
Date(s): August 17 - 18
Season: Summer
Category: Arts, Entertainment, Food, History
Description: Life in the Mountains was hard work in olden days, which made festivities all the more special. Join in two days of mountain-style entertainment, food and crafts!
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
Admission: Free

Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair
Date(s): July 20 - 29
Season: Summer
Category: Arts, Entertainment
Description: Art, 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 & 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

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 Wednesday, July 4th, beginning at the Christus Gardens bridge on River Road and ending at the Aquarium bridge in downtown Gatlinburg. This unmanned river raft race is open to anything floatable except balls and plastic eggs. In the past, families have entered boats made out of matchsticks, floating rocks, as well as little rubber ducks. Registration takes place between 11 a.m. and noon, with the race beginning promptly at noon. Support for the River Raft Regatta is provided by the Gatlinburg Recreation Center.
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
Contact Info: 800-568-4748
Admission: Free

Battle of Burg Hill Civil War Reenactment
Date(s): July 3 – 4
Season: Summer
Category: Entertainment, History
Description: The recreation of the “Battle of Burg Hill” highlights this living history exhibition in conjunction with the Bicentennial Celebration of Gatlinburg. This two-day festival includes public demonstration and a camp setting with plenty of history and heritage.
Location: Mills Park
Website/Link: http://www.gatlinburg-tennessee.com/events/bicentennial.html
Contact Info: 865-436-0519
Profitt Rd
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Admission: Yes

Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair
Date(s): October 11 - 28
Season: Fall
Category: Arts, Entertainment
Description: More than 200 booths featuring some of the nation's finest work. Artists demonstrating on site, selling art. Live music.
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
Website/Link: http://www.craftsmenfair.com
Admission: $5.00

Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival Date(s): September 14 - October 31
Season: Fall
Category: Arts, Entertainment, History
Description: Fall decorations, old fashioned hayrides, events, entertainment, and local craft exhibits.
Location: throughout Gatlinburg
Admission: FREE

Gatlinburg Shark Race United Way Fundraiser
Date(s): September 29
Season: Fall
Category: Entertainment, Fundraiser
Description: Festivities begin at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies as rubber sharks are released into the Little Pigeon River. Enjoy Live Entertainment, food, fun, and fantastic prizes.
Location: Ripley's Aquarium Plaza
Contact Info: 865/436-4261

Taste of Autumn Fundraiser
Date(s): September 27
Season: Fall
Category: Fundraiser, Food
Description: Sample signature dishes from the area's finest restaurants. Enjoy live entertainment, live auction with a cash bar. .Proceeds benefit United Way of Sevier County.
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
Admission: Yes

18th Annual Winterfest Kick-Off & Chili Cook-Off
Date(s): November 7
Season: Fall, Winter
Category: Entertainment, Fundraiser, Food
Description: Gatlinburg lights up the city with millions of winter lights, an award winning chili contest, fireworks and entertainment. Come join us!
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
Admission: Yes

Old Fashioned Hayrides
Date(s): September 1 - December 30
Season: Fall, Winter
Category: Entertainment, Fundraiser
Description: Enjoy a unique, fun-filled hayride in downtown Gatlinburg as fall makes way for winter in the Smoky Mountains. Enjoy breathtaking views of Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting displays beginning November 7.
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
Contact Info: 865/436-3897
Admission: Yes



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