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2012 Gatlinburg Area Calendar of Events

Smoky Mountain SpringFest
March 9, 2012 - June 3, 2012

Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, trees are full of new growth and leaves, frost has melted from the high country and waterfalls cascade onto rocks below. Read more

ClausFest Parade
March 17, 2012 - March 17, 2012

Join the assembled crowd in greeting hundreds of Mr. and Mrs. Clauses, elves and helpers at this magical parade on the downtown Parkway. Read more

GFA Fit For Duty 5K Run/Walk
March 31, 2012 - March 31, 2012

The Gatlinburg Firefighters Association hosts this run/walk to bring awareness to cardiac health. Read more

Great Smoky Easter Arts & Crafts Show
April 5, 2012 - April 7, 2012

Unique handcrafted gifts and products produced by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are placed on display and offered for sale as they host their annual Easter show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Read more

Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament
April 7, 2012 - April 8, 2012

The 13th Annual Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament is open to adults or children . and equally challenging for both visitors and locals, with multiple categories to be contested in this largest trout tournament in the Smokies. Read more

Easter Sunrise at Ober
April 8, 2012 - April 8, 2012

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. Read more

Smoky Mountain MABC Regional Bridge Tournament
April 16, 2012 - April 22, 2012

This large tournament of the Mid-Atlantic Bridge Conference takes place at the Gatlinburg Convention Center with thousands of players participating in Gold Point events and other programs. Read more

Mountain Man Memorial March
April 20, 2012 - April 21, 2012

The Fifth Annual Mountain Man Memorial March is a 26.2-mile march in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee which will be conducted Saturday, April 20 and 21 in Gatlinburg as a tribute to our men and women in uniform. Read more

Music of the Mountains
April 20, 2012 - April 22, 2012

Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced the 8th annual .Music of the Mountains. celebration, April 20 through 22. This event has grown to span an entire weekend, with performances of traditional music in neighboring communities, including an entire day of free music at the Sugarlands Visitor Center on April 21. Read more

Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
April 25, 2012 - April 29, 2012

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

Ribfest, Wings & BBQ
April 26, 2012 - April 26, 2012

Enjoy the area.s best ribs and wings as well as live entertainment during Gatlinburg.s Ribfest & Wings on Thursday, April 26 on the Parkway. One admission price allows sampling until the ribs and wings run out as downtown transforms into a Street Fair. Read more

Walk on the North Side
April 27, 2012 - April 28, 2012

The Walk on the North Side features unique shopping, skill demonstrations, live entertainment and children.s activities on the fourth weekend of each month on the Parkway in Gatlinburg. Read more

Gatlinburg Gateway Triathlon
May 5, 2012 - May 5, 2012

The fourth 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 twenty kilometers, and running five kilometers consecutively. Read more

Cinco de Mayo Celebration
May 5, 2012 - May 5, 2012

Ripley.s Entertainment and the City are teaming up to produce the second major Hispanic event in the City of Gatlinburg on Saturday, May 5 with the Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Read more

Farmers Market
May 19, 2012 - October 13, 2012

Offering local choices for healthy mountain living, the Gatlinburg Farmers Market is open each Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Alamo Steakhouse parking lot at 705 East Parkway through October 21. Read more

Mountain Hounds Weekend
May 31, 2012 - June 3, 2012

Owners of retired racing Greyhounds gather in Gatlinburg to support the rescue efforts of rescue activists. Read more

Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales
June 15, 2012 - August 11, 2012

Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales is a summer-long street performance event featuring costumed musical performers, storytellers and artisans portraying time periods as far back as 1800. Read more

Free Parkway Trolley
June 15, 2012 - August 18, 2012

Visitors to Gatlinburg have an additional means to explore the Parkway via this shuttle route which is free for the summer starting June 15. Read more

Fourth of July Midnight Parade
July 3, 2012 - July 4, 2012

Saluting the valiant men and women of our military services, this 37th annual showcase is the .First July Fourth Parade in the Nation!. Parade starts at the stroke of midnight to begin Independence Day. Read more

Gatlinburg's River Raft Regatta
July 4, 2012 - July 4, 2012

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

"Stand Here" Fireworks Finale
July 4, 2012 - July 4, 2012

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

Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair
July 20, 2012 - July 29, 2012

Art, crafts and music lovers can find 150-plus 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 6 p.m. daily, Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read more

Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival
August 23, 2012 - August 25, 2012

Celebrating the area.s Appalachian musical roots, Gatlinburg will host its first Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival August 23 through 25. Read more

Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival
August 31, 2012 - September 2, 2012

A family oriented fine arts festival featuring juried artists from around the country and music on the campus of Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts in downtown on Labor Day weekend, 2012. Read more

Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival
September 13, 2012 - October 31, 2012

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

Autumn Colors in the Smokies
September 14, 2012 - November 7, 2012

The Great Smoky Mountains are now a mosaic with fall colors in some areas past-peak, some at peak, and some pre-peak. Read more

Taste of Autumn
September 27, 2012 - September 27, 2012

Featuring the fare of the area.s finest restaurants and businesses plus live music, the Taste of Autumn returns to the Gatlinburg Convention Center Read more

Oktoberfest at Ober
September 28, 2012 - November 4, 2012

Ober Gatlinburg is celebrating October with a fantastic festival featuring Bavarian-style food, drink and music, but you don.t have to don your finest lederhosen or dirndls to be a part of the fun. Read more

Smoky Mtn. Trout Event
September 29, 2012 - September 30, 2012

The 13th Annual Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament is open to adults or children . and equally challenging for both visitors and locals, with multiple categories to be contested in this largest trout tournament in the Smokies. Read more

Ripley.s Fright Nights
October 5, 2012 - October 31, 2012

Ripley.s Haunted Adventure is celebrating its 14th annual Fright Nights show this year with .Backwoods Terror: You Just Made A Wrong Turn., a show dedicated to all things Halloween! Read more

Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair
October 11, 2012 - October 28, 2012

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. Read more

Winter Magic Kickoff & Chili Cookoff
November 7, 2012 - November 7, 2012

Offering mouth-watering recipes of homemade chili ranging from mild and delightful to wild and adventurous, the City of Gatlinburg hosts its 23rd annual Winter Magic Kickoff and Chili Cookoff on Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. in downtown. Read more

Gatlinburg Winter Magic
November 7, 2012 - February 28, 2013

The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with millions of spectacular lights and lighted displays from November through February. Read more

Veterans Day Celebration
November 11, 2012 - November 11, 2012

Join Gatlinburg in saluting America's veterans of the Armed Forces, featuring stirring musical numbers and words of tribute on Ripley's Aquarium Plaza. Read more

Festival of Trees
November 20, 2012 - November 24, 2012

Festival of Trees and weekend performances of a holiday classic presented in Gatlinburg. Read more

Great Smoky Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show
November 21, 2012 - November 25, 2012

Unique handcrafted Thanksgiving gifts made by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are offered for sale at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Read more

Gatlinburg Thanksgiving Bowl
November 22, 2012 - November 24, 2012

Dozens of youth football teams will celebrate the holiday by converging on Mills Park for the 40th Annual Gatlinburg Thanksgiving Bowl. Teams compete in nine age divisions (U6 through U12 and two U13 classes) during the three-day tournament. Read more

Nutcracker "Sweet"
November 23, 2012 - November 24, 2012

Presented by the Great Smoky Mountain Dance Theatre, enjoy this holiday classic presented in Gatlinburg, with performances at 7 p.m. in the W.L. Mills Auditorium. (GSE) Call (865) 680-7369 for information and reservations. Read more

Winter Magic Tunes & Tales
November 23, 2012 - December 15, 2012

Through the holiday season, visitors can meet characters and storytellers and enjoy caroling along the Parkway Friday and Saturday evenings during this fourth annual event! Read more

Great Smoky Christmas Arts & Crafts Show
November 26, 2012 - December 2, 2012

Unique handcrafted gifts made by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are offered as they host their annual Christmas show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Read more

Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade
December 7, 2012 - December 7, 2012

The City of Gatlinburg invites you to bundle up and generate a spirited dose of holiday cheer and soak up Gatlinburg.s 37th annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade at 7:30 p.m. Read more

Christmas On Ice
December 8, 2012 - December 9, 2012

Enjoy the spirit of the season as local skaters display their talents on ice to the sounds of holiday music in a two-day performance at Ober Gatlinburg.s ice arena. Read more

New Year's Eve Ball Drop & Fireworks
December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2012

Join Gatlinburg's 25th Annual fabulous fireworks show and street party on the Parkway. For information on special packages, call 1-800-568-4748. Read more

Ober Gatlinburg Winter Sports
December 23, 2013 - March 16, 2013

Winter weather has finally arrived in Gatlinburg and snowmaking is in full force at Ober Gatlinburg. Read more

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