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2012 Pigeon Forge Area Events
March Events
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Pirates Ball- Mountain Hope presents its fifth Annual fundraiser at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. All guests will enjoy live music and dancing as well of great food and drinks. Call(865)774-7684 to make plans to attend.
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14 - 17
18th Annual A Mountain Quiltfest. This early spring event brings quilting enthusiasts to compete in a world-renown, multi-category quilt show. It is a unique opportunity for the display and viewing of creative quilts, not to mention classes and lectures taught by some of the nation.s most recognizable names.
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16 - 17
Smoky Mountain Fiber Arts Festival - located at the Visitor Center in Townsend, TN. A festival celebrating a style of fine art which uses textiles such as fabric, yarn, and natural and synthetic fibers is being held right here in East Tennessee. Come join the fun! Call (865) 448-6134 for more info.
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23 - 24
Corvette Auction and Expo - Corvette lovers don't want to miss this event! Visit the Corvette Auction and Expo at the Sevierville Events Center.
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April Events
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4 - 7
Great Smoky Easter Arts & Crafts Show - Located in the Gatlinburg Convention Center the show contains everything from food to unique household knick knacks. Buy gifts for others or bring home something great for yourself.
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Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny - at the Pigeon Forge Community Center beginning at 10:00 a.m.
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7 - 8
Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament - Celebrate springfest in Pigeon Forge with the Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament! The Little Pigeon River is stocked with 10,000 trout in over 20 miles of streams prior to the tournament. There will be over $10,000 in cash & prizes so bring your family out for a great day of relaxation and we are sure you will be thrilled with all the fun you catch! For more info call (865) 661-3474.
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Herb and Wildflower Day - located in Townsend, TN. For more information on the Herb and Wildflower Day at the Visitor Center in Townsend and different places in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park call (865) 448-6134
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9 - 14
Spring Hikes - Discover the beauty of spring in the most rugged mountains in Appalachia! Daily hikes will explore the cultural and natural history of this region with its unique traditions. Start each day with a hot breakfast then pack a lunch, grab your daypack and head out on the trail.
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Smokies Baseball Home Opener - located at Smokies Stadium in Kodak, TN at 7:15 p.m., Tennessee Smokies vs Jackson Generals.
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12 - 15
Spring Grand Rod Run - April 12-15, 2012 at Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN. Thousands of classic car, truck and motorcycle enthusiasts make the pilgrimage to Pigeon Forge each year.
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Merle Haggard in Concert - at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information please call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com
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20 - 21
Mountain Man Memorial March - This 5th Annual 26.2 march starts at 9:00 a.m. in downtown Gatlinburg as a challenging tribute to our men and women in uniform. Pre-registration is required. Call (865) 974-8858 .
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20 - 23
Spring Photography Workshop - The workshop emphasizes wildlife, landscape, and macro photography. Bill and his fantastic team of instructors tailor each program to the interests and skill level of each individual participant with plenty of one-on-one instruction.
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25 - 29
The 62nd Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage is an annual five-day event in Great Smoky Mountains National Park consisting of a variety of wildflower, fauna, and natural history walks, motorcades, photographic tours, art classes, and indoor seminars. Most programs are located outdoors in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park areas, while indoor classes and seminars are also held in various venues throughout Gatlinburg. Join us by registering for the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage in the Smokies on April 25-28, 2012.
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Gatlinburg Ribfest and Wings - Purchase an armband to sample the great ribs and wings all night! At the end of the night judges will award prizes to the best ribs or wings in seven categories. All vendors are competing for the .People.s Choice Award. which is chosen by you. This festival isn.t just ribs and wings though.It is full of live entertainment. Come on out for some Smoky Mountain Fun!
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May Events
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4 - 5
Spring Festival and Old Timers Day - located in Townsend, TN. Join us for our springtime celebration of bluegrass music (concerts and jam sessions), clogging, arts and crafts, BBQ, Appalachian skills demonstrations, storytelling, wildflower walks, and the beauty of the Smokies in the springtime.
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4 - 6
Birdwatching in the Smokies - What could be better than a weekend of birdwatching in the Smoky Mountains! Discover the many bird species of the Southern Appalachian Mountains while we focus on their specific adaptations and distributions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Educational and fun for all!
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Fifth Annual Gatlinburg Gateway Triathlon - at the Gatlinburg Community Center at 8:15 a.m. Awards will be given. Call (865)436-4990
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Cinco de Mayo Festival - Cinco de Mayo Festival - A major Hispanic celebration in downtown Gatlinburg taking place in front of Ripley's Aquarium. This educational festival will be both fun and colorful. Come out and hear Latin music, participate in activities, and enjoy an evening of celebration.
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Off the Wall - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A fine art & craft sale to benefit the Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation and featuring original works from 40+ local and regional artists working in oils, watercolors, pastels, acrylics, jewelry, pottery, fiber art, photography and more. For information, call (865) 446-9628
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9 - 11
Southeastern Pedal Car and Toy Show - located at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center - Portell Restorations will be available for your parts needs. Call 1-800-223-6707
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27th Annual Dolly's Homecoming Parade - 6:00 p.m. marks the 27th annual Dolly Parade. This Dolly Parade kicks off Pigeon Forge Springfest with Sevier County's favorite daughter, Dolly Parton, as its grand marshal leading the celebration.
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Shrine FunFest Parade - on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge, TN . Route to be announced. 9:00 a.m. start time.
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Birdwatching at Cades Cove - What could be better than a weekend of birdwatching in the Smoky Mountains! Discover the many bird species of the Southern Appalachian Mountains while we focus on their specific adaptations and distributions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Educational and fun for all!
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17 - 19
F-100 Supernationals and All Ford Show - LMC Truck/SUV Parts and Accessories presents the 34th annual F-100 Supernationals and All Ford Show. Lots of great events at this 3-day-long car show including a meet and greet with Sam Memmolo "The Voice of the F-100 Supernationals" The event will take place in the City of Pigeon Forge Municipal Lot.
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located in Townsend, TN - a Fly Fishing Exposition and Fundraiser held in Townsend, TN. Call Little River Outfitters for more information (865) 448-9459. Proceeds from this event are donated to Great Smoky Mountains National Park Fisheries Department, Friends of the Smokies Fisheries Scholarship Fund or other youth educational conservation projects. |
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Bloomin BBQ & Bluegrass -The Bloomin. BBQ & Bluegrass festival is the most popular event in Sevierville! It includes the Tennessee State Championship Barbeque Cook-Off, many bluegrass concerts from rising stars, kids activities, and delicious food. Even more. it's FREE. For more information, call 1-888-889-7415
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Aaron Tippin, Joe Diffie & Sammy Kershaw in Concert- at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information please call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com
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June Events
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Smoky Mountain Pottery Festival - located in Townsend, TN - at the Townsend Visitor Center, 30 booths of exceptional and talented master potters. You don't want to miss this!
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Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge - Classic Car Show at Music Road Convention Center. Call (865) 379-9595
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11 - 16
Discovery Camp - Discovery Camp is full of firsts for many kids. Each one is an exciting discovery. It.s a place to explore nature while getting down and dirty with the forests, rivers, and critters that make these mountains home.
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Wilderness Adventure Trek - Spend a week away from parents? Sure! But spend it among black bears, towering trees, rattlesnakes and barred owls while backpacking on steep mountain trails? Oh, yeah!
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Ronnie McDowell, T. Graham Brown & Jimmy Fortune in Concert - at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information please call 1-800-792-4308or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com
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15 - 16
All Chevy Supernationals III- LMC Truck/SUV Parts and Accessories presents the all new All Chevy Supernationals III at the Pigeon Forge City Municipal Parking Lot.
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25 - 30
Discovery Camp - Discovery Camp is full of firsts for many kids. Each one is an exciting discovery. It.s a place to explore nature while getting down and dirty with the forests, rivers, and critters that make these mountains home.
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25 - 30
Wilderness Adventure Trek - Spend a week away from parents? Sure! But spend it among black bears, towering trees, rattlesnakes and barred owls while backpacking on steep mountain trails? Oh, yeah!
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Tennessee Smokies Baseball - Salute to Heroes Begins 5:00 p.m. at Smokies Stadium in Kodak, TN. Tennessee Smokies vs Birmingham Barons. Salute to heroes event pays homage to America's fallen heroes and their families with a pre-game memorial program while saluting our veterans, active-duty, reserves, and guard members for their service.
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July Events
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Smoky Mountains Family Camp - Spend your family vacation in the middle of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Surround your family with the magic of the mountains as you hike ridges, study wildlife, and explore secret places.
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Mel Tillis in Concert- at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information please call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com
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9 - 19
Teen High Adventure - Venture into the heart of the Great Smoky backcountry, spending 7 days and 6 nights among a community of teenage outdoor enthusiasts like you!
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Field Ecology Adventure - Come to Tremont and experience Great Smoky Mountains National Park from a field
scientist.s perspective. You will swim with the fishes and identify the myriad species that thrive in the Smokies or hold a live bird in your hands before it takes off to the treetops.
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9 - 14
Discovery Camp - Discovery Camp is full of firsts for many kids. Each one is an exciting discovery. It.s a place to explore nature while getting down and dirty with the forests, rivers, and critters that make these mountains home.
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23 - 27
Reptiles & Amphibians - Discover the secret lives of reptile and amphibian species in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. We will focus on their specific adaptations and distributions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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Aquatic Natural History - This course provides an overview of the unique ecology of aquatic systems in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, particularly as it relates to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, through discussions and field trips.
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27 - 28
George Jones in Concert- at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information please call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com
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August Events
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Celebrate Freedom Month - Pigeon Forge dedicates the entire month of August to United States heroes. Participating businesses offer discounts to all active and veteran personnel.
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Pigeon Forge Midnight 8K Road Race - Join us this year for the bigger and better Pigeon Forge Midnight 8K! The Pigeon Forge 8K has a unique midnight start time and a fast and flat course, making it easy and fun for all runners. The Pigeon Forge Midnight Road Race 8K is a Knoxville Track Club race and will take place August 4, 2012 at midnight.
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14 - 18
KIDABRA!- The Association of Family & Kidshow Performers
Annual Convention . Registration required. Grand Finale Public Show . Saturday, August 18, 2012 . 8:00 p.m. (336)492-7870
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Mickey Gilley in Concert- at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information please call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com
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31 - Sep 2
8th Annual Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival - Free outdoor family event located at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. This festival features skilled artist from all over the country, great cuisine and fun music for all!
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September Events
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8th Annual Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival - Free outdoor family event located at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. This festival features skilled artist from all over the country, great cuisine and fun music for all!
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4 - 9
Sevier County Fair - Enjoy the last moments of summer with an evening at a country fair. Enjoy carnival rides, games, contest, food and concerts at our hometown fair.
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Shades of the Past - Thousands of classic car, truck and motorcycle enthusiasts make the pilgrimage to Pigeon Forge each year.
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8 - 9
Teacher Escape Weekend - Escape to the Smokies and join Tremont's teacher/naturalists for an exciting look at what Tremont has to offer. This weekend is an opportunity to meet other teachers, share ideas, learn about new Tremont programs and answer questions you may have before your school's visit. It is also a time to relax, enjoy the mountain scenery and make new friends.
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15th Annual Taste of Autumn - Sample popular dishes from the area's finest restaurants. Have a fabulous evening as you enjoy live entertainment and a live auction all for a good cause as proceeds benefit United Way of Sevier County.
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13 - 15
Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival - This three day festival is jam packed full of Bluegrass performers that will start playing at 9 a.m. and keep playing well on into the night.
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13 - 15
Grand Fall Rod Run - The changing colors and bright leaves falling are the perfect natural backdrop for viewing the colorful selection of cars during this huge event. Car enthusiasts enjoy cruising and meeting on the main parkway amid the fall displays in every restaurant, hotel, and attraction.
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21 - 22
Don Williams in Concert - at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information please call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com
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28 - 29
Fall Heritage Festival and Old Timers Day - Come out to the Townsend Visitor Center in Townsend, TN for bluegrass music, clogging, beautiful antique tractors, crafts, food, quilting, apple-butter making, beekeeping and blacksmithing.
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Railroad Days at the Little River Railroad Museum in Townsend, TN
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13th Annual Fall Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament - Come out for great prizes and fun as we stock over 5,000 trout prior to this two day event! (865) 661-3474
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October Events
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Teacher Escape Weekend - Escape to the Smokies and join Tremont's teacher/naturalists for an exciting look at what Tremont has to offer. This weekend is an opportunity to meet other teachers, share ideas, learn about new Tremont programs and answer questions you may have before your school's visit. It is also a time to relax, enjoy the mountain scenery and make new friends.
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Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers Festival - held at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, located in the peaceful gateway community of Townsend, TN. Through an assortment of artifacts dating from 3000 B.C. to the 1930.s, visitors catch a glimpse of Native American life and its pottery.
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6 - 7
Robert Tino's Smoky Mountain Homecoming - Come out to the pumpkin patch for old fashioned games, bluegrass music and the unveiling of Robert Tino's latest print.
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11 - 28
Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair - One of the Southeast's favorite events featuring over 200 booths of artisans finest work. Live entertainment daily!
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Mountainfest at The Inn at Christmas Place - Mountainfest event located at The Inn at Christmas Place includes bluegrass music, singers, storytellers and demonstrations of mountain crafts.
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Women's Backpack - What better way is there to enjoy early fall than with a group of adventurous women on the trail and around the campfire. It.s .Girl Power. all the way as we climb mountains, ford streams and leave our hectic lives behind.
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Autumn Brilliance Photography Workshop - Willard Clay, widely recognized as one of our nation.s preeminent landscape photographers, leads this annual workshop. Unlike many photography workshops, our price includes meals, lodging and instruction by one of the finest teams of photography instructors anywhere in the country.
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Ray Stevens in Concert (two performances 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.) - at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information please call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com
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November Events
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Climate Change in the Smokies - Join rangers and scientists from Great Smoky Mountains National Park along with Tremont staff to learn the current state of climate change in the Smokies and possible future outcomes for the park.
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December Events
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Townsend Christmas Parade - in the peaceful gateway community of Townsend, TN.
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