Gatlinburg Events

Autumn in the Smoky Mountains is often best spent tucked away in the embrace of nature! As fall colors emerge, a world of coziness mixed with adventure is suddenly at your fingertips. Take it all in at the Bear-Varian Fall Festival at Anakeesta. Gatlinburg’s award-winning adventure park is ready to celebrate the change of seasons from September 9th through October 31st with its brand-new beer tasting experience! Our guide to the Bear-Varian Fall Festival at Anakeesta has all the details you need to know:

As the temperatures begin to drop, the turning leaves provide a splash of color and nature’s beauty mesmerizes at every turn. Welcome to fall in the Smoky Mountains — a special time that calls for celebration with your closest friends and family! Celebrate all of your favorite aspects of fall in the Smokies by taking part in the Smoky Mountain Fall Festival at Ober Mountain. This month-long festival is full of food, music and fun for all! Here’s everything you need to know about the Smoky Mountain Fall Festival at Ober Mountain:

Spring is an amazing time to visit the Smoky Mountains! Not only does the warmer weather make an appearance, but there are also a ton of exciting events happening throughout the Smokies! You have the return of the annual car shows in Pigeon Forge, plus all sorts of special events at theme parks as well. One of the most popular events that you don’t want to miss takes place at one of Gatlinburg’s premier attractions! Here are all the details for the Blooms & Tunes spring festival at Anakeesta in Gatlinburg:

October is one of our favorite months to visit Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains! Not only is this when the leaves in the trees start to change colors, but there are also a variety of fun and exciting things to do in Gatlinburg in October! From seeing the changing leaves to enjoying seasonal events, you'll find so many great activities to do during your trip! Check out these 8 amazing things to do in Gatlinburg in October:

Join us this year to celebrate Oktoberfest in Gatlinburg! There’s no better place than the Great Smoky Mountains to enjoy an authentic German festival with friends and family.

We have exciting news — Spring Blake is back! Blake Shelton is returning to Gatlinburg. Get ready to kick off the spring season Shelton-style — with good music, good company and good drinks! We have all the details on Blake Shelton’s visit to Ole Red Gatlinburg below:

Christmas is one of the most magical times in the Smoky Mountains. The streets are aligned with sparkling lights and there are dozens of winter events that you do not want to miss! If you are grinning just thinking about the most wonderful time of the year, the good news is there is an upcoming event that will give you a sneak peak to all there is to come! Here is everything you need to know about Gatlinburg’s Festival of Trees:

Anakeesta is throwing their first annual Brewfest, an event where people can try locally seasoned brews from several different breweries. Anyone who enjoys trying new beers won’t want to miss this exciting festival, and we’ve got all of the details about Brewfest at Anakeesta in Gatlinburg below:

There is certainly no shortage of things to do in Gatlinburg TN in April! Now that spring is on its way, the Smokies are bursting at the seams with incredible events that celebrate East Tennessee’s culture and the great outdoors. If you plan on being here during April, you're probably wondering what all there is to do. Here are 8 of the best things to do in Gatlinburg in April:

For the first time ever, Gatlinburg is hosting a Creatures, Legends, and Lore Conference! This first annual conference is brought to you by the same people who brought you the Bigfoot Conference. If you want to attend this event, start making plans to be in Gatlinburg on October 12! To help you plan, we’ve gathered all the details on what to expect at this Gatlinburg conference and how to get tickets.

Have you ever thought you’ve spotted Bigfoot during one of your hikes in the Smoky Mountains? Probably not, but you still might believe in this giant, ape-like creature! If you’re interested in hearing more about Bigfoot, we have good news. Gatlinburg is home to the very first Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Conference on July 27! Here is everything you need to know about the event:

The Gatlinburg Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade has been named to a list of the best holiday parades in America! USA Today is let readers vote on their top 10 favorite holiday parades in the country, and the Gatlinburg Christmas Parade came in third place! We’ve got all the details on the recognition:

Open to the public, the Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival will run August 13 - 22, 2018. This ten-day Gatlinburg event showcases the talent behind some of the biggest musicians in the world. 

If you’re looking for some handmade Smoky Mountain souvenirs, you can’t do much better than the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair! This annual tradition will bring hundreds of artisans from all over the nation to Gatlinburg for 10 days of demonstrations, music, and fun. Read on to learn everything you need to know about this can’t miss event.

As lush, green foliage sprouts proudly from the earth and tree branches, and the warm feeling of sun on your shoulders becomes an increasingly common occurrence, May seems to be announcing its presence in celebration. And why not? May brings with it a whole new list of activities and opportunities for fun to be had that you have to try, so keep reading to learn all about the best things to do in Gatlinburg in May.