Gatlinburg TN Events
Gatlinburg Springfest
March 11- June 7
A three month celebration of Spring. Tourists will see Gatlinburg welcome spring and all it brings.
ACNA Quattro de Mayo 2009
April 30- May 3
Take a scenic ride through the mountains of Gatlinburg with car enthusiasts from all around.
Gatlinburg Scottish Festival and Games
May 15-17
Scots from all around gather together with other clans to celebrate the Scottish culture.
Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival
May 16-17
Artists from all around set up tents displaying their work. There will be a live band and food.
Gatlinburg Old Timer’s Day- The Park was our Home
June 6
Locals that lived in the area before the Park was established sharing stories of “back then”.
Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales
June 12- August 8
The sidewalks of downtown Gatlinburg become the stage for local performers starting at 5pm.
Living History Civil Way Reenactment
June 18-21
Local performers act out the Battle of Burg hill complete with costume and demonstrations.
Midnight Independence Day Parade
July 3-4
A midnight celebration complete with a fireworks show for our nation’s Birthday.
Gatlinburg River Raft Regatta
July 4
A homemade float race to Ripley’s Aquarium to see whose float is the best!
“Stand Here” Fireworks Finale
July 4
A twenty minute long fireworks show at sunset on July 4 celebrating our independence.
Gatlinburg Craftsman Fair
July 17-26
A huge gathering of local craftsmen to display their work. Buy a one of a kind souvenir for home!
Old Fashioned Wagon Rides
September 1- November 30
A scenic hayride through back roads in downtown Gatlinburg.
Fall Foliage in the Smokies
September 15- November 15
The trees of the Smokies start to change color with the season during these weeks in the Fall.
Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival
September 18- October 31
A city wide celebration of fall. Many stores will have displays and there will be many events.
A Taste of Autumn
September 24
Local restaurants gather together to let people choose who has the best dishes.
Gatlinburg Craftsman Fair
October 8-25
Local craftsmen set up booths to display and sell their work and take custom orders.
Winter Magic Kickoff & Chili Cookoff
November 4
A chili contest in downtown Gatlinburg lit up by light displays to celebrate the winter.
Trolley Ride of Lights
November 4- January 30
Take a ride on a special trolley that takes you around Gatlinburg to see all the lights displays that are set up.
Gatlinburg Winter Magic
November 5- February 28
The city of Gatlinburg is lit up with millions of lights in displays and storefronts throughout the winter.
Veteran’s Day Celebration
November 11
A musical tribute to the Veteran who fought for our country at the Ripley’s Plaza.
Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
November 23-30
Members of Arts and Crafts Community have booths to display and sell their work at Ripley’s Aquarium.
Festival of Trees
November 24-28
Many Christmas trees will be decorated and set up at the W.L. Mills Conference Center for all to enjoy.
The Nutcracker “Sweet”
November 27 – 28
Holiday show performed by Smoky Mountain Dance Theater Company at the conference center.
Winter Magic Tunes & Tales
November 27 – December 20
Carolers and performers take to the street to perform for those walking along the strip.
Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
December 1 – 6
Members of the arts and crafts community sell and display their special holiday crafts.
Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade
December 4
Lighted floats, helium balloon, and marching bands highlight the Gatlinburg Christmas parade.
Christmas On Ice
December 6-7
A ice skating show performed at the ice rink at Ober Gatlinburg.
New Year’s Eve Ball Drop & Fireworks
December 31
22nd annual firework and ball drop street party that happens at midnight to bring in the new year.