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Check Out the 2007 Pigeon Forge Activities Calendar of Events!

Pigeon Forge ActivitiesWhile visiting the Smoky Mountains area, be sure to check out the Pigeon Forge activities calendar to see what is happening during your stay. There are many festivals, car shows, events, shopping sales, fairs, parades and craft exhibits that take place throughout the year. The Smoky Mountain towns of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville all have events taking place during every season, including the Winterfest, Springfest and Harvestfest.

Some of the highlighted Pigeon Forge activities include car shows. From April through September, you can find many car shows throughout the area as Pigeon Forge is a popular host for these shows. Also the largest event in Sevierville is the Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass Festival.





In the month of May in Gatlinburg is the Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival. This festival has free admission. The Fourth of July is a special time of year in the Smokies as Gatlinburg has the nation’s first 4th of July parade with the midnight Independence Day Parade. And Pigeon Forge has its Patriot Festival. And of all the Pigeon Forge activities, the most spectacular are the Springfest, Harvestfest and Winterfest.



Christmas Lights During Pigeon Forge Winterfest



Below is a 2008 Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg Activities Calendar:

Start Date

End Date

City

Event

Entire Year

Entire Year

Pigeon Forge,
TN

STEVE WARREN - LIVE
Hear "THE VOICE" of Steve
Warren live at the GREAT AMERICAN STEAK & BUFFET CO. Tuesday thru Saturday 6PM - 9PM

Traffic Light #1 on the Parkway
in Pigeon Forge, TN
www.stevewarrenthevoice.com

3/7/08

3/8/08

Pigeon Forge,
TN

THE WINTER CARNIVAL OF MAGIC
Country Tonite Theater
For Tickets Call 800-792-4308

3/21/08

 

3/23/08

 

Pigeon Forge,
TN

TENNESSEE
TAX FREE WEEKEND
All Shopping Venues

3/10/08

3/16/08

 

Pigeon Forge,
TN

NORTH AMERICAN COUNTRY
MUSIC AWARDS
Country Tonite Theater
865-453-2003 or 800-792-4308

3/12/08

3/16/08

Pigeon Forge,
TN

14th ANNUAL
"A MOUNTAIN QUILT FEST"

Music Road Convention Center & Smoky Mountain Convention Center 4010 Parkway (past light #8)  In addition to a multi-category quilt show, you can participate in instructional lectures and seminars on quilting led by national quilting experts.  A variety of quilt related items will be available for sale including patterns, and the latest equipment. For more information call 865-429-7350

3/12/08

6/8/08

Pigeon Forge,
TN

6th ANNUAL SPRINGFEST
IN PIGEON FORGE

Springfest marks the beginning
of spring in
beautiful
Pigeon Forge.  It's a celebration

chock-full of nearly three months
of homestyle fun and events
including and A Mountain
"Quiltfest", Smoky Mountain
Traditions, the Dolly Parade
and Dollywood's Festival of Nations
plus
hundreds of perennials
and trees in bloom.
For more information call
1-800-251-9100 or 865-453-8574

3/12/08

6/8/08

 

Gatlinburg,
TN

6th ANNUAL SPRINGFEST
IN GATLINBURG
A county-wide festival including
decorating
contests, special events,  local craft shows and much much more.  For more information Please Call  865-436-0500

3/19/08

3/22/08

Gatlinburg,
TN

ARTS & CRAFTS COMMUNITY
EASTER ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW
Unique handcrafted gifts made
by members of the Great Smoky
Arts & Crafts Community
as they host their annual show
at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Admission: Free

3/21/08

 

12/30/08

 

Pigeon Forge,
TN

DOLLYWOOD OPENS
For more information call:
1-800-DOLLYWOOD
or visit www.dollywood.com

4/9/08

 

4/13/08

 

Kodak,
TN

 

TENNESSEE SMOKIES BASEBALL OPENER
Smokies vs Jacksonville Suns
http://www.smokiesbaseball.com
I-40 at Exit 407 - 865-286-2300

4/11/08

 

4/12/08

 

Pigeon
Forge,
TN

 

23rd ANNUAL DOLLY PARADE 6 p.m.
865-453-8574
1-800-251-9100

DOLLY'S HOMECOMING
1-800-DOLLYWOOD

4/17/08

 

4/20/08

 

Pigeon
Forge,
TN

SPRING GRAND ROD RUN
The Grand Hotel
http://www.grandrodrun.net
865-687-3976

4/17/08

 

4/17/08

 

Gatlinburg,
TN

 

RIBFEST & WINGS
One of Gatlinburg's rites of spring
is this street party with live
entertainment and finger-lickin'
ribs & wings!
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
Admission: Yes


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Start Date

End Date

City

Event

5/2/08

 

5/4/08

 

Pigeon Forge,
TN

THE VAN-DELLS IN CONCERT
presented by Shrine Funfest
Tickets $20 per person.
Call (865)573-1901
Music Road Hotel
& Convention Center
1-800-429-7700

5/16/08

 

5/18/08

 

Gatlinburg,
TN

GATLINBURG SCOTTISH
FESTIVAL AND GAMES
27th Annual Scottish clans meeting
featuring Highland athletics, bagpipe competitions, Highland dancing,
border collie demonstrations,
haggis hurling, entertainment,
whiskey tasting, food &
merchandise vendors.
Location: Mills Park
Admission: daily fee

5/17/08

 

5/18/08

 

Gatlinburg,
TN

 

4th ANNUAL
GATLINBURG FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
A family oriented fine arts
festival featuring juried artists
from around the country, delicious
cuisine and music.
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
Admission: FREE

5/23/08

 

5/24/08

 

Gatlinburg,
TN

 

GATLINBURG MOUNTAINFEST
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

5/23/08

 

5/26/08

 

Pigeon Forge,
TN

 

MEMORIAL DAY
SIDEWALK SALE
Belz Factory Outlet Worlds
865-453-7316

5/30/08

 

5/30/08

 

Pigeon Forge,
TN

 

LORETTA LYNN IN CONCERT
Country Tonite Theatre
865-453-2003 or 1-800-792-4308

 

6/6/08

 

6/7/08

 

Pigeon Forge,
TN

PONTIACS IN PIGEON FORGE
Classic Car Show (865)379-9595
Music Road Hotel &
Convention Center
1-800-429-7700

6/13/08

 

8/31/08

 

Gatlinburg,
TN

 

SMOKY MTN TUNES & TALES
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.

6/13/08

 

6/15/08

 

Gatlinburg,
TN

 

LIVING HISTORY
CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT
The recreation of the
“Battle of Burg Hill” highlights
this living history exhibition
which includes public demonstration
and a camp setting with plenty
of history and heritage.
Location: Mills Park

6/13/08

 

8/3/08

 

Pigeon Forge,
TN

 

KIDS-FEST AT DOLLYWOOD
www.dollywood.com
1-800-DOLLYWOOD

6/19/08

 

6/22/08

 

Pigeon Forge,
TN

 

SUMMER SIDEWALK SALE
BELZ FACTORY OUTLET WORLD
865-453-7316

6/20/08

 

6/20/08

 

Pigeon Forge,
TN

CHUBBY CHECKER IN CONCERT
Country Tonite Theatre
1-800-792-4308



Start Date

End Date

City

Event

7/3/08

 

7/4/08

 

Gatlinburg,
TN

 

GATLINBURG'S 33rd ANNUAL
4th of JULY MIDNIGHT PARADE
Downtown Gatlinburg.  Enjoy lighted
floats, marching bands, & giant helium
balloons. Parade begins at 12:01 am on
the 4th of July (which is ONE minute
after midnight on July 3rd).
Attendance:  80,000 to 100,000 live
spectators.  Call the Gatlinburg
Department of Special Events
if you would like to participate.
865-436-0500

7/4/08

 

7/4/08

 

Pigeon Forge,
TN

 

18th ANNUAL PATRIOT FESTIVAL
Patriot Park
865-429-7350