SUMMER 2008
June 9 - August 9 - Smoky Mountain Tunes and 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.
June 20 - July 19 - Inspired By Appalachia at Arrowmont School
of Arts & Crafts
Featuring their distinctive Appalachian roots, the Lovell Sisters,
Justin Townes Earle, Adrienne Young and Darrell Scott are the headline
performers as Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg presents
its third annual summer concert series, Inspired by Appalachia, June
20 through July 18. The series features an evening with Adrienne Young
on Friday, July 11, then Grammy-nominated, Nashville Music Row maverick
Darrell Scott culminates the schedule on Friday, July 18. Concerts
take place in an intimate 150-seat performance auditorium inside the
main building of the Arrowmont School. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. For
ticket information call (865) 436-5860.
July 3 & 4 - Midnight Independence Day Parade
The first 4th of July Parade in the good ol' U.S.A. happens in Gatlinburg.
Join us for a fun-packed Holiday when the celebration of our nation's
birthday begins at 12:01 a.m. in Downtown.
July 4 - Gatlinburg's River Raft Regatta
Gatlinburg’s popular River Raft Regatta takes place at noon on Friday,
July 4th, on the Little Pigeon River in Downtown Gatlinburg.
July 4 - "Stand Here" Fireworks Finale
Finish off the 4th in style with a magnificent fireworks show visible
from the downtown streets of Gatlinburg!
July 18 – 27 - Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair
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.
Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the
Gatlinburg Convention Center. For more information call (865)
436-7479
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FALL
2008
September 1 - November 30 -
Old Fashioned Hayrides
Enjoy a unique, fun-filled hayride in downtown Gatlinburg, surrounded
by the Great Smokies in the fall and Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting
displays beginning in November. Call (865) 436-0535 for more
information.
September 19 - October 31 -
Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival
Fall decorations, old-fashioned hayrides, events, entertainment, and
local craft exhibits.
September 21 - Gatlinburg Run For The Hills 10K Road Race Popular
10K road race. For more information call (865) 436-4990.
October 9 – 26 - Gatlinburg
Craftsmen's Fair
More than 200 booths featuring some of the nation's finest work. Artists
demonstrating on site, selling art with live music. Located
at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.
WINTER 2008
November 5 - Winter Magic Kickoff & Chili Cookoff
Gatlinburg lights up the city with millions of winter lights, an award
winning chili contest, fireworks and entertainment.
November 5, 2008 - January 31, 2009 - Trolley
Ride of Lights Enjoy a guided trolley ride of the spectacular
Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting displays. For more information
call (865) 436-0535.
November 5, 2008 - February 28, 2009 - Gatlinburg
Winter Magic
Enjoy more than three million twinkling lights, illuminated forests
and animated displays up to 40 feet tall.
November 11 - Veteran's Day
Celebration
Join Gatlinburg in saluting America's veterans. Stirring musical tribute
on Ripley's Aquarium Plaza.
November 28 & 29 - Nutcracker "Sweet" & Festival
of Trees Presented
by the Smoky Mountain Dance Theater Company, enjoy this holiday classic
presented in Gatlinburg. 7 p.m. in the W.L. Mills Conference Center. For
tickets call: (865) 680-7369
November 25 – 30 - Holiday
Arts & Crafts Show
Unique handcrafted Christmas gifts made by members of Great Smoky
Arts & Crafts Community on view at the Gatlinburg Convention
Center.
December 5 - Gatlinburg Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade Enjoy
lighted floats, marching bands, and giant helium balloons at the 2008 edition
of this spectacular Gatlinburg Christmas parade. Special appearance by Santa
himself!
December 31 - New Year's Eve Ball Drop & Fireworks
Join Gatlinburg's 20th Annual fabulous fireworks show and street party
on the Parkway. Historic Nature Trail Road at the Space Needle.
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