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Local Events in Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg

September 2019

Shades of the Past Rod Run Roundup XXXVII
September 6-7, 2019
8:00 am-5:00 pm
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 228-1085
Hot rods, customs, and classics through 1972.

Pigeon Forge Fall Rod Run
September 12-14, 2019
8:00 am-5:00 pm
LeConte Center, 2986 Teaster Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 687-3976
Car show and swap meet with every make, model and year range welcome!

Ford F100 Truck Nationals
September 19-21, 2019
Hours Vary Daily
Sevierville Convention Center, 202 Gists Creek Rd, Sevierville, TN 37876

OktOBERfest
September 21 - November 3, 2019
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Ober Gatlinburg, Ski Area & Amusement Park, 1001 Parkway Suite 2, Gatlinburg TN, 37738
1-800-251-9202
Ober Gatlinburg’s 10th Annual OktOBERfest will be held from September 27 - November 3, 2019. This beloved event takes place every October and celebrates some of the time-honored traditions of the original OktOBERfest in Munich, Germany. There are plenty of activities and lots of fun to be had by visitors of all ages.

National Quartet Convention
September 22-28, 2019
Hours Vary Daily
LeConte Convention Center, 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
1-800-846-8499

Dollywood Harvest Celebration
September 27 - November 2, 2019
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
1-800-365-5996
Watch the leaves change in the Great Smoky Mountains, surrounded by the uplifting sounds of Southern Gospel. Stick around when the sun goes down for an even larger Great Pumpkin LumiNights experience during this season's Harvest Festival Presented by Humana.

Old Mill Heritage Day
September 28, 2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
175 Old Mill Avenue, Pigeon Forge, TN 37868
1-877-653-6455
At our 16th Annual Old Mill Heritage Day, you will see firsthand what a day in the life of a Smoky Mountain pioneer was truly like. There will be crafts, cooking, storytelling, games, music, and a lot of tradition.

42nd Annual Pigeon Forge Rotary Club Crafts Festival
September 28 - October 26, 2019
10:00 am-6:00 pm, Daily
186 Old Mill Ave, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 909-3446
Visitors to Pigeon Forge have the opportunity to see and purchase handmade items from some of the area’s most talented artists and crafters. Stop by the Pigeon Forge Rotary Club Craft Fair in Patriot Park. Admission is free, however, a freewill donation will be distributed to local and area charities

October 2019

History & Haunts
Every Saturday in October
5:00-9:00 pm
136 Bruce Street, Sevierville, TN 37862
Sevierville’s History & Haunts has creeped its way across every Saturday in October... and we couldn’t be happier about it. Stroll the streets of historic downtown Sevierville each Saturday evening in October to enjoy family-friendly frights and fall fun. Each Saturday brings a new harvest of activities everyone will enjoy, from guided historic walking tours and costume contests to storytellers, live music and lawn games. Admission to History & Haunts is free. There may be a nominal charge for some activities.

42nd Annual Pigeon Forge Rotary Club Crafts Festival
October 1-26, 2019
Daily, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
186 Old Mill Ave, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 909-3446
Visitors to Pigeon Forge have the opportunity to see and purchase handmade items from some of the area’s most talented artists and crafters. Stop by the Pigeon Forge Rotary Club Craft Fair in Patriot Park. Admission is free, however, a freewill donation will be distributed to local and area charities.

Dollywood Harvest Celebration
October 1 - November 2, 2019
All Day
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
1-800-365-5996
Watch the leaves change in the Great Smoky Mountains while surrounded by the uplifting sounds of Southern Gospel. Stick around when the sun goes down for an even larger Great Pumpkin LumiNights experience during this season's Harvest Festival Presented by Humana.

Women of Joy
October 4-6, 2019
Hours Vary Daily
LeConte Convention Center, 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Women of Joy, a conference ministry thoughtfully designed to enhance and energize the spiritual lives of Christian women. Share a few days with Women of Joy — a ministry that has been changing the lives of women since 1994. These incredible weekends are designed, created and intended to bring women of all ages and cultures together to help you pursue a passionate relationship with Jesus Christ.

Robert A Tino's Smoky Mountain Homecoming
October 4-6, 2019
Hours Vary Daily
Robert A Tino Gallery, 812 Old Douglas Dam Rd, Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 453-6315
The air will be filled with the sounds of bluegrass music and the aroma of locally cooked foods, including slow-cooked barbeque, fried potatoes, pinto beans and cornbread, fried green tomatoes, and burgers hot off the grill. Bring the kids for pottery making, art activities, a pick-and-paint pumpkin patch, old-fashioned games, and mule-pulled wagon rides. One of highlights of the festival each year is an old-fashioned church service under the old oak trees on Sunday morning at 9:15. We hope to see you at the Homecoming!

TAPA Fallfest CME Conference 2019
October 7-11, 2019
Hours Vary Daily
Gatlinburg Convention Center, 234 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Conference registration is open to PAs, physicians, nurse practitioners, and PA students enrolled in an ARC-PA accredited program.

Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair — Fall
October 10-27, 2019
Monday-Saturday: 10:00-6:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00-5:00 pm
234 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-7479
Filling the 150,000 square feet of downtown’s Gatlinburg Convention Center, the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair hosts Artisans and Craftsmen from all over the nation. Two hundred booths with unique and one-of-a-kind handmade products, are beautifully displayed, as these skilled craftspeople demonstrate their talents. Each participant is subject to a rigorous jury process to ensure the uniqueness and quality of their respective products. All items represented are handmade and of utmost quality-and without duplication. Look for exceptional pottery pieces, molded leather, copper art, local candy makers, and many more unique items

Creatures Legends and Lore
October 12, 2019
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Gatlinburg Convention Center, 234 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Join an assembly some of America's most experienced cryptid researchers, paranormal experts, and extraterrestrial investigators. We will share each addition as soon as it is official. We will also bring back a full panel of speakers for each track for a Q&A session. You will also find vendors, photo ops, presentations and autographs. Feel free to dress up.

Tennessee Law Institute Seminar
October 17-18, 2019
Hours Vary Daily
Gatlinburg Convention Center, 234 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
1-800-827-6716
The Tennessee Law Institute Gatlinburg seminar will be on Thursday and Friday, October 17th and 18th, at the beautiful Gatlinburg Convention Center in the Mills Auditorium.

Wears Valley Fall Fest
October 18-20, 2019
Friday & Saturday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wears Valley Road, 3179 Wears Valley Rd, Sevierville, TN 37862.
What do you get when you take the Smoky Mountains encased in brilliant fall colors, plus crafters, entertainers, interactive activities, and Keep Sevier Beautiful? A one-of-a-kind Fall Fest that you won’t want to miss! Wears Valley Fall Fest offers three full days of family fun. Families will find traditional elements such as pumpkins, crafts, incredible Southern food, and of course — entertainment!

Sevier County Halloween Spooktacular Trunk or Treating
October 31, 2019
5:00-8:00 pm
Sevier County Fairgrounds, 754 Old Knoxville Hwy, Sevierville, TN 37862
This Halloween, the Sevier County Sheriff's Office would like to once again offer a free and safe environment for the youth of Sevier County to spend their Halloween night. This year's Spooktacular Block Party will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2019 from 5:00pm-8:00pm at the Sevier County Fairgrounds. This “Spooktacular,” provided by Sevier County Sheriff's Office, is offered at no cost for Sevier County residents to attend with their entire families. Children will have the opportunity to trick or treat with local fire, police, ems, government agencies, and special business partners that work within Sevier County.

November 2019

Winter Magic Kickoff and Chili Cookoff
November 6, 2019: Chili Cookoff
November 7, 2019 - February 29, 2020: Winter Magic
Nightly, 5:00-8:00 pm: Lights
Entire of Sevier County
1-800-588-1817
Offering mouth-watering recipes of homemade chili ranging from mild and delightful to wild and adventurous, the City of Gatlinburg hosts its annual Winter Magic Kickoff and Chili Cookoff on Wednesday, November 6 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm in downtown. City dignitaries will signify the start of Gatlinburg Winter Magic with a ceremonial lighting of more than 3 million lights throughout the city.

Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood
November 9, 2019 - January 4, 2020
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
1-800-365-5996
See the Smokies’ most spectacular light display and a lineup of live Christmas shows that celebrate the true meaning of Christmas, all at Dollywood.

December 2019

Christmas in the Smokies Bluegrass Festival 2019
December 5-8, 2019
4010 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(919) 779-5672

45th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade
December 6, 2019
7:30 pm
Downtown Gatlinburg
1-800-568-4748
This popular Christmas parade in downtown Gatlinburg is recognized as one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast. Parade features lighted floats, marching bands, equestrian units and balloons. Parade begins at 7:30 pm.

New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Fireworks Show
December 31, 2019
Historic Nature Trail
1-800-588-1817
For the 32th straight year, the Space Needle area at Traffic Light #8 comes alive with a ball drop countdown and a fabulous fireworks show at the stroke of midnight. Features live entertainment. “Best New Year’s Eve Show in the South.”

New Year's Eve at the Island
December 31, 2019
10:00 pm - 1:00 am
131 Island Drive Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 286-0119
What’s a New Year’s Celebration without a midnight countdown and fireworks? It's all brought to you FREE by The Island! The event kicks off at 10:00pm, so get there early to enjoy a full night of fun!