Events by Month:
JANUARY | FEBRUARY | MARCH | APRIL | MAY | JUNE | JULY | AUGUST
SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER | NOVEMBER | DECEMBER

Year 'Round
Ghost Walk of Gatlinburg
"Ghostwalk of Gatlinburg" is a walking night-time tour of Gatlinburg's most historic and "haunted" places which takes about one hour, and is approximately one mile in length. The walk is lantern-led and guided by a local storyteller dressed in costume. "Ghostwalk" is not a haunted-house tour. It is a storytelling experience with a twist of murder and mayhem. We get your attention, but we don't chase you around with chainsaws. The stories feature a combination of local legends, history, superstition, folk tales and fiction. The tour's purpose is to revisit many historic and forgotten stories of murder and chaos that took place during the past 100 years in Gatlinburg and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Tours leave nightly at 9, 10:30 and midnight. Reservations required. 865-556-0674
www.ghostwalkofgatlinburg.com

March 11 - June 7
Gatlinburg SpringFest
During the three-month Springfest celebration that begins in early March and continues into the second week of June, visitors witness Gatlinburg’s transformation into spring when the city’s streets overflow with baskets of beautiful blooming flowers and plants.

March 11 - June 7
Sevierville's Smoky Mountain Springfest
Enjoy spring decorations, mountain wildflowers and plenty of great events during Smoky Mountain Springfest. For more information call 1-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378) or www.VisitSevierville.com.

March 15 - June 5
Annual Smoky Mountain Springfest
Experience SpringFest, one of the finest Pigeon Forge festivals in the Smoky Mountains! This springtime celebration is packed full of fun for nearly three months. No other Pigeon Forge festivals allow you to witness the vibrant flowers, dogwoods, red buds and other spring trees blooming across the Smoky Mountains. SpringFest isn’t just for sightseeing. You’ll be able to see some of the area's finest Appalachian crafters and artisans, listen to mountain music and enjoy a variety of other activities.

March 31 - April 3
Arts & Crafts Community Show
Arts and crafts have long held a deep association with the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Nowhere else in the South will you find a richer heritage of fine craftsmanship than in Gatlinburg. Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, established in 1937, is the largest group of independent artisans in North America. Located on an eight-mile loop at the northeast edge of Gatlinburg, the Community proudly preserves the craft heritage of the Great Smoky Mountains year-round. This area offers you the best in a wide range of craft shops, including pottery, woodcarving, candlemaking, quilting, weaving, broommaking, and painting, among many other fine art forms.
www.gatlinburgcrafts.com

April 17
Mountain Man March
The Second Annual Mountain Man March is a 26.2-mile march in the Smoky Mountains as a tribute to our men and women in uniform. The Mountain Man March begins at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 17 in downtown Gatlinburg and proceeds up Hwy. 321 to Pittman Center. The marathon course includes stretches of highway and rural road in addition to rugged terrain and mountain slopes.
www.mountainmanmarch.com

April 3
Easter Egg Hunt & Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Pigeon Forge Community Center; breakfast at 8:00 A.M. Egg Hunt at 10:00 A.M. 865-429-7373

April 8
Grand Opening of Titanic Museum
The owner, John Joslyn, put the second Titanic expedition together and brought some of the first images to television. This giant 30,000-square-foot ship-shaped museum attraction exhibits one of the largest permanent collections of Titanic artifacts and memorabilia. Inside, guests enter a unique world where they can climb an exact replica of the most famous staircase - Titanic's hand-crafter Grand Staircase. Guests will receive a boarding pass of an actual passenger/crew member. Experience first hand what Third Class and First Class accommodations were like on the ship. Grasp the wheel on the captain's bridge, tap out an SOS message on the ship's wireless system, and feel an iceberg. Plus there is an entire gallery devoted to the young visitors called - Tot-Titanic . Each guest will believe they are on the Titanic, experiencing first hand what it was like when Titanic set sail on her maiden voyage April 10, 1912.

April (Date TBA)
Mountain Soul Vocal Competition Entry Deadline
Vocal contest honoring the songwriting of Sevierville’s favorite hometown girl, Dolly Parton. Get applications online at www.BloominBBQ.com Entries must be postmarked by April 9, 2010. Prizes include cash, a recording session in Nashville and more. The finals will be held in May at Bloomin' BBQ & Bluegrass in Sevierville, TN. For more information call 1-888-889-7415 or www.BloominBBQ.com

April 4 - 6:30 am
Ober Gatlinburg’s annual Easter Sunrise Service
the mountain. A breakfast buffet will be available at the Ober Gatlinburg Restaurant from 7:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M

March 27 - April 26
Dollywood's Festival of Nations
Dollywood’s Festival of Nations presents the most captivating entertainment from around the world during this monthlong celebration of music, dance, food and art.

In 2010, Dollywood celebrates its 25th anniversary with great new shows during the Festival of Nations. Festival of Nations showcases the rhythms of the world with DRUM!, featuring 20 dancers, musicians, singers and drummers; the South American rhythms of Jallmay; and Invaders, an esemble steel orchestra. Back by popular demand, Imaginé presented by Le Grand Cirque, will premier its cast of international acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, clowns and high wire artists amaze audiences with their athletic ability, lavish costumes, dynamic lighting, mesmerizing music and breathtaking feats.
More on Festival of Nations

April (Date TBA)
Tennessee Museum of Aviation Warbirds Weekend
See visiting historic warbird aircraft from around the world as they converge on the Tennessee Museum of Aviation for a weekend full of impromptu flights. For more information, call toll free: 866-286-8738.
www.tnairmuseum.org

April 3-4
Annual Spring Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament
Rocky Top Outfitters. More than 10,000 trout will be stocked in more than 20 miles of streams. Over $10,000 in cash and prizes. 865-429-3474.
www.smokymountaintrouttournament.com

April 14
Tennessee Smokies Home Opener vs. Chattanooga
TN Smokies Stadium. 7:15 PM
www.smokiesbaseball.com

April 15-18
Spring Grand Rod Run
Grand Convention Center, Pigeon Forge. The Spring Grand Rod Run is the kick-off event to a new season of car shows. Thousands of classic car, truck and motorcycle enthusiasts make the pilgrimage to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville, Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains each year. Pigeon Forge is a popular host to rod runs and car shows. The participants in these car shows are so eager to get the weekend started that the Parkway and hotel parking lots begin to fill with classic cars on Tuesday of that week. The events feature more than just rare and unique autos, though. Throughout the event weekend, visitors can enjoy interactive displays presented by vendors from all over the country. Those who enjoy the mechanical aspects of the auto world will savor the opportunity to participate in workshops and get answers to technical questions.

April 23
Fiesta-Val Band and Chorus Competition
Music Road Hotel & Convention Center; Spectators Welcome; Free; For more information call (804) 264-8663

April 22
"Ribfest & Wings"
Gatlinburg further celebrates spring by throwing a mountain-style outdoor rib barbeque called "Ribfest & Wings". Held on the Aquarium Plaza and River Road in Gatlinburg, the smell of hickory-smoked barbeque and wings fills the air as folks sample secret sauces on delectable ribs and wings from more than 30 vendors from all over the Southeast. This festive street party features live blues entertainment, lots of fun, and barbeque ribs on the open grill just for your tasting! Some of the area’s leading horticulturists and landscape professionals are on hand to help the public learn about how to nurture flowers and plants. In addition to educational seminars, area nurseries also provide business owners and residents an opportunity to purchase plants and flowers during this all-day event.

Roll up your sleeves and dig into the tasty menu at Gatlinburg’s 8th Annual Ribfest & Wings festival on Thursday, April 23, from 4 to 8 p.m. on River Road and Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza.
Come out and enjoy live entertainment and children’s activities promising a lip-smackin’ good time!

This year’s event at the Aquarium plaza with feature an entertainment menu spiced up by soulful rock ‘n roll blues.

Awards will be presented to the best ribs or wings in six categories. All vendors will be vying for the coveted “People’s Choice Award” chosen by popular vote.

An armband for Ribfest & Wings may be purchased that allows as long as they last sampling, or shell out a “buck for a bone or two wings.”
Children’s activities include face painting.

April 21-25
60th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
The Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage is an annual seven-day event in Great Smoky Mountains National Park consisting of a variety of wildflower, fauna, and natural history walks, motorcades, photographic tours, art classes, and indoor seminars. Most programs are outdoors in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, while indoor offerings are held in various venues throughout Gatlinburg, TN. This popular annual event will be headquartered at the W.L. Mills Conference Center in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
springwildflowerpilgrimage.org

April 23-25
Cherokee Survivors Motorcycle Rally
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds. Contact: Mr. Leverne Browne;
865-724-4105.

April 24
The Diner's Spring Fling Cruise In
Open car show and cruise in at The Diner. Everyone welcome!
865-908-1904
www.thediner.biz

April 30 - May 2
Rumble in the Hills Motorcycle Rally
Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.