January 2 - December 31
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 12 - June 8
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.
April 11
23rd Annual Dolly Parade
On the Parkway in Pigeon Forge.
March 30 - May 7
Dollywood's Festival of Nations
Celebrate cultural traditions at the Festival of Nations™ multi-cultural spring festival. Enjoy international music from the world’s best musicians. Journey 'round the globe without leaving the Smoky Mountains when you visit Dollywood's Festival of Nations, a six-week international music festival celebrating music, dance, art and food from around the world. Enjoy more than 200 international performers with seven first-time and five returning groups of entertainers, including the best dancers, singers, musicans and acrobats! Experience Festival of Nations and live entertainment.
Atahualpa
Celebrate the rich history and culture of South America’s Andes Mountains with the traditional rhythms of Atahualpa’s lively salsa and meringue music which creates a festive, carnival sound. Performance Dates: April 5 - 15, 2006 Performance...
Zambian Vocal Group
Zambian Vocal Group combines young men from Africa’s south-central region in a small community where poverty, disease and tribal divisions are commonplace. The group’s vocalists hail from different African tribes to form a collective.
April 5
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 5-6
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.rockytopoutfitter.com
April 9
Tennessee Smokies Home Opener vs. Jacksonville Suns
TN Smokies Stadium
www.smokiesbaseball.com
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April 17-19
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 17, 2008
"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 in at Gatlinburg’s 6th Annual Ribfest & Wings street festival Thursday, April 19 from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. in Downtown. Come out and enjoy live entertainment, children’s activities and hot wing eating contest, all promising a lip-smackin’ good time!
Enjoy live entertainment throughout the evening featuring the Marshall Tucker Band, the Southern rockers who play everything from country to blues and have turned out popular hits like, Heard It In A Love Song, Fire On The Mountain, Can't You See, and Take The Highway. Children’s activities include face painting, an inflated dog where children can jump until their hearts are content and balloon artists are on hand to create the most bizarre characters ever! Hot wing eating contests will take place throughout the event and feature sauces such as "The Hottest Sauce in the World," "Ring of Fire," "Sweatin' in the Smokies," and "Death by Wings."
April 23-27
58th 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 24-26
Tennessee District Gold Wing "Spring Fling"
Pigeon Forge
April 25-27
Cherokee Survivors Motorcycle Rally
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds. Contact: Mr. Leverne Browne; 865-724-4105.
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