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GATLINBURG

February 1-28
Gatlinburg Winterfest Illumination and Decoration Contest
Local businesses get into the spirit of winter by decorating for the season and compete in different categories, making Gatlinburg a "Fantasy of Lights."

February 1-28
15th Annual Gatlinburg Winterfest
The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with over 2 million spectacular lights in fantastic displays throughout town. Displays are sure to dazzle the spirit and bring out the kid in everyone. Special lighting displays added in January for "Smoky Mountain Romance" through February.

February 1-28
Night Magic Skiing
Monday - Friday (non-holidays), 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Ober Gatlinburg. For more information please call (865) 436-5423.

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

February 6
Southern Exposure Competitions
Ober Gatlinburg, 12:30pm-6pm.
12:30 PM - Skiing & Snowboard Competition
2:30 PM - Skiing and Snowboard Jumping
4:00 PM - Award Medals for Competition
5:00 PM - Cardboard Sled Classic Derby

Benefitting Helen Ross McNabb Center.
Contact Kelly Hodges at 865-329-9119 for Entry Form and Rules. Limited to 45 Sleds. The public is welcome to come up and view all activities (free of charge except for tram and/or parking fees).

TOWNSEND

February 13-14
3rd Annual Townsend Love Affair Weekend
Bring your true love to Townsend for Valentine's weekend! Beginning with an opening night dance at the Lily Barn, Townsend Love Affair Weekend offers many fun events throughout the weekend. Local artisans will share their knowledge of mountain crafting and wares. Little River Outfitters will give a fly tying demonstration. The Heritage Center will feature a corn husk doll making demonstration and candy apple making. Dr. Bob Paddleford will share his tremendous Civil War collection and discuss the way medicine of the 1860s was practiced.
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PIGEON FORGE

February 1-15
Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights (Groups Only)
Funtime Trolley Station @ Patriot Park, Pigeon Forge.

February 5
Storytelling Evening with Ed Stivender
Pottery House Café; For more information call 865-429-7350.

February 19-20
Tennessee Shindig presents the 4th Annual Western Jamboree
"Cowboys & Indians.”– Tennessee Shindig; For tickets and more information call 1-888-908-3327 .

February 19-22
9th Annual Saddle Up! Celebration
Pigeon Forge. Various Venues. Events begin at the Music Road Convention Center with the Vendor Mall, 9am-5pm (free event).

Wylie & the Wild West have performed on stages around the world, fronted by yodeler, rancher and world-famous “Yahoo-er” Wylie Gustafson. Sons of the San Joaquin are a trio of singers who share their love of western history and sweet harmony.

Yvonne Hollenbeck is one of the most published cowgirl poets in the West, while Jean Prescott has been honored by the State of Texas for contributing to the preservation of Texas music and history.

In addition to singing cowboy music, Jeff Gore is a rancher and the founder of Jeff Gore Ministries. Sourdough Slim combines singing, yodeling and comedy with accompaniment on accordion, ukulele and more!

Chris Isaacs and Kent Rollins will lend their storytelling talents and be the head wranglers of a Dutch Oven Cooking Competition.

A Cowboy Symphony returns for a second year on Friday and will feature the Sons of the San Joaquin at Country Tonite Theatre.

Additional Saddle Up! activities include a Saturday night Western Swing Dance to the music of Wylie & the Wild West; and Sunday morning Cowboy Church followed by an authentic chuckwagon lunch.

Concert venues are Country Tonite Theatre and American Jukebox Theater. The dance will be at Pigeon Forge Middle School, and Cowboy Church will take place at Stages West.

Weekend passes, excluding the Cowboy Symphony, are $50 plus tax. Day passes are $30 plus tax. Tickets for Cowboy Symphony are $20 plus tax. Ages 17 and younger are admitted free.

Tickets are available in advance at Country Tonite Theatre 1-800-792-4300 or at Grand Majestic Theater beginning Feb. 19.

Admission to the dance is $5 per person age 18 and older (17 and younger are admitted free) with proceeds benefiting the Pigeon Forge Middle School. Cowboy Church is free and will be followed by the chuckwagon lunch where a $5 minimum donation will benefit Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch in Amarillo, Texas.

On Feb. 19-21, Tennessee Shindig will host a Chuckwagon Jamboree. Information and tickets are available at 888-908-3327.

Saddle Up! has been named a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society.