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

GATLINBURG

January 1 - February 28
Gatlinburg Winter Magic™
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.

January
Gatlinburg Winterfest Trolley Rides of Lights
Enjoy a trolley ride of Gatlinburg's spectacular lights displays. Special group ride reservations are available. Departure is at traffic light #3, Visitor Center. Trolley leaves at 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 p.m.

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

January 2 - February 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 29 - 31
Tennessee Winter Special Olympics Games
Ober Gatlinburg. 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Over 100 athletes with intellectual disabilities will compete in Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding and Speed Skating in divisions based on age and ability. The traditional lighting of the Special Olympics flame will take place on Monday morning at 9:00 on top of Ober Gatlinburg. Award presentation will begin at 2:00 pm on Tuesday. For more information call 615-329-1375.

PIGEON FORGE

January 14
Titanic's 2nd Pigeon Forge Professional Ice Carving Competition
9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Free Family Event

The Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge will kick-off its second free, family themed, outdoor event with a major ice carving competition on Saturday, January 14 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., announces John Joslyn, Titanic Museum Attraction owner. Due to anticipated interest, visitors are advised to arrive early for the best views to watch all the ice-carving action.

"This exciting event will be produced by Titanic Pigeon Forge under the auspices of the National Ice Carving Association, Joslyn says. "Visitors will be invited to come to Titanic's outdoor staging center and watch professional and amateur sculptors turn 250-pound blocks of ice into frozen works of art. Kids and parents can view sculptures in progress, talk to the artists and learn the secrets of championship ice carving from the experts."

Professionals and amateurs will compete for prize monies. The official NICA Judging Panel will announce the competition winners and award prizes at 3 p.m. "You'll want to stick around to see if your favorite sculptor is the big prize winner," Joslyn adds. For more information, please contact us at 800-381-7670.

January 7-14
22nd Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week
Wilderness Week in Pigeon Forge begins this year with a series of outdoor themed activities designed to connect visitors with the outdoor world of the Great Smoky Mountains. During Pigeon Forge Wilderness Week, nearly 100 experts on nature and the great outdoors will host walks, hikes, seminars and lectures on a wide variety of topics, including Smoky Mountain history and plant and animal life. A number of Wilderness Wildlife Week programs are designed for children.

Guided Wilderness Week hikes through the Smokies range from easy, relaxed walks to more strenuous, multi-mile treks. Topics vary with individual hikes. To properly prepare for daylong outings, hikers are encouraged to bring gloves, head cover, rain gear, lunch or trail snacks, a flashlight and an extra pair of socks.

Wilderness Wildlife Week offers activities for all ages and attracts thousands of nature lovers to Pigeon Forge. The International Festivals & Events Association has recognized Pigeon Forge Wilderness Week for its environmental and educational efforts.

Wilderness Week activities are offered free of charge. Music Road Hotel & Convention Center is the headquarters for the event. For a brochure outlining all the activities of Pigeon Forge Wilderness Week, call 1-800-WINTERFEST or the Pigeon Forge Office of Special Events at (865) 429-7350.

January 2-13
Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights
Funtime Trolley Station @ Patriot Park, Pigeon Forge. Mon, Wed, Fri.


SEVIERVILLE

January 1 - February 28
Sevierville's Smoky Mountain Winterfest
See millions of twinkling holiday lights throughout the Great Smoky Mountains area.

January 6-8
Knoxville RV Super Show
Sevierville Events Center

January 16
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
Choirs, speakers and more at the First Baptist Church, Sevierville.
(865) 428-2212

January 19-22/28-29
Wilderness at the Smokies/K2 Volleyball
Sevierville Events Center