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 10-16
North American Country Music Awards
Held at the Country Tonite Theatre. Call 1-800-792-4308 for ticket information.
March 12 - June 9
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 plant
March 12-16
14th Annual "A Mountain Quiltfest"
Pigeon Forge at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center, located between traffic lights #8 and #10. Some events will also be held at Music Road Hotel and Convention Center. Drawing more than 20,000 quilting enthusiasts each year to the Great Smoky Mountains, A Mountain Quiltfest welcomes the best quilters and crafters to Eastern Tennessee to compete in the multi-category quilt show. Learn from the world's top quilters teaching more than 60 instructional sessions and master classes for quilters of all levels.
Quilts will be on display in both the Smoky Mountain Convention Center and the Music Road Hotel Convention Center. [Quilt Show Entry Form]
March 12- June 10
6th Annual Pigeon Forge Springfest
Held throughout Pigeon Forge.
March 19-22
Arts & Crafts Community Easter Arts & Crafts Show
The Arts & Crafts Community Easter Arts & Crafts Show displays unique handcrafted wares made by members of the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community as they host their annual show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.
March 21
Dollywood's Grand Opening
March 23
Ober Gatlinburg’s annual Easter Sunrise Service
On Easter morning, join in local tradition by attending Ober Gatlinburg’s annual Easter Sunrise Service. The Sunrise Service is enhanced by the beauty of the Smokies when its visitors gather for this memorable service. Gatlinburg’s Annual Easter Sunrise Service will be enhanced by the beauty of the Smokies when the community and its visitors gather at Ober Gatlinburg for this memorable worship service. This will be the ninth year for the mountain top services at the resort. The 30-40 minute high mountain service will be led by local pastors of the Gatlinburg Ministerial Association. The offering collected during the service will be used by the Association in assisting the county’s needy. As host for the Sunrise Service, the staff of Ober Gatlinburg will provide worshipers with free tram rides to the mountain top beginning at 5:45 A.M. and continuing at 15 minute intervals until the service begins. Complimentary parking at the resort will be provided for those who prefer to drive up the mountain. A breakfast buffet will be available at the Ober Gatlinburg Restaurant from 7:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M.
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March 29
Ramp It Up! Festival
Venue: Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This festival highlights two mountain delicacies – trout and wild, pungent onion/garlic-like ramps. The event is held in conjunction with the official opening of the North Carolina trout season on the Qualla Boundry. The festival includes music, the Chief’s Horseshoe Competition, and a trout and ramps feast! This event is a “Top 20 event” as determined by the Southeast Tourism Society (STS).
March 29
Cherokee KOA Fishing Tournament
Venue: Cherokee KOA Campground/Oconaluftee River Islands Park
6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact: KOA Campground; 828-724-4105
March 21 - May 5
Dollywood's Festival of Nations
Irish eyes will be smiling on you as Dollywood shines the spotlight on Celebrate Ireland! Watch as Ireland's renowned musical heritage unfolds right before your eyes during the spectacular show Rhythm of the Dance, featuring fancy footwork, colorful costumes and traditional music.
At the Valley Theatre, Irish bands and dance troupes entertain with a lively jig and reel. Find your rhythm during bodhrán drum lessons or try a tune on the tin whistle. See celebrated Irish artist Philip Gray and his paintings featuring breathtaking Irish seascapes and landscapes.
See Irish craftsmen at work in Emerald Isle Marketplace or sample delicious cuisine during Taste of Ireland at various park restaurants.
And don't miss a world of entertainment from The Russian National Theatre, Peru's Yawar Chicchi folk music & dance, Switzerland's Streichmusik Alder, featuring folk music and alpine horns, master yodeler Kerry Christensen, Ukraine's Dyvo Kalynove, children's folk music and dance group, Zambian Vocal Group, Trinidad's Stix on Steel and Ecuador's Atahualpa.
[More on Festival of Nations] .
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