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.
May 1
21st Annual Great Smoky Mountain Trout Festival
Gather the crew, grab your blankets and chairs and head out to beautiful Maggie Valley for the Great Smoky Mountain Trout Festival! This unique, family-oriented event is a full weekend immersed in the rich heritage of Maggie Valley and Western North Carolina, and highlights the importance of Mountain Trout as a valuable resource to the community.
For 18 years folks have been celebrating this Smoky Mountain tradition, and this years festival promises to be bigger and better than ever! Come on out and indulge yourself in the sights and sounds of Maggie Valley and the Great Smoky Mountains. In addition to an environmental expo tent, the festival will include a free kids fishing clinic, kids inflatables and games, arts and crafts, retail merchandise and the famous trout "race" -- with over $1500 in cash prizes!
Non-stop music throughout the day will keep your hips swingin and your toes tappin! The new permanent stage will also feature a wildlife demonstration and more.
Don't forget to bring your appetite! Local folks will be cookin up a variety of mouth waterin foods! Enjoy festival favorites like tangy bar-b-cue, hand-churned ice-cream, funnel cakes, and kettle corn! And of course people still come from near and far for those famous fried trout dinners! Icy cold beer, too
Enjoy basket weaviers, soap makers, old time crafters and more in action at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, Maggie Valley, NC.
www.gsmtroutfestival.org
May 6
26th Annual Dolly Parade
On the Parkway in Pigeon Forge. 6 pm
May 11-13
Sevierville's BBQ Boot Camp
Learn BBQing techniques from Champion BBQ Cookers during the three day BBQ Boot Camp in Sevierville TN. Sign up for 1, 2 or 3 days of cooking. Registration is $50 per day or $125 for all three days.
www.BloominBBQ.com
May 13-16
F-100 Supernationals & All Ford Show
Pigeon Forge
May (Date: see web site below)
56th Annual Cosby Ramp Festival
Held at Kineauvista Hill in Cosby, Tennessee. Music, Food and Fun for the Whole Family:
Green Eggs & Ramps, BBQ Chicken Served With Ramps. Country, Gospel, Bluegrass and Rock & Roll Music. Maid of Ramps Contest. Appalachian Crafts. All festivities held outdoors at beautiful Kineauvista Hill. 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Admission:
$5.00 for adults (12 years +)
$3.00 for Children age 6 to 12
FREE for children under 6
Parking is FREE
www.cosbyrampfestival.org
May 14-16
Cruise the Smokies – Spring Rod Run
Location: Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Rod Run features more than 500 classic and customized automobiles built before 1972. The mountains and miles of surrounding roads, including the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway, make for good driving and amazing views. Plus, the many attractions at Cherokee make the Rod Run fun for the entire family. Registered vehicles are eligible for cash-prize drawings totaling $15,000. Vehicle registration is $30 before the event and $35 at the door. Contact: Janice Wildcatt (828) 497-8122
May 14-16
Gatlinburg Scottish Festival & Games
The Gatlinburg Scottish Festival & Games provide caber tossing, stories, dancing, bagpipes, border collie demonstrations and haggis during this three-day event at Mills Park in Gatlinburg. There’s even a Scottish Parade downtown Gatlinburg on the Parkway Friday featuring more than 60 clans from around the continent and a free Celtic concert on the Aquarium Plaza following the parade.
www.gsfg.org
May 14-15
Bloomin' Bluegrass & BBQ
Sevierville’s 5h Annual Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass Festival – The largest event in Sevierville! Tennessee State Championship Barbeque Cook-Off, FREE bluegrass concerts, kids games, great food and authentic mountain crafts. Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass will rock as bluegrass powerhouses take the stage Friday night. The show continues Saturday with even more great entertainment. From up and coming artists to those with numerous number 1 hits…our entirely FREE performances will keep toes tapping well into the night. The Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass Cook-Off is a Tennessee State Championship Competition and is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society. Admission is FREE.
www.BloominBarbequeandBluegrass.com
May 15-16
5th Annual Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival
This family-oriented fine arts festival features juried artists from around the country, delicious cuisine and music. The event takes place on the Aquarium Plaza and River Road in Gatlinburg. Proceeds benefit the Arrowmont School of Art and the Sevier County Arts Council.
More Information
May 16
Cosby in the Park Festival
The free event will be held at the Cosby Picnic Area and Amphitheater in Great Smoky Mountains National Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature live entertainment, craft demonstrations, children’s programs, history talks and guided hikes. Cosby in the Park highlights the splendid spring atmosphere and presents a glimpse into the past by paying tribute to a previous way of life. Spring time in the mountains was difficult, but strenuous chores eventually gave way to a time for relaxation, when residents passed time by making music. Local residents also celebrated their rich Scotch-Irish heritage through traditional song and dance.The day’s events will feature bluegrass performances from Mountain Edge and Walnut Grove. In addition, there will be performances of traditional Cherokee music and dance as well as a performance by the Dogwood Dulcimers. Visitors are encouraged to bring a lunch and their own instruments and join in during the all day bluegrass “pickin’ party.” There will be various craftspeople and musicians in attendance at Cosby in the Park.
May (Date: see web site below)
Sevierville's Mountain Soul Vocal Competition
Hear 20 finalists from around the United States compete for cash and a Nashville recording session by singing songs written by Dolly Parton in the style of their choosing (rock, rap, country, pop, etc.). This Vocal Competition occurs in Sevierville (Dolly Parton’s hometown) beside a bronze statue of the country legend and is the ONLY COMPETITION OF ITS KIND ANYWHERE THAT EVENT ORGANIZERS KNOW OF. For more information call 1-888-889-7415 or www.BloominBarbequeandBluegrass.com
May 28-30
Family Fest in the Smokies
Bill & Gloria Gaither present the 20th annual Family Fest in the Smokies in Gatlinburg Convention Center Friday, May 28 through Sunday, May 30, 2010.
Join us for a three-day musical celebration in the beautiful Smoky Mountains. Enjoy featured artists Collingsworth Family, Down Home Horns, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Michael English, Gaither Vocal Band, Buddy Greene, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Isaacs, Mark Lowry, Gordon Mote, Ivan Parker, Janet Paschal, Karen Peck & New River, David Phelps, Lynda Randle, Charlotte Ritchie, Logan Smith, Ben Speer, Russ Taff, Voices of Lee, and Kevin Williams.
Friday, May 28, 2010 – 7:00 p.m. Concert
Saturday, May 29, 2010 – 10:00 a.m. Special Session with speaker Ravi Zacharias 6:00 p.m. Concert
Sunday, May 30, 2010 – 10:00 a.m. Special Session with speaker Andy Andrews 6:00 p.m. Concert
Tickets are $120 per 3-day ticket for adults and $30 per 3-day ticket for children 12 and under
www.gaither.com
May 22
The Diner's Loves of Your Life Cruise In
Open car show and cruise in at The Diner. Everyone welcome. 865-908-1904
www.thediner.biz
May 14-18 and May 24-28
TN Smokies Baseball
TN Smokies @ Smokies Stadium – The Tennessee Smokies, Sevierville's very own AA minor league affiliate of the Chicago Cubs and managed by Ryne Sandberg, plays at Smokies Stadium. – 865-286-2300 www.smokiesbaseball.com
