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
Thru May 5
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.
May 5-7
6th Annual Spring Art & Craft Show
Belz Factory Outlet World, Pigeon Forge.
May 15-17
Chevy Classics Roundup
1955, 1956, 1957 Chevy Classics Show, Pigeon Forge.
May (Date TBA)
55th 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 15-18
Black & Decker/Coleman Sale
Belz Factory Outlet World, Pigeon Forge.
May 16-18
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 16-18
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
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May 16-17
Bloomin' Bluegrass & BBQ
Sevierville’s 3rd 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 17-18
4th 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 (Date TBA)
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 17
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 23-26
Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale
Belz Factory Outlet World, Pigeon Forge.
May 23-24
Gatlinburg MountainFest
Life in the Mountains was hard work in olden days, which made festivities all the more special. Join in two days of mountain-style entertainment, food and crafts! Held in downtown Gatlinburg. FREE event.
May 24-25
Memorial Day Powwow
Location: Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds
Gates open 10 a.m. This annual event draws more than 200 dancers and more than 2,000 spectators. Men and women compete for thousands of dollars in different age groups – there are participants younger than 5! – performing dances including traditional, grass, jingle, fancy and more. These events offer great opportunity for non-Natives to appreciate a diversity of Native cultures. Beyond this, the powwows are safe, family entertainment that includes everyone from young children to tribal elders. Many powwows promote themselves as a safe, drug-free environment. Contact: Loretta Kirby (828) 497-8128.
May 31
Cherokee Day of Caring
Location: Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds
Contact: Cherokee Executive Office (828) 497-7029
May 31 - June 1
Tom Johnson RV Show
Location: Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds parking lot
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Contact: Bobby Fuller & Joe Spencer (828) 724-4105
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