October 1 - December 31
Old Fashioned Hayrides
Enjoy a unique hayride with family or friends downtown Gatlinburg. As fall begins in the Smoky Mountains, take this fun filled hayride and enjoy breath taking views of our beautiful mountain foliage. Departure is at traffic light #6 at the Mountain Mall. Rides leave approximately every 45 minutes.
Call 865-436-3897 for more information.
October 1 - October 31
Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival
A county wide festival, which includes cities of Gatlinburg, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge. Festival will include decorating contest, special events, local craft shows and much more. For more information call 865-436-0500.
October 1 - October 31
11th Annual Pigeon Forge Harvest Festival
(865) 453-8574, 1-800-251-9100
October 1 - October 31
Live Country and Bluegrass Music by the Flint Hill Country Duo
Daily 11AM-4PM, weather permitting. Chandler's Mill in the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, Gatlinburg. 865-430-0900.
October 1 - October 31
Crafts Demonstrations
Cliff Dwellers Gallery, Gatlinburg. Demonstrations of weaving, pottery, painting, gourds, woodturning, quilting, doll making, baskets, jewelry making. 865-436-6921.
October 1 - October 31
"Autumn at the Loft"
The Coffee Loft at The Village in downtown Gatlinburg. Enjoy special Harvest Blend coffee, Autumn crisp chai and locally grown apples. 865-436-7825.
October 1 - October 31
"Autumn Basket Bundling"
Licklog Hollow Baskets, Gatlinburg. Weavers Lisa and Billie Canfield demonstrate special styles of basket weaving.
865-436-3823.
October 1 - October 31
"Old English Harvest Festival"
Noon-5PM, Fox and Parrott Tavern, Gatlinburg. Sample English food and hear the history of old taverns.
865-436-0677
October 1 - October 31
"Pumpkin Fudge Making"
Glades Homemade Candies in the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, Gatlinburg. Watch candy makers Ronnie and Connie Bohan create their famous pumpkin fudge.
865-436-3238.
October 1 - October 31
Work "At the Beech in the Fall"
Beech Branch Crafts, Gatlinburg. Demonstrating birdhouse making, vine baskets, hand painting slate signs and brick doorstops. 865-436-9065.
October 1 - October 31
"Candles, Candles & Candles of Autumn"
Village Candles, Gatlinburg. Watch this special candle-making art performed by Stephany Lang.
865-436-4299.
October 1 - October 31
"Q&A Time About Nature Photography"
Mountain Visions Gallery, Gatlinburg. Nationally televised photographer will be on site to autograph and answer questions. 865-430-1994.
October 1 - October 31
Live Hammered Dulcimer Player
The Wild Plum restaurant in the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, Gatlinburg. Enjoy the relaxing sounds of a live hammered dulcimer on the deck. 865-436-3808.
October 3-5
Robert Tino’s 15th Smoky Mountain Homecoming
Located at the Robert Tino Gallery off Hwy 66 in Sevierville, Smoky Mountain Homecoming unveils Robert Tino’s latest mountain print and features authentic mountain craftsmen, roving storytellers, mountain music, and antique games for the kids. Admission is free. (865) 453-6315 or 1-800-675-6961 or Call 1-888-SEVIERVILLE for more information.
October 3 - November 1
Dollywood's National Music & Harvest Celebration
Four weeks of free Southern gospel concerts, visiting crafters, beautiful autumn décor and fantastic foods all add up to one thing—Dollywood’s National Gospel & Harvest Celebration. Enjoy the splendor of fall in the Smoky Mountains with the sounds of Southern gospel music's biggest names including The McKameys, Gold City, Karen Peck & New River, the Florida Boys and many, many more! (Closed Thursdays) - 1-800-DOLLYWOOD
October 1 - October 25
Rotary Club Crafts Festival
Patriot Park (865) 909-3446
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Thru 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
October (TBA)
Tennessee Museum of Aviation Warbirds Gathering
An informal gathering of vintage, historic aircraft that takes place at the Tennessee Museum of Aviation twice each year, in the Spring and in the Fall. The museum is home to the Tennessee First Squadron Chapter 1 Warbirds of America. Many of those who fly in for this event are chapter members, but more and more Warbirds are discovering the event and come to enjoy the camaraderie and the flying.
www.tnairmuseum.com
October 7-11
96th Cherokee Indian Fair
Location: Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds
Contact: Loretta Kirby (828) 497-8128
Gates open at 10 a.m. with nightly shows
Each year the fair offers an opening parade, midway, fireworks, traditional Cherokee food and competitions that bring out the best of the Eastern Band’s basket makers, carvers, quilters, gardeners and more. The fair also attracts high-quality entertainment to perform each evening in the amphitheater.
The fair began as a way for members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to showcase their arts and crafts and invite neighboring communities to the Qualla Boundary, the tribe’s traditional homeland. The fair has grown since its early days, but its original focus remains. This is a hugely popular event among Eastern Band members and a great opportunity for visitors to experience the fun, welcoming qualities of the Cherokee culture.
October 9-26
Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair
Over 200 Craftspeople from around the country assemble to exhibit their historic trades at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. This is an event that consistently attracts the country's finest artists and craft people. One of the items that makes the Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair so unique is the fact that the artists not only make their art available for viewing and sale, but they also demonstrate their special talents and skills. Adults $5.00; children 12 and under free.
www.craftsmenfair.com
October 10-11
Spurin’ “S” Rodeo
General rodeo with calf roping, bull riding, and bucking horses at the Sevier County Fair Grounds, Sevierville TN. There will be 8 different classes with National points at stake. For more information call Mike Stalans at 865-933-8588 or the Sevier County Fair Grounds at 865-453-0770.
(Mike Stalans (865) 933-8588
October 16-18
3rd Annual Big Rigs Antique Truck Show
Location: Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds
Contact: Cherokee Welcome Center (800) 438-1601
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
The Big Rigs Antique Truck Show is an interactive display in a fun, family environment taking place in the heart of fall leaf season on the Qualla Boundary. More than 100 trucks will be on display featuring models from the antique and working class, so there will be pickup trucks, semis, dump trucks, and more. Awards will be presented including the “Spectator’s Choice” for best truck, the “Chief’s Choice” for best truck, and one award will be presented for the truck coming from the farthest away.
October 23-25
Rotary Craft Fair
Location: Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds
Contact: Cherokee Welcome Center (800) 438-1601
October 31 - November 2
Cherokee Fall Rod Run
Location: Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds
Contact: Janice Wildcatt (828) 497-8122
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
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.
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