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.
September 18 - October 31
Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival
Enjoy the sites, sounds and smells of a Smoky Mountain Harvest. Leaf looking, special events, shows, shopping and attractions.
October 3-4
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 2-31
Dollywood's National Gospel & Harvest Celebration
Watch visiting crafters at work throughout the park as the country’s most talented artisans showcase their artistry with up-close demonstrations. Handmade treasures for the home, unique collectibles and stunning artwork create an impressive craft exhibit you won’t find anywhere else.
Special dishes, all prepared with a taste of fall, showcase some of the harvest season’s most celebrated recipes, including a booth devoted to Dollywood’s signature fried green tomatoes. (Closed Thursdays) - 1-800-DOLLYWOOD
October 1 - October 30
Rotary Club Crafts Festival
Patriot Park (865) 909-3446
Daily
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 6-10
97th 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 8-25
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 15-17
4th 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 30 - November 1
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.
