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Sep
2025
Car Show Calendar of Events for Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Townsend, Surrounding Areas in the Smokies Get ready for a jam-packed 2026 car show season in Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Townsend, and beyond! From classic hot rods and muscle cars to Jeeps, trucks, and European imports, the Smoky Mountains will be the ultimate destination for automotive enthusiasts
Aug
2025
Enjoy Fewer Crowds and Perfect Weather September is the PERFECT time for a trip to the Smokies! You won’t fight the summer crowds, and the weather will still be warm enough to raft the rivers up here. You’ll be able to hike, bike and wind your way in and out of the shops without a
Jul
2025
Beat the Heat Water Attractions and Indoor Fun If midsummer is the best time for you to get away to the Smokies, have no fear. There’s so much to do indoors or in the water during the heat of the day, you’ll hardly be aware of the higher temps. What’s more, at night the temperature
Jun
2025
Rent a Bike and Ride in Cades Cove and Surrounding Areas It’s early summer in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Chances are good you’ve gotten behind a camper or two sporting a loaded bike rack as you’ve made your way along our mountain roads. Might have gotten you thinking about a refreshing bike ride,
May
2025
Summer Things to Do Indoor & Outdoor Activities It’s finally summertime in the Great Smoky Mountains! While every season has its particular joys up here, summer is especially fun-filled. Not only do residents and visitors alike enjoy longer days to play outdoors, but many birds, butterflies, fireflies and other lovely creatures are seen in abundance,
Apr
2025
Synchronous Fireflies in the Smokies If there’s one experience that should be on your Smoky Mountains bucket list this year, it’s the incredible display of synchronous fireflies—a rare, natural phenomenon that turns the Smokies into a glittering lightning bug dance floor. Each year from late May to early June, these tiny beetles put on a
Mar
2025
FREE National Park Events If you’re heading to the Smoky Mountains this month, we’re guessing it’s because you want to witness them ‘bursting to life’ during the spring season. There’s no better way to do that than to lace up those hiking boots and head to the hills! Below are several opportunities for you to
Feb
2025
The Island Pigeon Forge Retail Shops for Gifts, Apparel, Food and Fun A vacation in Pigeon Forge is an exciting adventure with the likes of Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Theme Park, famous mountain coasters, ATV rentals, annual car shows, and unlimited dining options. But shopping at The Island in Pigeon Forge is an unforgettable experience in
Jan
2025
Romantic Restaurants in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville Valentine’s Day in the Great Smoky Mountains is absolutely perfect for lovers of all ages. There is no more romantic setting than here in God’s Country and no place better suited than the Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville communities to host couples who want to make a wonderful
Dec
2024
2025 Long Weekends, Holiday Special Events & Car Shows Ready for 2025? It’s a whole NEW YEAR with a whole new calendar of top Gatlinburg area events and those longed for 3-day holiday weekends. Here’s your 2025 vacation planner with the line up to help you start booking your romantic mountain getaways, anniversary retreats, and
