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Apr
2020
May Special Events We are reopening our county and welcoming guests back to Autumn Ridge. Many of the events that normally take place this month have been cancelled or rescheduled for a later date, but not all of them! If you’re hoping to catch some great local events, here’s what’s in the line up: May

Nov
2019
Tributes to American Military Veterans Veterans Day is a national holiday that celebrates all veterans of the American military, dead or alive. It is a day that gives us an additional opportunity to thank those living for their service and sacrifice. Gatlinburg, designated a Regional Site for the Observance of Veterans Day 2019, presents a

Oct
2019
Best Chili Recipe Wins! It’s time once again for the decades-long Chili Cookoff presented by Bush’s Beans that takes place in downtown Gatlinburg. This year, the tradition continues on November 6 from 5-8 p.m. Ticket booths open at 3 & 4 p.m., where you can purchase your tasting spoon and get ready to enjoy chili samplings

Dec
2018
Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg New Year’s Eve Celebrations Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Smoky Mountains as you never have before! Both Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg will entertain and amaze with lots of free fun and a most exciting countdown and a thundering fireworks display. Book your stay in one of our 1 bedroom romantic New

Oct
2018
Winterfest Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge The Smoky Mountain Winterfest 2018 features Christmas lights, Chili, live entertainment and trolley rides. Book your stay with us and you’ll enjoy some holiday magic! Tuesday, November 6 4-8 p.m. It’s Pigeon Forge’s 29th Annual Winterfest at Patriot Park and the fun begins at 4 p.m. There will be kids

Nov
2017
Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community For nearly 2 weeks, the artists of the Gatlinburg crafts community will offer meet & greets, demonstrations and unique products created using traditional, time-honored Appalachian skills at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. These back-to-back holiday craft shows begin with the Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show on November 21 followed by

Oct
2017
Special Events in Gatlinburg There are some really fun things to do in Gatlinburg this November. You can still enjoy the beautiful colors of autumn leaves while whetting your holiday spirit! November 8 Winter Magic Kickoff & Chili Cookoff From 5-8 p.m., downtown Gatlinburg will kick off winterfest activites with their annual Winter Magic Chili

Sep
2017
Autumn Craft Shows Arts and crafts are an integral part of Appalachian culture, and there is no better time to experience the art and artists in East Tennesse than in the fall. The line up for craft shows is plentiful so book your fall vacation cabin with us at Autumn Ridge so that you don’t

Jun
2017
Gatlinburg July 4th Celebrations If you want to celebrate the 4th of July with flair, there’s no where else to be except Gatlinburg Tennessee! The party takes place over the course to two evenings with lots of fun things to do in between. Here is the line up of Gatlinburg 4th of July 2017 Independence

May
2017
Ooh it’s gonna be good! On Thursday, May 11, it’ll be all about who’s got the best, original soup beans and cornbread recipes in downtown Gatlinburg from 5-8 p.m. Purchase a spoon for $10 so that you can fill your tummy with fixin’s from area restaurants and businesses – while supplies last – and then