Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday in the Smoky Mountains
America’s 250th falls on a Smokies summer, headlined by Gatlinburg’s midnight parade, a drone show and fireworks, plus the wacky River Raft Regatta, Pigeon Forge’s Patriot Festival, and special events at Anakeesta, Dollywood, and the SkyPark.
2025 Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge Vacation Planner
Three-day weekends, Dollywood’s season dates, and the year’s top Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge events all in one place, your one-stop 2025 calendar for planning ahead and booking early.
Dollywood 2025 40th Anniversary Season
New drone shows, a refreshed Country Fair, and a full lineup of five festivals mark Dollywood’s 40th anniversary year, here are the dates and details for planning your 2025 visit.
Explore Fall in the Smoky Mountains
Eight scenic fall driving tours, Dollywood’s Harvest Festival, a glass-floor walk across the Gatlinburg SkyBridge, and Sevierville’s History and Haunts, here’s how to chase the color this season.
What Month is Best for Pigeon Forge?
Smaller crowds, lower rates, sweater weather, and the Winterfest kickoff all land in November, our case for why it might be the most underrated month to visit Pigeon Forge.
Where to Watch Fireworks in Pigeon Forge TN
From Patriot Park’s live music and fireworks to VIP viewing atop Gatlinburg SkyPark, and Dollywood’s nightly summer show, here’s where to catch the best fireworks around Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.
Long Weekends in 2023
Every federal holiday long weekend plus the year’s biggest draws, firefly lottery dates, Dollywood festivals, and Gatlinburg’s Fourth of July parade, mapped out so you can book 2023 dates before they fill up.
Dolly Parton Christmas Movies
Dolly’s new “Mountain Magic Christmas” TV movie premieres this season, and we’ve rounded up her six earlier holiday films, plus how to catch it all from a cabin near where it was actually filmed.
Christmas Shopping Pigeon Forge
Even Dollywood makes the list, our roundup of the best Christmas shopping spots around Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, from The Village Shops to the 100-plus artisans of the Arts & Crafts Loop.
Veterans Day in the Smoky Mountains
Gatlinburg’s designated regional Veterans Day observance features a bald eagle presentation and POW-MIA tribute at Ripley’s Aquarium Plaza, plus free Titanic Museum admission for military members all November.