2011 Fall Events Near Journey's End

 


Gatlinburg


 Sept 15-Oct 31: Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival
Come and enjoy all the color, smells and tastes that the Smoky Mountains have to offer during fall.  Fall decorations, old-fashioned hayrides, events, entertainment, and local craft exhibits.  Throughout Gatlinburg.

Sept 15:  A Taste of Autumn
Sample signature dishes from the area's finest restaurants. Enjoy live entertainment, live auction with a cash bar. Proceeds benefit United Way of Sevier County. Gatlinburg Convention Center.

Sept 24-25:  11th Annual Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament
Tournament is open to adults or children – and equally challenging for both visitors and locals, with multiple categories to be contested in this largest trout tournament in the Smokies.

Oct 6-23: Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair
A juried craft show.  Gatlinburg Convention Center.

Nov 9:  Winter Magic Kickoff and Chili Cookoff
Gatlinburg lights up the city with millions of winter lights, an award winning chili contest, and live entertainment. Downtown.
 
Nov  11:  Veteran’s Day Celebration
Musical tribute to our vets on plaza at the Aquarium of the Smokies.


Pigeon Forge


 Sept 24: 9th Annual Old Mill Heritage Day
Experience the culture of the Smoky Mountains, Old Mill Square.  Free Admission.

Sept 24:  Shriners Parade, Parkway

Oct 1-31: 16th Annual Harvest Festival
Come and enjoy all the color, smells and tastes that the Smoky Mountains have to offer during fall.

Oct 1-30:  Pigeon Forge Rotary Club Craft Fair, Patriot Park

Oct 1-Oct 29: Dollywood’s Southern Gospel & Harvest Celebration

Oct 6-10:  Columbus Day Sidewalk/Truck & Tent Sales, Belz Outlets

Oct 21:  Ray Stevens in concert, County Tonite Theatre

Oct 30:  Lee Greenwood in concert, Smith Family Dinner Theater

Nov 5-Dec 30: Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival

Nov 8 - February 28: Smoky Mountain Winterfest
Named “Top 20 Events” by the Southeast Tourism Society, this four-month celebration transforms Gatlinburg into a gorgeous winter wonderland. November through February.  Kickoff on Nov. 9 at Patriot Park.

Nov 8-Dec 31:  Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights
Fun Time Trolley Station at Patriot Park. Mon. through Fri. only, 6:30 p.m., $5.00.
Call Trolley Office (865-453-6444) for reservations.

Nov 11:  The Nashville Legends Show.
Features Jim Ed Brown, Helen Cornelius, Jack Greene and Jeannie Seely, Country Tonite Theatre

Nov 11-13:  Veterans Day Sidewalk Sale, Belz Outlets

Nov 12:  Old Mill Square Annual Holiday Open House


Sevierville


Oct 1-31:  Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival
Enjoy the sites, sounds and smells of a Smoky Mountain Harvest. Leaf looking, special events, shows, shopping and attractions make this a great time of year to visit Sevierville.

Oct 3-4: Circle Your Wagons 34 VW Car Show, Sevier County Fairgrounds

Oct 15: 8th Anniversary Cruise In, The Diner

Nov 6: Toys for Tots Marine Corp Motorcycle Run, Sevier County Fairgrounds.

Nov 7:  Smoky Mountain Winterfest KICKOFF

Nov 7-Feb 28:  Smoky Mountain Winterfest 
Enjoy millions of twinkling lights throughout the Great Smoky Mountains area.

TBA: 2nd Annual "Sawin' in the Smokies" Mountain Festival
Event to be held in the field behind Bear Camp Grill in Wears Valley. Ax-throwing, Cross-cut sawing, Speed Sawing, Chainsaw Carving contest and more. Craft vendors, pony-rides, story-telling, pig-catching contests, mini petting zoo and music. $7 per adult, 12 and under Free. Parking $2. 

 

 
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