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AUGUST 2008
1: TN Smokies vs Carolina (865) 286-2300
1-3: Tennessee Tax Free Weekend All shopping venues.
Dollywood's Kidfest. Call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD for more information.
1-31: Celebrate Freedom! - Celebrate Freedom is a discount program for active military, the reserves, the National Guard, retired military personnel as well as military veterans, law enforcement, firefighters and emergency medical services during the entire month of August. To receive this discount you must bring your ID to Pigeon Forge Welcome Center.
Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales
tm - All summer long visitors can meet characters, hear mountain music and learn about the wildlife and plant life of the Smoky Mountains on the streets of Gatlinburg. Storytellers, musicians and cloggers perform at different locations along the Parkway every evening during this second annual event!
8-9:
Southern Nationals Association Battle of the Trucks Show.
8-10:
5th Annual StringTime in the Smokies - Some of the country's finest bluegrass musicians pay tribute to the music to the Smoky Mountains with free concerts in Patriot Park.
12: TN Smokies vs Birmingham (865) 286-2300
23: TN Smokies vs Chattanooga (865) 286-2300
28 Sept. 2:
The Moving Wall A temporary display of The Moving Wall, a replica of the Vietnam Wall Memorial, will be at the Tennessee Museum of Aviation and open at noon daily.
29 Sept 1: Labor Day Weekend Sale at Tanger Five Oaks
Factory Outlet Center (865) 453-1053
SEPTEMBER 2008
1 6:
Sevier County Fair Traditional hometown fair with a midway, carnival rides, games, contests and concerts at Sevier County Fairgrounds. (865) 453-0770
1-30:
Old Fashioned Hayrides - Enjoy a unique hayride with family and friends through downtown Gatlinburg. As fall begins in the Smoky Mountains, take this fun-filled hayride and enjoy breath-taking views of our beautiful mountains. Departure is from traffic light #6 at Mountain Mall from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, leaving approximately every 45 minutes.
2:
October 5 Ripley's Aquarium Gift With Purchase at Tanger Five Oaks Customers who spend $ 150 same day receipts will receive a free adult ticket to Ripleys Aquarium of the Smokies..
5-6: Shades of the Past Rod Run XXVI
11-14: Fall Grand Rod Run
12-October 31:
11th Annual Pigeon Forge Harvest Festival - During our 11th Annual Pigeon Forge Harvest Festival, you will find delightful displays constructed from pumpkins, cornstalks, mums and other fall flowers. And as always, there is sure to be plenty of music.
18:
10th Annual Taste of Autumn - Sample signature dishes from the area's finest restaurants. Enjoy live jazz entertainment provided by Karen Johns, live auction with a cash bar. Proceeds benefit United Way of Sevier County. Doors of the Gatlinburg Convention Center open at 5 p.m.
18-20:
Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival - Experience great bluegrass music at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Camping hook-ups are available. For tickets call toll free 1-888-377-9888.
19 Oct. 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. For more information call 1-888-SEVIERVILLE.
26: Gene Watson in concert at the Country Tonite Theatre.
26-27:
TPA Tractor Pull Sevier County Fairgrounds (865) 453-0770
26-28:
The Great Smoky Mountain 3rd Annual Auto Fest @ Smokies Stadium See a wide variety of autos, attend the swap meet and car corral, enjoy cash and prize giveaways, a Thursday night cruise in and downtown block party. Registration is limited to the first 1500 cars. Registration $30, Gate Admission $5 Gates open 8am-6pm daily (865) 850-4806.
27: 35th Annual South Atlantic Shrine Association Parade.
OCTOBER 2008
1-31:
11th Annual Pigeon Forge Harvest Festival - During our 11th Annual Pigeon Forge Harvest Festival, you will find delightful displays constructed from pumpkins, cornstalks, mums and other fall flowers. And as always, there is sure to be plenty of music.
3 - 4:
Robert Tino's Smoky Mountain Homecoming Located at the Robert Tino Gallery and Farm off Hwy 66, next to Buddys BarBQ. Smoky Mountain Homecoming unveils Robert Tino's latest mountain print.This event will feature two days of art, bluegrass music, story telling, mountain crafts and displays, kids games, petting zoo and pony rides, kids art classes, antiques, and a farmers market. Admission is free. (865) 453-6315.
3-November 1:
Dollywood's Harvest Celebration. closed Thursdays. 1-800-DOLLYWOOD.
-Pigeon Forge, TN
3- November 21: Fall Music Fest at Tanger Five Oaks Enjoy
the musical stylings of local theater groups at the gazebo Fridays at lunch time free of charge, Smith Family Theater, Dixie Stampede, Dollywood, Fiddler's Feast, Country Tonite and more send out their best
performers to showcase their local talent.
4-5:
Circle Your Wagens (VW show) Sevier County Fairgrounds (865) 453-0770
10-13: Columbus Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale at Tanger Five Oaks
12: Mel McDaniel in concert at the Country Tonite Theatre.
26: Gene Watson in concert at the Country Tonite Theatre.
31:
8th Annual Safe Halloween Celebration Trick or Treat at the Pigeon Forge
Community Center. Call 865-429-7373 for more information.
NOVEMBER 2008
1:
Dollywood's Harvest Celebration. closed Thursdays. 1-800-DOLLYWOOD
2: Toys for Tots Run Sevier County Fairgrounds (865) 453-0770
3:
Sevierville's Winterfest Kick Off Music, Lights & Magic Free food, local entertainment, kids' games and fireworks make this event fun for everyone! The evening wraps up with "flipping the switch" on the area's first Winterfest lights. Call 1-888-738-4378.
3 Feb. 28: Smoky Mountain Winterfest The Great Smoky Mountain sparkle with millions of twinkling lights in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Holiday shopping in Sevierville is popular this time of year and our famous outlets are offering up even more savings with holiday specials and sales. 1-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378)
Winterfest in 3D Glasses Giveaway Pick up a free pair of Winterfest in
3D Glasses at the Sevierville Visitor Center on Hwy 66 while supplies last. These glasses help you see Winterfest in a whole new light as every point of light shifts into a snowflake. 1-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378)
Visit Gatlinburg Winter Magic!
6:
19th Annual Winterfest kickoff at the Patriot Park. -PigeonForge, TN
7-28: Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights. Pigeon Forge, TN
8-January 3, 2009:
Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival. Operating days vary.
1-800-DOLLYWOOD.
22:
Tellebration at the Pigeon Forge Community Center. Call 1-865-429-7350 for more information.
23:
Pigeon Forge Community Chorus. Smoky Mountain Jubilee. Call 1-865-429-7350 for more information.
27:
After Thanksgiving Midnight Madness Sale Tanger Five Oaks Factory Outlet Center (Tennessee's largest authentic outlet mall) (865) 453-1053
DECEMBER 2008
1-31: Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights. Pigeon Forge, TN.
1-January 3, 2009:
Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival. Operating days vary.
1-800-DOLLYWOOD.
6:
Sevierville's 46th Annual Christmas Parade For more information, 1-888-SEVIERVILLE
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Winterfest in the Smokies