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Dollywood, 1020 Dollywood Lane, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Early April
1-800-DOLLYWOOD
www.dollywood.com
Country music legend Dolly Parton herself serves as Grand Marshall of the Dolly Parade, which officially kicks off the season at Dollywood theme park with colorful floats and marching bands. Other annual events held at Dollywood include the Dollywood Festival of Nations in April, KidsFest in the summer, Harvest Celebration in September and Smoky Mountain Christmas starting in November.
Dollywood, 1020 Dollywood Lane, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Early April to Mid-May
1-800-DOLLYWOOD
www.dollywood.com
An international celebration, Dollywood’s Festival of Nations offers live entertainment, culture exhibits and great food. Other annual events held at Dollywood include the Dolly Parade in April, KidsFest in the summer, Harvest Celebration in September and Smoky Mountain Christmas starting in November.
Gatlinburg Convention Center, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Third Weekend in April
1-800-565-7330
www.gatlinburg-tennessee.com/conventions/center.html
Founded in 1937, the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community has evolved into the largest organization of independent artisans in the United States. Located in Gatlinburg, the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community presents three annual craft shows: Easter Arts & Crafts Show, Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show and Christmas Arts & Crafts Show. All shows are held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in downtown Gatlinburg. Admission is free.
Downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Late April through Late June
865-436-0500
In addition to the beautiful spring flowers that fill the streets of downtown Gatlinburg, this laid-back festival offers craft displays and live entertainment.
Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Third Weekend in April
865-436-0500
Rib Fest at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies boasts award-winning ribs from some of Gatlinburg’s finest barbecue restaurants, as well as live entertainment.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee
Third Week in April
865-436-7318
www.nps.gov/grsm
Celebrate the arrival of spring during the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage, a week-long festival that includes nature hikes, escorted motor tours, lectures and workshops.
Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge & Sevierville, Tennessee
Early March to Early June
865-436-0500, 865-453-8574
A countywide, 3-month festival that welcomes the arrival of spring, this popular event includes a craft show and other special events throughout Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville.
Smokies Stadium, 3540 Line Drive, Kodak, Tennessee
Early April to Early September
865-286-2300
www.smokiesbaseball.com
For a night of fun, affordable family entertainment, Tennessee Smokies baseball can’t be beat! A Class AA affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, the Tennessee Smokies compete in the Southern League of Professional Baseball against the likes of the Chattanooga Lookouts, Greenville Braves, Carolina Mudcats and Jacksonville Suns. The state-of-the-art Tennessee Smokies Stadium, which opened in 2000, features 6,000 seats, a grass berm around most of the outfield and a full-service restaurant called the Double Play Café. The Tennessee Smokies play their home games in Kodak, which lies just Northwest of Sevierville (Exit 407 off of Interstate 40).
Various Venues, Townsend, Tennessee
Last 2 Weekends in April
865-448-6134, 1-800-525-6834
www.smokymountains.org
Celebrate the rich heritage of the Smokies with live bluegrass, arts & crafts, storytelling, wildflower walks and a barbecue cookoff during the Townsend in the Smokies Spring Festival & Old Timers Day.
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