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Gatlinburg Convention Center, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Early December
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 3 annual craft shows: Christmas Arts & Crafts Show, Easter Arts & Crafts Show and Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show. All shows are held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in downtown Gatlinburg. Admission is free.
Dollywood, 1020 Dollywood Lane, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Early November-Late December
865-428-9488, 1-800-365-5996
www.dollywood.com
Dollywood shines brightly with 3.5-million lights and a variety of special holiday events throughout the theme park during Smoky Mountain Christmas.
Downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee
865-436-0500
Lighted floats, marching bands and giant helium balloons make up Gatlinburg’s fun-filled Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade.
Gatlinburg Space Needle, 115 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
New Year’s Eve
865-436-0500
www.gatlinburgspaceneedle.com
Highlights of the annual downtown Gatlinburg New Year’s Eve street party include a ball drop from the 340-foot-tall Gatlinburg Space Needle and a spectacular fireworks display
Downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee
September 1 through December 31
865-436-3897
Take the whole family on a fun-filled hayride adventure and enjoy spectacular views of the Smokies’ beautiful fall foliage. Hayrides depart approximately every 45 minutes from the Mountain Mall (Traffic Light #6) in downtown Gatlinburg.
Downtown Sevierville, Tennessee
865-453-6411, 1-888-738-4378
Locals and visitors alike flock to downtown Sevierville for the annual Christmas Parade, which features colorful floats, marching bands and Santa Claus himself!
Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Tennessee
Early November-Late February
Gatlinburg: 1-800-343-1475
Pigeon Forge: 1-800-251-9199
Sevierville: 1-888-738-4378
www.smokymountainwinterfest.com
The Smoky Mountain region’s premier annual event, WinterFest started in 1990 and has evolved into a 4-month celebration of the winter holidays that encompasses the entire county and draws thousands of visitors. During WinterFest, dozens of special events and activities take place in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville. Festivities include live concerts, storytelling, wine tastings, chili cookoff, illumination and decoration contests, trolley light tours, guided hikes and much more.
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