Gatlinburg Tennessee Calendar of Events
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June 2008

Event Name: Summitfest 2008
Date(s): June 6 - 7
Season: Summer
Category:
Description: Apa and Lahkpa Sherpa, two of the most respected climbers on Mount Everest will be at Smoky Mountain Outdoors outfitters in Gatlinburg on June 6 - 7.
Location: Winery Square
Website/Link: http://www.summitfest2008.com/
Contact Info: 865-430-3838
East Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
   
Event Name: Living History Civil War Reenactment
Date(s): June 13 - 15
Season: Summer
Category: Entertainment, History
Description: The recreation of the “Battle of Burg Hill” highlights this living history exhibition which includes public demonstration and a camp setting with plenty of history and heritage.
Location: Mills Park
Admission: No
   
Event Name: Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales
Date(s): June 13 - August 9
Season: Summer
Category: Arts, Entertainment, History
Description: All summer long hear tales, mountain music, and learn the lore of the Smoky Mountains on the sidewalks of downtown Gatlinburg. Fourteen acts nightly. 6 - 11 p.m.
Location:
Admission: FREE

July 2008

Event Name: "Stand Here" Fireworks Finale
Date(s): July 4
Season: Summer
Category: Entertainment
Description: Finish off the 4th in style with a magnificent fireworks show visible from the downtown streets of Gatlinburg!
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
Admission: Free

Event Name: Midnight Independence Day Parade
Date(s): July 3 - 4
Season: Summer
Category: Entertainment, Parades
Description: The first 4th of July Parade in the good ol' U.S.A. happens in Gatlinburg. Join us for a fun-packed Holiday when the celebration of our nation's birthday begins at 12:01 a.m. in Downtown.
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
Admission: Free

Event Name: Gatlinburg's River Raft Regatta
Date(s): July 4
Season: Summer
Category: Entertainment
Description: Gatlinburg’s popular River Raft Regatta takes place at noon on Friday, July 4th, on the Little Pigeon River in Downtown Gatlinburg.
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
Admission: Free
Event Name: Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair
Date(s): July 18 - 27
Season: Summer
Category: Arts, Entertainment
Description: Art, crafts and music lovers can find almost 200 booths featuring some of the nation's finest work. Artisans and craftspeople are on hand to demonstrate their skills, answer questions and offer their unique art for sale. Live Country & Bluegrass entertainment. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
Website/Link: http://www.craftsmenfair.com
Contact Info: 865/436-7479
Admission: Yes

Fall Months 2008

Event Name: Gatlinburg Shark Race United Way Fundraiser
Date(s): September 20
Season: Fall
Category: Entertainment, Fundraiser
Description: Festivities begin at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies as rubber sharks are released into the Little Pigeon River. Enjoy Live Entertainment, food, fun, and fantastic prizes.
Location: Ripley's Aquarium Plaza
   
Contact Info: 865/436-4261
   

Event Name: Gatlinburg Run For The Hills 10K Road Race
Date(s): September 21
Season: Fall
Category: Entertainment
Description: Popular 10K road race.
Location: Downtown Course
Website/Link: http://www.ci.gatlinburg.tn.us/
Contact Info: 865-436-4990
Admission: Entry Fee

Event Name: Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair
Date(s): October 9 - 26
Season: Fall
Category: Arts, Entertainment
Description: More than 200 booths featuring some of the nation's finest work. Artists demonstrating on site, selling art. Live music.
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
Website/Link: http://www.craftsmenfair.com
   
Admission: $5.00

Event Name: Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival
Date(s): September 19 - October 31
Season: Fall
Category: Arts, Entertainment, History
Description: Fall decorations, old fashioned hayrides, events, entertainment, and local craft exhibits.
Location: throughout Gatlinburg
   
   
Admission: FREE

Event Name: Winter Magic Kickoff & Chili Cookoff
Date(s): November 5
Season: Fall
Category: Entertainment, Fundraiser, Food
Description: Gatlinburg lights up the city with millions of winter lights, an award winning chili contest, fireworks and entertainment. Come join us!
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
   
   
Admission: Yes

Event Name: Veteran's Day Celebration
Date(s): November 11
Season: Fall
Category: History
Description: Join Gatlinburg in saluting America's veterans. Stirring musical tribute on Ripley's Aquarium Plaza.
Location: Ripley's Aquarium Plaza
   
   
Admission: FREE

Event Name: Old Fashioned Hayrides
Date(s): September 1 - November 30
Season: Fall
Category: Entertainment, Fundraiser
Description: Enjoy a unique, fun-filled hayride in downtown Gatlinburg,surrounded by the Great Smokies in the fall and Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting displays beginning in November.
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
   
Contact Info: 865/436-0535
Admission: Yes

Event Name: Nutcracker "Sweet" & Festival of Trees
Date(s): November 28 - 29
Season: Fall
Category: Arts, Entertainment
Description: Presented by the Smoky Mountain Dance Theater Company, enjoy this holiday classic presented in Gatlinburg. 7 p.m. in the W.L. Mills Conference Center.
Location:
   
Contact Info: 865/680-7369
Admission: Yes

Event Name: Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
Date(s): November 25 - 30
Season: Fall
Category: Arts
Description: Unique handcrafted Christmas gifts made by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
Website/Link: http://www.artsandcraftscommunity.com/
   
Admission: FREE

Event Name: Trolley Ride of Lights
Date(s): November 5, 2008 - January 31, 2009
Season: Fall, Winter
Category: Entertainment
Description: Enjoy a guided trolley ride of the spectacular Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting displays.
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
   
Contact Info: (865) 436-0535
Admission: $4.00

Event Name: Gatlinburg Winter Magic
Date(s): November 5, 2008 - February 28, 2009
Season: Fall, Winter
Category: Entertainment
Description: Enjoy more than three million twinkling lights, illuminated forests and animated displays up to 40 feet tall.
Location: Throughout Gatlinburg