January 2005

	January 1 - Feb 28 -- Gatlinburg Winterfest Illumination and Decoration Contest.  Local businesses get into the spirit of winter by decorating for the season and compete in different categories, making Gatlinburg a "Fantasy of Lights".  (865) 436-0500.
	January 1 - February 28 - 15th Annual Gatlinburg Winterfest -- The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with over 2 million spectacular lights in fantastic displays throughout town.  Displays are sure to dazzle the spirit and bring out the kid in everyone.  Special lighting displays added in January for "Smoky Mountain Romance" through February.  (865) 436-0500.
	Jan 1, 8, 15, 22, 29  - Gatlinburg Winterfest Trolley Rides of Lights   (Saturdays only in January).  Location and times TBA.  Enjoy a guided ride of Gatlinburg's spectacular lights displays.  Special group ride reservations are available.  For more information please contact Special Events at (865) 436-0500.

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February 2005

• February 1 - February 28 -- 15th Annual Gatlinburg Winterfest -- The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with over 2 million spectacular lights in fantastic displays throughout town.  Displays are sure to dazzle the spirit and bring out the kid in everyone.  Special lighting displays added in January for "Smoky Mountain Romance" through February.  (865) 436-0500.  
  
  

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March 2005

• March 9-10 - Third Annual Spring Fest - A county-wide festival, which includes the cities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville.  Festival will include special events, local craft show and much more.  For more information please call (865) 436-0500.
  
  

• March 23 - 26 Easter Arts & Crafts Show -- Gatlinburg Convention Center.  Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community members assemble in downtown Gatlinburg to display the unique crafts and artwork for which they are nationally known.  Live demonstrations.  Free admission
  

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April 2005

• April 21 - 4th Annual "Rib Fest" - Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.  Enjoy award winning ribs from the area's finest restaurants and entertainment.  For more information please contact Gatlinburg's Special Events at (865) 436-0500. 
  
  
  

• April 25 - May 1 - Wildflower Pilgrimage Week - Enjoy the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park by participating in the "55th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage".  The Wildflower Pilgrimage offers over 150 different hiking tours, motorcades, demonstrations and classroom lectures centered on the flowers, plants and wildlife in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is led by experts from the Park and the University of Tennessee in nearby Knoxville.  Events take place at Mills Auditorium, Gatlinburg Convention Center and the National Park.  For more information please call Judy Collins at (865) 436-7318 ext 22.
  
  

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May 2005

• May 20-22 - Gatlinburg Highland Games - Mills Park.  Highland athletic games, food vendors, Highland dancers, bag pipe bands, border collie demonstrations, entertainment, Scottish clans and whiskey tasting and much more.  Visit their website at www.gsfg.org for more information.

• Gatlinburg's Fine Arts Festival - Enjoy a beautiful relaxing day along the river at the gorgeous Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies with an art exhibit with local & international artists.  Live entertainment, along with wine & cheese served from the Veranda Restaurant.  For more information please call (865) 436-0500.  Date TBA
   
  

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July 2005

• JULY 3-4 - 30th Annual 4th of July Midnight Parade 2003 - Downtown Gatlinburg.   Enjoy lighted floats, marching bands, & giant helium balloons.  Parade begins at 12:01 a.m. on the 4th of July,  (which is one minute after midnight on July 3).  For more information please click here:  http://www.gatlinburg-tennessee.com/cityevents/julyparade.htm
  If you would like to participate in this parade, please contact the Gatlinburg Special Events Department at (865) 436-0500.
  
  

• July 4 - 5th Annual River Raft Regatta - 12:00 noon.  Starts at Christus Gardens bridge and finishes at the Aquarium bridge.  Enjoy a fun, unmanned, floatable object race for the whole family.  Unmanned, floatable objects are launched in the river and they compete for prizes.  Arrive by 11:30 to enter and be eligible for prizes.  River Road.  FREE event.  For more information please contact Special Events at (865) 436-0500.  
  
  

• July 4 - Fourth of July Fireworks Show - Join us downtown Gatlinburg to celebrate our nation's "Independence Day" with a magnificent fireworks show.  The City of Gatlinburg will light up their beautiful mountain skyline downtown 1 hour after dark with this grand show.  For more information please call (865) 436-0500.
  
  

• JULY 19 thru 31 - Gatlinburg's Craftsmen's Fair - Over 180 of the finest Craftspeople gifted in woodcarving, pottery, broom making, stained glass, metal work, basket weaving, calligraphy, jewelry and much more gather at the Gatlinburg Convention Center to offer their unique art for sale.  Plus Country and Bluegrass music performed daily by Keith Longbotham and band.  
  Show hours:  10 AM - 7 PM daily   
                       10AM - 5 PM Sundays
  Admission:  Adults $5.00  Children 12 & under Free
  Information:  (865) 436-7479 or visit the website at www.craftsmensfair.com 
  

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August 2004

• August 14 - The 5th Annual Live and Silent Auction - Gatlinburg Convention Center -- Dinner and an evening of bidding to buy your favorite arts & crafts selections all to benefit the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Foundation in building the Cultural Center.
  
  

• August 14-28 - 3rd Annual Gatlinburg Heritage on Display - Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community.  Enjoy two weeks of "Heritage" in the arts and craft community.  Visit over 80 shops filled with traditional and contemporary crafts, handmade gifts, collectibles and one of a kind pieces.  For more information please call (865) 436-0500.

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September 2004

• September 1-December 30 - Old Fashioned Hayrides - Location and Times TBA.  Enjoy the beauty of fall in Gatlinburg.  A portion of the proceeds benefit the United Way of Sevier County.  (865) 436-3897.
  
  

• September 1 - October 31 - Ghost Walk of Gatlinburg, Not a "spook house" tour.  Lantern led journeys into an exciting mix of drama, horror, humor, and history.  Guaranteed to provide an unforgettable night of chills and thrills.  Tours leave nightly at 9:30, 10:30 & Midnight.  Reservations required.  For more info please call (865) 556-0674 or visit www.ghostwalkofgatlinburg.com  
  
  

• September 4, 11, 18, 25 - Blue Grass Music on the Plaza - Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.  For more information please call (865) 430-8808.
  
  

• September 10 - October 31 - Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival and Fall Decorating Contest.  A county wide festival, which includes cities of Gatlinburg, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge.  Festival will include decorating contest, special events, local craft shows and much more.  For more information please call (865) 436-0500.
  
  

• September 10 - October 31 - Live Country & Blue Grass Music by Flint Hill Country Duo - Chandlers Mill.  Daily 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  For more information please call (865) 430-0900.
  
  

• September 15 - 18 - Celebrate the Object Exhibition - Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts - Exhibition held in conjunction with national symposium.  Exhibition is free.  For more information please call (865) 436-5860 or visit www.arrowmont.org.  
  
  

• Sept. 16 - The 7th Annual "Taste of Autumn" - Mills Auditorium.  Sample Gatlinburg's finest restaurants and homemade desserts for a wonderful United Way of Sevier County Benefit Event.  Enjoy live entertainment, benefit auction and door prizes for a wonderful countywide cause.  Cost is $20.00 per person.  For more information please call (865) 436-0500.
  
  

• September 18 - Mountain Life Festival - Oconaluftee - Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Demonstrations of traditional fall activities of rural life in the southern mountains.  For more information please call (865) 436-1200.
  
  

• September 25 - Old Timers Day - Cades Cove - Great Smoky Mountains National Park - All day event.  For more information please call (865) 436-1200. 
  
  

• September 26 - Oct 2 - Fall Workshops at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts - Week long workshops in clay, fiber, glass, metals, baskets, painting, photography, drawing, marbling, woodturning and woodworking.  For more information please call (865) 436-5860 or visit www.arrowmont.com  

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October 2004

• October 1 - December 30 -  Old Fashioned Hayrides (Excluding December 24, 25, & 31) Location and times TBA.  Enjoy the beauty of fall in Gatlinburg.  Portion of proceeds benefit United Way of Sevier County.  For more information please contact (865) 436-3897.
  
  

• October 1 - October 31 - Live Country & Blue Grass Music by Flint Hill Country Duo - Chandlers Mill.  Daily 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  For more information please call (865) 430-0900.
  
  

• October 1 - 31 - Fall Celebration - Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community.  Drive the 8 mile loop and celebrate Fall in the historic Arts & Crafts Community, the longest running craft show in the nation.  Plenty of free parking.  9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  For more information please call (865) 436-4315.
  
  

• October 1 - 31 - Sweet Fanny Adams Theater - Two completely different shows are alternated nightly.  Multi-talented performers are all well-seasoned professionals of stage, screen, TV, and night clubs.  Each show they take turns adding their uniqueness to the inevitable comic mayhem for which Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre is renowned.  Shows nightly at 8:00 p.m. except Sundays.  For more information please call 877-388-5784.
  
  

• October 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 - Ripley's Haunted Adventure Sixth Annual Fright Night Shows - 6:13 p.m. until close.  Ripley's Haunted Adventure becomes even scarier during its special Halloween shows.  Live actors, street performances, and nightly character parades make the THE haunted house to see.  For more information please call (865) 430-9991.
  
  

• October 1 - 31 - Ghost Walk of Gatlinburg, Not a "spook house" tour.  Lantern led journeys into an exciting mix of drama, horror, humor, and history.  Guaranteed to provide an unforgettable night of chills and thrills.  Tours leave nightly at 9:30, 10:30 & Midnight.  Reservations required.  For more info please call (865) 556-0674 or visit www.ghostwalkofgatlinburg.com  
  
  

• October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Blue Grass Music on the Plaza - Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.  For more information please call (865) 430-8808.
  
  

• October 3 - 31 - Fall Workshops at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts - Week long workshops in clay, fiber, glass, metals, baskets, painting, photography, drawing, marbling, woodturning and woodworking.  For more information please call (865) 436-5860 or register at www.arrowmont.com
  
  
  

• Oct. 7- 24 - Gatlinburg Craftmen's Fair - Over 180 of the finest Craftspeople gifted in woodcarving, pottery, broom making, stained glass, metal work, basket weaving, calligraphy, jewelry and much more gather at the Gatlinburg Convention Center to offer their unique art for sale.  Plus Country and Bluegrass music performed daily by Keith Longbotham and band.  
  Show hours:  10 AM - 7 PM daily   
                      10AM - 5 PM Sundays
  Admission:  Adults $5.00  Children 12 & under Free
  Information:  (865) 436-7479 or visit the website at www.craftsmensfair.com 
  
  
  

• October 20 -24 Fall Gallery Gathering - Cliff Dwellers Gallery.  The Fall Gathering is especially fun with all the leaves changing colors.  As in the spring, many of our artists will be here demonstrating for your enjoyment.  For more information please call (865) 436-6921
  
  

• October 28 - Halloween Carnival - Gatlinburg Community Center - Mills Park Road.  For kids from pre-school to 8th grade.  6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.  For more information please call (865) 436-4990.
  
  

• October 27 - 31 Fall Harvest Hayrides - Cades Cove - Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  Ranger guided tours of the scenic 11 mile loop road.  Schedule to be announced.  For more information please call (865) 436-1200.
  
  

• October 31 - Tails & Treats - Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - Halloween celebration.  For more information please call 430-8808.  
  

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November 2004

• November 1-December 30 - Old Fashioned Hayrides - Location and Times TBA.  Enjoy the beauty of fall in Gatlinburg.  (Excluding December 24, 25 & 31).  Portion of the proceeds benefit United Way of Sevier County.  (865) 436-3897.
  
  

• November 3 - January 29 - Gatlinburg Winterfest Trolley Ride of Lights - (Saturdays only in January) Location and Times TBA.  Enjoy a guided ride of Gatlinburg's spectacular light displays.  Special group ride reservations available.  For more information please call (865) 436-3897.
  
  
  

• November 3.  Gatlinburg's 15th Annual Winterfest Kick-off & Chili Cook-off.  Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza and River Road.  Join the City of Gatlinburg as we "flip the switch" to light the city with millions of sparkling winter lights.  $7 spoon allows you to sample Award Winning Chili from approximately 20 booths.  A portion of the proceeds benefit Pi Beta Phi Elementary PTA.  For more information please call (865) 436-0500.
  
  

• November 3 - February 28.  Gatlinburg's 15th Annual Winterfest -  The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with over 2 million spectacular lights in fantastic displays throughout town.  Displays are sure to dazzle the spirit and bring out the kid in everyone.  Special lighting displays are added in January for Valentines Day.  For more information please call (865) 436-0500.
  
  
  

• Nov. 3 - February 28.  Gatlinburg Winterfest Illumination and Decoration Contest.  Local businesses get into the spirit of winter by decorating for the season and compete in different categories, making Gatlinburg a "Fantasy of Lights."  For more information please call (865) 436-0500.  
  
  

• November 6 - Knoxville Area Dulcimer Club - 7:00 p.m.  Mountain and hammered dulcimer concert at the Glenstone Lodge.  Contact Linda Doughty at (865) 966-0961.
  
  

• November 11 - 2nd Annual Veteran's Day Celebration - 11:00 a.m.  A patriotic celebration saluting America's heroes.  This event will be held on the Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza.  For more information please call Gatlinburg's Special Events Office at (865) 436-0500.
  
  

• November 23-27 - Gatlinburg Garden Club's "Festival of Trees"  Gatlinburg Convention Center.  Contact Pat Kelly for more information at (865) 436-4173 or email her at pkelly9638@aol.com.  
  
  

• November 23-28 - Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show -- Gatlinburg Convention Center.  Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community member assemble in downtown Gatlinburg to display the unique crafts and artwork for which they are nationally known.  Live demonstrations.  Free admission.

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December 2004

• December 1 - February 28 - 15th Annual Gatlinburg Winterfest - The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with over 2 million spectacular lights in fantastic displays throughout town.  Displays are sure to dazzle the spirit and bring out the kid in everyone.  Special lighting displays added in January for Valentines Day.  For more information please call (865) 436-0500.
  
  

• December 1 - February 28 -  15th Annual Gatlinburg Winterfest Illumination and Decoration Contest - Local businesses get into the spirit of winter by decorating for the season and compete in different categories, making Gatlinburg a "Fantasy of Lights".  For more information please call (865) 436-0500.
  
  

• December  1 - January 29 - Gatlinburg Winterfest Trolley Ride of Lights - (Saturdays only in January) Location and Times TBA.  Enjoy a guided ride of Gatlinburg's spectacular light displays.  Special group ride reservations available.  For more information please call (865) 436-3897.
  
  

• Dec. 1-30 - "Christmas Hayrides" (Excluding December 24, 25 and 31) Location and times TBA.  Enjoy a fantastic view of the snow covered mountaintop of Gatlinburg.  For more information please call Special Events at (865) 436-0500
  
  

• Dec. 3 - Santa arrives at Riverbend Mall for autograph party from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at traffic light #3.  For more information please call (865) 436-0500.
  
  
  

• Dec. 3 - Gatlinburg's 29th Annual  "Fantasy of Lights" Christmas Parade. - Downtown Gatlinburg. Enjoy lighted floats, marching bands and giant helium balloons.   Parade begins at 7:30 p.m.  For more information please call (865) 436-0500.
  
  

• December 3 - 5 & 7 & 12 - Christmas Arts & Crafts Show -- Gatlinburg Convention Center.  Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community members assemble in downtown Gatlinburg to display the unique crafts and artwork for which they are nationally known.  Live demonstrations.  Free admission.
  

• Dec. 31 - Gatlinburg's New Year's Ball Drop and Pyrotechnic Show - Space Needle on  Historic Nature Trail-Airport Road.  The Space Needle will come to life at the stroke of midnight with a fabulous pyrotechnic show.  "A show you definitely do not want to miss"!  If you can see the Space Needle from your hotel, chalet or at the Smoky Mountain overlooks you are guaranteed a terrific show.  Free party favors compliments from the City of Gatlinburg.  For more information please call (865) 436-0500.

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