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[edit] Attractions and events

Attractions and events in Pigeon Forge include the Dollywood theme park, the Southern Gospel Museum and Hall of Fame, the award-winning Country Tonight Theatre, the Comedy Barn, the Miracle Theater, Dixie Stampede, Zorb Smokey Mountains, Flyaway Indoor Skydiving, other entertainment venues such as magician Terry Evanswood's theater where magic shows are presented, and seasonal events such as Winterfest. The Carbo's Police Museum, which is privately operated and not run by the Pigeon Forge Police Department, has been open since 1976. These attractions and the natural beauty of the area draw approximately 11 million visitors each year.


[edit] Car and truck shows

Pigeon Forge has become the southeast mecca for car and truck enthusiasts. The calendar of car and truck show events runs from April through September and has included the following:

Smoky Mountain Wrestling

[edit] See Other Events and Schedule

CLASSIC CAR SHOW & ROD RUNS

Pigeon Forge has become "the place" for some of the largest hot rod and auto classic rod runs in the Southeast. Shows run in the Spring, Summer, and Fall. If you plan to come, be sure and plan ahead so you will not be left looking for a place to stay!

Listed below are the events for 2008 Dates are subject to change without notice - call ahead


March 28-29 Spring Corvette Expo Sevierville Events Center www.corvetteexpo.com 865-687-3976

April 17-20 Spring Grand Rod Run Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center www.grandrodrun.net 865-687-3976 or 800-251-4444

April 21 Tennessee Goldwing Rally - "Spring Fling" Country Inn and Suites Hotel 423-538-8827

April 26-29 Gold Wing Riders Association

May 15-17 Ford F100 Super Nationals Moved to: Chilhowee Park in Knoxville, TN Contact: Pat Ford 1920 Council Ave. Statesville, NC 28625 704-872-7327 www.f100supernationals.com

May 15-17 30th Annual Chevy Classics Round-Up 1955 - 1956 - 1957 Chevy Classics Music Road Hotel Convention Center www.musicroadhotel.com 865-429-7700 or 866-615-6353

June 6-7 Smoky Mountain Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge Music Road Hotel Convention Center www.musicroadhotel.com 865-429-7700 or 866-615-6353

June 17-18 20th Annual Camaro, Chevelle & Nova Nationals A Southern Nationals Association Event Music Road Hotel & Convention Center www.musicroadhotel.com 865-429-7700 or 866-615-6353


June 19-21 Great Smoky Mountains F-100 Run Smoky Shadows Convention Center 864-710-7844


July 4-6 Southern Nationals Association Reunion of the Shows Car Show Music Road Hotel & Convention Center www.musicroadhotel.com 865-429-7700 or 866-615-6353


July 25-26 Mustang Madness Car Show A Southern Nationals Association Event Music Road Hotel & Convention Center www.musicroadhotel.com 865-429-7700 or 866-615-6353


August 8-9 Battle of the Trucks Music Road Hotel & Convention Center www.musicroadhotel.com 865-429-7700 or 866-615-6353


September 5-6 Shades of the Past Rod Run Show XXVI National Parks Resort & Smoky River Ranch www.shadesofthepast.com Fax 865-995-9097 to request information


September 10-14 Fall Grand Rod Run Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center www.grandrodrun.net 865-687-3976 or 800-251-4444


October 17-18 Fall Corvette Expo Sevierville Events Center www.corvetteexpo.com 865-687-3976


[edit] Calendar of Events - October 2008

Note Calender Can Change Year to Year

[edit] Festivals and Special Events Smoky Mountains

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[edit] October 1 - December 31

Old Fashioned Hayrides Enjoy a unique hayride with family or friends downtown Gatlinburg. As fall begins in the Smoky Mountains, take this fun filled hayride and enjoy breath taking views of our beautiful mountain foliage. [[Departure is at traffic light #6 at the Mountain Mall. Rides leave approximately every 45 minutes. Call 865-436-3897 for more information.


Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival 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 call 865-436-0500.


11th Annual Pigeon Forge Harvest Festival (865) 453-8574, 1-800-251-9100


Live Country and Bluegrass Music by the Flint Hill Country Duo Daily 11AM-4PM, weather permitting. Chandler's Mill in the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, Gatlinburg. 865-430-0900.


Crafts Demonstrations Cliff Dwellers Gallery, Gatlinburg. Demonstrations of weaving, pottery, painting, gourds, wood turning, quilting, doll making, baskets, jewelry making. 865-436-6921.


"Autumn at the Loft" The Coffee Loft at The Village in downtown Gatlinburg. Enjoy special Harvest Blend coffee, Autumn crisp chai and locally grown apples. 865-436-7825.


"Autumn Basket Bundling" Licklog Hollow Baskets, Gatlinburg. Weavers Lisa and Billie Canfield demonstrate special styles of basket weaving. 865-436-3823.


"Old English Harvest Festival" Noon-5PM, Fox and Parrott Tavern, Gatlinburg. Sample English food and hear the history of old taverns. 865-436-0677


"Pumpkin Fudge Making" Glades Homemade Candies in the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, Gatlinburg. Watch candy makers Ronnie and Connie Bohan create their famous pumpkin fudge. 865-436-3238.


Work "At the Beech in the Fall" Beech Branch Crafts, Gatlinburg. Demonstrating birdhouse making, vine baskets, hand painting slate signs and brick doorstops. 865-436-9065.


"Candles, Candles & Candles of Autumn" Village Candles, Gatlinburg. Watch this special candle-making art performed by Stephany Lang. 865-436-4299.


"Q&A Time About Nature Photography" Mountain Visions Gallery, Gatlinburg. Nationally televised photographer will be on site to autograph and answer questions. 865-430-1994.


Live Hammered Dulcimer Player The Wild Plum restaurant in the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, Gatlinburg. Enjoy the relaxing sounds of a live hammered dulcimer on the deck. 865-436-3808.


Robert Tino’s 15th Smoky Mountain Homecoming Located at the Robert Tino Gallery off Hwy 66 in Sevierville, Smoky Mountain Homecoming unveils Robert Tino’s latest mountain print and features authentic mountain craftsmen, roving storytellers, mountain music, and antique games for the kids. Admission is free. (865) 453-6315 or 1-800-675-6961 or Call 1-888-SEVIERVILLE for more information.

[edit] ==October 3== - November 1

Dollywood's National Music & Harvest Celebration Four weeks of free Southern gospel concerts, visiting crafters, beautiful autumn décor and fantastic foods all add up to one thing—Dollywood’s National Gospel & Harvest Celebration. Enjoy the splendor of fall in the Smoky Mountains with the sounds of Southern gospel music's biggest names including The McKameys, Gold City, Karen Peck & New River, the Florida Boys and many, many more! (Closed Thursdays) - 1-800-DOLLYWOOD

[edit] October 25

[edit] Rotary Club Crafts Festival=

Patriot Park (865) 909-3446


[edit] Thru December 31

Ghost Walk of Gatlinburg "Ghostwalk of Gatlinburg" is a walking night-time tour of Gatlinburg's most historic and "haunted" places which takes about one hour, and is approximately one mile in length. The walk is lantern-led and guided by a local storyteller dressed in costume. "Ghostwalk" is not a haunted-house tour. It is a storytelling experience with a twist of murder and mayhem. We get your attention, but we don't chase you around with chainsaws. The stories feature a combination of local legends, history, superstition, folk tales and fiction. The tour's purpose is to revisit many historic and forgotten stories of murder and chaos that took place during the past 100 years in Gatlinburg and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Tours leave nightly at 9, 10:30 and midnight. Reservations required. 865-556-0674 www.ghostwalkofgatlinburg.com

[edit] October (TBA)

Tennessee Museum of Aviation Warbirds Gathering An informal gathering of vintage, historic aircraft that takes place at the Tennessee Museum of Aviation twice each year, in the Spring and in the Fall. The museum is home to the Tennessee First Squadron Chapter 1 Warbirds of America. Many of those who fly in for this event are chapter members, but more and more Warbirds are discovering the event and come to enjoy the camaraderie and the flying. www.tnairmuseum.com

[edit] October 7-11

96th Cherokee Indian Fair Location: Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds Contact: Loretta Kirby (828) 497-8128 Gates open at 10 a.m. with nightly shows

Each year the fair offers an opening parade, midway, fireworks, traditional Cherokee food and Cherokee competitions that bring out the best of the Eastern Band’s basket makers, carvers, quilters, gardenersand more. The fair also attracts high-quality entertainment to perform each evening in the amphitheater.

The fair began as a way for members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to showcase their arts and crafts and invite neighboring communities to the Qualla Boundary, the tribe’s traditional homeland. The fair has grown since its early days, but its original focus remains. This is a hugely popular event among Eastern Band members and a great opportunity for visitors to experience the fun, welcoming qualities of the Cherokee culture.

[edit] October 9-26

Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair Over 200 Craftspeople from around the country assemble to exhibit their historic trades at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. This is an event that consistently attracts the country's finest artists and craft people. One of the items that makes the Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair so unique is the fact that the artists not only make their art available for viewing and sale, but they also demonstrate their special talents and skills. Adults $5.00; children 12 and under free. www.craftsmenfair.com

October 10-11 Spurin’ “S” Rodeo General rodeo with calf roping, bull riding, and bucking horses at the Sevier County Fair Grounds, Sevierville TN. There will be 8 different classes with National points at stake. For more information call Mike Stalans at 865-933-8588 or the Sevier County Fair Grounds at 865-453-0770.


[edit] October 16-18

3rd Annual Big Rigs Antique Truck Show Location: Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds Contact: Cherokee Welcome Center (800) 438-1601 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The Big Rigs Antique Truck Show is an interactive display in a fun, family environment taking place in the heart of fall leaf season on the Qualla Boundary. More than 100 trucks will be on display featuring models from the antique and working class, so there will be pickup trucks, semis, dump trucks, and more. Awards will be presented including the “Spectator’s Choice” for best truck, the “Chief’s Choice” for best truck, and one award will be presented for the truck coming from the farthest away.

[edit] October 23-25

Rotary Craft Fair Location: Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds Contact: Cherokee Welcome Center (800) 438-1601

[edit] October 31 - November 2

Cherokee Fall Rod Run Location: Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds Contact: Janice Wildcatt (828) 497-8122 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

The Rod Run features more than 500 classic and customized automobiles built before 1972. The mountains and miles of surrounding roads, including the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway, make for good driving and amazing views. Plus, the many attractions at Cherokee make the Rod Run fun for the entire family.

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