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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES - APRIL 2010

8th Annual
Springfest
March 11 thru June 7
Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg
Tennesssee


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Date
End
Date
City/State
Event/Details
3/11/10
6/7/10
Pigeon Forge,
TN
8th ANNUAL SPRINGFEST
IN PIGEON FORGE

Springfest marks the beginning
of spring in
beautiful
Pigeon Forge.  It's a celebration

chock-full of nearly three months
of homestyle fun and events
including and A Mountain
"Quiltfest", Smoky Mountain
Traditions, the Dolly Parade
and Dollywood's Festival of Nations
plus
hundreds of perennials
and trees in bloom.
For more information call

1-800-251-9100 or 865-453-8574
3/11/10
6/7/10
Gatlinburg,
TN
8th ANNUAL SPRINGFEST
IN GATLINBURG

A county-wide festival including
decorating
contests, special events,
local craft shows
and much much
more.  For more information
Please Call  865-436-0500
www.gatlinburg.com
3/11/10
6/7/10
Sevierville,
TN
SPRINGFEST
Enjoy Sevierville in the springtime
as flowers bloom and sales are in full
swing at our outlet stores.
888-738-4378
3/27/10
4/26/10
Pigeon Forge,
TN
FESTIVAL OF NATIONS
DOLLYWOOD

This festival provides a one
stop trip around the world.  Enjoy
a variety of
entertainment,
multi-cultural cuisine, and

more. Closed Tuesdays and
Easter Sunday - April 4th
1-800-DOLLYWOOD
or

www.dollywood.com
3/31/10
4/3/10
Gatlinburg,
TN
EASTER CRAFT SHOW
Hosted by the Members of the
Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community
Gatlinburg Convention Center
Admission is FREE
www.gatlinburgcrafts.com
4/2/10
4/3/10
Bryson City,
NC
PEANUT'S EASTER BEAGLE
Nantahala Gorge Excursion departs
at 10:30 AM from Bryson City to the
town of Dillsboro for refreshments,
photo opportunities with Snoopy,
the Easter Beagle, and children can
seek out bunnies carrying brightly
colored eggs.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
www.gsmr.com
1-800-872-4681
4/3/10
11/12/10
Dillsboro,
NC
IT'S SATURDAY NIGHT IN DILLSBORO
Something is happening every
Saturday night at the Dillsboro Depot.
Join in for live music, sock hop, or
karaoke.  Activities will vary from
week to week but will include:
Appalachian Bluegrass, Dillsboro
Community Drumming Circle,
antique cars, etc.
828-586-5700 - www.visitdillsboro.org
4/3/10
4/4/10
Bryson City,
NC
EASTER BRUNCH
Celebrate Easter and the arrival of
Spring with a special brunch upgrade
option on Nantahala Gorge Excursions.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
www.gsmr.com
1-800-872-4681
4/3/10
4/3/10
Dillsboro,
NC

EASTER HAT PARADE
Don your finest Easter bonnet and
participate in the annual Dillsboro
Easter Hat Parade at 2:00 P.M.
Prizes will be awarded.
828-586-5700
www.visitdillsboro.org

4/3/10
4/3/10
Pigeon Forge,
TN
EASTER EGG HUNT & BREAKFAST
WITH THE EASTER BUNNY
Pigeon Forge Community Center
Breakfast - 8:00 AM - Egg Hunt - 10:00 AM
865-429-7373
4/3/10
4/4/10
Pigeon Forge,
TN
SMOKY MOUNTAIN
TROUT TOURNAMENT
For More Information Call
Greg Ward at 865-661-3474
www.smokymountaintrouttournament .com
4/4/10
4/4/10
Gatlinburg,
TN
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
Ober Gatlinburg
7:00 AM
Free Tram Rides To The Top Of The
Mountain Beginning At 6:15 AM
Continuing At 15 Minute Intervals
Until The Service Begins
Easter Breakfast Buffet
Available at Ski Resort
800-568-4748
www.gatlinburg.com
4/8/10
4/9/10
Pigeon Forge,
TN
5th ANNUAL
CONSERVATIVE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
LADIES RETREAT IN THE SMOKIES
Holiday Inn Resort Hotel
276-964-5663 or
www.conservativechristianministries.com
4/9/10
4/10/10
Mountain
City, GA
FOXFIRE LIVING HISTORY DAYS
See the days of pioneer Appalachia
brought to life by local families
showcasing almost every facet of
life in these mountains 200 yrs ago.
Admission - $6 for adults
Children under 10 free
9:30 - 4:30 Both Days
706-746-5828
www.foxfire.org
4/9/10
4/9/10
Pigeon
Forge,
TN
FIESTA VAL BAND & CHORUS
COMPETITION
Spectators Welcome - Free
Music Road Hotel & Convention Center
804-264-8663
4/9/10
4/10/10
Pigeon
Forge,
TN
RETREAT FOR CHRIST
Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center
800-251-4444
4/10/10
4/10/10
Whittier,
NC
GREEN THUMB DAY
This local event boasts area arts and
crafts, a heritage and holiday exhibit,
flea market, live music, and of course,
all the bedding plants and hanging
baskets you'll need to start the season!
Gloria Nolan - 828-497-2393
4/12/10
4/17/10
Townsend,
TN

SPRING HIKING EXPLORITAS
Daily hikes of 5 to 13 miles will
explore the cultural and natural
history of the region.  In the
evenings enjoy a fine meal at
the Institute followed by
Appalachian music and stories
or educational sessions.
Great Smoky Mountains
Institute at Tremont
www.gsmit.org/calendar
865-448-6709

4/13/10
4/13/10
Pigeon
Forge,
TN
COMMUNITY NIGHT
Pigeon Forge High School
For More Information Call
865-453-8574
4/14/10
4/18/10
Kodak,
TN
TENNESSEE SMOKIES BASEBALL
Smokies vs Chattanooga
www.smokiesbaseball.com
I-40 at Exit 407 - 865-286-2300
4/15/10
4/18/10
Pigeon
Forge,
TN
SPRING GRAND ROD RUN
Grand Resort Hotel & Conv Center
800-251-4444
4/15/10
4/18/10
Pigeon
Forge,
TN
COMMUNITY NIGHT
Pigeon Forge High School
For More Information Call
865-453-8574
4/16/10
4/16/10
Pigeon
Forge,
TN
FIESTA VAL BAND & CHORUS
COMPETITION
Spectators Welcome - Free
Music Road Hotel & Convention Center
804-264-8663
4/16/10
4/16/10
Bryson City,
NC
HOME SCHOOL DAY
Special student rates available on the
Nantahala Gorge Excursions.
www.gsmr.com
1-800-872-4681
4/17/10
4/17/10
Dillsboro,
NC

APPALACHIAN GROWERS FAIR
A unique fair celebrating farmers and
growers.  There will be an open-air
plant and produce market, crafters,
artisans, music, food, kid's activities.
An all day fund-raiser to restore the
historic Monteith farmhouse as the
Appalachian Women's Museum and
Monteith Community Park
Coordinator
Calvin Smith - 828-631-0683
www.visitdillsboro.org

4/17/10
4/17/10
Gatlinburg,
TN
3rd ANNUAL
MOUNTAIN MAN MARCH
The Mountain Man March begins at
9AM in downtown Gatlinburg and
proceeds up Hwy 321 to Pitman
Center. The march is a tribute to
our men and women in uniform.
www.gatlinburg.com
4/17/10
4/17/10
Sevierville,
TN
MASTER GARDNER'S EVENT
Buy plants and get gardening tips
from Sevier County's master gardeners
at Sevier County Fairgrounds
865-453-3695
4/17/10
4/17/10
Helen,
GA
SPRING VOLKSMARCH
Enjoy a 5K walk through the woods
on a marked trail from Helen to
Unicoi State Park.
Helen Festhalle
1074 Edelweiss Strasse
Helen, GA 30545
706-878-2181
4/17/10
4/18/10
Nantahala,
NC
OUTFITTER'S STORE DEMO DAZE
Nantahala Outdoor Center
All boats in NOC's demo fleet
will be available for free test
paddling.  Pool rolling, free
instruction clinics.
Call 888-905-7238 for details
4/21/10
4/25/10
Gatlinburg,
TN
60th ANNUAL SPRING
WILDFLOWER PILGRIMAGE
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
& Gatlinburg Convention Center
865-436-7318  ext 222
www.gatlinburg.com
4/22/10
4/22/10
Gatlinburg,
TN
RIBFEST & WINGS
One of Gatlinburg's rites of spring
is this street party with live
entertainment and finger-lickin'
ribs & wings!
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
Admission: Yes
800-568-4748
www.gatlinburg.com
4/23/10
4/23/10
Pigeon
Forge,
TN
FIESTA VAL BAND & CHORUS
COMPETITION
Spectators Welcome - Free
Music Road Hotel & Convention Center
804-264-8663
4/23/10
4/25/10
Cherokee,
NC
CHEROKEE SURVIVORS
MOTORCYCLE RALLY
Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds
865-724-4105
4/23/10
4/25/10
Maggie
Valley, NC
THUNDER IN THE SMOKIES
SPRING RALLY
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
Call 828-246-2101 for details
www.handlebarcorral.com
4/23/10
4/26/10
Townsend,
TN

SPRING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Nationally recognized photographer,
Bill Lea will lead a workshop
emphasizing wildlife, landscape,
and macro photography.  Field
sessions and lectures will cover
the use of light, composition, and
equipment.  This workshop fills
quickly, so register early.
Great Smoky Mountains
Institute at Tremont
www.gsmit.org/calendar
865-448-6709

4/24/10
4/24/10
Sevierville,
TN
THE DINER'S SPRING FLING
Open Car Show and Cruise In
The Diner
865-908-1904
www.thediner.biz
4/24/10
4/25/10
Sevierville,
TN
H.T. HACKNEY
Sevierville Events Center
865-546-1291
4/24/10
4/25/10
Clayton,
GA
CELEBRATE CLAYTON
Rabun County's Music and Art fest
with 150 plus exhibitors.  Juried Arts
& Crafts with great entertainment,
food, music and children's activities.
Downtown Clayton on Main Street.
706-212-0155
www.celebrateclayton.com
4/24/10
4/25/10
Sylva,
NC

GREENING UP THE MOUNTAINS
The Last Saturday in April each year
Downtown Sylva Association, together
with its partners and sponsors and
vendors, hosts a wonderful day-long
street festival.
828-586-1577

4/24/10
4/28/10
Kodak,
TN
TENNESSEE SMOKIES BASEBALL
Smokies vs Birmingham
www.smokiesbaseball.com
I-40 at Exit 407 - 865-286-2300
4/25/10
4/25/10
Dillsboro,
NC

DUCKS ON THE TUCK
Hundreds of rubber ducks will drop
off the Scotts Creek Bridge and race
down the Tuck (Tuckaseegee River)
in Dillsboro.  Test your luck - buy a
duck - Prizes given to the winners.
800-962-1911
www.visitdillsboro.org

4/28/10
4/28/10
Tallulah Falls,
GA
FULL MOON SUSPENSION
BRIDGE HIKE
Join the Tallulah Rangers for a
hike down 535 stairs and up 572
stairs as the moon shines your path.
9-11 p.m. - $5 plus $5 parking
Tallulah Gorge State Park
706-754-7981.
4/30/10
5/1/10
Townsend,
TN
SPRING FESTIVAL &
OLD TIMERS DAY
Bluegrass Music, Clogging,
Storytelling, Arts & Crafts
Concludes With Smokin' In
The Smokies BBQ Contest
Townsend Visitor's Center
865-448-6134
4/30/10
5/2/10
Pigeon
Forge,
TN
RUMBLE IN THE HILLS
Motorcycle Rally
Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center
800-251-4444


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