Events for entire Smoky Mountains - Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Cherokee, Dillsboro, Helen Georgia

Start Date	End Date	City/State	Event/Details
6/13/08	8/3/08	Pigeon Forge, TN	KIDS-FEST AT DOLLYWOOD www.dollywood.com 1-800-DOLLYWOOD
6/13/08	8/31/08	Gatlinburg, TN	TUNES AND TALES! 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 pm Contact the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce at 800-588-1817 for more details
7/25/08	8/3/08	Dillsboro, NC	DAY OUT WITH THOMAS For nine fun-filled days, Thomas fans will meet Sir Topham Hat and ride the train. The event, anchored in the town of Dillsboro, Includes Live entertainment, petting zoo, story telling, video viewing, interactive play center and more. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad www.gsmr.com 1-800-872-4681
Black Bear Lodging 640 Wears Valley Road Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 Local: 865-774-8990 Toll Free: 866-774-8990 On-Line Reservations
August	August	Pigeon Forge, TN	STEVE WARREN - LIVE Hear "THE VOICE" of Steve Warren live at the GREAT AMERICAN STEAK & BUFFET CO. Tuesday thru Saturday 6PM - 9PM Traffic Light #1 on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge, TN www.stevewarrenthevoice.com
8/1/08	8/3/08	Pigeon Forge, TN	TENNESSEE TAXFREE WEEKEND All Shopping Venues
8/1/08	8/5/08	Kodak, TN	TENNESSEE SMOKIES BASEBALL Smokies vs Carolina www.smokiesbaseball.com I-40 at Exit 407 - 865-286-2300
8/1/08	8/31/08	Pigeon Forge, TN	“THE SINGING SANTA” Christmas Place 1-800-445-3396
8/2/08	8/2/08	Cherokee, NC	TALKING TREES CHILDRENS TROUT DERBY Free for children ages 11 and under 800-438-1601.
8/8/08	8/9/08	Pigeon Forge, TN	STRING TIME IN THE SMOKIES(tm) Patriot Park 865-429-7350
8/9/08	8/9/08	Helen, GA	GOLD FEVER SATURDAY 9 AM - 11 PM Smithgall Woods Conservation Area and Lodge. Gold mining is a fascinating part of the history of Smithgall Woods. Hear more about the history of local gold mining, the geology of the area, see gold specimens, and watch a panning demonstration. Register in advance. $3 parking 706-878-3087
8/12/08	8/16/08	Kodak, TN	TENNESSEE SMOKIES Smokies vs Birmingham www.smokiesbaseball.com I-40 at Exit 407 - 865-286-2300
Autumn Ridge Rentals P.O. Box 104 Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Local: 865-436-4111 Toll Free: 800-397-4343 View Our Cabins
8/14/07	8/17/08	Pigeon Forge, TN	BLACK & DECKER TRUCKLOAD SALE Belz Factory Outlet World 865-453-7316
8/15/08	8/16/08	Franklin, NC	" BUSINESS SHOWCASE 2008" Presented by the Franklin Chamber of Commerce Hours 3 to 7 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Macon County Community Building U.S. 441 South of Franklin 828-524-3161
8/16/08	8/16/08	Helen, GA	YOUTH FISHING DAYS 8:30 AM - 4 PM Smithgall Woods Conservation Area and Lodge Children and their special "big person" can fish in one of two ponds stocked with catfish, bass and bream. Fish caught in the ponds can be kept, and staff are available to assist. Bring your own bait and rods. Use the Hwy. 75 entrance to the park $3 parking 706-878-3087
8/16/08	8/30/08	Maggie Valley, NC	ANNUAL MOONLIGHT RACE Maggie Valley Festival Grounds Runners from all over the world converge on Maggie Valley for this annual events.
8/23/08	8/27/08	Kodak, TN	TENNESSEE SMOKIES Smokies vs Chattanooga www.smokiesbaseball.com I-40 at Exit 407 - 865-286-2300
8/29/08	9/1/08	Pigeon Forge, TN	LABOR DAY SIDEWALK SALE Belz Factory Outlet World 865-453-7316

8/30/08	8/30/08	Knoxville, TN	"VOLS FOOTBALL" North Carolina State at Knoxville www.utsports.com
8/30/08	8/30/08	Dillsboro, NC	WINES OF THE OLD WORLD DINING TRAIN A special gourmet dining train featuring the pairing of premium wines from select vineyards of the Old World. Departs at 7:30pm from Dillsboro www.gsmr.com 1-800-872-4681
8/30/08	8/31/08	Pigeon Forge, TN	ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALE Christmas Place 800-445-3396
8/30/08	8/31/08	Bryson City, NC	INSPIRATIONS LABOR DAY FESTIVAL Gospel music weekend featuring some of the nation's most famous gospel music groups. Inspiration Park Exit 69 from Hwy. 74 or Hwy. 19 to Hyatt Creek Road 828-497-2060