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

Start Date	End Date	City/State	Event/Details
11/7/07	2/29/08	Sevierville Pigeon Forge Gatlinburg, TN	WINTERFEST CELEBRATION From November to February, these quaint towns are transformed into a wonderland of brilliant lights, dazzling decorations and magnificent shows!
Black Bear Lodging 640 Wears Valley Road Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 Local: 865-774-8990 Toll Free: 866-774-8990 On-Line Reservations
1/4/08	1/28/08	Pigeon Forge, TN	WINTERFEST TROLLEY TOUR OF LIGHTS Fun Time Trolley Station at Patriot Park - 6:30 p.m. (Monday and Friday only) Call for reservations 865-453-6444
11/7/07	1/26/08	Gatlinburg, TN	WINTERFEST TROLLEY TOUR OF LIGHTS Enjoy a guided trolley ride of the spectacular Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting displays. Cost $4.00 Reservations call - 865-436-0535
1/11/08	1/12/08	Helen, GA	STATE CONVENTION OF THE NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION Unicoi State Park The Georgia Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host exhibits, calling contests, seminars, and sales of anything dealing with the fine sport of turkey hunting. $3 parking 800-573-9659 ext. 305
1/12/08	1/19/08	Pigeon Forge, TN	18th ANNUAL WILDERNESS WILDLIFE WEEK Explore the scenery and natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains through workshops, lectures, and guided hikes during the nine-day event. Hikes range from casual walks to more strenuous treks into the Smokies. Wilderness Wildlife WeekTM is fun, educational, free and perfect for all ages. Music Road Hotel & Convention Center For More Information Call 865-429-7350
Autumn Ridge Rentals P.O. Box 104 Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Local: 865-436-4111 Toll Free: 800-397-4343 View Our Cabins
1/15/08	1/15/08	Pigeon Forge, TN	2nd ANNUAL APPALACHIA FEST Country Tonight Theater Join Grammy-award winning host David Holt for an evening of traditional mountain music. SPECIAL PERFORMANCES BY: Dr. Ralph Stanley - Steep Canyon Rogers David Holt and the Lightning Bolts For Tickets Call 1-800-792-4308
1/19/08	1/19/08	Helen, GA	BEGINNING BEE KEEPING Learn about basic bee-keeping and how to start a hive. Berry Wright has been a professional honey producer for 45 years. He will show bee-keeping equipment, how it is assembled, how to install bees into the equipment, and provide resource information. If the weather is good, we’ll go to the apiary and look at the hives. A hat and veil are suggested. $3 parking. Smithgall Woods Conservation Area and Lodge 706-878-3087.
1/24/08	1/25/08	Maggie Valley, NC	CATALOOCHEE SKI AREA Special Reduced Rate for Military & Their Families With Valid ID 800-768-0285
1/26/08	1/26/08	Helen, GA	DULCIMER MAKING WORKSHOP Assemble, sand and finish an all-wood Appalachian dulcimer with dulcimer maker and musician Bob Thomason. All tools and supplies are provided. No woodworking experience is required. Register and pay by January 18. $85 plus $3 parking. Smithgall Woods Conservation Area and Lodge 706-878-3087.
1/28/08	1/29/08	Gatlinburg, TN	TENNESSEE WINTER SPECIAL OLYMPICS Watch and cheer as Special Olympics atheletes compete for the gold in their annual Winter Olympics day. Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort 865-430-4148 or 800-588-1817