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The Place For Reservations, Events, & Information For The Entire Mountain Area |
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The Place For Reservations, Events, & Information For The Entire Mountain Area |
 EVENTS & ACTIVITIES - MAY 2008 |
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6th Annual
Springfest March 12 thru June 8 Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg Tennesssee |
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3/12/08
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6/8/08
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TN |
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 info Call 1-800-251-9100 or 865-453-8574 |
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3/12/08
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6/8/08
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TN |
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 |
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3/12/08
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6/8/08
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TN |
Enjoy Sevierville in the springtime as flowers bloom and sales are in full swing at our outlet stores. |
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3/21/08
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5/5/08
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TN |
DOLLYWOOD This festival provides a one stop trip around the world. Enjoy a variety of entertainment, multi-cultural cuisine, and more. Closed Tuesdays 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or www.dollywood.com |
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May
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May
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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 |
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5/2/08
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5/2/08
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Maggie Valley,
NC |
GHOST TOWN
Opens for the season. http://www.ghosttowninthesky.com |
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5/2/08
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5/3/08
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Townsend,
TN |
SMOKIES SPRING FESTIVAL
& OLD TIMERS DAY This event is a celebration of the heritage of Townsend, Blount County, and the Great Smoky Mountains. Held at the Townsend Visitors Center. Bluegrass music, arts & crafts, wildflower & nature programs, storytelling. |
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5/2/08
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5/4/08
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Maggie Valley,
NC |
CHEVY/GMC TRUCK NATIONALS
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds Times TBA |
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5/2/08
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5/3/08
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Helen,
GA |
LEARN THE BIRDS |
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5/2/08
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5/4/08
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Pigeon Forge,
TN |
THE VAN-DELLS IN CONCERT
presented by Shrine Funfest Tickets $20 per person. Call 865-573-1901 Music Road Hotel & Convention Center 1-800-429-7700 |
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5/3/08
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5/3/08
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GA |
10 AM - 12:30 PM Smithgall Woods Conservation Area and Lodge - Helen, GA Join nature photographer and master naturalist Debra H. Davis and her husband, Larry, to learn about the incredible beauty, diversity and folklore of Georgia's mountain spring wildflowers. Following a lecture and slide program, everyone is invited to join a short walk on the Laurel Ridge Trail. $3 parking. 706-878-3087 |
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5/3/08
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5/3/08
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GA |
Traditional Maypole dance located in Downtown Helen in the afternoon and German music and dancing at the Helen Festhalle in the evening. 706-878-2181 |
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5/3/08
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5/3/08
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Helen,
GA |
WINEFEST
Located at the Habersham Winery- food, music and wine tasting from the various local wineries. 706-878-9463 |
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5/9/08
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5/11/08
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Franklin,
NC |
G & LW WHOLESALE GEM SHOW
Watauga Festival Center Highway 441 North of Franklin. Gem & Lapidary wholesalers. Hours 10am to 6pm Fri. & Sat., 10am to 3pm Sunday Contact 601-879-8832 |
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5/9/08
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5/11/08
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Franklin,
NC |
7th ANNUAL
MOTHER'S DAY GEMBOREE Macon County Community Building U.S. 441 South of Franklin Sponsored by the Franklin Chamber of Commerce. Featuring gem & minerals, fine jewelry, and more. Hours 10am to 6pm Fri. & Sat., 12noon to 5pm Sunday Contact 800-336-7829. |
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5/10/08
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5/14/08
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Kodak,
TN |
Smokies vs Huntsville www.smokiesbaseball.com I-40 at Exit 407 - 865-286-2300 |
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5/10/08
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5/10/08
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Dillsboro,
NC |
MOTHER'S DAY
GOURMET DINING TRAIN Evening Gourmet Dinner Train with a special recognition corsage for mothers. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad 1-800-872-4681 (Departs from Dillsboro) |
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5/15/08
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5/17/08
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Pigeon Forge,
TN |
CHEVY CLASSICS ROUNDUP
1955, 1956, 1957 Chevy Classics Show 865-984-3758 Music Road Hotel & Convention Center 1-800-429-7700 |
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5/16/08
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5/17/08
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Sevierville,
TN |
BLOOMIN' BBQ & BLUEGRASS
This family-friendly event brings barbeque cook teams from all over the United States to Sevierville as they compete for $20,000 in cash prizes and the title of Tennessee State Champion. Rounding out the event is bluegrass music, arts and crafts, kid's games, and the Mountian Soul Vocal Competition honoring Sevierville's favorite hometown girl, Dolly Parton. For more information visit: www.BloominBBQ.com |
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5/16/08
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5/23/08
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Bryson City,
NC |
THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD
Two 3-Day Weekends! I Think I Can Rail Tour features The Little Engine That Could train rides, characters from the book, games, musical entertainment, petting zoo, video, toy store and more. Bryson City Depot Ticket price includes admission to the Smoky Mountain Trains Museum! |
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5/16/08
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5/18/08
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Gatlinburg,
TN |
GATLINBURG SCOTTISH
FESTIVAL AND GAMES 27th Annual Scottish clans meeting featuring Highland athletics, bagpipe competitions, Highland dancing, border collie demonstrations, haggis hurling, entertainment, whiskey tasting, food & merchandise vendors. Location: Mills Park Admission: daily fee |
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5/16/08
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5/18/08
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Cherokee,
NC |
CRUISE THE SMOKIES
SPRING ROD RUN Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds Pre 1972 vehicles 800-438-1601. |
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5/17/08
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5/17/08
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Helen,
GA |
YOUTH FISHING DAY
8:30 AM - 4 PM Smithgall Woods Conservation Area and Lodge - Helen, GA 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. |
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5/17/08
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5/17/08
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Helen,
GA |
JAKES DAY
10 AM - 2 PM Smithgall Woods Conservation Area and Lodge JAKES stands for Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics, and Sportsmanship. Enjoy a day filled with reptiles, raptors, Forest Service and Forestry Commission exhibits, participatory archery, BB-gun and virtual reality shooting, primitive skills, raffle ticket drawings and more. Co-sponsored with the local chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. $3 parking. 706-878-3087 |
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5/17/08
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5/18/08
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Gatlinburg,
TN |
4th ANNUAL |
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5/17/08
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5/17/08
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Bryson City,
NC |
STRAWBERRY JAM FESTIVAL
What a “yummy” celebration of mountain music and agriculture! Live demonstrations of blacksmithing and mountain workhorse tasks blend with local arts and crafts, plenty of music, and loads of fresh strawberries to make this a very special event! Darnell Farms US Hwy 19E. Take Exit 69, US Hwy 74. 828-488-7889. |
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5/20/08
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5/24/08
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Kodak,
TN |
Smokies vs Mississippi www.smokiesbaseball.com I-40 at Exit 407 - 865-286-2300 |
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5/22/08
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5/22/08
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Pigeon Forge,
TN |
“THE SINGING SANTA”
Returns for the Season (Photos available) Christmas Place, 865-453-0415 1-800-445-3396 |
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5/23/08
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5/24/08
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Bryson City,
NC |
BRYSON CITY RIVERFRONT PARK
HERITAGE FESTIVAL WEEKEND Friday Gospel Singing 6:00 pm -9:00 pm Saturday 10 am - 8 pm. This two day festival has it all! Friday night entertainment is loaded with local talent featuring an emphasis on old – time gospel. Saturday entertainment is as varied as the region - a highlands pipe and drum corps, classic country and bluegrass, or high energy newgrass. In addition to music, the festival offers local arts and crafts, food, games for the kids, and fun for the whole family. Bryson City Riverfront Park Mitchell Street Exit 67 from Hwy. 74 Swain County Chamber of Commerce 828-488-3681 OR 800-867-9246. |
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5/23/08
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5/24/08
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Gatlinburg,
TN |
GATLINBURG MOUNTAINFEST |
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5/23/08
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5/26/08
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Helen,
GA |
MEMORIAL DAY BLAST
Unicoi State Park and Lodge Join in on relay races, field day activities, a campfire, a music concert and hoedown. $3 parking. 800-573-9659 ext. 305 |
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5/23/08
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5/26/08
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Pigeon Forge,
TN |
MEMORIAL DAY
SIDEWALK SALE Belz Factory Outlet Worlds 865-453-7316 |
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5/23/08
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5/25/08
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Cherokee,
NC |
MEMORIAL DAY POWWOW |
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5/24/08
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5/25/08
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Maggie Valley,
NC |
VETTES IN THE VALLEY
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds Corvette enthusiasts come from all over the US to compete in this annual event. For more info Call 828-926-0201 |
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5/26/08
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5/30/08
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Kodak,
TN |
Smokies vs Carolina www.smokiesbaseball.com I-40 at Exit 407 - 865-286-2300 |
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5/30/08
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5/30/08
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Pigeon Forge,
TN |
LORETTA LYNN IN CONCERT
Country Tonite Theatre 865-453-2003 or 1-800-792-4308 |
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5/31/08
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5/31/08
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Dillsboro,
NC |
CAROLINA WINE
GOURMET DINING TRAIN Evening features a special menu pairing premium wines reduced in the Carolinas. Departs from the Dillsboro Depot 7:30pm 1-800-872-4681 |
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