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6th Annual
Springfest
March 12 thru June 8
Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg
Tennesssee
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3/12/08
6/8/08
Pigeon Forge,
TN
6th 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 info
Call
800-251-9100 or 865-453-8574
3/12/08
6/8/08
Gatlinburg,
TN
6th 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
3/12/08
6/8/08
Sevierville,
TN
6th ANNUAL SPRINGFEST
Enjoy Sevierville in the springtime
as flowers bloom and sales are in full
swing at our outlet stores.
3/21/08
5/5/08
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
1-800-DOLLYWOOD
or

www.dollywood.com
May
May
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
5/2/08
5/2/08
Maggie Valley,
NC
GHOST TOWN
Opens for the season. http://www.ghosttowninthesky.com
5/2/08
5/3/08
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
5/2/08
5/4/08
Maggie Valley,
NC
CHEVY/GMC TRUCK NATIONALS
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
Times TBA
5/2/08
5/3/08
Helen,
GA

LEARN THE BIRDS
Unicoi State Park and Lodge
We will identify birds by
sight and sound. In honor
of International Migratory Bird
Day, we will hope to see man pass
through Unicoi's enchanted forest.
Register in advance.
$5 plus $3 parking.
800-573-9659 ext. 305.

5/2/08
5/4/08
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
5/3/08
5/3/08
Helen,
GA
WILDFLOWER FEVER I
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.
5/3/08
5/3/08
Helen,
GA
MAYFEST
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
5/3/08
5/3/08
Helen,
GA
WINEFEST
Located at the Habersham
Winery- food, music and wine
tasting from the various
local wineries.
706-878-9463
5/9/08
5/11/08
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
5/9/08
5/11/08
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.
5/10/08
5/14/08
Kodak,
TN
TENNESSEE SMOKIES BASEBALL
Smokies vs Huntsville
www.smokiesbaseball.com
I-40 at Exit 407 - 865-286-2300
5/10/08
5/10/08
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)
5/15/08
5/17/08
Pigeon Forge,
TN
CHEVY CLASSICS ROUNDUP
1955, 1956, 1957
Chevy Classics Show
(865)984-3758
Music Road Hotel
& Convention Center
1-800-429-7700
5/16/08
5/17/08
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
5/16/08
5/23/08
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!
Black Bear Lodging
640 Wears Valley Road
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Local:   865-774-8990
Toll Free:  866-774-8990

On-Line Reservations
5/16/08
5/18/08
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
5/16/08
5/18/08
Cherokee,
NC
CRUISE THE SMOKIES
SPRING ROD RUN
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds
Pre 1972 vehicles
800-438-1601.
5/17/08
5/17/08
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.
5/17/08
5/17/08
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
5/17/08
5/18/08
Gatlinburg,
TN

4th ANNUAL
GATLINBURG FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
A family oriented fine arts
festival featuring juried artists
from around the country, delicious
cuisine and music.
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
Admission: FREE

                         
5/17/08
5/17/08
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.
5/20/08
5/24/08
Kodak,
TN
TENNESSEE SMOKIES BASEBALL
Smokies vs Mississippi
www.smokiesbaseball.com
I-40 at Exit 407 - 865-286-2300
5/22/08
5/22/08
Pigeon Forge,
TN
“THE SINGING SANTA”
Returns for the Season
(Photos available)
Christmas Place 865-453-0415
1-800-445-3396
5/23/08
5/24/08
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.
5/23/08
5/24/08
Gatlinburg,
TN

GATLINBURG MOUNTAINFEST
Life in the Mountains was hard
work in olden days, which made
festivities all the more special.
Join in two days of mountain-style
entertainment, food and crafts!
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
Admission: Free

5/23/08
5/26/08
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.
5/23/08
5/26/08
Pigeon Forge,
TN
MEMORIAL DAY
SIDEWALK SALE
Belz Factory Outlet Worlds
865-453-7316
Autumn Ridge Rentals
P.O. Box 104
Gatlinburg, TN 37738

Local:  865-436-4111
Toll Free:  800-397-4343

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5/23/08
5/25/08
Cherokee,
NC

MEMORIAL DAY POWWOW
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds
Champion Indian dancers in
competition and exhibition will
stir your blood. A full weekend of
native dance, food, arts, crafts,
and entertainment - an excellent
introduction to the Cherokee
culture.
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds
Exit 74 (US 441), US Hwy 74.
1-800-438-1601

5/24/08
5/25/08
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
5/26/08
5/30/08
Kodak,
TN
TENNESSEE SMOKIES BASEBALL
Smokies vs Carolina
www.smokiesbaseball.com
I-40 at Exit 407 - 865-286-2300
5/30/08
5/30/08
Pigeon Forge,
TN
LORETTA LYNN IN CONCERT
Country Tonite Theatre
865-453-2003 or 1-800-792-4308
5/31/08
5/31/08
Dillsboro,
NC
CAROLINA WINE
GOURMET DINING TRAIN
Evening features a special
menu pairing premium wines
reduced in the Carolinas.
Departs from the Dillsboro Depot
7:30 pm
1-800-872-4681

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