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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES - MAY 2010
8th Annual
Springfest
March 11 thru June 7
Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg
Tennessee
Start 
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
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 Ctr
1-800-251-4444




4/30/10
5/2/10
Helen,
GA
LEARN THE BIRDS
Unicoi State Park
1788 Highway 356 - Helen, GA
Bird walks, slide shows and programs
on birding - birds will be identified
by sight and sound.
Pre Registration Required
9AM
Call For Details - 800-573-9659 ext 301
5/1/10
5/1/10
Maggie
Valley, NC
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN
TROUT FESTIVAL
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
828-926-0866
www.gsmtroutfesival.org
5/1/10
5/1/10
Helen,
GA
WINEFEST
Located at the Habersham
Winery- food, music and wine
tasting from the various
local wineries.
7025 S Main Street - Helen, GA 30545
706-878-9463
5/3/10
5/8/10
Pigeon Forge,
TN
6th ANNUAL SOUTHERN GOSPEL
MUSIC FANFARE
Smoky Mountain Convention Center
205-662-4826
5/5/10
5/8/10
Kodak,
TN
TENNESSEE SMOKIES BASEBALL
Smokies vs Mobile
www.smokiesbaseball.com
I-40 at Exit 407 - 865-286-2300
5/6/10
5/6/10
Cherokee,
NC
CHEROKEE VISITOR
APPRECIATION DAY
Cherokee Welcome Center
A day of music, crafts, art
vendors, and concessions to
show thanks for those who
choose to make Cherokee a
part of their travel.
828-497-1054
5/7/10
5/7/10
Pigeon Forge,
TN

25th ANNUAL
DOLLY PARADE
6 PM on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge
865-453-8574

5/7/10
5/9/10
Franklin,
NC
9th 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
Adults - $3 - Children 12 & Under Free
Contact 888-337-7529
5/7/10
5/9/10
Townsend,
TN
BIRDS OF THE SMOKIES
INSTITUTE AT TREMONT
A week-end of birdwatching!
Includes Field Trips
865-448-6709
www.gsmit.org/calendar
5/7/10
5/9/10
Townsend,
TN
PLANTS OF THE SMOKIES
INSTITUTE AT TREMONT
Delve into the incredible diversity
of plants found in the Southern
Appalachians.
865-448-6709
www.gsmit.org/calendar
5/8/10
5/8/10
Pigeon Forge,
TN
SHRINE FUNFEST PARADE
9 AM on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge
Public Welcome
5/8/09
5/9/09
Sevierville,
TN
FARMER'S MARKET
& FLEA MARKET

Sevier County Fairgrounds
865-428-2212
5/8/10
5/8/10
Helen,
GA
JAKES DAY
Smithgall Woods
61 Tslaki Trail - Helen, GA
JAKES stands for Juniors
Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics,
and Sportsmanship
10 AM - 2 PM
Parking Fee $6 Per Vehicle
Call For More Details - 706-878-3087
5/9/10
5/9/10
Bryson City,
NC
MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH
Pre-book a brunch option available
for passengers riding the Nantahala
Gorge Excursion.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
1-800-872-4681
5/10/10
5/14/10
Kodak,
TN
TENNESSEE SMOKIES BASEBALL
Smokies vs Carolina
www.smokiesbaseball.com
I-40 at Exit 407 - 865-286-2300
5/13/10
5/15/10
Pigeon Forge,
TN

32nd ANNUAL SUPERNATIONALS
AND ALL FORD SHOW
Pigeon Forge Municipal
Parking Facility
Host Hotel - Grand Resort
800-251-4444
For Other Information Call
423-623-4644; 423-623-1871;
423-465-5855 or visit
www.f100supernationals.com

5/14/10
5/15/10
Pigeon Forge,
TN

CHEVY CLASSICS CAR SHOW
Inn At The Christmas Place
865-868-0525

5/14/10
5/14/10
Gatlinburg,
TN
GATLINBURG SCOTTISH
FESTIVAL GRAND PARADE
Downtown Gatlinburg - 6PM
800-568-4748
5/14/10
5/15/10
Sevierville,
TN
6th ANNUAL
BLOOMIN' BBQ & BLUEGRASS
This family-friendly event brings
barbecue cook teams from all over
the United States to Sevierville as
they compete for prizes. Rounding
out the event is bluegrass music,
arts &crafts, and kid's games
888-889-7415
For more information visit:
www.BloominBBQ.com
5/14/10
5/16/10
Townsend,
TN
TROUT FEST IN TOWNSEND
Call Little River Outfitters
For More Information
865-448-9459
5/14/10
5/16/10
Cherokee,
NC
CRUISE THE SMOKIES
SPRING CHEROKEE ROD RUN
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds
800 of the nation's hottest
looking classic cars.
This Spring Rod Run features a
busy vendor area, swap meet, and
daily entertainment.  Spectator
admission is $10 per day - children
under 6 are free.  Vehicle registration
is $35 at the event - save $5 by
pre-registering before May 1st.
828-497-8122
5/14/10
5/16/10
Gatlinburg,
TN
GATLINBURG SCOTTISH
FESTIVAL AND GAMES
29th 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
www.gsfg.org
5/15/10
5/16/10
Gatlinburg,
TN

6th 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
Ripley's Plaza & River Road
Admission: FREE
www.gfaf.net

5/15/10
5/16/10
Bryson City,
NC

DUCK & RUN RACE
NANTAHALA OUTDOOR CENTER
Compete in or debut biathion, which
combines a Nantahala duck race and
a 5-mile run on Flint Ridge Trail

800-232-7238
www.noc.com

5/15/10
5/15/10
Townsend,
TN
BIRD WATCHING
INSTITUTE AT TREMONT
Do some birding at the Foothills
Parkway with Tremont's Executive
Director, Ken Voorhis.
865-448-6709
www.gsmit.org/calendar
5/15/10
5/15/10
Helen,
GA
YOUTH FISHING DAY
Buck Shoals State Park
(Through Smithgall Woods
Conversation Area)
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.
Parking Fee
Call For More Details - 706-878-3087
5/20/10
5/24/10
Kodak,
TN
TENNESSEE SMOKIES BASEBALL
Smokies vs Jacksonville
www.smokiesbaseball.com
I-40 at Exit 407 - 865-286-2300
5/21/10
5/22/10
Pigeon Forge,
TN
RELAY FOR LIFE
Patriot Park
A 24 Hour Event
Robin Kurtz - 865-908-5789
www.relayforlife.org/seviertn
5/22/10
5/22/10
Bryson City,
NC
TWELVE HOURS OF TSALI
Watch team and solo mountain bikers
race for glory in this incredible
endurance relay competition.
Nantahala Outdoor Center
800-232-7238
5/22/10
5/22/10
Sevierville,
TN
THE DINER'S
LOVE OF YOUR LIFE
CRUISE IN
Open Car Show at The Diner
865-908-1904
www.thediner.biz
5/26/09
5/30/09
Kodak,
TN
TENNESSEE SMOKIES BASEBALL
Smokies vs Huntsville
www.smokiesbaseball.com
I-40 at Exit 407 - 865-286-2300
5/28/10
5/31/10
Pigeon Forge,
TN
SIDEWALK SALE
Belz Factory Outlet Worlds
865-453-7316
www.belzoutlets.com
5/28/10
5/29/10
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
828-488-0454
5/28/10
5/28/10
Helen,
GA
MEMORIAL DAY BLAST
Unicoi State Park and Lodge
1788 Hwy 356 - Helen, GA
Join in on relay races, field
day activities, a campfire,
a music concert and hoedown.
Parking Fee
800-573-9659 ext. 301
5/28/10
5/28/10
Pigeon Forge,
TN
WORLD FAMOUS GLENN MILLER
ORCHESTRA IN CONCERT
Country Tonite Theater
1-800-792-4308
www.firstclassconcerts.com
5/28/10
5/30/10
Gatlinburg,
TN
FAMILY FEST IN THE SMOKIES
20th Annual Family Fest
hosted by Bill & Gloria Gaither
Gatlinburg Convention Center
Admission Fee
www.gaither.com
5/29/10
5/29/10
Helen,
GA
HELENFEST
Live German Music, food, beer,
and wine.  There will be a Magician
performing along with face painters
to paint kid's faces.  Other kid and
family-friendly activities for all ages!
7 PM - 11 PM
Helen Chamber of Commerce
706-878-1908
5/29/10
5/30/10
Maggie Valley,
NC

6th ANNUAL
VETTES IN THE VALLEY
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
Celebrate an American Classic
Over 400 Corvettes attend for People's
Choice Car show, Poker Rally, Sales
Corral, Parade and More!
www.smokyevents.com
Call 828-734-9126
5/29/10
5/30/10
Franklin,
NC
SMOKY MOUNTAIN MEMORIAL
ART & CRAFT SHOW
50 quality Artisans & live music.
10am - 5pm
Franklin Plaza
828-524-6630

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