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

Start Date	End Date	City/State	Event/Details
9/1/08	12/30/08	Gatlinburg, TN	OLD FASHIONED HAYRIDES Enjoy a unique, fun-filled hayride in downtown Gatlinburg,surrounded by the Great Smokies in the fall and Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting displays beginning in November. Downtown Gatlinburg Contact Info: 865-436-0535 Admission: Yes
9/12/08	10/31/08	Pigeon Forge, TN	12th ANNUAL PIGEON FORGE HARVEST FESTIVAL 1-800-251-9100
9/14/08	10/12/08	Maggie Valley, NC	GOSPEL SUNDAY IN THE FALL Ghost Town in the Sky September 14--The Blackwoods September 21--The Chuckwagon Gang September 28-- The Stamps October 5-- The Kingsmen October 12--The Florida Boys www.ghosttowninthesky.com
9/19/08	10/31/08	Gatlinburg, TN	SMOKY MOUNTAIN HARVEST FESTIVAL Fall decorations, old fashioned hayrides, events, entertainment, and local craft exhibits Location:Throughout Gatlinburg Admission: FREE
9/27/08	10/25/08	Pigeon Forge, TN	ROTARY CLUB CRAFTS FESTIVAL Patriot Park: (865-909-3446
October	October	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
10/1/08	10/31/08	Dillsboro, NC	OCTOBER LEAF SEASON Fall leaf-veiwing trains Western North Carolina Mountains are ablaze with brilliant fall foliage. Departs from the Bryson City Depot at 9:00am and 2:00pm October 4 - 31 Dillsboro at 1:00pm on most days. Ticket price includes admission to the Smoky Mountain Trains Museum! Great Smoky Mountains Railroad www.gsmr.com 1-800-872-4681
10/1/08	10/30/08	Pigeon Forge, TN	“THE SINGING SANTA” Christmas Place 865-453-0415
10/3/08	11/1/08	Pigeon Forge, TN	DOLLYWOOD'S HARVEST CELEBRATION (closed Thursdays) 1-800-DOLLYWOOD www.dollywood.com
10/4/08	10/4/08	Knoxville, TN	"VOLS FOOTBALL" San Jose St. at Knoxville www.utsports.com
10/4/08	10/4/08	Dillsboro, NC	OKTOBERFEST BEER TRAIN Evening Features a special menu paired with four premium beersbrewed locally. Departs Dillsboro Depot 1-800-872-4681
10/4/08	10/4/08	Helen, GA	SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN MUSHROOMS Smithgall Woods Conservation Area and Lodge Photographer and Smithgall volunteer Debra Davis will present a lecture/slide program on Southern Appalachian mushrooms. A short walk to view mushrooms will follow. Participants will be provided a unique experience to learn about the important role of fungi in the environment, basic ID and safety - $3 Parking 706-878-3087
10/7/08	10/11/08	Cherokee, NC	CHEROKEE INDIAN FAIR Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds Artwork, crafts, agricultural items 800-438-1601
10/8/08	10/12/08	Pigeon Forge, TN	COLUMBUS DAY SIDEWALK SALE Belz Factory Outlet World 865-453-7316
10/9/08	10/26/08	Gatlinburg, TN	GATLINBURG CRAFTSMEN'S FAIR More than 200 booths featuring some of the nation's finest work. Artists demonstrating on site, selling art. Live music Gatlinburg Convention Center www.craftsmenfair.com Admission: $5.00
10/9/08	10/11/08	Franklin, NC	AUTUMN LEAVES CRAFT SHOW Macon County Fair Grounds U.S. 441 South of Franklin Thursday & Friday 10a.m. to 5p.m. Saturday 10a.m. to 4p.m. Contact Joan Ledford for details at 828-524-7384.
10/10/08	10/19/08	Hiawassee, GA	GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FALL FESTIVAL Located at the Hiawassee Fairgrounds 706-896-4191
10/10/08	10/26/08	Dillsboro, NC	PEANUTS - THE GREAT PUMPKIN PATCH EXPRESS Meet Charlie Brown, Lucy & Snoopy and select your own pumpkin. Enjoy hayrides, live musical entertainment, story telling, hay bale maze, bouncy house, apple cider, peanuts gift shop, face painting, petting zoo and trick or treating! And kids, don't forget to wear your costumes! Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Departs from Dillsboro, NC 1-800-872-4681 www.gsmr.com
10/11/08	10/11/08	Georgia	"VOLS FOOTBALL" Knoxville at Georgia www.utsports.com
10/12/08	10/12/08	Pigeon Forge, TN	MEL McDANIEL IN CONCERT Country Tonite Theatre 865-453-2003 or 800-792-4308
10/13/08	10/14/08	Tallulah Falls, GA	FULL MOON SUSPENSION BRIDGE HIKE 6 PM - 8 PM Tallulah Gorge State Park Tallulah Falls, GA Enjoy the gorge in the magical, shimmering light of the full moon. The hike will begin at the Interpretive Center, following the North Rim Trail, with a descent of the Hurricane Falls Trail staircase of about 325 steps to the suspension bridge over Hurricane Falls. This is considered a strenuous hike, consisting of approximately 700 steps Register in advance - 706-754-7981 $4 parking
10/16/08	10/18/08	Cherokee, NC	AHTA BIG RIG SHOW Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds Enjoy gorgeously restored and customized old and antique trucks. 800-438-1601
10/16/08	10/18/08	Franklin, NC	16th ANNUAL SMOKY MOUNTAIN ART & CRAFT FEST 10am to 5pm daily Macon County Fair Grounds Featuring 80 of the finest and most unique Artisans; live music; great food & over 100 free door prizes donated by the Artists and Crafters. Contact Laurie Keneipp at 828-524-6630
10/17/08	10/19/08	Franklin, NC	19th ANNUAL LEAF LOOKER'S GEMBOREE The hills are alive with more than fall color as gem & mineral dealers from across the United States converge on Franklin to sell their wares. Sponsored by the Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin and the Franklin Chamber of Commerce Hours 10am to 6pm - Friday & Saturday 12 noon to 5pm Sunday Call 800-336-7829 for information.
10/18/08	10/18/08	Knoxville, TN	"VOLS FOOTBALL" Miss. State at Knoxville www.utsports.com
10/18/08	10/18/08	Helen, GA	FALL CELEBRATION 12 PM - 4 PM Smithgall Woods Conservation Area and Lodge Enjoy the natural beauty of the season with a full day of mountain music, pioneer skill exhibits, traditional craft vendors, hay-rides through the park, and apple cider from a hand-cranked press. $3 Parking - 706-878-3087
10/18/08	10/18/08	Bryson City, NC	18th ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF Held at the Bryson City Depot Benefits the Swain County Chamber of Commerce 1-800-867-9246
10/18/08	10/19/08	Maggie Valley, NC	MAGGIE VALLEY FALL ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL Maggie Valley Festival Grounds Over 100 talented artisans from throughout the southeast present a varied collection of arts, crafts & unique merchandise. 9AM - 5PM
10/23/08	10/25/08	Cherokee, NC	CHEROKEE ROTARY CRAFT SHOW Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds 800-438-1601.
10/24/08	10/25/08	Franklin, NC	12th ANNUAL PUMPKIN FEST 10/24 - 3p.m. to 9 p.m. On Highlands Road Hayrides, After School Treats for the kids, Street Dance for all in East Franklin Shopping Center. 10/25 - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Street festival along Main Street & crafts with lots of contests, autumn decorations with all day entertainment, Pumpkin Roll down Phillips Street, costume parade & contest, pumpkin cooking contest, pumpkin decorating contest, scarecrows & more. Sponsored by the Town of Franklin, Franklin Main Street Program and Franklin Tourism Development Committee.
10/24/08	10/24/08	Tallulah Falls, GA	"WAILS TO TRAILS" HALLOWEEN HIKE Tallulah Gorge State Park A "spirited" stroll along the Tallulah Falls Railroad bed brings visitors close to the characters who were once passengers on this historic train. Rain will cancel this event. Register in advance. 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM $3 Parking 706-754-7981
10/25/08	10/25/08	Knoxville, TN	"VOLS FOOTBALL" Alabama at Knoxville www.utsports.com
10/26/08	10/26/08	Pigeon Forge, TN	GENE WATSON IN CONCERT Country Tonite Theatre 865-453-2003 or 1-800-792-4308
10/31/08	10/31/08	Pigeon Forge, TN	8th ANNUAL SAFE HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION (Trick or Treat) Pigeon Forge Community Center Hosted by the City of Pigeon Forge Department of Parks and Recreation Call 865-429-7373.
10/31/08	10/31/08	Pigeon Forge, TN	HALLOWEEN EGG HUNT Belz Factory Outlet World 865-453-7316
10/31/08	11/2/08	Cherokee, NC	FALL ROD RUN Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds 800-438-1601