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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES - SEPTEMBER 2008
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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
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
9/1/08
9/1/08
Pigeon Forge,
TN
ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALE
Christmas Place
1-800-445-3396
9/1/08
9/6/08
Sevierville,
TN
SEVIER COUNTY FAIR
Sevier County Fairgrounds
865-453-0770
9/1/08
9/30/08
Pigeon Forge,
TN
“THE SINGING SANTA”
Photos available
Christmas Place
1-800-445-3396
9/5/08
9/7/08
Maggie Valley,
NC
THUNDER IN THE SMOKIES
Motorcycle Rally
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
828-426-2101
9/5/07
9/7/08
Cherokee,
NC
CHEROKEE SURVIVORS
MOTORCYCLE RALLY
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds
800-438-1601
9/5/08
9/6/08
Pigeon Forge,
TN

SHADES OF THE PAST
ROD RUN XXVI
National Parks Resort
Lodge & Smoky River Ranch
Fax:   865-995-9097

9/5/08
9/28/08
Pigeon Forge,
TN
DOLLYWOOD'S BBQ
& BLUEGRASS
(closed Thursdays)
1-800-DOLLYWOOD
9/06/08
9/06/08
UCLA
"VOLS FOOTBALL"
Knoxville at UCLA
www.utsports.com
9/6/08
9/6/08
Franklin,
NC
GEM CAPITAL AUTO CLUB
22ND ANNUAL CAR SHOW
Macon County Fairgrounds
Show registration 8 a.m.
828-349-0945 or 828-524-0777
9/6/08
9/7/08
Bryson City,
NC
TSALI CHALLENGE TRIATHLON
Have you got what it takes?
Individuals and teams face a 3-mile
lake paddle, 4.5-mile trail run and
12-mile mountain bike ride
at Tsali Recreation Area. Hwy 28N
Nantahala Outdoor Center
800-232-7238 ext 4600.
9/5/08
9/6/08
Pigeon Forge,
TN
SHADES OF THE PAST
PRE-49 STREET ROD SHOW XXVI
National Park Resort &
Smoky River Ranch
www.shadesofthepast.com

865-995-9097
9/10/08
9/14/08
Pigeon Forge,
TN
GRAND FALL ROD RUN
Grand Resort Hotel
& Convention Center
1-800-251-4444
Vehicle Registration
865-687-3976
9/11/08
9/28/08
Helen,
GA
OKTOBERFEST
Located at the Helen Festhalle
Thurs and Fri, doors open at 6pm,
Sat and Sun, doors open at 1pm.
706-878-2181
9/12/08
10/31/08
Pigeon Forge,
TN
12th ANNUAL
PIGEON FORGE HARVEST FESTIVAL
1-800-251-9100
9/14/08
9/15/08
Tallulah Falls,
GA
FULL MOON SUSPENSION
BRIDGE HIKE
Tallulah Gorge State Park
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
$4 parking. 706-754-7981.
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
9/17/08
9/20/08
Franklin,
NC
54th ANNUAL MACON COUNTY FAIR
Macon County Fair Grounds , Hwy 441S.
Contact:   828-524-3267
9/19/08
9/20/08
Maggie Valley,
NC

FALL RALLY IN THE VALLEY
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
This annual event brings in motorcyclists
from all over the country for music, fun,
food and games.  For more information.
Check out www.chdda.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
9/19/08
9/21/08
Bryson City,
NC
RAILFEST
Three days of railroad fun!
Visiting equipment, Motor car
display and musical performances.
Special events this year marking
the 20th Anniversary of Great
Smoky Mountains Railroad
1-800-872-4681
www.gsmr.com
Departs from Bryson City
9/20/08
9/20/08
Knoxville,
TN
"VOLS FOOTBALL"
Florida at Knoxville
www.utsports.com
9/20/08
9/20/08
Cherokee,
NC
CHEROKEE MOUNTAIN LIFE FESTIVAL
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ever wonder “how did they do that”?
Here’s your chance to find out.
Demonstrations include soap making,
hearth cooking, hominy, apple butter
and cider, plus a working cane mill
and wood – fired cooker used for the
making of sorghum syrup.
Mountain Farm Museum,
Oconaluftee Visitor Center, Cherokee
828-497-1904
9/20/08
9/20/08
Dillsboro,
NC
DILLSBORO ANTIQUES FAIR
9am - 4pm
Dillsboro merchants will celebrate
their Fifth Annual Antiques Fair
on September 15th from 9 a.m.
until 5 p.m. Dillsboro again looks
forward to an intriguing day of
exploring the past through timeless
treasures to be found in the different
antiques vendors booths. This year,
we will be hosting an antique/vintage
car contest.   The first 30 cars to apply
will be displayed on Front street
from 9 am to 2 –pm. A trophy donated
by Bradley’s General Store will be
given for the car in the most original
condition and a gift basket donated
by the Dillsboro Chocolate Factory
will be given for the oldest car. To enter
the vehicle must be older than 30 years.
There is no entry fee.
To Enter Contact Janet Chinners
828-586-1600
Only 30 entries will be accepted.
9/20/08
9/21/08
Bryson City,
NC

6th ANNUAL MOUNTAIN CRAFT FAIR
A festival celebrating arts and crafts
of the Western North Carolina Mountains.
Held in Bryson City in conjunction
with Railfest and Bryson City's
27th Firemen's Day!
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
www.gsmr.com
1-800-872-4681

9/21/08
9/21/08
Gatlinburg,
TN
GATLINBURG RUN FOR THE HILLS
10K Road Race
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
www.ci.gatlinburg.tn.us
Contact Info: 865-436-4990
Admission: Entry Fee
9/21/08
9/21/08
Bryson City,
NC
PHOTO SPECIAL TRAIN RIDE
Eight-Hour, 71 mile roundtrip
excursion from Bryson City to
Andrews. Two photo run-bys and
layover in Andrews. Picnic lunch
provided.   Departs at 9:00am
Ticket price includes admission to
the Smoky Mountain Trains Museum!
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
www.gsmr.com
1-800-872-4681
9/26/08
9/26/08
Pigeon Forge,
TN
B.J. THOMAS & BILLY JOE ROYAL
IN CONCERT
For tickets call the
Country Tonite Theatre
1-800-792-4308
9/26/08
9/27/08
Maggie Valley,
NC
5TH ANNUAL WNC BBQ FESTIVAL
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
This KCBS sanctioned event presents
some of he tastiest, mouth-watering,
lip-smackin' barbeque in all of WNC.
9/27/08
9/27/08
Auburn
"VOLS FOOTBALL"
Knoxville at Auburn
www.utsports.com
9/27/08
9/27/08
Helen,
GA

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE DAY
Unicoi State Park and Lodge
Learn how to catch a trout, paddle a
canoe, and shoot a shotgun. Try activities
like fly tying and casting, bass fishing
basics, trout fishing, archery, and BB
gun and skeet shooting. There will
also be wildlife shows with live snakes
and hawks, crossbow demonstrations,
hunting dog demonstrations, and hayrides.
$3 - Parking
800-573-9659 ext. 305

9/27/08
9/27/08
Pigeon Forge,
TN
35th ANNUAL
SOUTH ATLANTIC SHRINE
ASSOCIATION PARADE
Music Road Hotel & Convention Center
1-800-429-7700
9/27/08
10/25/08
Pigeon Forge,
TN

ROTARY CLUB CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Patriot Park -  865-909-3446



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