SPRING 2000

March 21 - June 21  Gatlinburg’s Smoky Mountain Spring / Location - City of Gatlinburg - Enjoy the streets of Gatlinburg as they come alive with the beauty of the spring flowers in hundreds of developed planters and baskets spread throughout the city.

April 1  5th Annual Mountains of Chocolate Gatlinburg Convention Center -A benefit for Friends of the Smokies. Sample some of the best Chocolate candy and desserts made by local restaurants and businesses as you enjoy music, face painting, clowns, and much more entertainment for the whole family. For more information, call Sandra Donohoo at (865) 436-2392, ext 3129.

April 1 - 2  14th Annual Trout Rodeo Little Pigeon River - Over 2,000 fish stocked between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge With approximately $15,000 in prizes on tagged fish. For more information, call Greg Ward at (865) 429-3474.

April 20 - 23  Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Easter Craft Show     Gatlinburg Convention Center. Open to the public - (865) 436-4315.

April 27 - 29  50th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
Gatlinburg Convention Center - A three day program of conducted nature walks, motorcades and photographic tours of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park - For information information call, (865)436-1290 or visit their site at www.goldsword.com/wildflower/pilgrimage.htm

May 19 - 21  Gatlinburg Scottish Festival & Games 
Join Scots from all over the U.S.A. at Mills Park for this celebration of Scottish heritage. Activities include pipe & drum bands, Highland dancing, Border Collie demonstrations, and live entertainment. For more information call (865) 966-9666.

May 25 - 27  Smoky Mountain Living Flag / Location - Gatlinburg Convention Center - Enjoy traditional and patriotic music performed by the Gatlinburg Community Choral - (865) 436-2392.

May 26- 28 Family Fest In The Smokies / Location – Gatlinburg Convention Center - Hear the Gaithers and friends in concert - (865) 436-2392.

SUMMER 2000

June 3 - Run Fer Th’ Hills 10K Roadrace / Location – Downtown Gatlinburg   Runners from across the country compete for prize money on this grueling  course – (865) 436-7991.

July 4 - Gatlinburg's 25th Anniversary 4th of July Midnight Parade
 arkway in Gatlinburg - The first Independence Day parade in the Nation begins at 12:01a.m. The route for the parade begins on Hwy 321(E. Pkwy.) in front of the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce office and continues through traffic light #10. (865) 436-2392.

July 21 - July 30 - Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair
Gatlinburg Convention Center - Over 150 of the finest craftspeople demonstrate their skill and offer their unique art for sale - (865) 436-7479.

FALL 2000

September 17 - November 23 -   Old Fashioned Hayrides
Take a trip through town the "old fashioned" way. Departure is from the River Terrace loading zone. For more information call (865) 430-4148.

September 15 - October 31 - Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival
A county wide festival including the cities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville. Festivities include a decorating contest, special events, local craft shows, hay rides and much more. For more information call (865) 430-4148.

September 28 - A "Taste of Autumn" - Come sample some of Gatlinburg's finest recipes from area restaurants. Enjoy a charity auction including gifts, homemade desserts, and exciting vacations. Other activities include entertainment, door prizes, and a pie-baking contest. For more information call (865) 436-2392.·

October 1 - 31 - OCTOBERFEST - A German celebration presented by Old Heidelberg Restaurant throughout the month of October.  For more information call (865) 430-3094.·

October 4 - 22 - Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair
Over 150 of the finest craftspeople gather at the Gatlinburg Convention Center to demonstrate their skill and off their unique art for sale. For more information call (865)436-7479.  

WINTER 2000

November 10- January 27 - Smoky Mountain Lights Trolley Tours
Come enjoy a guided tour of our enchanting Christmas light displays. Tours begin at 6:30pm and 8:00pm and depart from traffic light #6. For more information call (865)-430-4148.

November 10 - 8th Annual Smoky Mountain Lights Kickoff and Chili Cook-off - Join in the festivities as the City of Gatlinburg lights up the winter skies with over a million lights. Enjoy live music, and other entertainment while you sample some of the finest Chili in the South from area businesses. For more information call (865) 430-4148.

December 1 - "Fantasy of Lights" Christmas Parade
Enjoy the celebration of marching bands, helium balloons, and dazzling lighted floats from the streets of downtown Gatlinburg. Parade begins at 7:30. For more information call (865) 430-4148.

December 1-10 - Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Christmas Craft Show
A show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center featuring local craftsmen and their work. For more information call (865) 436-4315.

December 5 - 30 - Sleighrides
Take a wonderful sleigh ride through downtown Gatlinburg. Departure is from the River Terrace loading zone. For more information call (865) 430-4148.

December 7-9 - Gatlinburg Christmas Ball
Gatlinburg Convention Center. For more information call (865) 436-2392.

December 7-9 - Gatlinburg Community Chorale
The Chorale presents the "Living Tree" at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. A performance of songs and hymns for the holiday season. For more information call (865) 430-4148.

December -  28th Annual Festival of Trees
Held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.  Stroll through the beautifully decorated array of Christmas trees decorated  by local businesses.  For more information call (865) 430-4148.

December 31- January 1 - 2001  New Year's Celebration  Many celebrations are planned throughout the city. For a complete list of events, please call (865)436-4178.

March

6-12 NACMAI Competition & Showcasing
Music Road Hotel Convention Center

15-19 6th Annual A Mountain Quiltfest
Smoky Mountain Convention Center

25 Belz Spring Fashion Show
Belz Factory Outlet World

April

1-2 2nd Annual Spring Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament
Patriot Park

1-2 Cutest Baby Face Photo Session
Belz Factory Outlet World

14 15th Annual Dolly Parade
Parkway

13-16 Spring Grand Rod Run
Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center
Call (865) 687-3976 for information

28-30 Gold Wing Road Riders Association
Smoky Mountain Convention Center & Country Inn & Suites

May

5-7 All Chevy/GMC Truck Nationals
Call (865)623-4644 for information

12-13 Smoky Mountain Funfest (Shriners)(Parade 13th)
Smoky Mountain Convention Center

18-21 Ford F-100 Supernationals
Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center
Call (704)872-7327 for information

19-20 Chevy Classic Car Show
Music Road Hotel Convention Center

June

1-3 Silver Dollar Rod Run
Music Road Convention Hotel Center

9-11 Greatest Knife Show on Earth
Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center

9-11 Compact Car/Euro Sport/Lowrider Spring Fling
Call (865)623-4644 for information

26 - Jul. 1 Rising Star Talent Competition
Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center

30 - Jul. 2 Smoky Mountain Arts & Crafts Extravaganza
For information call (828)437-5002
Smoky Mountain Convention Center

July

7-9 Sports Card & Collectibles Show
Belz Factory Outlet World

7-9 Southeast Mini-Truckin Nationals IV
Call (865)623-4644 for information

13-16 Grand Trucking Nationals
Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center
Call (865)687-3976 for information

August

4-6 Sports Card & Collectibles Show
Belz Factory Outlet World

9-12 International Federation of Children's Magicians Convention
Smoky Mountain Convention Center

11-13 Back to School Sidewalk Sale
Belz Factory Outlet World
   
13-19 Mrs. International Beauty Pageant
Music Road Hotel Convention Center

18-19 7th Smoky Mountain Rod & Kustom Nationals
Travelodge of Pigeon Forge. For more information call (615)885-1279 or Fax (615)883-5329

September

8-9 Shades of the Past - Pre-49 Street Rod Show XVIII
Heartlander Country Resort. Smoky River Ranch; Fax (865)995-9097 to request information

14-17 Fall Grand Rod Run
Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center

15-Oct. 31 Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival

23-24 2nd Annual Fall Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament
Patriot Park

29-Oct. 29 Harvest Celebration
Dollywood

30-Oct 29 Rotary Club Craft Festival
Patriot Park

October

1-31 Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival

1-29 Harvest Celebration
Dollywood

1-29 Rotary Club Craft Festival
Patiot Park

9-22 Grand Tennessee Craft Fair
Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center

14-15 Sports Card & Collectibles Show
Belz Factory Outlet World

November

8 11th Annual Award Winning Pigeon Forge Winterfest Kick-off
Patriot Park

9-30 Smoky Mountain Christmas
Dollywood - For schedules call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD

10-29 Winterfest Trolley Tours
(Monday, Wednesday, and Friday only)
Departs Pigeon Forge Trolley Office - Patriot Park

18 Tellebration 2000 - An Evening of Storytelling
Holiday Inn

18 Belz Holiday Preview Fashion Show
Belz Factory Outlet World

19 Community Chorus Holiday Concert
Smoky Mountain Jubilee - FREE

24-26 Thanksgiving Sidewalk Sale
Belz Factory Outlet World

December

1-2 Riverside Cutlery Auction
Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center

1-3 Greatest Knife Show on Earth
Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center

1-29 Winterfest Trolley Tours
(Monday, Wednesday, and Friday only)
Departs Pigeon Forge Trolley Office - Patriot Park (865)453-6444

1-30 Smoky Mountain Christmas
Dollywood - For schedules call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD

2-3 Sports Card & Collectibles Show
Belz Factory Outlet World

7-9 Christmas in the Smokies with the Larkin Family
Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center

31 New Years Eve Party
Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center

31 New Years Eve Party
Holiday Inn

31 New Years Eve Party
Music Road Hotel Convention Center

Mar 25 NASCAR Showcar Tanger Five Oaks Outlet -Come see a NASCAR Showcar and receive a free gift with purchase. 

Apr 1 - 2 Smoky Mountain Trout Rodeo Adults, chhildren, locals and tourists are all invited to participate in the largest trout tournament in the Smokies. River will be stocked with 5,000 trout the day before. $10,000 in cash prizes. For more information call 865-429-3474. 

Apr 4 - Nov 4 Lee Greenwood Presents "Portrait of America" A red, white and blue salute to the music, spirit and people of America. Ticket information: 1-800-686-5471. 

Apr 20 - 21 Tennessee Smokies Baseball Tennessee Smokies vs. Chattanooga 

Apr 20 - Nov 10 Governor's Palace Theatre presents "Boots, Boogie and Blues," Blackwoods and Super Sunday Spectacular. Ticket information: (865) 428-4551 

Apr 22 - 25 Tennessee Smokies Baseball Tennessee Smokies vs. Jackson 

May 1 - 3 Tennessee Smokies Baseball Tennessee Smokies vs. Jacksonville 

May 4 - 7 Tennessee Smokies Baseball Tennessee Smokies vs. Greenville 

May 6 Merle Haggard in concert Merle Haggard in concert at Governor's Palace Theatre. 8 pm tickets cal 888-439-111 

May 13 Music and Arts Festival Artists, craftsmen and music fills Sevierville's downtown area. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

May 13 Tony Orlando in concert Tony Orlando in concert at Governor's Palace Theatre. 8 pm, For tickets call, 888-439-1111 

May 22 - 25 Tennessee Smokies Baseball Tennessee Smokies vs. Greenville 

May 26 - 29 Tennessee Smokies Baseball Tennessee Smokies vs. Orlando 

May 27 The Lettermen in concert The Lettermen in concert at Governor's Palace Theatre 8pm. For tickets call, 888-439-1111. 

May 27 Brewer's Festival Annual Governor's Crossing Brewer's Festival at Rocky River Brewery Co. 

May 30 - 31 Tennessee Smokies Baseball Tennessee Smokies vs. Chattanooga 

Jun 8 - 9 Tennessee Smokies Baseball Tennessee Smokies vs. Birmingham 

Jun 10 - 11 Tennessee Smokies Baseball Tennessee Smokies vs. Carolina 

Jun 10 The Platters featuring Monroe Powell and the Original Drifters with Bill Pinkney The Platters featuring Monroe Powell and the Original Drifters in concert at Governor's Palace Theatre 8pm. For tickets call, 888-439-1111. 

Jun 17 Concert for America's Eagles Held at the Governor's Palace Theatre, special concert benefiting America's Eagles. - Beginning at noon. 

Jul 1 Diamond Rio in Concert Diamond Rio in Concert in concert at Governor's Palace Theatre 8pm. For tickets call, 888-439-1111. 

Jul 8 Collin Raye in Concert Collin Raye in concert at Governor's Palace Theatre 8pm. For tickets call, 888-439-1111. 

Jul 14 - 16 "The Wizard of Oz" You can catch "The Wizard of Oz" at the Sevierville Civic Center. For more information call: (865) 908-4256 

Jul 29 Martina McBride in concert Martina McBride in concert at Governor's Palace Theatre 8pm. For tickets call, 888-439-1111. 

Aug 5 Billy Ray Cyrus in concert Billy Ray Cyrus in concert at Governor's Palace Theatre 8pm. For tickets call, 888-439-1111. 

Aug 26 The Osmond Brothers in Concert The Osmond Brothers in concert at Governor's Palace Theatre 8 pm. For tickets call, 888-439-1111. 

Sep 4 - 9 Sevier County Fair The Sevier County fair is in town. Come enjoy the rides, food and entertainment. Fun for the entire family. 

Sep 24 - 26 Gatlinburg Fly-in Marvel at the sights of warbird planes from World War II as they grace the skies. Located at the Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport in Sevierville. 

Sep 26 - Oct 26 Mini Truck Jamboree See modified trucks as you've never seen them before. Sevier County Fair Grounds - (865) 453 - 0770 

Sep 30 Debbie Reynolds in concert Debbie Reynolds in concert at Governor's Palace Theatre 8 pm. For tickets call, 888-439-1111. 

Oct 14 Don Williams in Concert Don Williams in concert at Governor's Palace Theatre 8pm. For tickets call, 888-439-1111. 

Oct 20 The Statler Brothers in Concert The Statler Brothers in concert at Governor's Palace Theatre 8 pm. For tickets call, 888-439-1111. 

Oct 28 A Salute to the Grand Ole Opry A Salute to the Grand Ole Opry starring "Whispering" Bill Anderson with Jan Howard in concert at Governor's Palace Theatre 8 pm. For tickets call, 888-439-1111. 

Nov 4 George Jones in Concert George Jones in concert at Governor's Palace Theatre 8 pm. For tickets call, 888-439-1111. 

Nov 7 Smoky Mountain Playfest Come out and enjoy the 3rd Annual Smoky Mountain Playfest at the Sevierville Civic Center. (825) 908-4256. 

Nov 7 Smoky Mountain Winterfest Kick-off Come be a part of the Smoky Mountain Winterfest Kick-off. Wonderful entertainment for the whole family. Be there when Sevierville is transformed into a winter wonderland with millions of beautiful lights.