Gatlinburg in the Smoky Mountains - Calendar of Events
Gatlinburg offers family fun and excitement throughout the year with its annual Springfest, Harvest Fest, and Winterfest celebrations. Other major events include the 4th of July Celebrations and Smoky Mountain Traditions - a new event celebrating our mountain heritage. Enjoy shops, galleries, restaurants, attractions, entertainment, arts and crafts exhibits, and special events that showcase life in the Smoky Mountains. gatlinburg cabin rental in Tn

1 - 31: Gatlinburg Winter Magic
The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with dozens of spectacular light displays, featuring all LED bulbs. (GSE) (800) 568-4748

2, 9, 16, 23 & 30: Gatlinburg Winter Magic Trolley Ride of Lights
Enjoy a guided trolley tour of spectacular Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting displays. Departure is from the Ripley’s Aquarium Trolley Station. Group reservations are available. Trolley leaves at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30. (GSE) (865) 436-0535 ($)

4 - 31: Night Magic Skiing
Purchase a Lift Ticket Monday through Friday (non-holidays) from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Ober Gatlinburg (865) 436-5423 ($)

28: Rock Gatlinburg
Aspiring high school and middle school band performers and individual musicians get the opportunity to meet and receive guidance from professional musicians during this event hosted by the Gatlinburg Recreation Department at the Community Center on five consecutive Thursdays through February. Participants can learn about computer recording, explore professional work opportunities and walk away with a CD recording. For information, contact Laurence Evans or Dave Anderson (865) 436-4990 ($)

31: Tennessee Winter Special Olympics
Winter sports competitions including ice skating, snowboarding and snow skiing. Ober Gatlinburg (800) 251-9202

1 & 2: Tennessee Winter Special Olympics
Winter sports competitions including ice skating, snowboarding and snow skiing. Ober Gatlinburg (800) 251-9202

1 - 28: Gatlinburg Winter Magic
The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with dozens of spectacular light displays, featuring all LED bulbs. (GSE) (800) 568-4748

1 - 26: Night Magic Skiing
Monday through Friday (non-holidays) 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Ober Gatlinburg (865) 436-5423 ($)

4, 11, 18 & 25: Rock Gatlinburg
Performers and individual musicians get the opportunity to meet and receive guidance from professional musicians during this event hosted by the Recreation Department at the Community Center on five consecutive Thursdays through February. Participants can learn about computer recording, explore professional work opportunities and walk away with a CD recording. For information, contact Laurence Evans or Dave Anderson (865) 436-4990 ($)

12 & 13: Anna Porter Public Library Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Enjoy the performance of “The Last Dance of Dr. Disco”. This annual locally produced and cast theatrical show is presented at W.L. Mills Auditorium. The performance is a fundraiser for APPL and includes dinner. (865) 436-5588 ($)

11 - 31: Smoky Mountain Springfest
A countywide celebration of the season featuring special events, local craft shows and much more. (800) 568-4748

11: Pirate's Ball
Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic, Inc. presents its fourth annual Pirate’s Ball fundraiser sponsored by Ripleys Aquarium of the Smokies. Guests can enjoy a “tropical climate” and live music, dancing, food and drink, with a special party for the kids. For more information, call Elaine Miller at 865-774-7684. ($)

12 - 14: Gatlinburg Screenfest
Independent Film Festival at the River Terrace Resort with the goal of creating, connecting and sharing a film festival with anyone and everyone who wants to be a part of the independent movie industry. The focus is on “Bringing movies to the Mountains.” www.gatlinburgscreenfest.com

13: Holly and Shamrock Parade
St. Nicholas Meets St. Patrick – If a gathering of more than 750 Santa Clauses, Mrs. Clauses, elves and even reindeer won’t be enough to mesmerize you, how about a parade? The second annual parade starts in the early evening and features floats, carriages, decorated wagons, bands and singers to help these happy St. Nicks to party with the Irish! For more information, visit www.hollyandshamrock.com or call (800) 568-4748.

13 - 16: Celebrate Santa
Santa Claus is coming to Gatlinburg! Join hundreds of Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus as they gather at the Convention Center for their convention, trade show and gala. Imagine a town filled with Santas, Mrs. Clauses, Reindeer Owners and Breeders and even Elves. Real-bearded and designer-bearded Santas and even those who have never donned the red suit (but think they might like to) are welcome. For more information or to register, visit www.celebratesanta.com or call (865) 244-5231

31: Great Smoky Easter Arts & Crafts Show
Unique handcrafted gifts and products produced by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are placed on display and offered for sale as they host their annual show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Demonstrations are part of the show. For information, visit www.gatlinburgcrafts.com or call (800) 568-4748

1 - 30: Smoky Mountain Springfest
Join in a countywide celebration of the season, featuring special events, local craft shows and much more. (800) 568-4748

1 - 3: Great Smoky Easter Arts & Crafts Show
Unique handcrafted gifts are made by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community and placed on display as they host their annual show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. For more information, visit www.gatlinburgcrafts.com or call (800) 568-4748

4: Easter Sunrise Service at Ober Gatlinburg
Early morning Easter Service at Ober Gatlinburg includes complimentary tram service to the top of the resort begins at 6 a.m. Service begins at 6:30 a.m. Breakfast buffet available. (800) 251-9202

10: Gatlinburg Gateway Triathlon
The third annual triathlon, which is headquartered at the Community Center and starts at 8:30 a.m., is open to anyone 15 years and older capable of swimming one-half mile, biking twenty kilometers, and running five kilometers consecutively. Awards will be given in multiple age categories (men’s and women’s division), plus a mixed team relay event, plus a mixed team relay event. Pre-register is required. (865) 436-4990 ($)

10: Music of the Mountains
In association with the City of Gatlinburg and Great Smoky Mountains Association, Great Smoky Mountains National Park presents its sixth annual event. This year’s activities begin at Sugarlands Visitors Center with free, limited-seating performances by a series of acts. The event culminates in an evening concert at W.L. Mills Conference Center. For more information, visit www.eventsgatlinburg.com. ($)

17: Mountain Man Memorial March
This third annual 26.2-mile march starts in downtown Gatlinburg at 7 a.m. as a challenging tribute to our men and women in uniform. The course includes highway and rural road stretches in addition to rugged terrain and mountain slopes. The event honors 1LT Frank Walkup, a University of Tennessee-Knoxville alumnus who in 2007 was killed in the line of duty in Iraq. Pre-registration is required, with Military Heavy, Military Light and Civilian entry categories. Call 865-974-8858 or visit www.mountainmanmarch.com for more information. ($)

21 - 24: 60th Annual Wildflower Pilgrimage and Greener Living Expo
Celebrate and enjoy the beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park with over 150 different programs, including hiking tours, motorcades, demonstrations and classroom lectures centered on the flowers, plants and wildlife in the great outdoors. New for 2010, the exposition features sustainability themes. For more information, call (865) 436-7318 ext. 222 or visit www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org. ($)

22: Ribfest & Wings
Enjoy the area’s best ribs and wings as well as live entertainment during this popular ninth annual event. One admission price allows sampling until the ribs and wings run out as the Parkway transforms into a Street Fair. (GSE) (800) 568-4748 ($)

1 - 31: Smoky Mountain Springfest
Join in a countywide celebration of the season featuring special events, local craft shows and much more. (800) 568-4748

14: Gatlinburg Scottish Festival Grand Parade
All Scots are invited to march or ride in the parade as a kickoff to the 29th Annual Scottish Festival & Games. Parade begins at 6 p.m. at traffic light #10, downtown Gatlinburg. For more information, visit www.gsfg.org.

15 & 16: Gatlinburg Scottish Festival & Games
29th Annual Scottish clans meeting at Mills Park featuring Highland athletics, bagpipe competitions, Highland dancing, border collie demonstrations, haggis hurling, entertainment and whiskey tasting, along with food & merchandise vendors Visit, www.gsfg.org for more information. ($)

15 & 16: Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival
This sixth annual family oriented fine arts festival at Ripley’s Plaza and River Road features juried artists from around the country, delicious cuisine and music. Proceeds benefit Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts and Sevier County Arts Council. (888) 240-1358 or www.gfaf.net