Gatlinburg, TN is an extremely popular place for special events throughout the entire year and many events are lined up for 2017! Some of the most popular events are the Craftsmen’s Fair, Gatlinburg 4th of July Midnight Parade, Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales, Winter Magic Kickoff & Chili Cookoff, and so many more! We hope this list of Gatlinburg events helps you to plan the best vacation to Gatlinburg, TN!
GATLINBURG EVENTS IN FEBRUARY 2017
November 7 – Feb 28
Gatlinburg Winter Magic
Location: Gatlinburg
Location: Gatlinburg
GATLINBURG EVENTS IN APRIL 2017
April 12-15
Great Smoky Easter Arts & Crafts Show
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
April 21-22
Mountain Man Memorial March
Location: Gatlinburg
Location: Gatlinburg
April 8-10
Hands On Gatlinburg
Location: Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community
Location: Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community
April 8
Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain WineFest
Location: Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
Location: Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
April 11-15
Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
Location: W.L. Mills Conference Center & various venues
Location: W.L. Mills Conference Center & various venues
16
Easter Sunrise at Ober Gatlinburg
Location: Ober Gatlinburg
Location: Ober Gatlinburg
April 20
Earth Day Festival
Description: The free family-friendly festival offers free music, free crafts, activities, face painting, demonstrations and more.
Location: Mynatt Park
Description: The free family-friendly festival offers free music, free crafts, activities, face painting, demonstrations and more.
Location: Mynatt Park
April 21-22
Earth Day 5k
Description: Celebrate Earth Week by participating in the annual Earth Day 5K Run/Walk in beautiful Gatlinburg.
Description: Celebrate Earth Week by participating in the annual Earth Day 5K Run/Walk in beautiful Gatlinburg.
GATLINBURG EVENTS IN MAY 2017
May 11
Gatlinburg’s Beans And Cornbread Blast
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg.
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg.
May 25-26
Family Fest in the Smokies
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
GATLINBURG EVENTS IN JUNE 2017
Early June
Synchronous Fireflies at Elkmont
Location: Park at Sugarlands Visitor Center and ride trolley to Elkmont (parking pass required).
Details: Once a year, in the first part of June, an amazing display of synchronous fireflies can be found near Gatlinburg at Elkmont in the Great Smoky Mountains. It’s one of the only places in the world to see synchronous fireflies and we’ve got a full guide on how to see them along with photos, videos, and more.
Location: Park at Sugarlands Visitor Center and ride trolley to Elkmont (parking pass required).
Details: Once a year, in the first part of June, an amazing display of synchronous fireflies can be found near Gatlinburg at Elkmont in the Great Smoky Mountains. It’s one of the only places in the world to see synchronous fireflies and we’ve got a full guide on how to see them along with photos, videos, and more.
June 9- July 29
Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
June 21-25
Stage One National Dance Finals Gatlinburg
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
GATLINBURG EVENTS IN JULY 2017
June 9- July 29
Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
July 3-4
4th of July Gatlinburg Midnight Parade
Location: Gatlinburg Parkway
Location: Gatlinburg Parkway
July 4
4th of July Gatlinburg Fireworks
Location: Gatlinburg Parkway
Location: Gatlinburg Parkway
July 14-23
Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
GATLINBURG EVENTS IN AUGUST 2017
Aug 3-5
Gatlinburg Square and Round Dance Convention
Location: W. L. Mills Conference Center
Location: W. L. Mills Conference Center
August 16-19
Gatlinburg Gathering 2017
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
August 16-20
Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival
GATLINBURG EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER 2017
Mid Sep – Early Nov
Fall Colors in the Smokies
During fall, the Smoky Mountains transform into a beautiful palette of colors as leaves begin to change. While the timing can never be predicted precisely to a specific day, we provide a fall color forecast for the Gatlinburg area to provide tips on the best time to visit to see the best possible colors!
Location: Gatlinburg
During fall, the Smoky Mountains transform into a beautiful palette of colors as leaves begin to change. While the timing can never be predicted precisely to a specific day, we provide a fall color forecast for the Gatlinburg area to provide tips on the best time to visit to see the best possible colors!
Location: Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg Oktoberfest at Ober
Location: Ober Gatlinburg
Phone: 1-800- MUCH FUN
Phone: 1-800- MUCH FUN
GATLINBURG EVENTS IN OCTOBER 2017
October 5-22
Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
Phone: 865-436-7479
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
Phone: 865-436-7479
GATLINBURG EVENTS IN NOVEMBER 2017
November 8
Winter Magic Kickoff & Chili Cookoff
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
Nov 21-26
Great Smoky Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
Nov 27 – Dec 3
Great Smoky Christmas Arts & Crafts Show
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
GATLINBURG EVENTS IN DECEMBER 2017
Throughout Dec
Gatlinburg Winter Magic
Location: Gatlinburg
Location: Gatlinburg
Nov 27 – Dec 3
Great Smoky Christmas Arts & Crafts Show
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
TBD
Gatlinburg Christmas Parade
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg along the Parkway
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg along the Parkway
Time: 7:30pm
December 31
New Year’s Eve Ball Drop And Fireworks Show
Location: Around the intersection of Parkway and Historic Nature Trail at the base of the Space Needle
Time: Late Evening
Location: Around the intersection of Parkway and Historic Nature Trail at the base of the Space Needle
Time: Late Evening
FINAL THOUGHTS ABOUT EVENTS IN GATLINBURG
This 2017 Gatlinburg calendar of events will be modified throughout the year if events are added, cancelled, changed, etc. If you know of a popular event in Gatlinburg, TN that should be added to the list or modified, please let us know using the comment form below!
Via gatlinburgguide.com
