Gatlinburg Calendar of Events / Gatlinburg Things to Do

March 12 - June 8 - Gatlinburg SpringFest

Ahhh...Springtime in the Smokies! There's no better time to enjoy nature and festivals of all types Throughout Gatlinburg TN.

March 19 - 22 - Arts & Crafts Community Easter Arts & Crafts Show

Unique handcrafted gifts made by members of the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community as they host their annual show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.

March 29th - Music of the Mountains

Great Smoky Mountains National Park hosts its fourth annual “Music of the Mountains” festival on Saturday, March 29, in partnership with the City of Gatlinburg and Great Smoky Mountains Association.

April 17 - Ribfest & Wings

One of Gatlinburg's rites of spring is this street party with live entertainment and finger-lickin' ribs & wings at Downtown Gatlinburg!

April 23 - 27 - 58th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage

Enjoy the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with over 170 different programs, including hiking tours, motorcades, demonstrations & classroom lectures at W.L. Mills Conference Center & various venues.

May 16 - 18 - Gatlinburg Scottish Festival & Games

27th Annual Scottish clans meeting featuring Highland athletics, bagpipe competitions, Highland dancing, border collie demonstrations, haggis hurling, entertainment, whiskey tasting, food & merchandise vendors at Mills Park.

May 17 - 18 - 4th Annual Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival

A family oriented fine arts festival featuring juried artists from around the country, delicious cuisine and music.

May 23 - 25 - Family Fest In The Smokies

Family Fest in the Smokies returns for its traditional Memorial Day Weekend concert series featuring Southern Gospel Music at Gatlinburg Convention Center!

May 23 - 24 - Gatlinburg MountainFest

Life in the Mountains was hard work in olden days, which made festivities all the more special. Join in two days of mountain-style entertainment, food and crafts at Downtown Gatlinburg!

July 4 - "Stand Here" Fireworks Finale

Finish off the 4th in style with a magnificent fireworks show visible from the downtown streets of Gatlinburg!

July 3 - 4 - Midnight Independence Day Parade presented by Red Baron Pizza

The first 4th of July Parade in the good ol' U.S.A. happens in Gatlinburg. Join us for a fun-packed Holiday when the celebration of our nation's birthday begins at 12:01 a.m. in Downtown Gatlinburg.

July 4 - Gatlinburg's River Raft Regatta

Gatlinburg’s popular River Raft Regatta takes place at noon on Friday, July 4th, on the Little Pigeon River in Downtown Gatlinburg.

July 18 - 27 - Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair

Art, crafts and music lovers can find almost 200 booths featuring some of the nation's finest work. Artisans and craftspeople are on hand to demonstrate their skills, answer questions and offer their unique art for sale. Live Country & Bluegrass entertainment. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m at Gatlinburg Convention Center.

June 13 - August 31 - Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales

All summer long hear tales, mountain music, and learn the lore of the Smoky Mountains on the sidewalks of downtown Gatlinburg. Fourteen acts nightly. 6 - 11 p.m.

June 13 - 15 - Living History Civil War Reenactment

The recreation of the “Battle of Burg Hill” highlights this living history exhibition which includes public demonstration and a camp setting with plenty of history and heritage at Mills Park.

September 21 - Gatlinburg Run For The Hills 10K Road Race

Popular 10K road race in Downtown Course.

October 9 - 26 - Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair

More than 200 booths featuring some of the nation's finest work at Gatlinburg Convention Center. Artists demonstrating on site, selling art. Live music.

November 11 - Veteran's Day Celebration

Join Gatlinburg in saluting America's veterans. Stirring musical tribute on Ripley's Aquarium Plaza.

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.

November 28 - 29 - Nutcracker "Sweet" & Festival of Trees

Presented by the Smoky Mountain Dance Theater Company, enjoy this holiday classic presented in Gatlinburg. 7 p.m. in the W.L. Mills Conference Center.