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COME TO THE SMOKIES AND EXPERIENCE A TRUE SMOKY MOUNTAIN SPRING!! Come and spend Spring with us!! AHHHHH.....SPRING! Enjoy this season in one of our beautiful mountain homes!
April 5 - Gatlinburg Gateway Triathlon – The second annual triathlon at the Community Center starts at 8:15 a.m. and 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 eleven age categories (men's and women's division): 15-20; 21-30; 31-40; 41-50; 51-plus years, plus a mixed team relay event, plus a mixed team relay event. Pre-register is required. (865) 436-4990 ($)
April 5 – Mountain Man March – This 26.2-mile march starts in Downtown Gatlinburg at 7 a.m. as a 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 was killed in the line of duty in Iraq in 2007. Pre-registration is required, with Military Heavy, Military Light and Civilian entry categories. Visit www.mountainmanmarch.com or call 865-974-8858 for more information. $
April 17 - Ribfest & Wings - Enjoy the area's best ribs and wings as well as free entertainment provided by the Beat Daddys. One admission allows sampling until the ribs and wings run out on River Road and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza in Downtown Gatlinburg. (GSE) (800) 568-4748 ($)
April 23 to 27 - 58 th Annual Wildflower Pilgrimage - Enjoy the beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park with over 150 different programs, including hiking tours, motorcades, demonstrations and classroom lectures centered on the flowers, plants and wildlife in the great outdoors. For more information, call (865) 436-7318 x222 or visit www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org . ($)
MAY 2008 May 1 to 31 - Smoky Mountain Springfest - A countywide celebration of the season featuring special events, local craft shows and much more. (800) 568-4748
May 16 - Gatlinburg Scottish Festival Grand Parade - All Scots are invited to march or ride in the parade as a kickoff to the 27 th Annual Gatlinburg Scottish Festival & Games. Parade begins at 6 p.m. at traffic light #10, downtown Gatlinburg. For more information visit www.gsfg.org .
May 17 & 18 - Gatlinburg Scottish Festival & Games - 27 th 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. For information visit www.gsfg.org ($)
May 17 & 18 - Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival - A family oriented fine arts festival at Ripley's Plaza and River Road featuring juried artists from around the country, delicious cuisine and music. Proceeds benefit Arrowmont School of Art and the Sevier County Arts Council. (GSE) (888) 240-1358 or www.gfaf.net
JUNE 2008 June 1 to 8 - Smoky Mountain Springfest - A countywide celebration of the season featuring special events, local craft shows and much more. (800) 568-4748
June 13 to 30 - Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales tm - All summer long visitors can meet characters, hear mountain music and learn about life in the Smoky Mountains on the streets of Gatlinburg. Storytellers, musicians and cloggers perform at locations along the Parkway every evening during this third annual event! (GSE) (800) 568-4748
June 13 to 15 - Living History Civil War Reenactment at Mills Park – Features period performers in Civil War camp along with the recreation of the “Battle of Burg Hill” and historical portrayals. A cannon drill and music are among the festivities. (800) 568-4748.
JULY 2008 July 1 to 31 - Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales tm – All summer long visitors can meet characters, hear mountain music and learn about life in the Smoky Mountains on the streets of Gatlinburg. Storytellers, musicians and cloggers perform at different locations along the Parkway every evening during this third annual event! (GSE) (800) 568-4748
July 3 – 4th of July Midnight Parade, Presented by Red Baron Pizza – This 33rd annual showcase is the “First July Fourth Parade in the Nation!” Parade starts at the stroke of midnight to begin July 4 th . Floats, balloons, and marching bands pay tribute to our country. (GSE) (800) 568-4748
July 4 - River Raft Regatta - Enjoy a fun, unmanned, floatable object race for the whole family. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Race begins at noon and ends at Ripley's Aquarium bridge where prizes will be awarded in several different categories. Free registration. (GSE) (800) 568-4748
July 18 to 27 - Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair at Gatlinburg Convention Center - Art, crafts and music lovers can find over 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. (865) 436-7479 or visit www.craftsmenfair.com ($)
AUGUST 2008 August 1 to 16 - Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales tm - All summer long visitors can meet characters, hear mountain music and learn about life in the Smokies on the streets of Gatlinburg. Storytellers, musicians and cloggers perform at different locations along the Parkway every evening during this third annual event! (GSE) (800) 568-4748
SEPTEMBER 2008 September 1 to 30 - Old Fashioned Hayrides – As fall begins in the Smoky Mountains , take this fun-filled hayride and enjoy breath-taking views of our beautiful mountains. Departure is from traffic light #6 at Mountain Mall from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, leaving approximately every 45 minutes. (GSE) (800) 568-4748 ($)
September 11 – Library Luau – Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies hosts its third annual fall fundraiser benefiting Anna Porter Public Library at 5:30 p.m. Entertainment and refreshments included. (865) 436-5588 (Bicentennial) ($)
September 13 - Great Gatlinburg Shark Race – Festivities start at Ripley's Plaza with live entertainment, food & fun and opportunity to win fantastic grand prizes. Rubber sharks are released into the Little Pigeon River, first one to cross the finish line wins! Proceeds benefit United Way of Sevier County . (865) 436-4261 ($)
September 18 - 11 th Annual Taste of Autumn - Sample signature dishes from the area's finest restaurants. Enjoy live entertainment, live auction with a cash bar. Proceeds benefit United Way of Sevier County . Doors of the Gatlinburg Convention Center open at 5 p.m. (GSE) (800) 568-4748 ($)
September 19 to 30 - Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival - A countywide celebration of harvest season in Gatlinburg. (GSE) (800) 568-4748
September 21 - Gatlinburg Run For The Hills 10K Road Race – This demanding sanctioned course begins and ends in the early morning in downtown and includes challenge of Dudley Creek Bypass, ending at Mynatt Park . Men's and women's age divisions will be contested and prizes will be awarded. (865) 436-4990 ($)
OCTOBER 2008 October 1 to 31 - Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival - A countywide celebration of harvest season featuring special events, craft shows and more. (GSE) (800) 568-4748
October 1 to 31 - Old Fashioned Hayrides – As the glorious colors of fall sparkle in the Smokies, enjoy a unique hayride with family and friends. Departure is from traffic light #6 at Mountain Mall from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, leaving approximately every 45 minutes. (GSE) (800) 568-4748 ($)
October 9 to 26 - Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair - Art, crafts and music lovers will find over 200 booths featuring some of the nation's finest work. Artisans and craftspeople are on hand to demonstrate their skill, answer questions and offer their unique art for sale. Live Country & Bluegrass entertainment. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Sunday until 5 p.m. at Gatlinburg Convention Center . Call (865) 436-7479 or visit www.craftsmenfair.com ($)
NOVEMBER 2008 November 1 to 30 - Old Fashioned Hayrides – As fall peaks in the Smokies, enjoy a unique hayride with family and friends. Departure is from traffic light #6 at Mountain Mall from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, leaving approximately every 45 minutes. (GSE) (800) 568-4748 ($)
November 5 to 30 – Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm - The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with over three million spectacular lights, including displays new for 2008. (GSE) (800) 568-4748
November 5 to 30 - Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm 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) Tickets on sale October 15. (865) 436-0535 ($)
November 5 - Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm Kickoff and Chili Cookoff - The City of Gatlinburg kicks off Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm from 5 to 8 p.m. by turning on over three million lights including new displays making their debut in 2008 For a small donation, sample chili recipes from local restaurants and businesses and vote for your favorite. Event includes live entertainment. Downtown Gatlinburg (GSE) (800) 568-4748 ($)
November 11 – Veterans Day Celebration – Join the City of Gatlinburg in saluting the men and women of America who have served in our Armed Forces. Program at 11 a.m. includes stirring musical tributes, ceremonial words and recognition of Veterans in attendance. Ripley's Aquarium Plaza . (GSE) (800) 568-4748
November 25 to 30 - Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Holiday Show - Unique handcrafted gifts made by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are offered as they host their annual show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center . Visit www.gatlinburgcrafts.com or call (800) 568-4748.
November 28 & 29 – Winter Magic Tunes & Tales tm – Through the holiday season, visitors can meet characters and storytellers and enjoy caroling and entertainment along the Parkway Friday and Saturday evenings during this holiday event! (GSE) (800) 568-4748
November 28 & 29 - The Nutcracker “Sweet”- Presented by the Smoky Mountain Dance Theater Company, enjoy this holiday classic presented in Gatlinburg. 7 p.m. in the W.L. Mills Auditorium. (GSE) Call (865) 680-7369 for information and reservations.
November 28 & 29 - Gatlinburg's Festival of Trees - Dozens upon dozens of ornately decorated Christmas trees await visitors in this winter wonderland at Gatlinburg Convention Center 's W.L. Mills Conference Center . (GSE) (800) 568-4748
DECEMBER 2008 December 1 to 20 – Winter Magic Tunes & Tales tm – Through the holiday season, visitors can meet characters and storytellers and enjoy caroling and entertainment along the Parkway Friday and Saturday evenings during this premiere event! (GSE) (800) 568-4748
December 1 to 31 – Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm - The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with over three million spectacular lights, including LED displays new for 2008. (GSE) (800) 568-4748
December 1 to 30 - Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm Trolley Ride of Lights - Enjoy a guided trolley tour of 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) Tickets on sale October 15. (865) 436-0535 ($)
December TBA1 to 7 - Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Holiday Show - Unique handcrafted gifts made by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are offered as they host their annual holiday show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center . Visit www.gatlinburgcrafts.com or call (800) 568-4748.
December 5- Gatlinburg's 33rd Annual “Fantasy of Lights” Christmas Parade, Presented by Schwan's - This popular Christmas parade in downtown Gatlinburg is recognized as one of the very best by the International Festival and Events Association and as one of the Top Twenty Events in the South by the Southeast Tourism Society. Features lighted floats, marching bands, equestrian units and giant helium balloons. Parade begins at 7:30 p.m. at Traffic Light #1A and continues through downtown to Traffic Light #10. (GSE) (800) 568-4748
December TBA – Christmas on Ice – Enjoy the spirit of the holiday season as local skaters display their talents on ice to a wide variety of holiday music in a two-day performance at Ober Gatlinburg. Visit www.obergatlinburg.com or call (800) 251-9202 December 31 - New Year's Eve Fireworks Show & Ball Drop on Historic Nature Trail at the Parkway. For the 21st straight celebration, the Space Needle area at traffic light #8 comes alive at the stroke of midnight with a fabulous fireworks show. Features live entertainment and party favors. “Best New Year's Eve Show in the South.” (GSE) (800) 568-4748
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Simply irresistible!! This one level log cabin is beautifully decorated and equipped with everything you need for your Smoky Mountain vacation. Perfect for one or 2 couples with its 2 bedrooms, each with a king bed, flat screen TV and private bath. Relax and enjoy yourself in the open living area by the wood burning fireplace, and there is even a desk equipped with hi-speed internet access if you have to bring your work along. Also, enjoy the free, unlimited local and long distance calling withing the United States. Add an oversized indoor jetted tub and an outdoor hot tub overlooking the awesome mountain view and you will never forget "Bear Cub Memories". |
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