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Dollywood Festival of Nations
Dollywood Festival of Nations returns in April For years, America’s favorite family attraction – Dollywood – has brought the diverse and exciting cultures of other countries to the park for one month. Its Festival of Nations returns April1-18, featuring more than 20 countries represented through authentic demonstrations of music, dance, food and art. Each day of the event, performers from all over the world converge on Showstreet dressed in their native costumes, performing various dances and songs. Last year included “Rhythm of the Dance,” a “dance and music extravaganza featuring a wealth of Irish talent that demonstrates a fresh and
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Oak Ridge Boys Pigeon Forge
Oak Ridge Boys return to Country Tonite First Class Productions’ series of concerts never disappoints: Its second performance for 2016 is The Oak Ridge Boys, a fan favorite returning to Country Tonite in Pigeon Forge. The country and gospel band will perform at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, May 28 at the theater, located at 129 Showplace Boulevard. Known for its four-part harmonies, the Oak Ridge Boys was founded in the 1940s as the Oak Ridge Quartet, according to Wikipedia.com. The group became popular in Southern gospel in the 1950s and officially changed its name to the Oak Ridge
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Bloomin’ Barbecue and Bluegrass
Bloomin’ Barbecue and Bluegrass 12th annual May 20-21 Spring may still be a few months away, but Smoky Mountains locals and visitors are already counting down to one of the area’s most popular events: The Bloomin’ Barbecue and Bluegrass festival, set for May 20-21, 2016 in historic Downtown Sevierville. The celebration welcomes nearly 37,000 guests from all over each year for two days of music, food, crafts and fun. The barbecue cook-off is an official barbecue championship of the state of Tennessee and is coordinated by the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce. As always, attendees can look forward to an awesome
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Ray Stevens Concert Pigeon Forge
Ray Stevens Concert Pigeon Forge Funny man Ray Stevens performs at Country Tonite in October 2015 The fall is a gorgeous time of the year to visit us in the Smoky Mountains – and if you’re around in early October, there’s a show that will be sure to tickle your funny bone. Ray Stevens, the singer known for hits like “The Streak” and “Everything is Beautiful,” will perform at Pigeon Forge’s Country Tonite Theatre at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 Stevens is a singer and composer who has also produced, arranged and played on the
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Dollywoods Smoky Mountain Christmas
Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas November 7 – January 2, 2016 Dollywood Smoky Mountain Christmas is set for Nov. 7, 2015 – Jan. 2, 2016 You’re sure to get into the Christmas spirit with a visit to Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas: The popular theme park has set the event for Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 through Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. Presented by Humana, festivities include 4 million sparkling lights throughout the park, entertaining holiday shows, fun family and children activities, delicious food and more. Christmas Shows In years past, attractions have included Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Friends; shows like “A Christmas
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Titanic Thanksgiving Fireworks
Titanic Fireworks November 26, 2015 Titanic Museum will honor lives, kick off holiday season with Titanic Thanksgiving Fireworks spectacular In the Smokies, fireworks aren’t just for the Fourth of July – at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge will host “the largest Thanksgiving fireworks event of the year on the Parkway.” The Thanksgiving night show is to honor the lives and legacies of the ship’s passengers, crew and rescuers. Guests can also meet and have their picture taken with the Titanic Fantasy Princess at 7 p.m. Nov. 26 and noon to 6 p.m. on Nov.
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Gene Watson and Jeannie Seely to perform in Pigeon Forge
to perform in Pigeon Forge November 6, 2015 at 8 p.m. First Class Productions is bringing another dynamic show to Country Tonite Theatre: Gene Watson and Jeannie Seely are set to perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. Watson, known as “The Singer’s Singer,” has a powerful and multi-octave range that allows him to master some of the most challenging songs. Some of his hits include “Farewell Party,” “Fourteen Carat Mind,” “Paper Rosie” and “Love in the Hot Afternoon.” His most recent album, “My Heroes Have Always Been Country,” pays tribute to his own musical heroes and to songs
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Halloween at the Island Pigeon Forge
Halloween at the Island Oct 31, 2015 from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. The Island in Pigeon Forge to throw 3rd Annual Halloween at the Island celebration Chances are you’ve started to see pumpkins (and jack-o-lanterns) already in stores – Halloween is just right around the corner, folks! And although you still have a while to come up with the perfect costume, you’ll want to start planning your memorable autumn/Halloween trip to the Smokies right away. Date and Time The Island in Pigeon Forge, the popular shopping and entertainment complex, is hosting its 3rd Annual Halloween celebration from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday,
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Smoky Mountains Winterfest 2015
Smoky Mountains to kick off Winterfest November 2015 – February 2016 As fall beckons its bevy of visitors to the Smokies, preparations for the 26th Annual Winterfest Kick-off in November are well underway. Sevierville Winterfest, Pigeon Forge Winterfest and Gatlinburg Winterfest Kick-off with cider sippings, mountain music, candy sampling, world-renowned artwork and more. Sevierville Winterfest Sevierville gets the party started Monday, November 9, 2015 in Downtown Sevierville. More details are to come on the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce’s Web site at www.seviervillechamber.org. Pigeon Forge Winterfest Pigeon Forge will host its kick-off at 5 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2015 with live