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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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Dolly Parade
Dolly Parade Annual Dolly Homecoming Parade Celebrates 31st Year With often more than 50,000 visitors lining the Parkway in Pigeon Forge, it’s one of the area’s most anticipated events of the year: The Smoky Mountains’ sweetheart, Dolly Parton, will return as grand marshal of the 31st Annual Dolly Parade on May 6, 2016. The free event kicks off Pigeon Forge’s Springfest with colorful floats, marching bands, entertainers and local celebrities. It starts at 6 p.m. at Traffic Light No. 6 and continues north on the Parkway all the way to Traffic Light No. 3. If you want to get a
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Pigeon Forge Quiltfest
Pigeon Forge Quiltfest A Mountain Quiltfest set for March 15-19 Quilt lovers can register now for the 22nd Annual A Mountain Quiltfest, set for March 15-19 at the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge. Quilters will compete in 20 categories for more than $22,000 in cash and prizes. The show is open to everyone, from quilters who are beginners to those who are experienced. Guests are also welcome to just come and admire the variety of quilts from all over the country. Categories include Large Professional; Small Professional; Large Hand Quilted; Small Hand Quilted; Large Pieced; Medium Pieced; Small Pieced; Large
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New Years Eve Pigeon Forge Island
New Years Eve in Pigeon Forge The Island brings back New Year’s Eve celebration Since last year’s New Year’s Eve celebration was such a hit, The Island in Pigeon Forge will repeat the festivities this Dec. 31 – and officials promise and even bigger and better party this year! The event kicks off at 6 p.m. with live music, face painting and plenty of kids’ and family activities. Guest can expect a midnight countdown and fireworks as well. The Island is a popular spot in the Smokies, offering more than 60 retail shops and restaurants. Shops include the Margaritaville Store;
