Special Events-2000

AUGUST 13-19:MRS. INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY PAGEANT

Located in Pigeon Forge at the Music Road Hotel Convention Center.

AUGUST 18-19:7TH SMOKY MOUNTAIN ROD & KUSTOM NATIONALS

Located in Pigeon Forge at Travelodge of Pigeon Forge.  For information call (615) 885-1279

AUGUST 20: AARON TIPPIN IN CONCERT

Located in Pigeon Forge at Dollywood's Celebrity Theatre. Showtimes are 2PM and 7PM. Concert ticket price: $18.99+TAX (Note: 2PM concerts also require Dollywood park admission.)  For more information or to order tickets call: (865) 428-9488

AUGUST 21-26:SEVIER COUNTY WEEK

Located in Pigeon Forge at the Grand Resort and Convention Center.

AUGUST 23: FOOD CITY FAMILY RACE NIGHT

Located in Sevierville.  Family fun at NASCAR cafe and Governor's Palace.  Come meet your favorite NASCAR drivers.  Enjoy games, food and festivities.

AUGUST 25-26: BLUEGRASS IN THE SMOKIES

Located in Sevierville.  Bluegrass in the Smokies is a festival that will be taking place at the Smoky Mountain Campground.  This year's entertainment will include performances by Blue Highway, The Lonesome River Band, Larry Sparks, Chris Jones, Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice, VW Boys, The Fritts Family and more.  For additional information contact Geoffrey Fritts (864) 583-6306

AUGUST 26: THE OSMOND BROTHERS IN CONCERT

Located in Sevierville at Governor's Palace Theatre at 8PM.  For ticket information call (888) 439-1111

AUGUST 27: SANDY PATTI / KATHY TROCCOLI IN CONCERT

Located in Pigeon Forge at Dollywood's Celebrity Theatre. Showtimes are 2PM and 7PM. Concert ticket price: $24.99+TAX (Note: 2PM concerts also require Dollywood park admission.)  For more information or to order tickets call: (865) 428-9488

AUGUST 28-30:WORLD PREMIER GOSPEL CONCERT

Located in Pigeon Forge at the Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center.

SEPTEMBER 3: OAK RIDGE BOYS IN CONCERT

Located in Pigeon Forge at Dollywood's Celebrity Theatre. Showtimes are 2PM and 7PM. Concert ticket price: $24.99+TAX (Note: 2PM concerts also require Dollywood park admission.)  For more information or to order tickets call: (865) 428-9488

SEPTEMBER 8-9:SHADES OF THE PAST-PRE '49 STREET ROD SHOW XVII

Located in Pigeon Forge at the Heartlander Country Resort Smoky River Ranch.  For information FAX (865) 995-9097

SEPTEMBER 1-4:LABOR DAY SIDEWALK SALES

Located in Pigeon Forge at Outlet Malls

SEPTEMBER 4-9: SEVIER COUNTY FAIR

Located in Sevierville.  The Sevier County Fair is in town.  Come enjoy the rides, food and entertainment.  Fun for the entire family.

SEPTEMBER 10: DUKES OF HAZZARD IN CONCERT 
(TOM WOPAT / JOHN SCHNEIDER)

Located in Pigeon Forge at Dollywood's Celebrity Theatre. Showtimes are 2PM and 7PM. Concert ticket price: $18.99+TAX (Note: 2PM concerts also require Dollywood park admission.)  For more information or to order tickets call: (865) 428-9488

SEPTEMBER 14-17:FALL GRAND ROD RUN

Located in Pigeon Forge at the Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center.

SEPTEMBER 17-NOVEMBER 23: OLD FASHIONED HAYRIDES

Located: Gatlinburg -- Take a trip through town the "old fashioned" way.  Departure is from the River Terrace loading zone.  For more information call: (865) 430-4148

SEPTEMBER 15 - OCTOBER 31: SMOKY MOUNTAIN HARVEST FESTIVAL

A county wide festival including the cities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville.  Festivities include a decorating contest, special events and local craft shows, hay rides and much more.  For information call (865) 430-4148.

SEPTEMBER 17: CHUBBY CHECKER IN CONCERT

Located in Pigeon Forge at Dollywood's Celebrity Theatre. Showtimes are 2PM and 7PM. Concert ticket price: $18.99+TAX (Note: 2PM concerts also require Dollywood park admission.)  For more information or to order tickets call: (865) 428-9488

SEPTEMBER 23-24:2ND ANNUAL FALL SMOKY MOUNTAIN TROUT TOURNAMENT

Located in Pigeon Forge at Patriot Park.

SEPTEMBER 23-24:SOCIETY OF DOCUMENTATION
 OF PREHISTORIC ARTIFACTS SHOW & SWAP MEET

Located in Pigeon Forge at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center.

SEPTEMBER 24:DEAF AWARENESS DAY

Located in Pigeon Forge at Dollywood.

SEPTEMBER 24: MICHAEL ENGLISH IN CONCERT

Located in Pigeon Forge at Dollywood's Celebrity Theatre. Showtimes are 2PM and 7PM. Concert ticket price: $18.99+TAX (Note: 2PM concerts also require Dollywood park admission.)  For more information or to order tickets call: (865) 428-9488

SEPTEMBER 24-26: GATLINBURG FLY-IN

Located in Sevierville.  Marvel at the sights or warbird planes from World War II as they grace the skies.  Located at the Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport in Sevierville.

SEPTEMBER 26-OCTOBER 26: MINI TRUCK JAMBOREE

Located in Sevierville at the Sevier County Fairgrounds. See modified trucks as you've never seen them before. For information call (865) 453-0770

SEPTEMBER 28: A "TASTE OF AUTUMN"

Come sample some of Gatlinburg's finest recipes from area restaurants.  Enjoy a charity auction including gifts, homemade desserts, and exciting vacations.  Other activities include entertainment, door prizes and a pie-baking contest.  For information call: (865) 436-2392

SEPTEMBER 29&30: TOWNSEND HERITAGE FESTIVAL

For more information call the Townsend Visitor Center: (865) 448-6134

SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 29:HARVEST CELEBRATION

In Pigeon Forge at Dollywood.

SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 29:ROTARY CLUB CRAFT FESTIVAL

Located in Pigeon Forge at Patriot Park

OCTOBER 1-31:SMOKY MOUNTAIN HARVEST FESTIVAL

Located in Pigeon Forge

OCTOBER 1-29:HARVEST CELEBRATION

Located in Pigeon Forge at Dollywood.

OCTOBER 1-29:ROTARY CLUB CRAFT FESTIVAL

Located in Pigeon Forge at Patriot Park.

OCTOBER 1-31: OCTOBERFEST

A German celebration presented by Old Heidelberg Restaurant throughout the month of October.  For more information call (865) 430-3094.

OCTOBER 4-22:GATLINBURG CRAFTSMEN'S FAIR

Located: Gatlinburg Convention Center -- Over 150 of the finest craftspeople demonstrate their skill and offer their unique art for sale.  (865) 436-7479.

OCTOBER 6-9:COLUMBUS DAY SIDEWALK CAFE

Located in Pigeon Forge at Outlet Malls

OCTOBER 7: MULLS SINGING CONVENTION

Located in Sevierville at Governor's Palace Theatre at 7PM.  For ticket information call (888) 439-1111

OCTOBER 9-22:GRAND TENNESSEE CRAFT FAIR

Located in Pigeon Forge at the Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center.

OCTOBER 14: DON WILLIAMS IN CONCERT

Located in Sevierville at Governor's Palace Theatre at 8PM.  For ticket information call (888) 439-1111

OCTOBER 20: THE STATLER BROTHERS IN CONCERT

Located in Sevierville at Governor's Palace Theatre at 8PM.  For ticket information call (888) 439-1111

OCTOBER 23-29:PERRY STONE CAMP MEETING

Located in Pigeon Forge at the Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center.

OCTOBER 28: A SALUTE TO THE GRAND OLE OPRY

Located in Sevierville at Governor's Palace Theatre at 7PM.  A salute to the Grand Ole Opry starring "Whispering" Bill Anderson with Jan Howard in concert.  For ticket information call (888) 439-1111

NOVEMBER 4: GEORGE JONES IN CONCERT

Located in Sevierville at Governor's Palace Theatre at 8PM.  For ticket information call (888) 439-1111

NOVEMBER 7: SMOKY MOUNTAIN PLAYFEST

Located in Sevierville.  Come out and enjoy the 3rd Annual Smoky Mountain Playfest at the Sevierville Civic Center.  For information call: (865) 908-4256

NOVEMBER 7: SMOKY MOUNTAIN WINTERFEST KICK-OFF

Located in Sevierville.  Come be a part of the Smoky Mountain Winterfest Kick-off.  Wonderful entertainment for the whole family.  Be there when Sevierville is transformed into a winter wonderland with millions of beautiful lights.

NOVEMBER 7-DECEMBER 31: LEE GREENWOOD

Located in Sevierville at The Lee Greenwood Theatre.  Celebrate Christmas Tennessee style.  This performance is sure to get you in the holiday spirit.  For ticket information call (800) 686-5471.

NOVEMBER 7-DECEMBER 31:CHRISTMAS AT THE PALACE

Located in Sevierville.  Come enjoy Christmas at the Palace...Governor's Palace Theatre.  For ticket information call (888) 947-9777

NOVEMBER 8:11TH ANNUAL AWARD WINNING
PIGEON FORGE WINTERFEST KICK-OFF

Located in Pigeon Forge at Patriot Park.

NOVEMBER 9-30:SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS

Located in Pigeon Forge at Dollywood.  For schedules call (800) DOLLYWOOD

NOVEMBER 9-DECEMBER 31: CHRISTMAS SOUTHERN STYLE

Located in Sevierville.  Let the Smith boys entertain you with a southern style Christmas at the Soujtern Nights Theatre.  For more information call: (800) 988-7804

NOVEMBER 10-29:WINTERFEST TROLLEY TOURS

Located in Pigeon Forge.  (Monday,Wednesday and Friday only).  Departs from the Pigeon Forge Trolley Office at Patriot Park.

NOVEMBER 10-FEBRUARY 28: SMOKY MOUNTAIN LIGHTS
ILLUMINATION  AND DECORATION CONTEST

Local businesses get into the spirit of winter by decorating for the season and compete in different categories, making Gatlinburg a "Fantasy of Lights."

NOVEMBER 10-JANUARY 27: SMOKY MOUNTAIN LIGHTS TROLLEY TOURS

Come and enjoy a guided tour of our enchanting Christmas light displays.  Tours begin at 6:30PM and 8:00PM, and depart from traffic light #6.  For more information call (865) 430-4148.

NOVEMBER 10: 8TH ANNUAL SMOKY MOUNTAIN LIGHTS
 KICKOFF AND CHILI COOK-OFF

Join in the festivities as the City of Gatlinburg lights up the winter skies with over a million lights.  Enjoy live music and other entertainment while you sample some of the finest Chili in the South from area businesses.  For more information call: (865) 430-4148.

NOVEMBER 10-FEBRUARY 28:ORNAMENT OF THE YEAR

Located at Arrowcraft Shop.  For more information call (865) 435-4604.

NOVEMBER 12: HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

Located in Sevierville.  Tour Downtown Sevierville and see the holiday decorations and all that the beautiful downtown has to offer.

NOVEMBER 18:TELLEBRATION 2000 - AN EVENING OF STORYTELLING

Located in Pigeon Forge at the Holiday Inn.

NOVEMBER 19:COMMUNITY CHORUS HOLIDAY CONCERT

Located in Pigeon Forge at the Smoky Mountain Jubilee  FREE

NOVEMBER 19-20: TURKEY STRUT

Located at: Gatlinburg Convention Center.  For more information please contact Jerry Biggerstaff at (704) 652-6054.

NOVEMBER 21-26: GREAT SMOKY ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW

Located at: Gatlinburg Convention Center.  Watch demonstrations, view displays, take home a handmade memory of your visit to the Smokies.  FREE ADMISSION. For more information call Jody Penny at (865) 436-4315.

NOVEMBER 23: MULLS SINGING CONVENTION

Located in Sevierville at Governor's Palace Theatre at 7PM.  For ticket information call (888) 439-1111

NOVEMBER 23-25: THANKSGIVING BOWL

For more information contact: Lee Hammons (865) 436-9239

DECEMBER 1-2:RIVERSIDE CUTLERY AUCTION

Located in Pigeon Forge at the Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center.

DECEMBER 1: "FANTASY OF LIGHTS" CHRISTMAS PARADE

Enjoy the celebration of marching bands, helium balloons and dazzling lighted floats from the streets of downtown Gatlinburg.  Parade begins at 7:30PM.  For more information call (865) 430-4148.

DECEMBER 1-3:GREATEST KNIFE SHOW ON EARTH

Located in Pigeon Forge at the Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center.

DECEMBER 1-10: GREAT SMOKY ARTS & CRAFTS CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW

A show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center featuring local craftsmen and their work.  For more information call (865) 436-4315.

DECEMBER 1-29:WINTERFEST TROLLEY TOURS

Located in Pigeon Forge.  (Monday,Wednesday and Friday only).  Departs from the Pigeon Forge Trolley Office at Patriot Park.  For information call (865) 453-6444

DECEMBER 1-30:SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS

Located in Pigeon Forge at Dollywood.  For schedules call (800) DOLLYWOOD.

DECEMBER 2: CHRISTMAS PARADE OF TOYS

Located in Sevierville.  Sevierville's 38th Annual Christmas Parade of Toys travels through downtown Sevierville.  Help spread a little cheer this year by bringing an unwrapped toy for the Toys For Tots Campaing.

DECEMBER 3:HOLIDAY DEAF AWARENESS DAY

Located in Pigeon Forge at Dollywood.

DECEMBER 5-30: SLEIGHRIDES

Take a wonderful sleigh ride through downtown Gatlinburg.  Departure is from the River Terrace loading zone.  For more information call (865) 430-4148.

DECEMBER 7-9: GATLINBURG COMMUNITY CHORALE

The Chorale presents the "Living Tree" at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.  A performance of songs and hymns for the holiday season.  For more information call (865) 430-4148.

DECEMBER 7-9:CHRISTMAS IN THE SMOKIES WITH THE LARKIN FAMILY

Located in Pigeon Forge at the Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center.

DECEMBER 7-17:WORLD'S LARGEST OUTLET SALE

Located in Pigeon Forge at Outlet Malls.

DECEMBER 9-11: GATLINBURG CHRISTMAS BALL

Located at: Gatlinburg Convention Center -- Round and square dancing.  Workshops and evening balls.  For more information call Barbara Harrelson: (803) 731-4885

DECEMBER 14-17:WORLD'S LARGEST SIDEWALK SALE

Located in Pigeon Forge at Outlet Malls.

DECEMBER TBA: 38TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES

Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center -- Stroll through the beautifully decorated array of Christmas trees decorated by local businesses.  For more information call (865) 430-4148

DECEMBER 27-31:MOUNTAIN TOP CONFERENCES TEEN I & II

Located in Pigeon Forge at the Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center.
 

DECEMBER 31-JANUARY 1, 2001: NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATION

Many celebrations are planned throughout the city. For a complete list of events please call (865) 436-4178 or check back here often.

DECEMBER 31:NEW YEARS EVE PARTY

Located in Pigeon Forge at the Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center

DECEMBER 31:NEW YEARS EVE PARTY

Located in Pigeon Forge at the Holiday Inn

DECEMBER 31:NEW YEARS EVE PARTY

Located in Pigeon Forge at the Music Road Hotel Convention Center.
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