- Twenty Six 2011 Festivals
Festivals are on going any time of year in Townsend, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and Maryville, Tennessee. On the Gracehill Calendar of Events, I have listed in detail hundreds of events happening in the area, although it would be questionable whether something was an event, show or a festival! I’ve listed what I consider the obvious festivals or fairs here.
Friday February 4th, three days, all day long: the Winter Heritage Festival in the Smokies, Townsend, TN.
Thursday March 17th, three days, all day long: the Smoky Mountain Fibers Arts Festival at the Townsend Visitor Center and Townsend Elementary School, Townsend, TN.
Saturday April 2nd, two days, all day long: the Herb and Wildflower Day at the Townsend Visitor Center and in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Townsend, TN.
Saturday April 2nd, two days, all day long: the Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament in Gatlinburg, TN.
Saturday April 9th, one day, 10AM to 5PM: the National Park hosts Music of the Mountains at the Sugarlands Visitor Center in Gatlinburg, music from six prominent musical acts. Limited Seating.
Wednesday April 20th, four days, all day long: the Great Smoky Easter Art and Crafts Show in Gatlinburg at the Convention Center.
Tuesday April 26th, six days, all day long: Wildflower Pilgrimage in Gatlinburg, TN.
Friday April 29th, three days, all day long: Trillium Cove Art Walk, Townsend, TN.
Friday May 6th, two days, all day long: Spring Festival and Old Timers Day, Visitor Center, Townsend, TN.
Friday May 13th, three days, all day long: TroutFest, Visitor Center, Townsend, TN.
Saturday May 14th, two days, all day: Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival, Gatlinburg, TN.
Friday May 20th, three days, all day long: Smoky Mountain Highland Games, Maryville College, Maryville, TN.
Friday June 3rd, two days, all day long: Smoky Mountain Pottery Festival, Visitor Center, Townsend, TN.
Friday July 15th, nine days, all day long: Gatlinburg Craftsmen Fair, Gatlinburg, TN.
Thursday July 21st, four days, all day long: Christy Fest, Townsend, TN.
Monday September 5th, five days, all day long, Sevier County Fair, Sevierville, TN.
Friday September 23rd, two days, all day long: Fall Heritage Festival and Old Timers Day, Visitor Center, Townsend, TN and Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Friday September 23rd, two days, all day: Blue Ribbon Country Fair, Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, Townsend, TN.
Saturday September 24th, two days, all day long: Nawger Nob Arts and Crafts Show, Townsend, TN.
Saturday October 1st, two days, all day long: Smoky Mountain Wood Carvers Festival at the Visitor Center, Townsend, TN.
Saturday October 1st, two days, all day long: Robert Tino’s Smoky Mountain Homecoming, Sevierville, TN.
Thursday October 6th through October 23rd, all day long: Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair, Gatlinburg, TN.
Friday October 7th, three days, all day long: Museum of Appalachia Homecoming, Norris, TN.
Wednesday November 9th, one day, 5PM to 8PM: Winter Magic Kickoff and Chili Cook off, Gatlinburg, TN
Monday November 21st, five days, all day: Festival of Trees, Gatlinburg, TN.
Tuesday November 22nd, thirteen days, all day: Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community Holiday Show, Gatlinburg Convention Center.
