2023 - Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge Events

What’s Happening in January in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge

Posted December 18, 2023 by Tony Perez

January in the Smokies is the time for winter sports, both on the slopes and along the trails, as well as wildlife adventures, indoor attractions – and extra time in the hot tub, courtesy of shoulder-season cabin specials, for that winter getaway in the mountains.

The Winterfest and Winter Magic festivities and lights will continue all through January in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, and the towns are bustling as ever through the winter activities.

Some images courtesy of Ober Mountain

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What’s Happening in December in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge

Posted November 17, 2023 by Tony Perez

December means that Christmas is a’comin’, and the Gatlinburg area of the Smokies is dressed in millions of lights and decorations, with music, song and laughter. Snow and snow sports are on the mountain, parades and fireworks are in the cards, and festivity is in the air.

Image courtesy of Gatlinburg

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Halloween Frights and Delights in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge

Posted October 17, 2023 by Tony Perez

Halloween is a fun time, but it can be a scary time too, especially if you’re not expecting spooky surprises. So here to sort the fun from the fright is our guide to Halloween happenings in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.

Image by senivpetro on Freepik

Halloween Scares

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What’s Happening in November in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge

Posted October 17, 2023 by Tony Perez

November is the month when fall definitely turns to winter, the fabulous fall colors remain for a week or two, but the season’s festivities are looming large, with millions of lights everywhere, live music on the street, gift shopping from the arts & crafts community, winter bluegrass, and snow tubing on the mountain.

Images courtesy of original sources

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Love and Marriage in the Romantic Smoky Mountains

Posted October 16, 2023 by Tony Perez

Ah, romance, it makes the world go round. And in the Smoky Mountains, love and marriage are common features of life here. Gatlinburg in fact is one of the country’s most popular places to get married, and just being in the Smokies makes that easy to believe.

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Catch the Colors: Scenic Views in the Smokies This Fall

Posted September 30, 2023 by Tony Perez

Here are the best places to drive or hike to catch the fabulous fall colors of the Smoky Mountains at their best during this fall season. Fall in the Smoky Mountains is famous for its wonderful colors, starting at the mountaintop and gradually moving down the mountain to lower elevations.

Photo by Kahli Reynolds

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What’s Happening in October in Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge

Posted September 20, 2023 by Tony Perez

October in the Smoky Mountains is the peak time for the fabulous fall colors everywhere, and no surprise that it’s also the most popular month for couples to get married. Holidays are getting closer, festive events are breaking out everywhere, and the end of the month will take on its traditional spooky turn, but meanwhile it’s all about the brilliant colors of the leaves on the trees.

Here’s the scoop on events happening in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area during October this year.

Fall Colors in the Smoky Mountains

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A Low-Cost Gatlinburg Stay: Free Things in the Smokies

Posted September 15, 2023 by Tony Perez

A trip to Gatlinburg with the family can run up the expenses pretty quickly, unless you find some ways to save money and still have a great time. Here are some tips on how to do just that.

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What’s Happening in September in Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge

Posted August 17, 2023 by Tony Perez

September is the month in which we can truly say that Fall is coming. It’s the time of harvest celebration and the turn of the seasons reflected in the changing colors of the leaves on the trees, and in this part of the Smoky Mountains it means bluegrass festivals, auto rallies, scarecrows and pumpkins, beer tasting and lots of food, fun and festivity.

What’s Happening in August in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge

Posted July 17, 2023 by Tony Perez

August in the Smokies is bustling with events, from hot air balloons to cosplay and fishing, and also with a foretaste of changes to come, with the kids going back to school, and harvest festivals peeking around the corner (but not quite here yet). Temperatures are in the high eighties to low nineties, and the evenings are pleasant.