It’s winter lights kickoff week in the region and that means a whole lot of lights sparkling – millions of them in fact, and for the next four months of celebration. As the hundreds of thousands of visitors who come for the lights can attest, ’tis the season once again to be dazzled! (more…)
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Halloween Trick Or Treat Kickoff Carnival 2012 in Gatlinburg
Halloween is a fun time of year in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area, with beautiful Fall temperatures and a taste of even more holidays coming. This year is no exception, with local events breaking out all over and offering costume contests, live entertainment, and of course lots of candy for the kids. (more…)
Peak Fall Colors in the Smokies 2012
image courtesy of GSMNP
Ah, Peak Fall colors in the Smokies! Technically we think we’ve just passed the peak – the National Park Service says several areas reached peak this past weekend. But don’t worry, it’s still a mass of color and will be for some weeks to come yet. And even after that, it’ll go back to plain old gorgeous all winter 🙂 (more…)
Pet Friendly Cabins in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge
Here at Cabins of the Smoky Mountains, many of our rental cabins are pet-friendly. We don’t have restrictions on size, weight, numbers of animals or type (just don’t let your pet python get loose please!). All we ask is a deposit per each pet. Check our list of pet-friendly cabins. (more…)
37th Annual Fall Craftsmen’s Fair 2012
If you missed the Craftsmen’s Fair this summer, now’s your chance to catch the Fall fair. The 37th Annual Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair begins today and runs through October 28th. The Gatlinburg Convention Center hosts the fair, as top artisans from across the country gather in this hugely popular show, recognized as one of the South’s top events. (more…)
Ripley’s Fright Nights 2012: Halloween-Size and Super Scary thru October
image courtesy of Ripley’s Haunted Adventure
Spend an evening scared out of your wits at Ripley’s Haunted Adventure in Gatlinburg this month. October gets the whole family in training for Halloween with super-scary Fright Nights, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. (more…)
Horseback Riding in Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge
Horseback riding in the Smoky Mountains is one of the most fun things to do, a truly great way to see all the area around your Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge cabin rental. (more…)
Oktoberfest 2012 at Ober Gatlinburg
image courtesy of Ober Gatlinburg
Oktoberfest begins again this year at Ober Gatlinburg this Friday, September 28, and runs all through October until November 4. (more…)
Ice Skating – ISI Team Competition 2012 at Ober Gatlinburg
image courtesy of Ober Gatlinburg
The ISI Team Competition happens this weekend at the Ober Gatlinburg Ice Rink, September 22-23. Skaters in several age groups from across the Southeast will participate and show their figure-skating moves. Admission for spectators is free. (more…)
Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival 2012 – and Fall Colors in the Smoky Mountains
image courtesy of NPS
Fall is coming and nothing alerts us to the change in seasons like the Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival, which runs from September 13 through October 31, 2012. This is a county-wide celebration with a huge number of attractions including festivals, hay rides, live entertainment, music, food, apple picking, hot cider, all manner of pumpkins & scarecrows, and an outpouring of unique arts and crafts. (more…)
