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PigeonForge.com Newsletter
eNewsletter #314 
August 18 - 25, 2010 
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Cabins USA 
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CALL TOLL FREE 800-533-4121 or visit www.cabinsusa.com to view our current SPECIALS! We have spectacular log cabins and chalets with breathtaking views, jacuzzis, fireplaces, hot tubs, fully equipped kitchens and more. Most of our cabins are only minutes from the parkway, secluded but yet conveniently located near outlet shopping malls, restaurants, area attractions and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Cabins USA
Toll Free: 1-800-533-4121 
 
Oak Haven Resort and Spa 
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AUGUST Special brought to you by Oak Haven Resort and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

AUGUST CABIN GUESTS will receive discount coupons for "Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies"  $3.00 off Adults, $2.00 off child (6-11) and $1.00 off (child 2-5).  America's #1 Aquarium celebrates its 10th Anniversary with a NEW Permanent interactive Exhibit...Ripley's PENGUIN PLAYHOUSE!  Enjoy penguins from above & below the water as you crawl through clear acrylic tunnels in the exhibit.
 
 
AUGUST CABIN RENTALS ARE STILL AVAILABLE  Call now, ask for BEST AVAILABLE RATES 1-800-652-2611, to book your cabin stay. Visit us online at www.oakhavenresort.com to see a full list of cabin photos & amenities! All August guests will also receive Rafting in the Smokies $9.00 discount coupons.
 
NEW AT OAK HAVEN RESORT....Dive-in Movie Night---FREE  Wednesday nights at the Oak Haven Pool.  Enjoy a different movie every week while swimming at the pool! Visit us on Facebook!
 
Oak Haven Resort and Spa
1-800-652-2611 
Ancient Oaks B&B 
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A tranquil Bed and Breakfast nestled in the scenic Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Close to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville Tennessee, our lavish bed and breakfast retreat is hidden in a landscaped forest setting. Enter our gates and leave behind those everyday routines. Enjoy, let us pamper you with our VIP customer care!

Ancient Oaks
Toll Free: 1-888-RELAX51 
 
Bear Camp Cabin Rentals 
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Bear Camp Cabin Rentals offers a variety of overnight accommodations for the perfect vacation in the Smoky Mountain area. We can offer accommodations to suit your vacation budget with spectacular views or seclusion. Our cabins are great for honeymoons, romantic get-a-ways, or the perfect family vacation. Visit our site today!

Bear Camp Cabins
Toll Free: (800)-705-6346 
 
Question of the Week!  
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This section is dedicated to you, our readers! Feel free to email us any of your fun stories from your vacation in Pigeon Forge. Send us photos, memories, travel tips, anything that you would like to tell us about your experience in the Smokies. Every week we will highlight reader's comments in this article. Thanks for all the feedback. We love to hear from you!
 
Question of the Week, "Did you get engaged or married in Pigeon Forge or the Smoky Mountains?  Tell us your story!" 
 
Last Week's Question, "What are you looking forward to this fall in the Smokies?"
 
Carolyn writes, "We are looking forward to going to the Diner's Veterans Day Cruise In...my husband owns a "69 Monaco Convertible and loves car shows...never been to one outside of Canada...he is hoping to find a truck to bring home. Also hoping to visit the Titanic as that was not completed on our last visit...there is always something new to see in Pigeon Forge...that's what keeps us coming back every fall...that and the mountains of course."
 

Grace says, "We are planning another trip to Pigeon forge in November to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. This will be our first trip in November, we usually come during the car shows, but this year we want to see the Holiday lights and shows."

Pigeon Forge Wedding Services 
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If you are thinking about getting married in the Smokies, we have a perfect place for you! Pigeon Forge, Smoky Mountain, and Gatlinburg wedding chapels are the perfect setting for uniting in marriage.  Whatever your dream wedding, you can choose from log chapels, a private ceremony in your cabin, elegant Victorian chapels, picturesque mountaintop chapels, or charming storefront chapels to make your wedding the day of your dreams.  Make sure to check out our Weddings Photo Gallery to get some great ideas.  Also, if you were married in the Smokies, we would love to add your photos to our gallery!  Just feel free to email us your photos and stories.  We love hearing from you!
 
Visit our Wedding Page Today!    
Learn to Fly Fish at the NOC!  
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The Nantahala Outdoor Center is hosting a fly casting instruction by Rob Fightmaster of Fightmaster Fly Fishing, Maryville, TN on Saturday, August, 21.  Anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. you can join Rob at the Great Outpost for some quality fly fishing instruction.  Anyone from the novice fly fisherman to the expert can benefit from Rob's knowledge and you can also witness some fly tying action. Rob has been fly fishing for more than 20 years, has fished all over the United States, has been a professional guide in Kentucky and Tennessee, has taught numerous fly fishing schools, fly tying classes, rod building classes and introduced hundreds of people to this sport.
 
Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival
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Enjoy three days of music from the nation's best Bluegrass musicians, at the 11th annual Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival September, 16 - 18.  The festival is held at the Dumplin Valley Farm RV Park.  You can still buy advance tickets for the weekend, just make sure you purchase them before September 1 to get the best deal! Also, the Bluegrass Bus Museum will be open and available free of charge to "festivarians" all three days!  Make sure to check out the schedule and purchase your tickets on the Festival website. 
 
Upcoming Events... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
August 20: Chubby Checker in concert at Country Tonite Theatre.  For more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit the website: www.firstclassconcerts.com
 
August 23 - 25: 14th Annual World Premiere Gospel Concert - Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center. For more information call 1-800-251-4444.
 
August 28: The Diner's "Back to School" Cruise-In -Open car show and cruise in - 865-908-1904 www.thediner.biz
 
September 6 - 11: Sevier County Fair - Traditional hometown fair with a midway, carnival rides, games, contests and concerts at Sevier Co. Fairgrounds. (865) 453-0770.
 
September 10 - October 31:  14th Annual Pigeon Forge Harvestfest
 
September 10 - 11: Shades of the Past Rod Run - at Dollywood Splash Country and The Inn at Christmas Place; Fax (865) 995-9097 or Fax (865) 429-0159. website
 
September 16  - 19: Grand Fall Rod Run | Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center; For more information call 1-800-251-4444.
 
September 16 - 18: Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival | Enjoy three days of music from the nation's best Bluegrass musicians. (865) 397-7942 www.dumplinvalleybluegrass.com
 
September 22 - 25: Great Smoky Mountain Annual Auto Fest at Smokies Stadium | See a wide variety of autos, attend the swap meet and car corral, enjoy cash and prize giveaways, a Thursday night cruise in and downtown block party. Registration is limited to the first 1500 cars. Registration $30, Gate Admission $5 - Gates open 8am-6pm daily (865) 850-4806 www.smokymtnautofest.com
 
September 23: 13th Annual Taste of Autumn | Sample signature dishes from the area's finest restaurants. Enjoy live entertainment, live auction with a cash bar. Proceeds benefit United Way of Sevier County.
 
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