Ongoing - June 7: Springfest - a time when visitors enjoy spring decorations, mountain wildflowers and plenty of great events throughout Spring. For more information call 1-888-738-4378
May 1 - 31: Paint Your Own Wine Goblets and Coffee Mugs - Create your own goblets and mugs every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Pigeon River Pottery located at The Old Mill in Pigeon Forge.
May 1 - 31: Market Fresh Fridays - in front of the Pigeon River Pottery (in season fruits and vegetables from some of the areas best farmers) in Pigeon River Pottery located at The Old Mill in Pigeon Forge.
May 6: 26th Annual Dolly's Homecoming Parade - Grand marshal Dolly Parton leads this parade, a spring tradition that features floats, entertainers, marching bands and more. 6:00 p.m. on the parkway in Pigeon Forge.
May 7: Shrine FunFest Parade - Pigeon Forge Parkway at 9:00 a.m.
May 7: Music in the Parks - For more information call toll free 1-800-323-0974
May 7: May Rescue Run 5K - Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries' third annual 5K May Rescue Run benefits the poor and needy of Sevier County. You can register and learn more about the race at www.smarm.org
May 7 - 8: Circle Yer Wagens 33 - VW Show and Swap Meet ─ Sevier County Fairgrounds. For more information, call (865) 453-0770 or visit www.seviercountyfairgrounds.com
May 8: Mothers Day Recognition - at The Incredible Christmas Place. For more information call 1-800-445-3396 or 865-453-0415 or visit website.
May 12 - 14: 33rd Annual F-100 Supernationals & All Ford Show - For more information call any of the following local numbers: 423-623-4644, 423-623-1871, 423-465-5855 or visit website: www.f100supernationals.com
May 13 - 14: Gatlinburg Scottish Highland Festival - a gathering of Scottish clans featuring Highland athletics, bagpipe competitions, Highland dancing, border collie demonstrations, haggis hurling, entertainment, and whiskey tasting, along with food & merchandise vendors.
May 14: Heritage Happening 2011 - [ Townsend, TN ] presented by theHeritage Center Guild at Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center (865) 448-0044.
May 14: Music in the Parks - For more information call toll free 1-800-323-0974.
May 14 - 15: Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival - 7th annual family-oriented fine arts festival at Ripley's Plaza and River Road, featuring juried artists from around the country, delicious cuisine and music. Proceeds benefit Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts and Sevier County Arts Council. Call toll free (888) 240-1358 or visit website www.gfaf.net
May 15: Star Jam - Local radio station Star 102.1 hosts their annual Star Jam celebration and concert at a new venue this year - the Smokies Stadium! This year the event will feature Grammy award winning group Train also featuring Shontelle and more to come! Tickets are $20 on sale now at knoxvilletickets.com.
May 17 - 19: BBQ Boot Camp - Boot Camp - Learn BBQing techniques from Champion BBQers and an excellent pastry chef during the three day BBQ Boot Camp in Sevierville, TN. Sign up for 1, 2 or 3 days of cooking. Call 1-888-889-7415 to register www.BloominBBQ.com.
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Mary McDonough, best known as Erin on the hit tv series THE WALTONS, has released a book: LESSONS FROM THE MOUNTAIN - What I Learned From Erin Walton. She will be in Pigeon Forge this weekend to participate in the Dolly parade. Immediately after the parade, Mary will have a book signing at Three Bears General Store, near traffic light #4. She will also be signing books at the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Dollywood 1-3 on Friday and 11-1 on Saturday. It is hard to believe this year marks the 40th anniversary of THE WALTONS. The show is still a favorite around the world. 
