June 29 - August 13: Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales™ - Throughout the summer visitors can meet characters, hear mountain music and learn about life long ago in the Smoky Mountains. Storytellers, musicians and cloggers performing on the streets of Gatlinburg every evening during this 6th annual event! Designated a Top 20 event by Southeast Tourism Society. For more information, call toll free (800) 568-4748.
July 1: Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis Concert - Country Tonite Theatre at 8:00 p.m. Call 1-800-792-4308 or 865-453-2003. Visit www.firstclassconcerts.com for more information.
July 1 - 4: Independence Day Sidewalk Sale - at Belz Outlets. For more information call 865-453-7316
July 3: 4th of July MIDNIGHT Parade - saluting the valiant men and women of our military services, this 36th annual showcase is the "First July Fourth Parade in the Nation!" Parade starts in Gatlinburg at the stroke of midnight to begin Independence Day. Floats, balloons, and marching bands pay tribute to our country during this Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event. (800) 568-4748
July 4: 4th of July Fireworks Show - Join the celebration in downtown Gatlinburg to mark our nation's "Independence Day" with a magnificent fireworks show. The City of Gatlinburg lights up the mountain skyline downtown at 10:00 p.m. with this grand display. Designated a Top 20 event by Southeast Tourism Society (800) 568-4748
July 4: River Raft Regatta - Visitors enjoy a fun, unmanned, floatable object race for the whole family. Free registration begins at 10:00 a.m. in Gatlinburg at the bridge beneath chair lift. Race begins at NOON at Christ of the Smokies bridge and ends at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies bridge where prizes will be awarded in several different categories. For more information call toll free: (800) 568-4748
July 4: 21st Annual Patriot Festival - Celebrate America's independence with food, fun and entertainment. Games, concerts and fireworks round out this free event in Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge, TN. For more information call 865-453-8574. [ blog ]
July 4: A Visit From Uncle Sam - at The Incredible Christmas Place. For more information call toll free 1-800-445-3396 or 865-453-0415 or visit christmasplace.com
July 7 - 10: SEAA Girls Slow Pitch World Series - at Pigeon Forge City Park. For more information call 865-717-4932 or visit seaayouth.com
July 8 - 9: Mid-Tennessee Pullers Association Modified Tractor Pull - at Sevier County Fairgrounds. For more information, please call (865) 453-0770 or visit www.seviercountyfairgrounds.com
July 14 - 17: Summer Truck & Tent Sale - at Belz Outlets. For more information call 865-453-7316.
July 15: An Appalachian Celebration - [ Townsend, TN ] with Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont.
July 15 - 24: Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair at Gatlinburg Convention Center - Art, crafts and music lovers will discover over 200 booths featuring some of the nation's finest work. Artisans and craftspeople are on hand to demonstrate their skills, answer questions and offer their unique art for sale. Live Country & Bluegrass entertainment. Open 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily, Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (865) 436-7479 or visit www.craftsmenfair.com
July 17: Dolly Parton "Better Day" Tour Kick Off Concert - This will be the first time in at least 26 years she's performed a local show outside Sevier County. The event will be at Thompson Boling Arena in Knoxville, TN. [ website | blog ]
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