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A Mountain Quiltfest 2022 in Pigeon Forge – 28th Annual

Posted June 3, 2022 by Tony Perez

One of the country’s best quilt shows, A Mountain Quiltfest returns to Pigeon Forge for 2022, as the 4-day FREE event opens June 6 through June 9, at the LeConte Center. Filled with world-class wonders, the show draws thousands of visitors enjoying an ancient craft that also became a signature folk art of America, and roars on strongly today.

Now in its 28th year, the event opens on Monday with numerous classes that will run all four days, and the Free Quilt Show and Vendor hall will be open to the public Tuesday through Thursday, June 7-9. The exhibition times are 9am-5pm Tuesday and Wednesday, and closing at 4 pm on Thursday.

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Scottish Festival and Games 2022

Posted May 19, 2022 by Tony Perez

The 2022 Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games happens all day Saturday and Sunday, May 21-22, in Townsend, TN, just a few scenic miles drive to the west of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. In a great location set against the foothills of the mountains, and right next to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it’s an explosion of Scottish culture and fun, and a unique annual festival.

The Games are one of the oldest Scottish Festivals in the country, and it’s an excellent occasion to get a taste of all things Scottish, with some rocking Celtic live music, formal Pipes & Drums, clan histories, Scottish dance, athletic contests from the Highland Games, as well as sheepdog performances, a dog show, and many kid-friendly activities, with face painting of course. Oh, and many opportunities to taste and explore the famous Scotch whiskies of that remarkable nation.

Images courtesy of the Scottish Festival & Games

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The Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass Festival 2022

Posted May 15, 2022 by Tony Perez

Sevierville puts on its FREE street festival again with the 18th Annual Bloomin’ BBQ and Bluegrass festival, on Friday and Saturday, May 20-21, 2022. It’s two days of music and competition barbecue with entrants from across the country in the historic downtown of this fun loving town. It’s family friendly, with kids attractions, hot musical talent, and tens of thousands of visitors who wouldn’t miss this party for the world.

The Bloomin' BBQ & Bluegrass Festival 2022

Images courtesy of the Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass Festival

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The Less Traveled Places of the Smoky Mountains

Posted April 27, 2022 by Tony Perez

The Gatlinburg area of the Smoky Mountains gets a lot of visitors, and this can mean that things get crowded – so if you want to get out into some of the more quiet places, here’s our guide to the less traveled destinations and routes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the surrounding area.

The Less Traveled Places of the Smoky Mountains

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Flower & Food Festival 2022 at Dollywood

Posted April 19, 2022 by Tony Perez

The festival is April 22 through June 5, 2022, multicolored wonders in a lovely theme park with creative plant sculptures, a million flower blooms, immersive and unique treats, lots of music and amazing food.

Dollywood is blooming here in springtime, 2022, and the Third Annual Flower & Food Festival gets underway on April 22, lasting through June 5. This gorgeous festival in an already lovely theme park features astonishingly creative plant sculptures, more than a million flower blooms throughout the park, the multicolored Umbrella Sky, live music everywhere – and mouth-watering food, of course.

Flower & Food Festival 2022 at Dollywood

Images courtesy of Dollywood

This year the Dollywood chefs have some new creations that are exclusive to this festival, with unique new flavors – the menu in an offering that practically demands getting a Tasting Pass to sample.
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Visual Stories of Gatlinburg & the Smokies

Posted February 28, 2022 by Tony Perez

Welcome to our Web Stories of the Smoky Mountains around Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Flip through these picture slides with information on how to save money with our Free Tickets to local attractions, and our highlights of the most Fun Things to Do, as well as our tips on what makes a Gatlinburg cabin great.

Over $700 in Free Tickets to Smoky Mountains Attractions

See what we’re giving away with every cabin rental. You want to go ziplining or visit the best aquarium in the nation? How about river rafting and tubing? A tramway ride up the mountain or a coaster ride down? Slow down with some golf, or speed up with go-kart racing? Free tickets to all these things and more are shown here:

Visual Stories of Gatlinburg & the Smokies

Click to see what’s in the Trip Cash book of coupons…

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Getting Around Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Posted January 26, 2022 by Tony Perez

Most of your forays into Great Smoky Mountains National Park will happen by car, driving certain roads purely for their stunning scenic beauty, and also to get to various places to park and immediately immerse into nature, whether taking a trail or hitting a picnic site or other attraction. This guide will help you navigate those roads.