Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge Events

Easter 2014 in the Smoky Mountains

Posted April 18, 2014 by Carrie Waxler

Easter weekend in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area promises a multitude of family activities, entertainment, celebration and worship. (more…)

64th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage, April 15-19, 2014

Posted April 14, 2014 by Carrie Waxler

image – Great Smoky Mountains Assn

It’s the 64th year of the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage in the Smoky Mountains. The wildflower bloom appears to be peaking with perfect timing for the thousands of wildflower devotees from all over the world who come to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park area at this time of year. (more…)

2014 Spring Rod Run

Posted April 10, 2014 by Carrie Waxler

rod4 Hard to believe it’s the 32nd year already of the famous Pigeon Forge Spring Rod Run, happening this Friday & Saturday, April 11-12, 2014. Hordes of classic cars and vehicles of all kinds, and thousands of enthusiasts have been pouring into town in preparation for this great event. (more…)

2014 Spring Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament

Posted April 4, 2014 by Carrie Waxler

image courtesy of My Pigeon Forge

It’s the first full weekend in April (Sat-Sun) and that means it’s time to go fishing – for trout and money prizes! It’s the Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament held in the best fishing spots in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area. (more…)

Mountain Memories Retreat: 3-Bedroom Pigeon Forge Cabin

Posted March 31, 2014 by Carrie Waxler

Mountain Memories Retreat

Let’s find a secluded 3-bedroom mountain getaway with gorgeous views of the Smoky Mountains and some peace and privacy. Let’s make it a chalet-style cabin with vaulting ceilings and lots of glass and light through the windows. Let’s call it “Mountain Memories Retreat“. (more…)

Images of the Santa Parade in Gatlinburg 2014

Posted March 26, 2014 by Carrie Waxler

Here are some selected shots from the Santa Parade in Gatlinburg TN, March 15, 2014: (more…)

Bluegrass at the Holler: Ole Smoky Moonshine Presents the Soggy Bottom Boys & Dr. Ralph Stanley

Posted March 21, 2014 by Carrie Waxler

A landmark bluegrass show happens Saturday night, March 22, in Gatlinburg at The Holler, inaugurating the 2014 summer music season of Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine Distillery. The talent-stacked show is FREE, it starts at 5 pm, it’s going to be live-streamed, and it features two of the signature sounds of the hit movie, “O Brother Where Art Thou?” (more…)

20th Annual Mountain Quiltfest 2014 in Pigeon Forge

Posted March 17, 2014 by Carrie Waxler

Saturday, March 15 was Worldwide Quilting Day, in case you didn’t know, and bringing things closer to home, THIS week Pigeon Forge once again celebrates the great American folk-art of quilting with its 2014, 20th Annual “A Mountain Quiltfest” at the new LeConte Center. (more…)