July 10th, 2010
For the 2010 season, Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede has added a new segment featuring two teams of lumberjacks, entitled “Rumble in the Treetops”.
The new addition to the long running Dixie Stampede Dinner Show is made up of four events:
- Lumberjacks race to climb a 60′ log suspended from the ceiling
- Two Man Crosscut – which team cuts through a log the fastest
- Quickest Log Chop – lumberjack and his ax against another to chop through a log the quickest
- Log Roll – Two lumberjacks balance on one log floating in a pool of water, and run in place, spinning the log. Who can keep their balance the longest?
In Dixie Stampede tradition the winner wins a “medal” for either the North or South, adding to the totals won by the competitive riders during the show. These races include wagon racing, barrel racing, pig racing and audience-participant horse races.
All of this, plus great songs and dance, and a fantastic meal including creamy vegetable soup, biscuit, cornish hen, pork loin, baked potato, and an apple fritter. Add in the unlimited drinks, and it’s no wonder Dixie Stampede is “ The Smokies Most Fun Place To Eat”
Ready to make plans to attend Pigeon Forge’s favorite dinner show? Discount tickets available with your reservations by calling 1-888-482-7829, or visiting DixieHotDeals.com
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July 6th, 2010
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The saga of the Cherokee, from the arrival of Hernando DeSoto through the Trail of Tears, is chronicled by the long-running outdoor drama, Unto These Hills. Performed at the Mountainside Theatre since 1950, the play combines history, music, and dance to tell the story of Tsali’s sacrifice for his people.
Located just off of US HWY 441 on Drama Road in Cherokee, NC, the theatre recently underwent a $1.8 million renovation including upgraded seating with wider aisles and more comfortable seats, new food concessions, reserved box seating, and other enhanced conveniences. The 2,800-seat rustic and elegant open-air theatre has hosted over six million visitors since its inception.
- 2010 Season Dates: June 4 – August 14, 2010
- Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
- Parking: $3 per vehicle at the theatre. Free parking at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian and Qualla Arts & Crafts with free shuttle service provided to the show.
- General Admission: Adults $18.00; Children (ages 12 and under) $8.00. Family Pack: 2 free tickets for children ages 6-12 with the purchase of 1 adult ticket.
- Reserved: Adults $22.00; Children (ages 12 and under) $10.00
- To purchase tickets by phone, call toll free 1-866-554-4557. Tickets are also available at the Cherokee Historical Association Box Office on Tsali Blvd., across the street from the Museum of the Cherokee Indian (off Highway 441 N) 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and at the Mountainside Theatre (during summer season – also located off 441 N) 4:00 p.m. until show time. Paid reservations are held for late arrival. All tickets are held at the box office. (Cash, Visa, & Mastercard accepted). Personal checks are not accepted.
- Unto These Hills homepage.
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July 4th, 2010
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Taking advantage of it’s prime location, directly on the Little Pigeon River, Creekstone Inn now offers free tubing to their hotel guests.
Enjoy the natural water-park of the Smoky Mountains as the clear waters of the river carry you downstream. Race with your family to see who is “King of the River”, or have a friendly battle of “bumper tubes”. Brave the rapids or perfect a golden tan as you float in the sun.
Create priceless Smoky Mountain memories at no additional cost, without the hassle of leaving the hotel. Simply come to the front desk at your convenience and any member of our staff will gladly help you choose the proper size tubes for you and your family.
Beat the heat during the dog days of August with refreshing mountain water, made all the easier with Creekstone Inn’s “4th Night Free*” package. A perfect way to get a last minute vacation before the start of school or end of summer. For more information call 1-888-482-7829 and ask about the Creekstone August Special.
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June 29th, 2010
The Smokies celebrate Independence with the Patriot Festival in Pigeon Forge; a parade, fireworks, and raft regatta race in Gatlinburg; and America’s past time in Sevierville. Many events will be free of charge and open to the public.
Pigeon Forge will be hosting it’s 20th Annual Patriot Festival on July 3rd. This free event will be all day at Patriot Park and will provide hours of entertainment for the entire family. Kids will enjoy the Kid’s Karnival Zone featuring games, prizes, inflatables, and more. Adults will love the relaxing atmosphere and great musical lineup including Steve Azar, Grafite, and Diamond Rio. At 9:30pm the fireworks will start.
In Gatlinburg the nation’s first 4th of July parade kicks off at midnight. This will be the 35th consecutive year of the parade that gets bigger every year. Highlights of this year’s event include the 129th Army Band from Nashville. Many vintage vehicles from the military’s past will be present as well. Also, a scale replica of the famous starship U.S.S Enterprise beams down for an appearance.
During the day of the 4th many of the bands in the parade will perform in town. A fun and free event for the entire family is the River Raft Regatta. This unmanned raft race of “anything that floats” starts at Christ in the Smokies, and finishes up by Ripley’s Aquarium. Registration for the event is 10am until Noon with the race starting at Noon. To end the day, Gatlinburg hosts a fireworks extravaganza at 10pm.
In Sevierville, the Tennessee Smokies host the Huntsville Stars at Smokies Stadium. Following the game will be a special fireworks celebration.
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