Posts Tagged ‘Gatlinburg’

15 Nights of Halloween

Sunday, October 10th, 2010
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Ripley’s Haunted Adventure in Gatlinburg is starting its annual Fright Nights show with the new “Trick or Treat: 15 Nights of Halloween.”

The new show will be even scarier with all things Halloween. The Fright Nights shows run every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October with five new and different shows and more scares. Start the journey with a ride up a rickety old freight elevator; and from there, rely only on sight, sound, touch, and even smell in the darkness and shadows. The amped up suspense comes from more scare-actors and the new themed surroundings. Due to the graphic nature of the haunted house (that was once the Grimsby & Streaper Casket Company) enter if you dare.

Experience every single scare and do it again! Fright Nights shows kick-off nightly at 6:13pm with a character parade. Confront your fears and see all 5 shows!

Tickets available with lodging reservations.

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Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

Harvest Festival

Come to the Smoky Mountains Harvest Festival! Watch as the Smoky Mountains transform with fall’s vibrant colors, and enjoy a variety of seasonal events. The Harvest Festival began September 1st, and it will continue until October 31st. The county-wide celebration includes special shows and attractions. Numerous craftspeople are here to demonstrate their skills, answer questions, and sell their beautiful artwork. Featuring an array of craft shows, live music, and artistic events, the Harvest Festival is sure to entertain and delight.

Gatlinburg Craftsman’s Fair
The award-winning Gatlinburg Craftsman’s Fair is annually held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Open October 7th through 23rd there’s only a $6 admission fee. Artisans try to match the beauty of the autumn mountains with elaborate displays and decorations. Featuring 200 booths, the crafts for sale include: pottery, woodcarving, broom making, candle making, quilting, weaving, painting, and much more!

Foothills Fall Festival
Ruby Tuesdays presents the Foothills Fall Festival October 8th thru 10th in Maryville, Tennessee. Concerts, crafts, activities and more! For more information, visit foothillsfallfestival.com.

Dollywood’s Harvest Festival
Continue exploring in the Great Smoky Mountains this fall by taking in all of the scenic attractions. During the entire month of October, Dollywood will be hosting the Harvest Celebration which features: master craftsman, Southern Gospel singers, and a delicious autumn cuisine.

  • Crafts: Walk down “Craftsman’s Valley” and watch the craftsman make their stunning artwork, as well as showcase their impressive artistry.
  • Music: Dollywood’s Harvest Festival will be hosting national and local performances of: Southern Gospel, bluegrass, and country music. Celebrate and enjoy 4 weeks of 250 FREE concerts!
  • Food: Throughout the Park, discover special dishes of harvest season’s best recipes. Prepared with the taste of fall, also try Dollywood’s signature fried green tomatoes.

The beauty and serenity of the Smoky Mountains have long inspired my life and music. I want to share my love for this very special place, our heritage and the spirit of our people.” -Dolly Parton

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Gatlinburg Shark Race

Sunday, September 19th, 2010

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Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is proud to sponsor the Great Gatlinburg Shark Race on Saturday, September 25.

Join the entertainment at the Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza. Live entertainment, food, and the opportunity to win amazing prizes. For $10 a ticket

There will be many amazing prizes. Starting at 3pm, weather permitting, 15,000 rubber sharks will be launched from the Christus Gardens Bridge into the Little Pigeon River. The first several rubber sharks to cross the finish line at the Aquarium Bridge have synchronizing numbers to the winning tickets.

    Winning Prizes Include:

  • Grand Prize $10,000 CASH!
  • 1st Runner-Up 7 day & 6 night Smoky Mountain vacation package
  • 2nd Runner-Up 35 Carat Amethyst
  • 3rd Runner-Up $350 Walmart gift card
  • 4th Runner-Up VIP amusement package for 6 people to Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg area attractions
  • 5th Runner-Up VIP amusement package for 6 people to Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg area attractions

Tickets are available at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies and the Gatlinburg Welcome Centers. The Great Gatlinburg Shark Race is a fundraiser for the United Way of Sevier County. When the Presenter makes the final decision the winners will be announced. According to the rules and regulations: must be 18 years old, have a valid drivers license, and do not need to be present to win.

Make plans to visit The Aquarium of the Smokies Shark Race! Your chance to win $10,000!

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2010 Independence Day

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Independence Day

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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