Celebrate the start of the holiday season at the 36th Annual Gatlinburg Winter Magic Kickoff & Chili Cook-Off! As the sun sets, over one million LED lights transform downtown into a sparkling wonderland filled with music, laughter, and community spirit.
Enjoy live music and entertainment, the ice skating rink, “Snomazing” inflatable maze, Christmas Tree Farm and Photos with Santa, and plenty of photo ops!
Don’t miss a special performance by Erik Dobell, The Master Mentalist, and grab event sweatshirts and t-shirts to commemorate the night.
🌶️ Chili & Dessert Tasting
Sample delicious recipes from local chefs and restaurants with a $10 Tasting Wristband (ages 5+), available only at the event on a first-come basis. Try all 20 chili entries, vote for your favorites, and enjoy desserts from local favorites like The Melting Pot, Taco Trail, and Sugar Baby.
🎶 Live Entertainment
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Seth Mulder & Midnight Run – high-energy bluegrass with Smoky Mountain roots
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DEK of Hearts – country-pop trio featured on NBC’s The Voice
✨ Kick off the holidays Gatlinburg-style!
Learn more – https://www.gatlinburg.com/event/gatlinburgs-winter-magic-kickoff-%26-chili-cookoff/16/
