Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade

Downtown Gatlinburg , United States

Beginning at 7:30 p.m. from Baskins Creek Bypass and East Parkway, a spectacular parade line-up of balloons, floats decorated by local businesses and community groups, and high school marching bands, spans through downtown before ending at traffic light #10.

Gatlinburg Winter Magic Lights Self-Guided Tour

Downtown Gatlinburg , United States

For more than 30 years, Gatlinburg has celebrated Winterfest with millions of twinkling lights on festive holiday displays throughout the city. Soak up the spirit of the season from the comfort of your own vehicle and take a memorable journey on the exciting Gatlinburg Winter Magic Lights Tour. This year, we are offering a self-guided […]

Gatlinburg’s July 4th Fireworks

Downtown Gatlinburg , United States

Join the celebration in downtown Gatlinburg to mark our nation’s “Independence Day” with a spectacular 20-minute firework show starting at 11:00 p.m. from the Gatlinburg Space Needle. Spectators can view the fireworks from any vantage point in Gatlinburg. This event is designated as a Top 20 event by the Southeast Tourism Society.

Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales

Downtown Gatlinburg , United States

Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales returns this summer to entertain Gatlinburg visitors! Tunes & Tales is a summer-long street performance festival featuring costumed musical performers, dancers, and storytellers portraying characters from time periods as far back as the 1800s. Daily performances will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage

Downtown Gatlinburg , United States

As winter fades and the colors of spring begin to sparkle throughout the Smokies, Gatlinburg blossoms into the center of all things botanical during the Great Smoky Mountain Association’s Annual Wildflower Pilgrimage. From April 26-30, everyone from the serious botanist to the weekend gardener can experience unprecedented access to some of the nation’s leading botanical […]

Mountain Man Memorial March in Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg , United States

Join us for this annual 26.2-mile march starts in downtown Gatlinburg at 9 a.m. as a challenging tribute to our men and women in uniform, with Military Heavy, Military Light and Civilian entry categories. The course includes highway and rural road stretches in addition to rugged terrain and mountain slopes. The event honors 1LT Frank […]

Ober Uphill 5K Race

Downtown Gatlinburg , United States

Join us for the annual Ober Uphill 5K race on September 25. This bucket list race starts in downtown Gatlinburg and proceeds all the way up Ski Mountain Road, ending at Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park & Ski Area! Run to the top and get a free ride down on the Aerial Tramway! Runners will also […]