2006 Events Schedule for Pigeon Forge and Sevierville
| 16th Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week |
January 7 - 15, Music Road Hotel and Convention Center and various venues in town. |
| 15th Annual Smoky Mountains Storytelling Festival |
February 2 - 4, Venues to be announced. |
| Saddle Up! |
February 23 - 26, Three days of cowboy poetry, Western music, dances, and songwriter workshops. Venues to be announced. |
| 4th Annual Pigeon Forge Springfest |
March 8 - June 11, Outstanding entertainment & special events. For details call (865) 453-8574 or 1-800-251-9100. |
| A Mountain Quiltfest |
March 8 - 12, Smoky Mountain Convention Center and Music Road Hotel and Convention Center. |
| Dollywood's Festival of Nations |
April 1 - May 7, Dollywood (Closed Tuesdays). Call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD for more information. |
| Dolly Parade! |
April 7, Pigeon Forge, TN. |
| Spring Grand Rod Run |
April 20- 22, Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center. For more details, call 1-800-251-4444. |
| 5th Annual Helicopter Awareness Day |
April 22. See a wide variety of helicopters and learn about their special uses. Then take a ride high above the mountains. Proceeds benefit East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. (865) 453-6342 |
| REFRESH in the Smokies (an annual conference on revival and awakening) |
April 24 - 26. Music Road Conference Center. Call (229) 883-1910 for more information, check the website at http://www.sherwoodbaptist.net, or email debbiet@sherwoodbaptist.net. |
| Tennessee Gold Wing Rally (Spring Fling) |
April 28 - 29, Country Inns and Suites and Ramada Inn. Call 865-428-1194 for more information. -Pigeon Forge, TN. |
| Tanger 8K Run for the Park |
May 6, foot race to raise money for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Tanger Outlet Center. Call 865-428-7002 for details. |
| The Diner’s Love of Your Life Cruise In |
May 6. $15 Advance Entry Fee. Open car show with categories including: Classic Truck, Mini Truck, Classic Car, Vette, Sports Car, Classic Original, Antique, Muscle Car, Sport Compact, Late Model & Bike. Noon to 7 PM. This cruise in will honor commitment to God, Family (especially your spouse), your car (of course), Burgers & BBQ Ribs. (865) 908-1904 |
| Voice of Evangelism/Perry Stone |
May 15 - 20, Smoky Mountain Convention Center. For information call (865) 908-3015 or 1-800-223-6707. |
| Sevierville’s 2nd Annual Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass Festival |
May 19 - 20. The largest event in Sevierville! Tennessee State Championship Barbeque Cook-Off, FREE bluegrass concerts from the Grascals and Ricky Skaggs, kids games, great food and authentic mountain crafts. Admission is FREE. For more information, contact the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce 1-888-889-7415 or visit www.BloominBarbequeAndBluegrass.com. |
| Sevierville’s Mountain Soul Vocal Competition |
May 19-20. Hear 20 finalists from around the U.S. compete for cash and a Nashville recording session by singing songs written by Dolly Parton! For more information call 1-888-889-7415 or www.BloominBarbequeAndBluegrass.com. |
| Great Southern Mountain Adventures Drag Race |
May 19-20. See ATV’s of all classes compete against one another in drag racing and watch as they try to out smart and out last the pull sled @ the Sevier County Fairgrounds (865) 654-2405. |
| Chevy Classics |
May 19 - 21, Music Road Hotel and Convention Center. For more information call 865-429-7700 or 1-800-429-7700. |
| 2nd Annual Rhythm in the Hills |
May 26 -28, The hills of the Great Smoky Mountains come alive with performances from some of today’s hottest country artists. |
| Jim Gray Gallery Open House |
May 27. For information call 865-428-2202. |
| Relay For Life American Cancer Society |
June 2 at Patriot Park. Check back for further details. |
| Greatest Knife Show on Earth |
June 8 - 10, Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center. Call 1-800-251-4444 for details. |
| The Diner’s June Jam |
June 10. Open car show with categories including: Classic Truck, Mini Truck, Classic Car, Vette, Sports Car, Classic Original, Antique, Muscle Car, Sport Compact, Late Model & Bike. $15 Advance Entry Fee. 2 to 8 PM, Judging 5-8 PM, (865) 908-1904. |
| Smoky Mountain Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge |
June 14 - 16, Music Road Hotel and Convention Center. For more information call 865-429-7700 or 1-800-429-7700. -Pigeon Forge, TN. |
| Dollywood's KidsFest |
June 16 - August 6. For more information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD. |
| Southern Nationals Association Camaro, Chevelle, Nova Nationals |
June 16- 17, Music Road Hotel and Convention Center. For more information call 423-623-2446 or 1-800-429-7700. -Pigeon Forge, TN. |
| Jim Gray Gallery Open House |
July 1. For information call 865-428-2202. |
| Midnight Parade |
July 3, Downtown Gatlinburg. Celebrate the 4th of July by attending the first parade in the country! Beginning at 12:00 A.M. July 4th! -Gatlinburg, TN. |
| 16th Annual Patriot Festival |
July 4, come honor our veterans and celebrate our freedom! Patriot Park. Call 865-429-7350 for details. |
| 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza |
July 4 at Smokies Stadium. Begins at 7:15pm. Call (865) 286-2300 for details. |
| Tanya Tucker Concert |
July 7, check back for details. |
| Southern Nationals Association |
July 7 - 9. Music Road Hotel & Convention Center. For details call (423) 623-2446 or email webmaster@classycreations.net. |
| George Jones |
July 21-22, Country Tonite Theatre. For Tickets call 1-800-792-4308. |
| B.J Thomas and Billy Joe Royal |
August 4, Country Tonite Theatre. For Tickets call 1-800-792-4308. |
| Southern Nationals Association Battle of the Trucks Nationals |
August 4 - 5, Music Road Hotel and Convention Center. For more information call 423-623-2446 or 1-800-429-7700. |
| Celebrate Freedom! |
August 12 - 20, 7th annual Celebrate Freedom!™ as Pigeon Forge salutes America's Veterans and the freedom they fought for. |
| Mickey Gilley |
August 18, Country Tonite Theatre. For Tickets Call 1-800-792-4308. |
| 10th Annual World Premiere Gospel Music Concert |
August 21 - 23, Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center. For tickets or information call 1-800-251-4444. |
| Food City Family Race Night @ NASCAR SpeedPark |
Come see your favorite NASCAR drivers at Sevierville’s NASCAR SpeedPark. Find race cars, official NASCAR merchandise, vendors, food, entertainment and kids’ games. Contact the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce 1-888-SEVIERVILLE. |
| Ricky Van Shelton |
September 1, Country Tonite Theater. For tickets call 1-800-792-4308. |
| Shades of the Past Rod Run Show XXIV |
September 7 - 9, National Parks Resort and Smoky River Ranch. Call 865-453-4106 for more information. |
| Grand Fall Rod Run |
September 15 - 17, Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center. Call 1-800-251-4444 (Individual) or 865-687-3976 (Car Registration). |
| Bluegrass & BBQ |
September 15 - 27, venue to be announced. |
| 10th Annual Pigeon Forge Harvest Festival |
September 15 - 31, call 865-453-8574 or 1-800-251-9100 for information. |
| Dollywood's National Music & Harvest Celebration |
September 22 - October 28, Dollywood (closed Thursdays). Call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD for more information. |
| 28th Annual Vette Fest |
September 22 - 23, located at Park Vista Hotel in Gatlinburg. For more information, call 1-800-421-7275. -Gatlinburg, TN. |
| Tennessee Museum of Aviation Warbirds Weekend |
Sept. 23 - 24. See visiting historic warbird aircraft from around the world as they converge on the Tennessee Museum of Aviation for a weekend full of impromptu flights. For more information, call toll free: 866-286-8738 or e-mail: info@tnairmuseum.com. |
| Model A Car Show |
September 25 - 28, Music Road Hotel and Convention Center. For more information please call 423-623-2446 or 1-800-429-7700. -Pigeon Forge, TN. |
| Nashville Legends |
September 29, Country Tonite Theatre. Featuring Bill Anderson, Little Jimmy Dickens, Jim Ed Brown, Helen Cornelius, Moore and Moore, Jean Shepard. For Tickets call 1-800-792-4308. |
| National Gospel & Harvest Celebration |
September 29 - October 28. Venue TBA. |
| Rotary Club Crafts Festival |
September 30 - October 29, Patriot Park. For more information call (865) 909-3446. |
| Robert Tino’s Smoky Mountain Homecoming |
October 7 - 8. See the unveiling of Robert Tino's latest mountain print. Also features authentic mountain craftsmen, antique games for kids, and more! Call 1-800-675-6961 for more information. |
| Spurin’ “S” Rodeo |
October 13 - 14. General rodeo with bull riding, calf roping, bucking horses & more! At the Sevier County Fair Grounds. For details call 865-453-0770. |
| Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival |
November 4 - December 30, Dollywood. (Operating days vary. Closed 11/23, 12/24 & 25); call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD for details. |
| 17th Annual Winterfest Kickoff |
November 9, Patriot Park. For details and information call 865-429-7350. |
| Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights |
November 10 - November 30, Fun Time Trolley Station @ Patriot Park - 6:30 p.m. (Mon. - Fri. except Nov. 23) - Call (865) 453-6444 for reservations. |
| Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame Gala |
November 11. Come honor those who have made significant and lasting contributions to aviation and aerospace. The public is invited, black-tie optional. Reservations required. 866-AV MUSEUM. |
| Ronnie McDowell with special guest Gene Watson |
November 17, Country Tonite Theatre. For Tickets Call 1-800-792-4308. |
| Tellabration |
November 18, Pigeon Forge Community Center. Call (865) 429-7350 for more information. |
| Pigeon Forge Community Chorus Concert |
November 19, Pigeon Forge Community Chorus Concert at the Smoky Mountain Jubilee Theater, 3 p.m.; call (865) 429-7350 for details. |
| Jim Gray Gallery Open House |
November 25. For information call 865-428-2202. |
| Greatest Knife Show on Earth |
November 30 - December 2, Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center. Call 1-800-251-4444 for details. |
| Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights |
December 1 - December 30, Fun Time Trolley Station @ Patriot Park, 6 p.m. (Mon. - Fri., except Dec. 25) Call (865) 453-6444 for reservations. |
| Sevierville’s 44th Annual Christmas Parade |
December 2. For information call 1-888-SEVIERVILLE. |
| Smoky Mountain Bluegrass Festival |
December 14 - December 16, Smoky Mountain Convention Center (865) 908-3015 1-800-223-6707 |
| Crystal Gayle |
December 15, Country Tonite Theatre. For tickets call 1-800-792-4308. |
| 25th Annual New Year's Eve Extravaganza |
December 31, Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center. Call 1-800-251-4444 for information. |
