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2008 CALENDAR EVENTS
JULY 2008
1
TN Smokies vs West Tennessee (865) 286-2300 www.smokiesbaseball.com
1-31
Tennessee Smokies Baseball Gift With Purchase – TN Smokies minor league baseball team is a popular pass time for local, regional and tourist baseball fans. We will be offering our customers an official Smokies baseball cap and a game admission , with the purchase of $150.
1-August 31
Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales tm – All summer long visitors can meet characters, hear mountain music and learn about the wildlife and plant life of the Smoky Mountains on the streets of Gatlinburg. Storytellers, musicians and cloggers perform at different locations along the Parkway every evening during this third annual event!
1-August 3
Dollywood's Kidfest. Call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD for more information.
July 4 Sidewalk Sale at Tanger Five Oaks Factory Outlet Center (865) 453-1053
3
4th of July Midnight Parade – This 33rd annual showcase is the "First July Fourth Parade in the Nation!" Parade starts at 12:00 a.m. on July 4th. Floats, balloons, and marchers pay tribute to our country. See an original Red Baron Stearman Bi-Plane on Ripley's Aquarium Plaza.
4
8th Annual Patriot Festival - Celebrate Independence Day the Pigeon Forge way with an afternoon of food, fun and entertainment at Patriot Park. Activities include games for the kids and great concerts, all topped off by a spectacular fireworks display.
4
River Raft Regatta - Enjoy a fun, unmanned, floatable object race for the whole family. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at Christus Gardens on River Road. Race begins at 12 noon and ends at Ripley's Aquarium bridge where prizes will be awarded in several different categories. Free registration.
4th of July Fireworks Show - Join the celebration in downtown Gatlinburg to mark our nation's "Independence Day" with a magnificent fireworks show. The City of Gatlinburg lights up the mountain skyline downtown at 10 p.m. with this grand display.
4-6
Southern Nationals Association Reunion of the Shows Car Show.
11-12
Great Southern Motorsports Tractor Pull – Sevier Co. Fairgrounds (865) 453-0770
18-27
Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair at Gatlinburg Convention Center - Art, crafts and music lovers can find over 200 booths featuring some of the nation's finest work. Artisans and craftspeople are on hand to demonstrate their skills, answer questions and offer their unique art for sale. Live Country & Bluegrass entertainment. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
19
AAA Shopping Day at Tanger Five Oaks Factory Outlet Center –AAA members will receive discounts from 15% to 30%.
25-26
George Jones live in concert at the Country Tonite Theatre. Call 1-800-792-4308 for more information.
Southern Nationals Association Mustang Madness Car Show.
AUGUST 2008
1
TN Smokies vs Carolina (865) 286-2300 www.smokiesbaseball.com.
1-3
Tennessee Tax Free Weekend at Tanger Five Oaks
1-3
Dollywood's Kidfest. Call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD for more information.
Tennessee Tax Free Weekend – All shopping venues.
1-31
Celebrate Freedom! - Celebrate Freedom is a discount program for active military, the reserves, the National Guard, retired military personnel as well as military veterans, law enforcement, firefighters and emergency medical services during the entire month of August. To receive this discount you must bring your ID to Pigeon Forge Welcome Center.
1-31
Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales tm - All summer long visitors can meet characters, hear mountain music and learn about the wildlife and plant life of the Smoky Mountains on the streets of Gatlinburg. Storytellers, musicians and cloggers perform at different locations along the Parkway every evening during this second annual event!
8-9
Southern Nationals Association Battle of the Trucks Show.
8-10
5th Annual StringTime in the Smokies - Some of the country's finest bluegrass musicians pay tribute to the music to the Smoky Mountains with free concerts in Patriot Park.
9
THE DINER HOT NIGHTS, COOL CARS Cruise In -.
Open Cruise In. Trophies for Best of Show, THE DINER Pick, THE DINER RATS Big Cheese, 3PM to 10 PM, Drawings & Prizes before 10 PM.
12
TN Smokies vs Birmingham (865) 286-2300 www.smokiesbaseball.com
23
TN Smokies vs Chattanooga (865) 286-2300 www.smokiesbaseball.com
28 – Sept. 2
The Moving Wall – A temporary display of The Moving Wall, a replica of the Vietnam Wall Memorial, will be at the Tennessee Museum of Aviation and open at noon daily.
29 – Sept 1
Labor Day Weekend Sale at Tanger Five Oaks Factory Outlet Center (865) 453-1053
SEPTEMBER 2008
1 – 6
Sevier County Fair – Traditional hometown fair with a midway, carnival rides, games, contests and concerts at Sevier Co. Fairgrounds. (865) 453-0770
1-30
Old Fashioned Hayrides - Enjoy a unique hayride with family and friends through downtown Gatlinburg. As fall begins in the Smoky Mountains, take this fun-filled hayride and enjoy breath-taking views of our beautiful mountains. Departure is from traffic light #6 at Mountain Mall from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, leaving approximately every 45 minutes.
2- October 5
Ripley's Aquarium Gift With Purchase at Tanger Five Oaks – Customers who spend $ 150 same day receipts will receive a free adult ticket to Ripleys Aquarium of the Smokies..
5-6
Shades of the Past Rod Run XXVI
6
THE DINER Cruisin' for the Kids -
Open Cruise In. Trophies for Best of Show, THE DINER Pick, THE DINER RATS Big Cheese, 3PM to 10 PM, Drawings & Prizes before 10 PM
11-14
Fall Grand Rod Run
12-October 31
11th Annual Pigeon Forge Harvest Festival - During our 11th Annual Pigeon Forge Harvest Festival, you will find delightful displays constructed from pumpkins, cornstalks, mums and other fall flowers. And as always, there is sure to be plenty of music.
18
10th Annual Taste of Autumn - Sample signature dishes from the area's finest restaurants. Enjoy live jazz entertainment provided by Karen Johns, live auction with a cash bar. Proceeds benefit United Way of Sevier County. Doors of the Gatlinburg Convention Center open at 5 p.m.
18-20
Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival - Experience great bluegrass music at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Camping hook-ups are available. For tickets call toll free 1-888-377-9888 or 865-397-7942 or go to www.dumplinvalleybluegrass.com
19 – Oct. 31
Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival – Enjoy the sites, sounds and smells of a Smoky Mountain Harvest. Leaf looking, special events, shows, shopping and attractions make this a great time of year to visit Sevierville. For more information call 1-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378) or www.VisitSevierville.com
25
Auto Fest Cruise In at THE DINER 4PM -10pm
AutoFest Meal Deal for participants. AutoFest will be in Sevierville Sept 25th - 27th –(Thurs.-Sat.) with a Friday night concert in Downtown Sevierville.
26
Gene Watson in concert at the Country Tonite Theatre. Call 1-800-792-4308 to make your reservations now.
26-27
TPA Tractor Pull – Sevier Co. Fairgrounds (865) 453-0770
26-28
The Great Smoky Mountain 3rd Annual Auto Fest @ Smokies Stadium –See a wide variety of autos, attend the swap meet and car corral, enjoy cash and prize giveaways, a Thursday night cruise in and downtown block party. Registration is limited to the first 1500 cars. Registration $30, Gate Admission $5 – Gates open 8am-6pm daily (865) 850-4806 www.smokymtnautofest.com
27
35th Annual South Atlantic Shrine Association Parade.
OCTOBER 2008
1-31
11th Annual Pigeon Forge Harvest Festival - During our 11th Annual Pigeon Forge Harvest Festival, you will find delightful displays constructed from pumpkins, cornstalks, mums and other fall flowers. And as always, there is sure to be plenty of music.
3 - 4
Robert Tino's Smoky Mountain Homecoming – Located at the Robert Tino Gallery and Farm off Hwy 66, next to Buddys BarBQ. Smoky Mountain Homecoming unveils Robert Tino's latest mountain print.This event will feature two days of art, bluegrass music, story telling, mountain crafts and displays, kids games, petting zoo and pony rides, kids art classes, antiques, and a farmers market. Admission is free. (865) 453-6315 or 1-800-675-6961
www.smokymountainhomecoming.com
3-November 1
Dollywood's Harvest Celebration. closed Thursdays. 1-800-DOLLYWOOD.
-Pigeon Forge, TN
3- November 21
Fall Music Fest at Tanger Five Oaks –Enjoy the musical stylings of local theater groups at the gazebo Fridays at lunch time free of charge, Smith Family Theater, Dixie Stampede, Dollywood, Fiddler's Feast, Country Tonite and more send out their best performers to showcase their local talent
4-5
Circle Your Wagens (VW show) – Sevier Co. Fairgrounds (865) 453-0770
10-13
Columbus Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale at Tanger Five Oaks
12
Mel McDaniel in concert at the Country Tonite Theatre. Call 1-800-792-4308 to make your reservations now.
26
Gene Watson in concert at the Country Tonite Theatre. Call 1-800-792-4308 to make your reservations now.
31
8th Annual Safe Halloween Celebration Trick or Treat at the Pigeon Forge
Community Center. Call 865-429-7373 for more information.
NOVEMBER 2008
1
Dollywood's Harvest Celebration. closed Thursdays. 1-800-DOLLYWOOD
2 Toys for Tots Run – Sevier Co. Fairgrounds (865) 453-0770
3 – Feb. 28
Smoky Mountain Winterfest – The Great Smoky Mountain sparkle with millions of twinkling lights in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Holiday shopping in Sevierville is popular this time of year and our famous outlets are offering up even more savings with holiday specials and sales. 1-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378) www.VisitSevierville.com
3 – Feb. 28
Winterfest in 3D Glasses Giveaway – Pick up a free pair of Winterfest in 3D Glasses at the Sevierville Visitor Center on Hwy 66 while supplies last. These glasses help you see Winterfest in a whole new light as every point of light shifts into a snowflake. 1-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378)
www.VisitSevierville.com
3
Sevierville's Winterfest Kick Off Music, Lights & Magic – Free food, local entertainment, kids' games and fireworks make this event fun for everyone! The evening wraps up with "flipping the switch" on the area's first Winterfest lights. Call 1-888-738-4378.
6
19th Annual Winterfest kickoff at the Patriot Park. -PigeonForge, TN
7-28
Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights. Pigeon Forge, TN
8-January 3, 2009
Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival. Operating days vary.
1-800-DOLLYWOOD.
10
VETERANS DAY Cruise In at THE DINER- Open Cruise In. Trophies for Best of Show, THE DINER Pick, THE DINER RATS Big Cheese, Noon to 7 PM, Drawings & Prizes before 7:30 PM. We honor our veterans and their sacrifice. Special food offerings to be announced.
22
Tellebration at the Pigeon Forge Community Center. Call 1-865-429-7350 for more information.
23
Pigeon Forge Community Chorus. Smoky Mountain Jubilee. Call 1-865-429-7350 for more information.
27
After Thanksgiving Midnight Madness Sale – Tanger Five Oaks Factory Outlet Center (Tennessee's largest authentic outlet mall) (865) 453-1053
DECEMBER 2008
1-31
Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights. Pigeon Forge, TN.
1-January 3, 2009
Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival. Operating days vary.
1-800-DOLLYWOOD.
Dec. 6
Sevierville's 46th Annual Christmas Parade – For more information, 1-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378) or www.VisitSevierville.com
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