The beginning of a new year means that it’s time for the annual Cabins For You Photo Contest! We are thrilled to announce this contest for the fourth year and can’t wait to see your entries. With a chance to win some fabulous prizes, we want everyone to enter their favorite photograph of the Smoky Mountains! Here is how you enter: Visit (website) Fill out all contact information and required fields. Attach your picture. Add a caption. Hit “submit” and you’re finished! Only one entry per person please. Entries will be processed automatically and will be added to the “2013

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One of the most beloved events in Gatlinburg each year is the Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade. Bundle up, grab a hot cup of cocoa, bring along the kids and enjoy the show! This year's 37th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade promises to be better than ever. With impressive floats, exciting music and lots of lights, you definitely won't be disappointed. Starting at 7:30 pm on Friday, December 7th2012, the Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade will travel through the streets of downtown Gatlinburg. In the past, there have been more than 80,000 spectators, so get there early for a

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If you've been keeping up with what's going on in Gatlinburg through our blog, then you know that the city's calendar is packed, particularly during the winter holidays. If you're spending some time in the Great Smoky Mountains this holiday season, here are a few events during December that you won't want to miss: Winter Magic Tunes and Tales – From 5 pm to 9 pm on December 3rd, 9th and 10th, and 16th and 17th, the city of Gatlinburg will be giving visitors and locals a classic Christmas experience. Directed by Deborah Hicks, carolers (most being members of the

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Thanksgiving just ended, which means all the stores are packed with Christmas décor and it's time to start shopping. Christmas is just weeks away and Gatlinburg is in full-on holiday mode. A nip in the air provides the perfect atmosphere for bundling up in scarves, mittens and warm jackets. Millions of lights will soon brighten the city streets, cinnamon and pine fills the air and the sounds of the season are inviting. As always, Gatlinburg is celebrating in style – the Great Smoky Christmas Arts & Crafts Show is no exception. From November 26th through December 2nd, the Great Smoky

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I basically love everything about the Christmas season. My all-time favorite are the Christmas trees! Each year, I start itching to get out the Christmas decorations way too soon, and I start fiddling through the ornaments that have been tucked away for a year – all this before I can even buy a tree. If I could fit them, I would put trees in every room of the house. I love the way a string of lights makes a tree sparkle, and I love how there are so many different ornaments to choose from; I can make my tree traditional,

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Gatlinburg kicked off the holiday season on November 7th by switching on the millions of LED lights which brighten the city each year with holiday cheer. The streets sparkle and shops smell of cinnamon, spruce and spices as Thanksgiving and Christmas are on their way. As always, Gatlinburg will celebrate in a big way. It is a really warm and inviting place to be during the holidays! Lighted displays throughout the city will feature foxes, deer, dancing snowmen, fountains, a rocking horse, happy children, candles, Christmas trees and more. All of the lights in the more than $1.6 million custom

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The Great Smoky Mountains are a fabulous place to be during the holiday season. All of the sights, sounds and smells you associate with a Southern Thanksgiving and Christmas are here in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Local restaurants feature seasonal dishes such as turkey and dressing, cornbread, ham and pumpkin pie. Area attractions are decorated with pumpkins, snowflakes, Santa Claus figures and holly berries. Shops smell of cinnamon and spice, and carolers fill the air with beautiful music. It is the perfect destination for a romantic getaway or a family vacation. From November 7th to February 28th, Gatlinburg will

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The end of October is a beautiful and exciting time to be in the Great Smoky Mountains. Many of the trees in the lower elevations are at their peak, boasting hues of gold, auburn and orange. Great Southern food is showcased alongside local art, crafts and seasonal décor, and there are plenty of events for the entire family. Halloween is just days away and Gatlinburg is in the spooking spirit! Check out what's going on in the last week of October: Ripley's Fright Nights (October 5th – October 31st ) – The 14th Annual Ripley's Fright Nights in Gatlinburg is

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It's that time again; Time for sizzling hot bratwurst, decadent strudel and ice cold beer. That's right...it's Oktoberfest. Featuring the best Bavarian style food, drink and entertainment (shy of flying straight to Germany), Oktoberfest at Ober Gatlinburg is an upbeat and festive celebration of food, fun and life. September 28th through November 4th, Ober Gatlinburg will commemorate the 202nd anniversary of the original Oktoberfest held in Munich with its own 3rd annual event. The very first Oktoberfest (October 17, 1810) was actually the wedding celebration of Crown Prince Ludwig I and Princess Therese of Bavaria on a meadow named Theresienwiese.

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