On Saturday, September 25, 2010 sharks will enter the Little Pigeon River and race downstream for the chance to win $10,000 for their sponsors. The sharks aren’t real sharks, they’re rubber sharks that will have been purchased by donors wishing to support a good cause. The United Way and Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies have teamed up to host a fundraising event for the United Way of Sevier County which supports several different Sevier County services including the Boys and Girls Club of the Smokies, the American Red Cross, and Sevier County’s Volunteer Rescue Squad. Not only does the race

Continue reading →

---

The Vintage Views of Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains will occur on September 25, 2010. It will be held in the John Sevier Room at the Gatlinburg Inn that is located at 755 Parkway in Gatlinburg. The Gatlinburg Inn was the third major hotel built in the Gatlinburg area and is a perfect location for the Vintage Views event since so much history surrounds this structure as well. The movie clips were collected from home movies made by prominent families from the Gatlinburg area using "old time" cameras. Before the movie there will be a cheese and wine reception complete

Continue reading →

---

August is a great time to head to Pigeon Forge Tennessee because it gives you that last minute of family fun before the kids go back to school. Mountain music will fill the air as you walk through Patriot Park and the surrounding areas of the The Old Mill Restaurant. Stringtime in the Smokies will be held August 13 and August 14 and some of Tennessee's best Appalachian musicians, crafters, and artisans will be there to demonstrate their skills. These knowledgeable musicians, crafters and artisans will be on hand to answer any questions you have about their specialized skills. These

Continue reading →

---

For the past 35 years Gatlinburg Tennessee has held a Midnight Independence Day Parade. It is one of the most anticipated events for Gatlinburg locals and attracts nearly 100,000 visitors every year. The streets of Gatlinburg are closed late on July 3rd and at the stroke of midnight on July 4th the parade will start winding it’s way through downtown Gatlinburg. This parade is extensive with over 100 different floats, groups, balloons, etc. and stretches over one mile in length. There will be many different decorative floats entered into the parade by the different local shops, visitors, and military personnel.

Continue reading →

---

On July 4, 2010 be sure to get your spot in downtown Gatlinburg for the Stand Here Fireworks Finale. There are thousands of people that make their way to downtown for this event. It was voted as one of the top 20 events by the Southeast Tourism Society. The fireworks will start shortly after 10 pm and last about 20 minutes. No seat is a bad seat, you might even be able to see fireworks from your Gatlinburg cabin (if it has a view of downtown, of course). Since this event is so popular you'll need to get to town

Continue reading →

---

Blogger Challenge - Winner Takes Home $300 & 2nd Place Receives $200 Good afternoon friends! We would like to announce our latest contest giveaway. Cabins For You is hosting a Blogger Challenge. The contest is simple. Participants are being asked to post an article on their personal blog based on the topic “Top 10 tips for Traveling.” Next, they should submit the URL of the blog posting to our contest coordinator at [email protected]. Your email is the only way to officially enter the contest. The first place prize is $300 and second place prize $200. We will also be recognizing

Continue reading →

---

Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales is one of the most exciting annual events in Gatlinburg Tennessee. This marks the fifth year for the Tunes and Tales and it begins on June 11 and will run through August 7. If you’ve been to Gatlinburg during this event you know it’s great fun, but in case you haven’t been or need a refresher continue reading. Imagine walking through the streets of downtown Gatlinburg TN and spotting an oddly dressed person or group of people. They’re dancing around, singing or telling stories. You’re going to be curious as to what is going on,

Continue reading →

---

Are you vacationing in the Smoky Mountains? This year is the perfect time to experience some new things during your summer vacation. Gatlinburg Tennessee always has something fun, new, and exciting for you to enjoy and 2010 is no different. I am sure you remember the first time you experienced the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains or the time you went to the Grand Canyon. Why not tell a story and relive the wonderful experience for other people? Did you take a trip to Yellowstone National Park? Or maybe you have been to Cades Cove and experience wildlife up

Continue reading →

---

Summer is a great time to visit the Smokies so, if you are in need of a vacation then start planning to come to Gatlinburg, Tennessee in early June. There are so many activities going on. June kicks off with some very fun things to do and this year something new is coming to town. This year Gatlinburg is proud to announce that the 2010 Old Reel Collectors Associations (ORCA) National Conference is coming to town during June 3 through June 5, 2010. You are probably asking what the Old Reel Collectors Association, Inc. is. It is a large group

Continue reading →

---