Food, Fiddles, and Fun at the Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival

The Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival, taking place throughout the month of October, is one of the most celebrated events of the year. This special time of year, amidst the beautiful autumn weather, brings seasonal decorations, events, and entertainment to the charming town of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. If you have never visited Gatlinburg during the month of fall, you will immediately be delighted by all that the famous Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival has to offer! The Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival is less of an event and more of a time of year…the Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival isn’t an event in and of

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Fall Events in the Smoky Mountains

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Get away to the Great Smoky Mountains this fall for fabulous weather, gorgeous changing leaves, and tons of great fall events! Celebrate music, food, art, and outdoor activities at these upcoming fall events fit for the whole family! Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival – From leaves of different colors to cooler weather and all the many activities to indulge in, Pigeon Forge is the place to be for experiencing a Smoky Mountain fall. To kick off the season, the Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg communities come together to display an assortment of harvest decorations, craft shows, and activities for all families

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5th Annual OktOBERfest at Ober

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The season of fall is one of the most anticipated in the city of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, for a number of reasons - cool temperatures, changing leaves, crackling fires, and arts and crafts shows, just to name a few! The Smoky Mountains love the season of autumn, incorporating harvest themes everywhere from restaurants’ seasonal dishes to decorations around the downtown Parkway. In fact, the town’s only skiing destination celebrates the season the authentic German way, putting on an OktOBERfest to remember! You have heard of the celebration in Germany – the 16-day festival that dates back to the early 1800s. This

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11th Annual Old Mill Heritage Day

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Held at The Old Mill Square in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, the 11th Annual Old Mill Heritage Day is all about tradition and history. Great food, fun games and activities, exciting demonstrations, local arts and crafts, live music, and storytelling are all on the menu. There is even a kids' area (closes at 4 p.m.) with games and activities! Head to Pigeon Forge on Saturday, September 27 (from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.) for food, fun, music, and history! All you need to bring are chairs, blankets, and a sense of wonder and exploration. At the Old Mill Heritage Day, visitors

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Fall Festivals in Gatlinburg

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Gatlinburg is a great place to visit year-round, but there's no question that fall is one of the best times to check out this exciting mountain town. With the crisp mountain air, gorgeous changing of the leaves, seasonal foods, and huge variety of festivals and events, it's easy to see why visitors love fall in the Smokies! While there are tons of great festivals in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge during fall, we've listed a few of the top fall festivals. They feature great food, good music, local art, and more! Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival September 12 – October 31 Throughout

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Salamanders in the Smoky Mountains

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Salamanders are nocturnal creatures that create their habitat mainly in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. The moist moss and abundant greenery in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park make for a comfortable environment for these amphibians. Their porous skin requires constant moisture in order for them to thrive in the wild, and the Smokies offer just that. In the family of amphibians with newts, sirens, and amphiumas, salamanders have smooth, moist, porous skin, have long tails, and lay jelly-like eggs. Because they can be found in both moist and terrestrial habitats, these salamanders are often used by scientists to

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Exercise on the Riverwalk Greenway

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The Riverwalk Greenway While you're on vacation, you want to be as happy and carefree as possible. Exercise is a great way to boost morale and promote a healthy lifestyle. Luckily, the Smokies offer some great ways to get your blood pumping, including The Riverwalk Greenway! Free to all, the path is well paved, making it a breeze for everyone in the family to walk. This easily accessible trail will offer exercise, fun, and adventure. The Riverwalk Greenway in Pigeon Forge also allows bikes and leashed pets, so you'll have plenty of options. If you find yourself in need of

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Foxfire Mountain Adventures

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This interactive family fun adventure will keep the whole group entertained while you vacation in the Smokies. At Foxfire Mountain Adventures you will experience the best of Pigeon Forge, TN from high above the tree tops. This 150-acre area of land is a great place for family fun because it offers an abundance of activities while also keeping you active. Unlike a movie theater or museum, this attraction will allow you to really get your blood pumping while you have fun in the beautiful outdoors. Foxfire offers 15 different zip lines to choose from. The zip lines are located throughout

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Book Now for your Gatlinburg Fall Vacation

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The season of autumn in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is one of the busiest times of the year. The Great Smoky Mountains offer one of the most spectacular fall foliage displays in the country, drawing in thousands and thousands of visitors every year. One of the most festive and beautiful times to visit, the crisp weather and gorgeous scenery keeps families coming back for their Gatlinburg fall vacation year after year. With such breathtaking fall color displays, many of our Gatlinburg cabin rentals book pretty far in advance. Families, couples, and friends begin planning their Gatlinburg fall vacations months ahead of time,

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Shoot ‘Em Up Cinema 5D

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If you are planning your next vacation and have children joining you, or if you are just looking for a good laugh, The Shoot ‘Em Up Cinema 5D in Gatlinburg is for you! This inexpensive and unique attraction in Gatlinburg is fun for all ages and easy to locate. It sits in the heart of Gatlinburg and is surrounded by many different places to dine before or after. This 5D experience is fun for everyone. Children will love how interactive it is and adults will appreciate the low price! As you sit on the “saddles,” you’ll feel like you’re back

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