Gatlinburg TN Area Information

On July 4th around noon be sure you and your loved ones are near the Little Pigeon River in Gatlinburg TN for the annual River Raft Regatta. This is a river raft race open to anyone (who registers before 11am). You can enter anything in this race that floats except balls and plastic eggs. we’ve seen everything from matches and rubber ducks to floating rocks and wood. This race begins at noon so make sure you and your raft are there and ready to win.

This race is sponsored by the US Navy and is provided by the Gatlinburg Recreation Department. It will begin at the River Terrace Bridge on River Road and will end at the Ripley’s Aquarium bridge right down the road. Make sure you are there if this is something you’re interested in. It’s family fun that everyone will enjoy.

There will be prizes for those who win the race. You have to make sure you register your little float and have it approved or else if you win the race you won’t get a surprise. This race takes place after the Independence Day Parade. For more information call 800-568-4748.

For more information on renting one of our Gatlinburg cabins during the busy summer months, please call a reservation specialist at 1.800.684.7865 or you can email us at [email protected].

The Gatlinburg Craftsman Fair is back again for the 2008 season. This year it has some awards to be proud of including being voted one of the Top 20 Events by the Southeast Tourism Society and one of the 200 Best Events by the Sunshine Artists. Get prepared for this year’s art, crafts and music. They will be having a Summer Fair in July and another one in Fall during October. If you miss the July Fair be sure you make it to the October Fair.

The Summer Fair during July will be from July 18-27. The times will be from 10am- 7pm every day except Sunday when it ends at 5pm. Children 12 and under are always free and adult tickets are only $5.00. The music will be by Dennis Lee and Band from July 18-22 and by Keith Longbotham and Band on July 23-27. Times for the music shows will be 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 everyday except Sunday’s where there will not be a 5:00 show. The Gatlinburg Craftsman Fair will be a fun thing to go out and do one day because not only can you shop around for unique gifts such as pocketbooks, wood-workings, trinkets, etc. but you can also see the artists demonstrate their skills.

The Fall Fair in October is from the 9th-26th. Times and prices are the same as they were in July. Music will be performed again by Keith Longbotham and Band (from October 17th-21st) as well as Dennis Lee and Band (October 22nd-26th). There will be a new group performing at the Fall Fair by the name of Tim Watson and Black creek (October 9th-16th). Performances will be the same time as Summer Fair as well. There will be over 200 booths of arts, crafts, and music at this Fall Fair. Just like the Summer Fair this fair will feature artisans selling some of their work and demonstrating their skills for you to view.

If you just so happen to be in the area at the same time of the 33rd annual Gatlinburg Craftsman Fair then you should be sure to stop by and have a look around. It’s only $5 per persons older that 12 years and it gives you something very interesting to do. Who knows, you might even leave with a couple of souvenirs that are unique and handmade from Gatlinburg TN.

July is Gatlinburg's busiest month with visitors coming from all over the country. If visiting Gatlinburg or Gatlinburg Craftsmen Fair is something that interests you during July, please call our office and reserve one of our Gatlinburg cabin rentals as soon as possible. Call us today at 1-800-684-7865.

The Civil War is returngint to Gatlinburg Tennessee. If you are visiting Gatlinburg Tennessee during the week of during June 13th - June 15th, you will be able to experience over 150 performers recreating the only skirmish that took place in Sevier county during the Civil War. Actors from Virginia, Florida, West Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina, etc will be performing the the reenactment. Period performers will re-enact some of the highlights of the Civil War battle. They will also set up camp and re-enact the “Battle of Burg Hill”. Other activities that will be taking place is a parade and meeting of the generals. The parade starts at traffic light #6 in downtown Gatlinburg TN and will continue on over to traffic light #10. Generals can be met on site before the performance or while they are walking through the streets and in and out of stores. Not only is this event interesting to watch, but it is very informative. You could learn about the heritage of Gatlinburg Tennessee and its role in the Civil War. Watch as cavalry and artillery demonstrations take place. You can hear stories of how women dealt with the Civil War and how a hospital tent from that era would function. Each day holds a different activity. The Living History program will be held on Friday and Saturday at 9 a.m. At the living history program you can actually experience the feeling of sitting at an old civil war camp. Friday afternoon around 6 pm the “Siege of Gatlinburg” will take place. The performing soldiers will march through downtown starting at traffic light 6. The “Battle of Burg Hill” will take place around 2 pm on Saturday. The North will face off with the South in a full blown battle, as each side tries to defend their territory. Cannons will go off and soldiers will pass as they fight for their territory. This informative and entertaining reeneactment can be watched by anyone of any age at no cost. If you’re in Gatlinburg TN during that time be sure to stop by and watch and learn as the Living History Civil War Reenactment takes place.

The season this attraction takes place is very possible the busiest season of the year. If you are interested in coming to Gatlinburg during the summber season, it is highly encouraged to rent your cabin a few months before your arrival date. If you are interested in renting one of our Gatlinburg cabins, please call or office at 1.800.684.7865.