October 2009

1 - 31

Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival – Gatlinburg celebrates its heritage with hay rides, decorum and much more.

8-25

Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair – More than 200 booths featuring the finest craftsmen in the Southeast hard at work for you to see. Gatlinburg Convention Center.  $6 Admission

November 2009

4

Winter Magic Kickoff and Chili Cookoff – Chili, entertainment and lights for hours. What better way is there to start the winterfest season? River Road near the Aquarium. Admission for chili tasting.

4- January 30

Trolley Ride of Lights - Enjoy a guided trolley ride of the spectacular Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting displays.  Downtown Gatlinburg.

4 – February 28

Gatlinburg Winter Magic - Listed as one of winter's "Top 20 Events" by the Southeast Tourism Society, Gatlinburg's four-month Winterfest Celebration transforms the mountain resort town of Gatlinburg into a spectacular winter wonderland from November through February. A holiday craft show, Christmas parade, Winter Magic Tunes & Tales, and the popular New Year's Ball Drop combine with millions of LED lighting displays and attractions to make Winterfest an activity filled season in Gatlinburg.

11

7^th Annual Gatlinburg Veterans Day Celebration - 11 a.m. at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza. Activities will include a military aircraft flyover, patriotic music, and recognition of veterans in attendance, remembrance of fallen comrades, and stirring words from notable veterans.

23 - 30

Holiday Arts & Crafts Show - Unique handcrafted gifts made by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community as they host their annual show.  Gatlinburg Convention Center.

24-28

Festival of Trees – Dozens upon dozens of ornately decorated Christmas trees await visitors to this Winter Wonderland at W. L. Mills Conference Center Tuesday through Saturday from 4 - 7pm, sponsored this year by Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries. Admission is free.

27-28

"Nutcracker Sweet" - Presented by the Smoky Mountain Dance Theater Company, enjoy this holiday classic presented in Gatlinburg, with performances at 7 p.m. in the W.L. Mills Auditorium. (865) 680-7369 for information and reservations

27 – December 20

3^rd Annual Winter Magic Tunes & Tales - Throughout the holiday season, visitors can meet characters and storytellers and enjoy caroling and entertainment along the Parkway Friday and Saturday evenings during this third annual event!

December 2009

1-6

Holiday Arts and Crafts Show - More than 200 booths featuring the finest craftsmen in the Southeast hard at work for you to see. $6.00 Admission

1 - 20

3^rd Annual Winter Magic Tunes & Tales - Throughout the holiday season, visitors can meet characters and storytellers and enjoy caroling and entertainment along the Parkway Friday and Saturday evenings during this third annual event!

1 – January 30

Trolley Ride of Lights - Enjoy a guided trolley ride of the spectacular Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting displays.  Downtown Gatlinburg.

1 – February 28

Gatlinburg Winter Magic - Listed as one of winter's "Top 20 Events" by the Southeast Tourism Society, Gatlinburg's four-month Winterfest Celebration transforms the mountain resort town of Gatlinburg into a spectacular winter wonderland from November through February. A holiday craft show, Christmas parade, Winter Magic Tunes & Tales, and the popular New Year's Ball Drop combine with millions of LED lighting displays and attractions to make Winterfest an activity filled season in Gatlinburg.

4

Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade – Gatlinburg's Christmas parade showcasing more than 100 parade entries and all your favorite Christmas characters. Free to everyone.

6 - 7

Annual "Christmas on Ice Show" - Ober Gatlinburg Ice Skating Arena features local amateur skaters performing ice skating routines to traditional Christmas music, choreographed by rink instructor Devon Harman. Show time Saturday is 7:00p.m. and Sunday night performance begins at 5:00p.m.

31

New Year's Eve Ball Drop and Fireworks – The entire Space Needle tower in the center of Downtown Gatlinburg lights up for 15 minutes of fireworks. Free to everyone.

January 2010

1 - 30

Trolley Ride of Lights - Enjoy a guided trolley ride of the spectacular Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting displays.  Downtown Gatlinburg.

1 – February 28

Gatlinburg Winter Magic - Listed as one of winter's "Top 20 Events" by the Southeast Tourism Society, Gatlinburg's four-month Winterfest Celebration transforms the mountain resort town of Gatlinburg into a spectacular winter wonderland from November through February. A holiday craft show, Christmas parade, Winter Magic Tunes & Tales, and the popular New Year's Ball Drop combine with millions of LED lighting displays and attractions to make Winterfest an activity filled season in Gatlinburg.