Winter in the Great Smoky Mountains is a special time. The crisp Fall air and beautiful changing colors lead to the magic of the Holidays and Winter festivities. Close to home and close to your heart, the Smokies will enchant children and adults alike with memories to last a lifetime.

Come Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of
Smoky Mountains Winterfest
The most popular celebration of the year in Sevier County is the Smoky Mountains Winterfest, which in 2009 enjoys its 20th season. To acknowledge this milestone, Sevier County is introducing a brand new light show. This spectacular new light show is Christmas Wonderland at Smokies Stadium. Hundreds of thousands of lights are included in this perfectly synchronized show filled with holiday tunes. The entire drive-through is nearly one mile in length and lasts approximately 20 minutes. Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville join local business in illuminating the Smoky Mountains landscape, giving Sevier County the most festive Christmas light displays in East Tennessee. Millions of twinkling light are arranged in holiday-themed displays, offering you lots to enjoy town after town! In Pigeon Forge, Winterfest lights are best seen on a tour via the Winterfest Funtime Trolley Tour of Lights. Step onto Gatlinburg's Winterfest Trolley Ride of Lights for a delightful 45-minute guided narrative tour of the city. Sevierville Winterfest is focused on holiday shopping amongst the light displays, with mountain shops and brand name outlet stores.

Winterfest Means Great Attractions and Activities
Winterfest isn't only about the jubilant lights; there are plenty of attractions and activities to enjoy from November to February. Highlights in Gatlinburg include the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Holiday Show in November, Gatlinburg's "Fantasy of Lights" Christmas parade and New Year's Eve Fireworks Show & Ball Drop. Pigeon Forge brings Dollywood's "Smoky Mountain Christmas" Festival beginning in November, Wilderness Wildlife Week, AppalachiaFest in January, and the Saddle Up! country music celebration in February. Sevierville Winterfest contains the World's Largest Outlet Extravaganza and Governor's Crossing Sidewalk Sales.

To give your family the experience of Smoky Mountains Winterfest be sure to book your Winter getaway vacation here at www.VisitMySmokies.com.