Pigeon Forge Events

We had a celebrity visitor on February 10 in Pigeon Forge! Paula Deen paid a visit to her restaurant in Pigeon Forge to sign autographs and meet with fans. We have all the details on her visit to Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen in Pigeon Forge and other celebrity spots you can visit in the area:

Have you heard the news? Kanye West is coming to Pigeon Forge! This January, West will be bringing his Sunday Service to the Smoky Mountain area as a part of the Strength to Stand Conference. We’ve got all the details on his visit and how you can register to see him!

Dollywood’s popular Great Pumpkin LumiNights event won one of USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards! The event was named the Best Theme Park Halloween Event. Voting is now open, and the winner Read on for more details about the award and Dollywood’s Great Pumpkin LumiNights.

Pigeon Forge is bustling with excitement all throughout the year. It is home to countless events that people of all ages will enjoy. No matter when you decide to visit, there is sure to be something fun to do while you’re here. To help you plan your trip, we’ve put together a guide of 8 of the most popular Pigeon Forge events:

The fall season is just around the corner. Cooler temperatures will soon be making their way into the Smoky Mountains, and before you know it, the leaves will be turning to bright reds, yellows, and oranges. The arrival of autumn also means that the Dollywood theme park will be hosting its annual fall celebration! To help you make the most of your next vacation, we have put together a guide to six things you didn't know about the Dollywod Harvest Festival 2018. 

For a fun-filled event that will add some color to your day, make plans to attend the Titanic Color Run in Pigeon Forge! For the first time ever, the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge is hosting a colorful race that is not only fun, but benefits the East TN Autism Foundation. Visit My Smokies has all the information you need to know about the color run:

A number of famous entertainers have got their start right here in Pigeon Forge, TN, from Smoky Mountain native Dolly Parton, to former Dollywood performer Carly Pearce. This spring, Pigeon Forge will launch the career of another star at its new Path to Fame Talent Competition!

Music has always been one of the best parts of visiting Dollywood. After all, a theme park owned by Dolly Parton is virtually guaranteed to have phenomenal entertainment! This April, Dollywood will take its musical offerings to the next level with the brand new Spring Mix Festival. Running for three weeks, this eagerly anticipated celebration will bring some of the world’s biggest artists and bands to Pigeon Forge. Read on to learn everything you need to know about Dollywood Spring Mix 2018.

One of Pigeon Forge’s most unique events is back for another year of food and fun! In March, our Smoky Mountain city will host the annual Chuckwagon Cookoff, a special culinary competition inspired by the cuisine of the Old West. Guests at the event will have the chance to dine on the same dishes that cowboys enjoyed back in the 1800s. To help you make the most of your next vacation, Visit My Smokies has put together a guide to everything you need to know about the Pigeon Forge Chuckwagon Cookoff.

As the year draws to a close, Pigeon Forge tries to fit as much fun as possible into the month of December! With a number of holiday events and truly breathtaking scenery, our Smoky Mountain city is the ultimate destination for a winter getaway. To help you make the most of your vacation, Visit My Smokies has put together a guide to all of the best things to do in Pigeon Forge in December:

This fall, visitors to Pigeon Forge will be able to take one small step for vacationers and one giant leap for vacation-kind! From October 5 - 8, 2017, the popular WonderWorks attraction will host a temporary exhibit called “NASA Journey to Mars”. This eagerly anticipated exhibit will feature a meet and greet with a former astronaut, an actual moon rock that guests can touch, a virtual reality experience, and even more fun. To help you make the most of your next getaway, Visit My Smokies has put together a convenient guide to this special event at WonderWorks.

One of Pigeon Forge’s most popular and meaningful events will return this summer. On August 19, our Smoky Mountain city will host the Veterans Homecoming Parade on the Parkway. This annual tradition honors the brave heroes who have risked their lives defending the United States and her allies. To help you make the most of your next vacation, Visit My Smokies has put together a guide to everything you need to know about the Pigeon Forge Veterans Parade.

Spring has sprung in the Smoky Mountains, and you know what that means? It’s time for the 32nd Annual Dolly Parade in Pigeon Forge. The best part? You and your family are invited to join us in the celebration - for free!

A special songwriting and storytelling festival is coming to Pigeon Forge this month, and everyone is invited! From January 26 - 29, 2017, Dollywood will host “Lyrics & Lore Weekend”, a series of workshops and concerts dedicated to tunes and tales. Some of the nation’s finest writers and performers will be on hand to share the secrets of their craft. If you are an aspiring songwriter or storyteller, or you just love listening to great music and entertainment, you will love this event!

Everyone’s favorite holiday hero is returning to Pigeon Forge this season! Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and his famous friends from the classic Christmas special will be at Dollywood as part of the theme park’s annual Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival. Running from November 5, 2016 through January 1, 2017, this beloved event transforms Dollywood into a winter wonderland complete with millions of lights, amazing Christmas shows, and uplifting holiday music. Read on for everything you need to know about Rudolph’s arrival and all of the fun going on at the Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival at Dollywood.