Winter is one of our favorite seasons! Why? It is the one time of year that combines two of our favorite things: Christmas and the Smoky Mountains!Continue Reading
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Information on Upcoming Events in the Smoky Mountains – Festivals, shows, fun things to see and do while you are in the Smokies.
All the Details You Need: 2020 Synchronous Elkmont Fireflies Event in the Smoky Mountains
Fireflies, or lightning bugs, can be found all over the eastern parts of North America, but the Great Smoky Mountains is one destination that attracts thousands of visitors year after year to see the Elkmont fireflies. But why?Continue Reading →
6 Exciting Things to Do in the Smoky Mountains in September You Don’t Want to Miss
September is a great time to visit the Smoky Mountains! Not only is this when the weather starts to cool off and fade into fall, there are also a variety of fun and exciting things to do in the Smoky Mountains in September that you and your family are sure to love.Continue Reading →
Rhonda Vincent to Headline Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival in Smoky Mountains
Some of the very best bluegrass performers in the world are coming to Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains! This September, the Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival will return to Kodak, TN for another year of amazing music, food, and fun. The Grammy Award-winning band Rhonda Vincent & The Rage will headline the three-day festival, which will include performances from 15 different bluegrass acts. To help you make the most of your next vacation in Sevier County, Visit My Smokies has put together a guide to everything you need to know about the Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival.Continue Reading →
2017 Dollywood Festival Schedule Announced
Every year, Dollywood features an exciting variety of festivals, with delicious foods from all over the world and even new shows throughout the season. In this article, you’ll find the inside scoop about the Dollywood festival schedule and what to expect at each event.Continue Reading →
5 Exciting Events Celebrating Christmas in the Smoky Mountains
There is nothing quite like Christmas in the Smoky Mountains! Throughout the holiday season, Sevier County is transformed into a winter wonderland with special decorations and plenty of good cheer. If you’re going to be visiting the Smokies during the most wonderful time of the year, you don’t want to miss these yuletide events:Continue Reading →
Just Released: Dates for Elkmont Synchronized Fireflies Event in the Smoky Mountains
While there are plenty of firefly species in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the synchronous fireflies event in Elkmont (also known as lightning bugs) are definitely the most entertaining at this time of year for Elkmont Fireflies.Continue Reading →
Top 3 Things to Do in Gatlinburg in the Spring
Do you feel that? The sun on your face, warm breeze circulating through your hair and dew – not frost – tipped grass under your feet – it’s Gatlinburg coming to life with springtime. If you’re looking for a way to indulge in the recent warmth, look no further than the Wildflower Pilgrimage in the Smoky Mountains or check out these other great things to do in Gatlinburg in the spring.Continue Reading →
2015 Classic Hikes of the Smokies Schedule Released
Friends of the Smokies just released their 2015 Classic Hikes of the Smokies Schedule and we have all the details!Continue Reading →
4 Unique Ways to See the Smoky Mountain Christmas Lights
When it comes to holiday decorations, nowhere does it quite as well as the Smoky Mountains. With hundreds of illuminated displays scattered all across the area, there is no doubt that every family and group visiting this time of year will return home filled with holiday cheer.Continue Reading →