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Pigeon Forge Relay For Life Memorial

Pigeon Forge’s Patriot Park is getting their own Relay For Life memorial, offering encouragement for those who have been struck by cancer or know someone who has.

A Relay For Life Brickway is scheduled to be dedicated at Pigeon Forge’s Patriot Park on Saturday, Nov. 3 in front of a number of supporters who have participated and donated to the annual Sevier County walk to fight cancer.

With the dedication scheduled for 11 am, the memorial is for those who have faced, are facing, or know someone that has faced cancer. It’s also a way to encourage everyone to fight back in whatever way they can against the deadly disease.

As for the ceremony, engraved bricks will be permanently placed around Patriot Park’s south side walking track – the one next to the campground.

“Cancer affects all of us in some way, whether directly or indirectly,” said Brian Atchley, Sevierville mayor and Relay For Life chair. Atchley would know, he survived his own bout with cancer.

“Cancer does not discriminate,” he said. “Statistics tell us 1 in 3 people will be diagnosed with a form of cancer at some point in their lifetime.

“The Relay For Life Memorial Brickway provides an ongoing opportunity for everyone to participate in the fight against cancer, so that we find a cure and eliminate those statistics.”

If you know have known someone battling cancer, you can dedicate a brick and paver for them. The bricks can three lines of dedication with up to 14 characters on each line. For additional information on the bricks, or to obtain an order form, contact Bill Worsham at billyworsham267@yahoo.com or call 865-382-1523.

If you’re interested in a little something more aesthetics wise, you can purchase granite pavers for $200 and bricks for $100 with all proceeds benefiting the Sevier County Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society.

Looking for other Relay For Life events in the area? The Wal Mart Heroes 578 Relay For Life Team will be serving hot dogs, chili, potato soup, baked goods, and other items Nov. 9, 10, and 11. For more information, contact Earl Gibson at earl1969@charter.net.

Pigeon Forge’s Salute to Veterans

Pigeon Forge’s 2nd Annual Salute to Veterans Parade kicks off Winterfest in Pigeon Forge on Nov. 6 along the parkway before moving to Patriot Park.

Come and be a part of Pigeon Forge’s 2nd annual Salute to Veterans and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for America and those who are still serving today. The parade is scheduled for Nov. 6 and is the official start of Winterfest in Pigeon Forge. For those who came out last year, you’ll remember the salute to America’s veterans, appearances by a number of local entertainers and the illumination of 5 million Christmas.

Now, if you’re unable to attend the Salute to Veterans, Winterfest and all that it entails continues through Feb. 28, 2013, with all the Christmas shows of the past that everyone loves, the town’s biggest lighting display and so many events that it’s impossible not to be able to catch at least a few.

The Salute to Veterans parade starts at 4:30 pm at the south end of town and travels along the Parkway to Patriot Park. If you decide to take in more than the parade, Patriot Park is a great place to continue the experience. There will be a number of vintage and current military vehicles on display at Patriot Park, which is also where the Winterfest kickoff celebration will commence with the lighting of Pigeon Forge’s winter display and a performance by the Pigeon Forge Community Chorus.

Winterfest Kickoff begins at 4:30 p.m. when the inaugural Pigeon Forge Salute to Veterans Parade steps onto the Parkway, proceeding north to Patriot Park. In all, the parade lasts about one hour.

Cub Scouts will present the colors and lead spectators in the Pledge of Allegiance at Patriot Park following the parade. Kids will be able to play in the park and food vendors will be hand for those in attendance to purchase food from. The proceeds go to benefit local charities. Bring your lawn chairs for the Patriot Park performances. The Winterfest display lighting is expected to begin soon after 8 p.m.

Pigeon Forge’s Fun Time Trolleys will offer complimentary rides on the Trolley Tour of Lights that night.

A part of the town’s winter season since 1990, Pigeon Forge’s Winterfest has been named a Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event and has transformed Pigeon Forge into a Southeast winter destination.

Thanksgiving Fireworks at the Titanic Attraction

Stop by the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge this Thanksgiving, November 22, for a spectacular fireworks display.

Why wait until New Years to see fireworks? The Titanic attraction in Pigeon Forge is planning on sending the year out with a bang, just a month or so early. So, on November 22, they are going to pay tribute to the 2,208 people who lost their life aboard the Titanic with a spectacular fireworks display.

The night sky will be filled with fireworks that night as we all celebrate the lives and legacies of the ship’s passengers, crew and rescuers. Officials with the Titanic attraction say it will be the largest fireworks event on the Smoky Mountain Parkway since the museum’s grand opening in 2010.

And that’s not all…. Guests will be able to take in the Titanic’s holiday lighting display, Edwardian-period decorations, the liner’s costumed staff, and a gift shoppe overflowing with original, one-of-a-kind gifts.

At Titanic Pigeon Forge, visitors get a one-of-a-kind glimpse into the luxury liner’s past. Guests can walk what the hallways, parlors, cabins and Grand Staircase of the Titanic would have been like before that fateful day. You’ll also get to view some 400 artifacts pulled directly from the ship’s remains on the ocean floor. Touch a real iceberg while you’re there, put your hands in actual 28-degree water, and try to balance yourself on a sloping deck.

Pigeon Forge’s Titanic Museum Attraction is a gateway to 1912. Between the educated crew and the 400-plus priceless artifacts on display throughout the museum, it’s really a homage to the lives of those passengers and crew members on board the Titanic’s maiden voyage. It’s also a collection valued at over $4.5 million.

The Titanic Memorial Room lists the 2,208 people who died in that voyage. Each name is inscribed on the wall. Guests can match their boarding pass, which lists a passenger’s name, with the pass-holder’s fate there.

You definitely do not want to miss the Grand Staircase. Constructed from the original Harland & Wolff plans with its oak carvings and cherub statue, the Grand Staircase is a work of art in its own right. Its oak wall paneling and elaborate railings and iron scroll work come alive in the light. Listen carefully to hear what the floor was made of – something considered most expensive for 1912.

A few of the activities guests can enjoy while touring the museum include:

– Simulating loading coal into a burning furnace.
– Getting into an actual size lifeboat. Sending an SOS signal, and tying rope knots.
– Steering a ship.
– Standing on the Titanic’s bridge and hearing the Captain’s commands.
– Standing on the deck of the ship’s stern and experiencing the different precise angles of the ship as it gradually descended into the water over a span of 2 hours and 40 minutes.
– For young guests eight and under, there is a special section (Tot-Titanic) devoted to them with various interactive games and stations.

Halloween activities in Pigeon Forge

There are a number of groups in town with Halloween festivities planned where kids can get candy and have fun in a safe environment.

Each year Pigeon Forge, as well as most Smoky Mountain towns, hold their share of haunted houses and corn mazes and attract quite a large Halloween following. So what about the smaller children in which Halloween really means a bit more? What are they to do when they aren’t quite old enough for haunted houses or haunted corn mazes? Well, Pigeon Forge has a few options this year that are sure to leave smiles on the youngest trick-or-treaters.

Halloween in Pigeon Forge is actually aimed more at the younger crowd than Gatlinburg. Whereas Gatlinburg features a number of haunted houses and attractions, Pigeon Forge counters with a number of festivals and community events. With the backdrop of the beautiful Smoky Mountain fall foliage, it’s also a great time to get reacquainted with all that Pigeon Forge has to offer. Throughout October, Pigeon Forge will be adorned to the nines in fall decor as part of the town’s Harvest Celebration which also features numerous craft shows, a decorating contest and other special events. It really sets the mood for some fun trick or treating at the end of the month.

Speaking of Halloween activities, Pigeon Forge prides itself on its family friendly, safe atmosphere. First, stop by the Belz Annual Pigeon Forge Halloween Egg Hunt, held on October 28^th. The festivities for the Halloween Egg Hunt begin at 6pm. For additional information on this event, call Belz in Pigeon Forge at (865) 453-7316.

Pigeon Forge’s community Halloween celebration is held every year by the City of Pigeon Forge. The town’s Department of Parks and Recreation hosts a trick-or-treat bash every year in order to encourage a safe Pigeon Forge Halloween for everyone. The 11th Annual Safe Halloween in Pigeon Forge Celebration is scheduled for Thursday, October 25, 2012 from 6-9 p.m. Children and their families can come by for games, participate in a costume contest, visit a Not-So-Haunted House, go on a hayride, listen to live entertainment, and of course get lots of CANDY!

Candy will be given out by local businesses in the gym of the Pigeon Forge Community Center as well as other treats from their decorated tables and booths. For more information call (865) 429-7373.

Many other churches and schools in the area will also be doing their own Halloween-styled celebration and we would love to hear from you if you have a Halloween event you’d like advertised. Our first happens to be some of our neighbors in Seymour, TN who will be hold a Harvest Festival at the First Baptist Church on Oct. 31. at 6 pm. Open to the public. Come for games, candy, and inflatable attractions for the kids.

We hope everyone has a fun, happy, and safe Halloween this year!

Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas (Nov. 10 – Dec. 30)

If Christmas lights and good, old-fashioned holiday songs are what jingles your bells, then don’t miss out on Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas and its many events over the next few months.

Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas has become as much of a Christmas tradition in Pigeon Forge as catching the Salvation Army at Wal-Mart. Between Dollywood’s two-month and Winterfest, the town is literally covered in Christmas lighting from November until New Years. Some residents even keep decorations up through the winter nowadays.

What we’re talking about is 4 million lights, all wrapped around every pole, roof, tree, and bush in the park. It really is a winter wonderland. Most of the same shows you’ve enjoyed in years past are back this year including Dolly Parton’s all-time favorite Christmas in the Smokies. Looking for a safe and fun place to bring the kids this Christmas season, come see a few, or all of the performances put on by Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas.

While you’re there, make sure to check off Santa’s Workshop from your list. Everyone loves the life-sized toys as well as the 18-foot-tall Christmas tree – a park favorite. Your mouth will drop once you see the giant wagon, sailboat, dollhouse and all the other Christmas goodies sitting under the tree. Santa and his elves will be trying to put the finishing touches on what should be a Christmas to remember for a number of little boys and girls. Miss out on Santa while you’re at the park? You can also catch him in the Parade of Lights, along with a number of brightly lit floats and colorful characters.

Here are all the big events taking place during Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas this year:

Dollywood’s Christmas on Ice
The Ice Theater of New York performs Dollywood’s Christmas on Ice.

Christmas in the Smokies
Featuring a 12-member cast and seven-piece band, this Christmas tradition at Dollywood includes performances of local holiday favorites that celebrate the joy of the Christmas season.

Appalachian Christmas
The Back Porch Theatre puts on an acoustic Chrsitmas show every year called Appalachian Christmas that is not to be missed. Everyone loves Christmas music that takes you back to a simpler time.

Carol of the Trees
Thousands of lights synchronize with holiday music each night during the holiday season to transform our Rivertown Lake into a symphony for the season.

Christmas with the Kingdom Heirs
The Kingdom Heirs lift your spirits as they perform a Southern Gospel Christmas with your favorite Christmas hymns and songs.

Dolly’s Christmas Chapel
The Robert F. Thomas Chapel hosts worship services at 5:30 p.m. each Sunday throughout Smoky Mountain Christmas festival.

O’ Holy Night
Live out “The Christmas Story.” Three wise men help a little girl looking for an angel.

Parade of Lights
Dollywood’s daily Parade of Lights features Christmas floats of every shape and size adorned with brightly colored Christmas lights. Don’t miss this parade!

“The Polar Express 4-D Experience”
THE POLAR EXPRESS 4-D EXPERIENCE is the popular book set to life at Dollywood. A young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole and along the way discovers the true meaning of Christmas.

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
A mysterious, white-bearded stranger helps one family find a Christmas miracle in this delightful musical featuring a five-piece band and a 12-member cast.

For a few helpful tips on Dollywood, check out our suggestions for Dollywood visitors. Whether you’re riding the coasters or lounging in the lazy river during the summer, or checking out Santa’s workshop in December, they’re applicable for the season ticket holder and first time guest alike.

2012 Incredible Christmas Place Events

Listing of various Christmas Place events for 2012.

As it gets later in the year, the Smokies not only become a destination for nature-lovers and those of us looking to get in that last getaway before the holidays, it also tends to transform into a shopping mecca. And while most of that is due in large part to places like Tanger Five Oaks Mall, other more regional spots enjoy quite the seasonal traffic. Nowhere is that more apparent than the Incredible Christmas Place.

Just like its name, you can find just about anything having to with the Christmas season at the Christmas Place. And the closer you get to the month of December, the more crowded it gets. From ornaments, to Christmas trees, various holiday statues, cloth, you name name, if it’s related to Christmas they’ve got or they now where to find it. Another draw are their annual events and signings. all year long the Incredible Christmas Place plays host to a slew of events and various signings at the store, such as entertainment events including crafts, sidewalk sales, kid-related activities, and how-to’s like wreath-making.

Below is a list of remaining events for 2012 fall and winter season:

October
October 20, 11 am – 4 pm – Egyptian Glass Signing
Linda Paul will be at the Christmas Place signing her extraordinary glass art. Some of her most sought after include German glass & paints and a variety of one-of-a-kind glass ornaments, vases, and decorative pieces. Call the Christmas Place, order your piece, and have it held until the event.

October 20-21, 10 am – 4 pm – R.J. McDonald Signing
R.J. McDonald who specializes in Santa paintings and prints will be in store. Meet R.J. get him to sign your own personalized piece of holiday art. As always, if you go ahead and place an order now, we’ll hold until the event.

October 27, TBD – Ne’Qwa Signing with Trieste
Ne’Qwa artist Trieste will be making an appearance at the Incredible Christmas place signing her works.Guests can also view the fine art of painting on the inside of glass ornaments.

November
November 3, 12:30 – 3 pm – Department 56 Artist Signing
Scott Enter, a village designer will be signing holiday pieces.

November 3-4, 9 am – 5 pm – Department 56 Secondary Market
This big event allows artists to sell retired items from their own personal collections. There will also be a signing event on Saturday, Nov. 3rd as well. To reserve a sale table, contact Teresa Hughes at 1-800-445-3396, ext. 148 for details.

November 15, 2 – 4 pm – Fontanini Nativities Signing with Stefano Fontanini
Stefano Fontanini, one of the founding members of Fontanini will be signing pieces in store. Fontanini nativities are extremely sought after for their lifelike appeal and attention to detail. The Christmas Place has nativity sets, both figures & structures, available in all sizes. So place your order now and we’ll hold it until the event for you at no charge.

November 17, Noon – 2 pm – Christopher Radko Signing with Mario Tare
If glass ornaments are your thing then you won’t want to miss an appearance by Christopher Radko in mid-November. There is also an exclusive ornament available just for this signing, Worth the Wait, Santa waiting to hear the Christmas wishes of the next child.

November 17-18, 10 am – 4 pm – R.J. McDonald Signing
Tennessee artist R.J. McDonald will be signing pieces of his collection of beautiful Santa paintings and prints in store. Have some of R.J.’s artwork personalized just for you, a family member, or anyone special. As always, if you go ahead and place your order now,we’ll hold your piece until the event at no charge.

December
December 8, 11 am – 4 pm – JingleNog Signing
Melissa Byrne, designer of mouth-blown and hand-painted European glass ornaments, headlines this signing event. Find that perfect Christmas ornament – colorful, classical and intricately detailed, for anyone on your list.

December 15-16, 10 am – 4 pm – R.J. McDonald Signing
R.J. McDonald will be at the store signing his beautiful Santa paintings and prints. Get R.J. to sign a piece of his wonderful artwork and treasure it for years to come. The perfect gift for any friend, family member, or just the person that really enjoys the holidays.

Titanic Attraction is FREE to Teachers in September

During the entire month of September, the Titanic attraction in Pigeon Forge is FREE to teachers. Teachers can get a complementary pass and go through the entire attraction as many times as they want during September after they present their school ID at the ticket office. If you’re a teacher or staff at a school, this is a great opportunity to see what the Titanic attraction in Pigeon Forge has to offer and to discover what it can offer as a potential field trip for your students. It’s also great way to honor all the hard working teachers who are interested in finding out more about the history of Titanic and everything surrounding that fateful day.

By the way, RSVP is required! Teachers of course are free, and any additional guest is charged the regular admission price. Call to reserve today because space is limited! 1-800-381-7670.

If you want to make a day out of it and enjoy some of the area’s other attractions like Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Dollywood’s Dixie Stampede, or the Comedy Barn, check out our combo offers to receive an even greater discount at some of the Smoky Mountains’ most popular attractions: https://www.titanicpigeonforge.com/ticket_date.php

Phone:

1-800-381-7670

Address:

Titanic Attraction
2134 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
www.titanicpigeonforge.com

Fall Events in Pigeon Forge

A list of all of the Pigeon Forge events for the fall season. Experience why fall in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is arguable the best season to visit the Great Smoky Mountains!

The season of fall in Pigeon Forge, TN is one of the most popular, if not the most colorful, times to visit town. With all the leaves changing color in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the crisp & cool air, you could say it’s the most beautiful time to visit. Take into account the variety of events in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and you’ve got a season like no other. The Annual Pigeon Forge Harvest Festival lasts from September 28 to October 29 and features all sorts of events that display the very essence of autumn in the Smoky Mountains. Here are just some of the events that are sure to interest you and everyone else in your family or group.

Fall Displays Throughout Town – Each year, numerous businesses create displays along the parkway that feature scarecrows, cornstalks, pumpkins, flowers, gourds, etc. Many of these are definitely worth taking pictures of as the creativity poured into these are sure to turn your head!

Shades of the Past Car Show – This is the annual Rod Run is the precursor to the following week’s Grand Fall Rod Run along the Parkway in Pigeon Forge. But don’t let anyone fool you, the Shades of the Past Rod Run is just as shiny and desirable as the big daddy. Running September 7-8, this gearhead event is sure to bring out the ’57 Chevy’s, Ford Mustangs, Pontiac GTO’s and Dodge Chargers of yesteryear.

Grand Fall Rod Run – This is the car show people mark on their calendars to start the year. If you’re a classic car lover, enthusiast, looking to buy a piece of Detroit muscle, or that hard to find old part, the Grand Fall Rod Run in Pigeon Forge is THE car show to attend. The Parkway in Pigeon Forge as well as in Gatlinburg and in Sevierville are where you’ll find participants in the Grand Fall Rod Run, September 14-15.

Old Mill Heritage Days – Come to Patriot Park and the Old Mill on September 22 for Heritage Days. Take a step back into the Smokies during a much simpler time as guests see quilt demonstrations, experience a petting zoo, basket making, shop a farmers market and much more! It’s the best of early East Tennessee life in the 18th century as guests learn to make such early American staples as lye soap and apple butter. Bring the whole family to Heritage Days, it’s a town favorite for all ages.

Dollywood National Gospel & Harvest Celebration – Dollywood continues the fall festivities with amazing Southern Gospel throughout the park from October 3 – November 3 featuring over 250 free concerts by performers such as the Isaacs, Karen Peck & New River, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Gold City and so many more! October is absolutely one of the best months to visit Dollywood and the Dollywood National Gospel & Harvest Celebration is a huge reason why. The harvest celebration brings numerous craftsmen into Dollywood to showcase various Appalachian craftmaking such as basket weaving, spinning, fiddle making, wood working, glass blowing, and all sorts of other things sure to amaze all members of your family. Be sure to also check out our tips for visiting Dollywood as well.

As you can see, September and October has lots of events in Pigeon Forge for you and your family to experience the very best of fall in the Great Smoky Mountains. Come experience the cooler weather, colorful landscapes, scents throughout the air, expert craftsmen, and so much more. There are very few places in the world that you can experience a fall season such as this. Be sure to check out our list of the best hotels in Pigeon Forge or even the Pigeon Forge cabin section to find the perfect accommodations. After that, check out our favorite places to eat in Pigeon Forge, TN and experience the very best that Pigeon Forge has to offer!

Pigeon Forge Winterfest (Nov. 6 – Feb. 26)

Information on Pigeon Forge’s most popular winter event. The Pigeon Forge Winterfest is a celebration of winter in the smoky mountains featuring lights, displays, special events, and more in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Pigeon Forge Winterfest in Pigeon Forge Tennessee The autumn season is an incredible time of year to visit the Smoky Mountains with all of the fall events in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee taking place. The sights, sounds, smells, etc are so unique to this season that just a glimpse provides a wonderful look into the world of Appalachian life. As fall turns into winter, though, many visitors wonder what there is to do in the Great Smoky Mountains, especially Pigeon Forge. Well, look no further than Pigeon Forge’s Winterfest!

This incredible event in Pigeon Forge has received honors from the American Bus Association as being one of the top events in the entire country! You don’t have to take a bus to see why this is an incredible event, though. Just pack up the car and bring the family to Pigeon Forge, TN for the weekend, week, or even month! You’ll soon see why the Pigeon Forge Winterfest is the time to be in the Smokies during the holidays.

As you enter Pigeon Forge, you’ll see light displays from one end of town to the other. The lights throughout the town sparked an idea in the mid-80’s when a couple of city officials visited a town in Virginia that featured light displays that drew in thousands of visitors toward the end of the year. They brought the idea to Pigeon Forge and implemented Winterfest and a program to add more lights each year. What started out as a few thousand lights as grown to over 5 million lights today! The displays seem to get bigger, more detailed, and more awe-inspiring each and every year. The lights are so fascinating that they actually have trolley tours so that people do not have to worry about keeping their eyes on the road! It’s simply an experience that you won’t find hardly anywhere else.

Along with the enormous display of lights, there are also numerous events and festivities taking place in Pigeon Forge, TN throughout the winter. Winterfest officially kicks off this year on November 8 with a ceremony that has traditionally been held at Patriot Park There are numerous events in Pigeon Forge throughout the winter such as Wilderness Wildlife Week, Saddle Up, Cowboy Symphony, Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival, New Year’s Eve Celebrations, AppalachiaFest, and many more! Be sure to check out our Pigeon Forge Calendar of Events for more information.

So let’s hear from you! What is your favorite thing to do in Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg, Tennessee during the winter? Scroll on down this page and post your thoughts in the section below.

Dollywood’s National Southern Gospel & Harvest Celebration (Oct. 3 – Nov. 3)

Dollywood’s Southern Gospel & Harvest Festival is the one event that brings talented performers and crafters alike to Dollywood for one huge fall spectacle.

Fall at Dollywood will lift you up with the biggest Southern gospel festival in the Smokies—four weeks featuring FREE concerts with the park’s National Southern Gospel and Harvest Celebration! (All concerts included with Dollywood admission.)

Watch visiting crafters at work throughout the park as the country’s most talented artisans showcase their artistry with up-close demonstrations. Handmade treasures for the home, unique collectibles and stunning artwork create an impressive craft exhibit you won’t find anywhere else.

Special dishes, all prepared with a taste of fall, showcase some of the harvest season’s most celebrated recipes, including a booth devoted to Dollywood’s signature fried green tomatoes.

Dollywood’s Harvest Celebration Southern Gospel event kicks off Oct. 3 with a night recognizing some of the best the gospel world has come to know and love with the Southern Gospel Music Association Induction Ceremony/Singing News Fan Awards. Tickets can be purchased at SGMA.org. Over the next four weeks, performances will take place throughout Dollywood on five specialty stages – the Celebrity Theater, the Showstreet Theater, Pines Theater, on the Singing News Stage at the Valley Theater & Robert F. Thomas Chapel, and on the Praise 96.3 FM Stage at the Back Porch Theater.

Check out such acts as The Florida Boys, The Isaacs, Mark Bishop, and Guy Penrod at the Celebrity Theater in October. However, be sure to get there early in the month as the venue shuts down Oct. 22 to prepare for Dollywood’s Christmas on Ice. The Showstreet Theater will basically be home to widely renowned gospel group Kingdom Heirs in October with appearances by groups like The Browders and Tribute Quartet late in the month.

Meanwhile, Dreamland Drive-In will give performances at the Pines Theater through October 27 with acts such as Greater Vision, The Crist Family, and The Dixie Melody Boys rounding out a number of groups coming on at the end of the month through November 3. Billy Hodges will call the Robert F. Thomas Chapel home during October while groups like The Tiptons, Mountain Joy, Barry Rowland, and The Murray Family perform on the Singing News Stage at the Valley Theater. The park’s Praise 96.3 FM Stage at the Back Porch Theater will host a number of groups throughout the month, so your best bet is to keep a close eye on the schedule. From Michael Wayne Smith to Heritage Crossing to His Voice to Omega, there’s a wide variety of groups scheduled to be in town.

Dollywood’s National Southern Gospel & Harvest Celebration is sponsored by Humana. Be sure to take notice of the park’s colorful autumn decor when you’re aren’t listening to some of the best gospel performers around. Plus, Dollywood’s restaurants will be serving some of the finest seasonal fare to go around. Visit the park, eat some of the delicious seasonal offerings, peruse the local crafts, and stay for some great gospel.