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Dollywood Nights

Dollywood Nights is back again this year as the park looks to close out summer with extended hours from July 30 to August 12.

Dollywood is bringing back the popular “Dollywood Nights” again this year – the annual end of summer celebration in which the park stays open through the evening hours so everyone can get their fill of rides, park food, and shows before settling in for the new school year.

For over one week, from July 30 to August 12, 2012, Dollywood in Pigeon Forge will operate on extended hours till 10 p.m. each evening. Each day, Dollywood will open at 10 a.m. during the Dollywood Nights celebration (except Saturday when the park opens at 9 a.m.) Most rides will operate during the extended hours. Aside from the evening hours during the park’s wintertime Smoky Mountain Christmas festival, Dollywood Nights offers a rare occasion to enjoy Dollywood’s rides, including the award-winning coasters Thunderhead, Mystery Mine and the new Barnstormer thrill ride — in the dark.

“Before school starts and everyone gets back into their routines, we thought Dollywood Nights would be a great time for families to visit Dollywood after work and enjoy the lazy dog days—and nights—of summer in the park,” said Barbara Joines, Dollywood Vice President and General Manager.

A special $25 (plus tax; no discounts apply) admission ticket will be offered exclusively for July 30 to August 12 which provides entry into Dollywood at 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Dollywood season passes and valid park admission tickets will entitle ticketholders to the extended hours as well.

The number one ticketed attraction in Tennessee, Dollywood is an award-winning 150-acre family adventure park located in Pigeon Forge near the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Open nine months a year, Dollywood hosts four of the South’s largest festivals and offers more than 40 rides and attractions, including the new Barnstormer, Thunderhead, twice named the world’s No. 1 wooden coaster, and Mystery Mine coaster, Theme Park Insider’s 2007 Best New Attraction.

In addition to the 2009 Golden Ticket Award for Best Shows, Dollywood is the recipient of 15 Big E Awards in recognition of the park’s live entertainment which features country, bluegrass, gospel and Appalachian music. The Golden Tickets’ 2007 Publisher’s Pick for best theme park, Dollywood also is a two-time winner of the Golden Ticket Award for Best Christmas Event. In addition, a dozen crafters authentic to the East Tennessee region demonstrate daily. For more information, visit www.dollywood.com. Dollywood’s operating days and hours vary. Visit www.dollywood.com or call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD for more information.

Lumberjack Feud to Host STIHL Timbersports Championships

The Lumberjack Feud in Pigeon Forge will host the STIHL Timbersports championships June 1-3.

The Lumberjack Feud in Pigeon Forge is well known for its performers and their log-cutting expertise. In June, the competition jumps up a notch as the Feud hosts the STIHL® Timbersports® Series US and Collegiate Championships from June 1-3. You can expect sawdust in the air and logs splitting at a high rate of speed as the Feud transforms from a show to a high stakes competition.

The event is being picked up by such national cable outlets as ESPNU, Outdoor Channel and TUFF TV. Tickets to see the event in person can be purchased at the Lumberjack Feud box office or online at LumberjackFeud.com.

“We’re thrilled to host the STIHL Timbersports Series Pro and Collegiate U.S. Championships,” said Rob Scheer, owner and president of the Great Smoky Mountain Lumberjack Feud in a release. “Since many of our lumberjack performers have also competed in the STIHL Timbersports Series, this opportunity promises to provide fans with a double dose of lumberjack excitement and entertainment.”

Since putting on its first show featuring tree climbing, log rolling, dog jumping, and wood carving events, the Lumberjack Feud has entertained and “wowed” visitors from all corners of the country coming to Pigeon Forge and the Great Smoky Mountains to see their world-champion lumberjack athletes. The legacy of the American logger is not lost on the Feud with its action-packed show, carving and climbing competitions, and comedy interludes. Continue reading “Lumberjack Feud to Host STIHL Timbersports Championships”

“Saddle-Up!” Western Festival Gears Up for 12th Annual Pigeon Forge Event

Annual event has been listed in American Cowboy Magazine’s list of the “Top 101 Western Events.”

In what has become a staple of Pigeon Forge’s Winterfest (Feb. 23-26), the western-themed “Saddle-Up!” festival will again ride into town this February to a cowboy-lover’s delight.

The four-day festival includes a variety of entertainment, presented the cowboy way, from cowboy poets to concerts by Western musicians.

The Saddle Cats are back for another go-round at Pigeon Forge’s 12th Annual Saddle-Up festival.

“It’s become a really big western-themed event,” said Lila Wilson, Pigeon Forge special events coordinator. “People who grew up watching old western shows and movies seem to really be drawn to the festival, which is now in its tenth year.”

From genuine chuckwagons from the Southeast and beyond at the annual chuckwagon cookoff to Western swing dances, there looks to be something for the Western enthusiast in all of us.

“It’s not that one event is more popular than the next, they’re all pretty popular,” Wilson said. “We bring in the cowboy poets, the western artists and then we wrap up the weekend with a Sunday morning chuckwagon breakfast followed by cowboy church. The chuckwagon cook off is always a big event because each entrant in the cook off competes for prizes.”

With last year’s festival drawing upwards of 2,000 people, Wilson believes Pigeon Forge is likely to see  around the same number of visitors this year.

“People love it, they just love it,” she said. “It’s a niche event and people who are into the old west really turn out for it. It’s an opportunity for people who have fond memories of days gone by when they were kids growing up watching those western shows and reading about cowboys. The excitement is there and we expect a great weekend this year.”

Schedule

Wednesday February 22

10AM-Noon: Dutch Oven Cornbread Sampling
Kent Rollins
Old Mill Square
Free

Thursday February 23

6PM: Intimate Evening Concerts
R.W. Hampton: Partridge & Pear: $50
Stephanie Davis: Mama’s Farmhouse: $40

Friday February 24

10AM: “Stories & Strings” : Smoky Mountain Guitar Shop

Bobby Black
Richard Chon
Stephanie Davis
Ray Doyle
T. Scot Wilburn
David Wilkie
Keri Lynn Zwicker

“Stories & Strings”: $15 includes Chuckwagon sampling

3PM: Concert: Tennessee Shindig Theatre: $15

Andy Nelson
Ray Doyle
Cowboy Celtic
Chuck Pyle
Saddle Cats

7PM: Concert: Tennessee Shindig Theatre: $15

Andy Nelson
Cal Farley Youth Performer
Kent Rollins
Saddle Cats
R.W. Hampton
Stephanie Davis

Saturday February 25

9AM-2PM: Buckaroo Round Up!: Clabough’s Campground:
FREE: Mechanical bull rides and other activities for the whole family
Tickets for Chuckwagon Cookoff lunch: $10

10:30AM: Entertainment Food Tent: FREE

Andy Nelson
Cal Farley Youth Performer
Ray Doyle
Chuck Pyle

Open mic for cowboy poets

6PM: Concert Tennessee Shindig Theatre: $15

Andy Nelson
Chuck Pyle
Stephanie Davis
Cowboy Celtic
R.W. Hampton

8:30PM: Cowboy Dance: Spirit of the Smokies Condo Lodge Ballroom: Featuring Stephanie Davis and the Roadrunners and special guests: $5

Sunday February 26

8:30AM: Chuckwagon Breakfast at Stages West: $5

10AM: Cowboy Church at Stages West

R.W. Hampton
Andy Nelson
Cal Farley’s Performer
And others

Pigeon Forge 2012 Calendar of Events

Take a look at what there is to do in Pigeon Forge in 2012.

January

Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights (Jan. 1-13) – Fun Time Trolley Station at Patriot Park. Tours start at 6:30 PM and run Monday – Friday only, costs $5 per person. (865) 453-6444

22nd Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week™ (Jan. 7-14) – Pigeon Forge’s ultimate Smoky Mountain experience, this eight-day, award-winning event with over 200 classes, lectures, workshops and daily hikes into Great Smoky Mountains National Park. (865) 453-8574

Titanic’s 2nd Annual Pigeon Forge Regional Ice Carving Competition (Jan. 14) – Titanic Museum Attraction 1-800-381-7670 or www.titanicpigeonforge.com

Behind the Scenes of James Cameron’s Titanic (Jan. 23 – Dec. 31) – Titanic Museum Attraction 1-800-381-7670 or www.titanicpigeonforge.com

February

12th Annual Saddle Up! (Feb. 23-26) – Our celebration of the American West features concerts by western musicians and cowboy poets, a chuckwagon cook-off, cowboy church, western swing dance and more. (865) 453-8574

March

17th Annual A Mountain Quiltfest (March 9-13) – This award-winning event preserves the timeless art of quilting with a quilt show, vendor mall and classes taught by top quilting instructors. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration begins December 2010. For information call 1-800-251-9100 or visit MountainQuiltfest.com

Dollywood’s Festival of Nations (March 24 – April 30) – Dollywood; for information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com

April

Easter Egg Hunt (April 7) – Pigeon Forge Community Center. 1-865-429-7373

Easter Bunny Brunch (April 7) – Old Mill Square. 1-865-428-0771

Easter Bunny (April 7) – The Incredible Christmas Place. 1-865-453-0415

Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament (April 7-8) – For information call Greg Ward at 865-661-3474 or visit smokymountaintrouttournament.com

Grand Spring Rod Run (April 12-15) – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444

3rd Annual “Rally in the Forge” Bikefest 2012 – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center. 1-800-251-4444

May

11th Anniversary Yellow Mustangs Show (May 3 – 5) – Inn at Christmas Place; for more information call 1-888-465-9644

Southern Pedal Car Show (May 9-11) – Smoky Mountain Convention Center for more info call 1-800-223-6707

27th Annual Dolly Homecoming Parade (May 11) – Grand marshal Dolly Parton leads this parade, a spring tradition that features floats, entertainers, marching bands and more. 6 p.m. (865) 453-8574

Shrine FunFest Parade (May 12) – Pigeon Forge Parkway. Begins at 9am

34th Annual F-100 Supernationals & All Ford Show (May 17-19) – LMC Truck/SUV Parts and Accessories presents the 34th annual F-100 Supernationals and All Ford Show. Lots of great events at this 3-day-long car show including a meet and greet with Sam Memmolo “The Voice of the F-100 Supernationals” The event will take place in the City of Pigeon Forge Municipal Lot. (423) 623-4644, (423) 623-1871, or (423) 465-5855, www.f100supernationals.com

Chevy Classics Car Show – Inn at Christmas Place. 1-888-465-9644

Dollywood’s Barbeque & Bluegrass (May 26 – June 10) – For more info call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com

June

Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge Classic Car Show (June 8-9) – Music Road Hotel & Convention Center. (865) 379-9595

All Chevy Supernationals (June 15-16) – LMC Truck/SUV Parts and Accessories presents the all new All Chevy Supernationals III at the Pigeon Forge City Municipal Parking Lot. (423) 623-4644, (423) 623-1871,or (423) 465-5855, www.autoshows.cc

Dollywood’s KidsFest (June 22 – July 29) – Dollywood, 1-800-DOLLYWOOD

July

22nd Annual Patriot Festival (July 4) – Patriot Park. Celebrate America’s independence with food, fun and entertainment. Games, concerts and fireworks round out this free event. (865) 4543-8574

Dollywood Nights (July 30 – Aug. 12) – Celebrate the end of summer at Dollywood with extended hours up until the start of school. 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or www.dollywood.com

August

Tax Free Weekend (Aug. 3-5) – Enjoy tax-free purchases on certain back to school items. Visit tn.gov/revenue/salestaxholiday

Stringtime in the Smokies (August 4) – Old Mill Square

3rd Annual Smoky Mountain Championship Cornhole Tournament (August 4) – Old Mill Square. (865) 428-0771

Pigeon Forge Midnight 8 K Road Race (August 4) – Pigeon Forge Parkway. (865) 607-8717 or www.ktc.org

September

Shades of the Past Rod Run XXX (September 7-8) – Dollywood’s Splash Country. (865) 995-2009 or www.shadesofthepast.com

Grand Fall Rod Run (September 15-17) – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center. 1-800-251-4444

Dollywood’s National Southern Gospel & Harvest Celebration (Sept. 28 – Oct. 29) – Dollywood. 1-800-DOLLYWOOD

9th Annual Old Mill Heritage Day (September 22) – Old Mill Square. (865) 428-0771 or visit oldmillsquare.com

Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament (September 29-30) – (865) 661-3474 or visit smokymountaintrouttournament.com

Pigeon Forge Rotary Club Craft Fair (Sept. 29 – Oct. 27) – Patriot Park for more info call 865-909-3446

October

17th Annual Harvestfest (October 1-31)

November

Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas (November 10 – December 30) – Dollywood. 1-800-DOLLYWOOD

23rd Annual Winterfest Kickoff (November 6) – Patriot Park.

Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights (November 6 – December 31) – Fun Time Trolley Station at Patriot Park. Tours start at 6:30PM and run Monday – Friday only, costs $5 per person. (865) 453-6444

Old Mill Square Annual Holiday Open House (November 10) – Old Mill Square. (865) 428-0771 or www.oldmillsquare.com

Turkey Strut Square & Round Dance Festival (November 16-17) – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center. 1-800-251-4444

Pigeon Forge Community Chorus Holiday Concert (November 18) – For information call 1-800-251-9100 or visit mypigeonforge.com.

December

31st Annual New Year’s Eve Extravaganza (December 31) – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center. 1-800-251-4444

New Year’s Eve Celebrations (December 31) – 1-800-251-9100 or (865) 453-8574

WonderWorks Free Teacher Preview Days

Wonder Works Pigeon Forge TN

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During the week of September 25 – October 2, 2011 WonderWorks in Pigeon Forge, TN will be hosting Teacher Preview Days in which teachers and school staff can get up to two free passes by simply showing 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 WonderWorks has to offer and to discover what it can offer as a potential field trip for your class.

RSVP is required! Teachers +1 guest are free, and any additional guest are $9.99 + tax. Call to reserve today because space is limited! (865) 868-1800.

If you have more than 2 people going or you’re not a teacher or staff member of a school system, you can use one of their official coupons to receive a discount at the door: http://www.wonderworkstn.com/coupons.htm
Website:
http://www.wonderworkstn.com

Phone:

865-868-1800

Address:

WonderWorks
100 Music Road
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
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2011 Pigeon Forge Calendar of Events

The full 2011 calendar of events in Pigeon Forge, TN. See exactly what Pigeon Forge events are happening, when the events are scheduled, and how to get more information in the calendar of events in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

January

Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights (Jan. 3-14) – Fun Time Trolley Station at Patriot Park. Tours start at 6:30 PM and run Monday – Friday only, costs $5 per person. (865) 453-6444

21st Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week™ (Jan. 8-15) – Pigeon Forge’s ultimate Smoky Mountain experience, this eight-day, award-winning event with classes, lectures, workshops and daily hikes into Great Smoky Mountains National Park. (865) 453-8574

The Edge Conference (Jan. 15-17) – Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center 1-800-251-4444

Titanic’s First Pigeon Forge Professional Ice Carving Competition (Jan. 22) – Titanic Museum Attraction 1-800-381-7670 or www.titanicpigeonforge.com

February

Titanic’s Sweetheart Month (Feb. 1-Mar. 1) – Titanic Museum Attraction. Valentine’s Day will be celebrated all 28 days of February! Wedding Renewal Ceremonies are available by reservation only. 1-800-381-7670 or www.titanicpigeonforge.com

Smoky Mountain Gospel Jubilee (Feb. 3- 4) – Country Tonite Theatre 1-800-792-4308 or www.countrytonitepf.com

President’s Day Sidewalk Sale (Feb. 18-21) Belz Outlets (865) 453-7316

11th Annual Saddle Up! (Feb. 24-27) – Our celebration of the American West features concerts by western musicians and cowboy poets, a chuckwagon cook-off, cowboy church, western swing dance and more. (865) 453-8574

March

Couples Retreat 2011 (March 3-5) – Smoky Shadows Convention Center 1-800-251-4444

Simone’s Epic Clogging (March 3-6) Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center 1-800-251-4444

37th Annual Winter Carnival of Magic (March 4-5) Country Tonite Theatre, festivities start at 8PM. 1-800-792-4308 or visit countrytonitepf.com

North American Country Music Association International (March 7-13) – Country Tonite Theatre; for informationcall 1-800-792-4308 or visit countrytonitepf.com

17th Annual A Mountain Quiltfest (March 9-13) – This award-winning event preserves the timeless art of quilting with a quilt show, vendor mall and classes taught by top quilting instructors. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration begins December 2010. For information call 1-800-251-9100 or visit MountainQuiltfest.com

Church of God Winterfest (March 11-13) – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for information call 1-800-251-4444

Oasis Shrine Temple (SASA) Planning Meeting) (March 17-20) – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for information call 1-800-251-4444

Youth Outreach Crusade for Christ (March 25-26) – Smoky Shadows Convention Center; for information call 1-800-251-4444

Dollywood’s Festival of Nations (March 26 – May 2) – Dollywood; for information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com

April

Lee Greenwood Concert (April 1) – Smith Family Dinner Theater; for information call 1-866-399-8100 or visit smithfamilytheater.com

Retreat for Christ (April 1-2) – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444

Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament For information call Greg Ward at 865-661-3474 or visit smokymountaintrouttournament.com

Tennessee Elk Association (April 7-10) – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444

Fiesta-Val Band & Chorus Competition (April 8) – Music Road Hotel & Convention Center; for more information 1-804-264-8663

East Pickens Baptist Church (April 13-15) – Smoky Shadows Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444

10th Anniversary Yellow Mustangs Show (April 14-16) – Inn at Christmas Place; for more information call 1-888-465-9644

Grand Spring Rod Run (April 14-17) – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444

Spring Truck and Tent Sale (April 14-17) – Belz Outlets (865) 453-7316

Fiesta-Val Band & Chorus Competition (April 15) – Music Road Hotel & Convention Center 1-804-264-8663

Easter Sidewalk Sale (April 21-23) – Belz Outlets (865) 453-7316

Belz Outlets Easter Egg Hunt (April 22) – Belz Outlets Parking Area, The Hunt Begins at 9AM and is free to children ages 2-10. (865) 453-7316

Lee Greenwood in Concert (April 22) – Smith Family Dinner Theater 1-866-399-8100 or www.smithfamilytheater.com

A Visit from the Easter Bunny (April 23) – The Incredible Christmas Place, 1-800-445-3396 or (865) 453-0415, www.christmasplace.com

Easter Egg Hunt & Breakfast with the Easter Bunny (April 23) – Pigeon Forge Community Center. Breakfast will be served at 8am and the Egg Hunt will start at 10am. (865) 429-7373

Conservative Christian Ministries 6th Annual Ladies Retreat in the Smokies (April 28-29) – Holiday Inn Resort Hotel, (276) 964-5663 or www.conservativechristianministries.com

2nd Annual “Rally in the Forge” Bikefest 2011 (April 29 – May 1) – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center. 1-800-251-4444

Fiesta-Val Band & Chorus Competition (April 29) – Music Road Hotel & Convention Center. 1-804-264-8663

May

Lee Greenwood in Concert (May 1) – Smith Family Dinner Theater. 1-866-399-8100 or www.smithfamilytheater.com

26th Annual Dolly Homecoming Parade (May 6) – Grand marshal Dolly Parton leads this parade, a spring tradition that features floats, entertainers, marching bands and more. 6 p.m. (865) 453-8574

Shrine FunFest Parade (May 7) – Pigeon Forge Parkway. Begins at 9am

Mother’s Day Recognition (May 8) – The Incredible Christmas Place. 1-800-445-3396 or (865) 453-0415, www.christmasplace.com

33rd Annual F-100 Supernationals & All Ford Show (May 12-14) – (423) 623-4644, (423) 623-1871, or (423) 465-5855, www.f100supernationals.com

Lee Greenwood in Concert (May 15) – Smith Family Dinner Theater. 1-866-399-8100 or www.smithfamilytheater.com

Chevy Classics Car Show (May 19-21) – Inn at Christmas Place. 1-888-465-9644

American Cancer Society Relay For Life (May 20-21) – Patriot Park. The Relay lasts from 2pm to 2pm (24 hour event). www.relayforlife.org/seviertn

Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale (May 26-30) – Belz Outlets. (865) 453-7316

Loretta Lynn in Concert (May 27) – Country Tonite Theatre. 1-800-792-4308 or www.firstclassconcerts.com

Lee Greenwood in Concert (May 28-29) – Smith Family Dinner Theater. 1-866-399-8100 or www.smithfamilytheater.com

June

Lee Greenwood in Concert (June 3) – Smith Family Dinner Theater. 1-866-399-8100 or www.smithfamilytheater.com

Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge Classic Car Show (June 3-4) – Music Road Hotel & Convention Center. (865) 379-9595

Knights of the Pythias (June 10-12) – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center 1-800-251-4444

All Chevy Supernationals (June 16-18) – (423) 623-4644, (423) 623-1871,or (423) 465-5855, www.autoshows.cc

Father’s Day Truck and Tent Sale (June 16-19) – Belz Outlets (865) 453-7316

Dollywood’s KidsFest (June 17 – August 7) – Dollywood, 1-800-DOLLYWOOD

Ronnie Milsap in Concert (June 17) – Country Tonite Theatre. 1-800-792-4308 or www.firstclassconcerts.com

Father’s Day Garden Party (June 18-19) – The Incredible Christmas Place. 1-800-445-3396 or (865) 453-0415, www.christmasplace.com

Lee Greenwood in Concert (June 18-19) – Smith Family Dinner Theater. 1-866-399-8100 or www.smithfamilytheater.com

July

Independence Day Sidewalk Sale (July 1-4) – Belz Outlets. (865) 453-7316

Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis in Concert (July 1) – Country Tonite Theatre. 1-800-792-4308 or www.firstclassconcerts.com

21st Annual Patriot Festival (July 4) – Patriot Park. Celebrate America’s independence with food, fun and entertainment. Games, concerts and fireworks round out this free event. (865) 4543-8574

A Visit from Uncle Sam (July 4) – The Incredible Christmas Place. 1-800-445-3396 or 865-453-0415, www.christmasplace.com

SEAA Girl’s Slow Pitch World Series (July 7-10) – Pigeon Forge City Park. (865) 717-4932 or www.seaayouth.com

Summer Truck & Tent Sale (July 14-17) – Belz Outlets. (865) 453-7316

Lee Greenwood in Concert (July 15) – Smith Family Dinner Theater. 1-866-399-8100 or www.smithfamilytheater.com

SEAA Girl’s Fast Pitch World Series (July 19-24) – Pigeon Forge City Park. (865) 717-4932 or www.seaayouth.com

George Jones in Concert (July 22-23) – Country Tonite Theatre. 1-800-792-4308 or www.firstclassconcerts.com

Lee Greenwood in Concert (July 31) – Smith Family Dinner Theater. 1-866-399-8100 or www.smithfamilytheater.com

August

Stringtime in the Smokies (August 5-6) – Old Mill Square

2nd Annual Smoky Mountain Championship Cornhole Tournament (August 6-7) – Old Mill Square. (865) 428-0771

Pigeon Forge Midnight 8 K Road Race (August 6) – Pigeon Forge Parkway. (865) 607-8717 or www.ktc.org

Dollywood Nights (August 8-14) – Dollywood. 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or www.dollywood.com

KIDABRA! The Association of Family & Kidshow Performers (August 9-12) – Music Road Hotel & Convention Center. Registration required. Grand Finale Public Show begins at 8pm. 1-336-492-7870

Don Williams in Concert (August 19) – Country Tonite Theatre. 1-800-792-4308 or www.firstclassconcerts.com

15th Annual World Premiere Gospel Concert (August 22-24) – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center. 1-800-251-4444

September

Labor Day Sidewalk Sale (September 1-5) – Belz Outlets. (865) 453-7316

Labor Day Tent Sale (September 3-5) – The Incredible Christmas Place. 1-800-445-3396 or (865) 453-0415, www.christmasplace.com

Lee Greenwood in Concert (September 3-4) – Smith Family Dinner Theater. 1-866-399-8100 or www.smithfamilytheater.com

Shades of the Past Rod Run XXIX (September 9-10) – Dollywood’s Splash Country. (865) 995-2009 or www.shadesofthepast.com

Grand Fall Rod Run (September 15-19) – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center. 1-800-251-4444

Truck & Tent Sale (September 15-18) – Belz Outlets. (865) 453-7316

Hejaz Shriners (September 22-25) – Smoky Shadows Convention Center. 1-800-251-4444

Oasis Shriners (September 22-25) – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center. 1-800-251-4444

Sasa Greeters Association (September 22-25) – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center. 1-800-251-4444

Sudan Shrine Temple (September 22-26) – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center. 1-800-251-4444

Gene Watson and Connie Smith in Concert (September 23) – Country Tonite Theatre. 1-800-792-4308 or www.firstclassconcerts.com

8th Annual Old Mill Heritage Day (September 24) – Old Mill Square. (865) 428-0771

Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament (September 24-25) – (865) 661-3474

South Atlantic Shrine Association Shriner’s Parade (September 24) – Pigeon Forge Parkway. Begins at 9AM

Lee Greenwood in Concert (September 25) – Smith Family Dinner Theater. 1-866-399-8100 or www.smithfamilytheater.com

October

16th Annual Harvestfest (October 1-31)

Dollywood’s National Southern Gospel & Harvest Celebration (Oct. 1-29) – Dollywood. 1-800-DOLLYWOOD

Pigeon Forge Rotary Club Craft Fair (October 1-30) – Patriot Park. (865) 908-3446

Lee Greenwood in Concert (October 2) – Smith Family Dinner Theater. 1-800-399-8100 or www.smithfamilytheater.com

Columbus Day Sidewalk Sales/Truck & Tent Sale (October 6-10) – Belz Outlets. (865) 453-7316

Lee Greenwood in Concert (October 16) – Smith Family Dinner Theater. 1-800-399-8100 or www.smithfamilytheater.com

Ray Stevens in Concert (October 21) – Country Tonite Theatre. 1-800-792-4308 or www.firstclassconcerts.com

Lee Greenwood in Concert (October 30) – Smith Family Dinner Theater. 1-866-399-8100 or www.smithfamilytheater.com

November

MLC Ladies Conference & Retreat (November 2) – Music Road Hotel & Convention Center. Registration required. 1-706-226-3312

Chosen Ladies Conference (November 3-5) – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center. 1-800-251-4444

Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas (November 5 – December 30) – Dollywood. 1-800-DOLLYWOOD

22nd Annual Winterfest Kickoff (November 8)

Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights (November 8 – December 31) – Fun Time Trolley Station at Patriot Park. Tours start at 6:30PM and run Monday – Friday only, costs $5 per person. (865) 453-6444

The Nashville Legends Show (November 11) – Country Tonite Theatre. Features Jim Ed Brown, Helen Cornelius, Jack Greene and Jeannie Seely. 1-800-792-4308 or www.firstclassconcerts.com

Veterans Day Sidewalk Sale (November 11-13) – Belz Outlets. (865) 453-7316

Old Mill Square Annual Holiday Open House (November 12) – Old Mill Square. (865) 428-0771 or www.oldmillsquare.com

Turkey Strut Square & Round Dance Festival (November 17-20) – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center. 1-800-251-4444

Pigeon Forge Community Chorus Holiday Concert (November 20)

Lee Greenwood in Concert (November 26) – Smith Family Dinner Theater. 1-866-399-8100 or www.smithfamilytheater.com

December

Lee Greenwood in Concert (December 11) – Smith Family Dinner Theater. 1-866-399-8100 or www.smithfamilytheater.com

Lee Greenwood in Concert (December 16) – Smith Family Dinner Theater. 1-866-399-8100 or www.smithfamilytheater.com

30th Annual New Year’s Eve Extravaganza (December 31) – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center. 1-800-251-4444

New Year’s Eve Celebrations (December 31) – 1-800-251-9100 or (865) 453-8574

AdventureCon – Tennessee’s Largest Pop Culture Collectors Show

Pigeon Forge’s first annual AdventureCon wraps at the Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center

hyomesetup11Quite simply, if you were in Pigeon Forge during the last week of May, you may have caught a glimpse of a Jedi, or maybe even a Ghostbuster, or any of a myriad of characters one might recognize from their childhood.

The thing is, these characters have a way of hanging onto to people well past their childhood, which is why events like AdventureCon are so popular today.

The 3-day event, which had previously been held in Knoxville, kicked off the summer season at the Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center in Pigeon Forge this past weekend and from the looks of the dealers and fans alike, the event was a rousing success.

Buoyed by an appearance from Billy Dee Williams – most well-known for his portrayal of Lando Calrissian in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, the event’s lines stretched throughout the convention center for a glimpse at stars like Williams; Jake Lloyd, who played a young Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace; wrestlers Ted DiBiase, a.k.a. “The Million Dollar Man” and Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, as well as model Angie Everhart.

Many of the stars like Lloyd and Williams even took part in question and answer sessions where fans got up close and personal with the actors and where musings from the Star Wars movie series were expounded upon at length and questions about their own lives were answered as well.

On the dealer end, it was a weekend of meeting new buyers and developing relationships that sometimes only take place in these types of settings.

For Brian Pritchard, who boasted a collection made up of toys ranging from He-Man action figures to Transformers, it’s become a life’s work.

“This is just stuff that I’ve accumulated over the years from estate sales, yard sales, coming across stuff on the internet – just a variety of places,” said Pritchard, whose company Galaxy of Junk (galaxyofjunk@yahoo.com) buys, sells and trades comics and toys.

Some of the more interesting toys seen throughout Pritchard’s display included a He-Man Castle Grayskull in it’s original packaged state, a complete Transformers Constructicons set and a William “Refrigerator” Perry G.I. Joe pose-able action figure.

Just around the corner from the Galaxy of Junk display, Talon Dunning was working on a new sketch.

Dunning was one of the many illustrators in attendance over the weekend at AdventureCon, his specialty was primarily roleplaying illustration.

“Mainly fantasy/super hero art, roleplaying art,” said Dunning, whose talents can be seen at www.talonart.com. “I’ve been doing it my whole life, that and graphic design, so it’s something I really enjoy… Right now, I’m just doing freelance work.”

Others, like local University of Tennessee graduate Shawn Harbin were on hand to answer questions about their work and sell a few comics as well. According to Harbin, The Dungeon Comic tells a story that contains elements of horror, mystery, sci-fi, suspense, fantasy, and camp. Harbin’s work can be seen at www.bsx22studios.com.

Aside form those mentioned, booths featuring games like the popular Dungeons & Dragons series, knives & swords, Anime toys and books, tattoos, and signed movie posters were prevalent throughout the event – one that looks to become a spring staple in Pigeon Forge after a successful first go round at the Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center.

Titanic Museum to Open in Pigeon Forge on April 8

Half-scale museum will house 400 valuable artifacts and personal items found on the ship.

The world’s largest permanent Titanic museum is set to officially open its doors in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on Thursday, April 8.

According to the museum’s official website, www.titanicpigeonforge.com, guests will get to play a part in one of the greatest human dramas of all time as they navigate through 20 rooms holding over 400 valuable artifacts and personal items, an exclusive photo collection and hands-on-activities.

Some of the activities include:

  • Walking an actual size replica of the Grand Staircase

  • Touching the frozen surface of an “iceberg”

  • Sending an SOS signal from the ship’s wireless communications room and receive communication from the coast guard

  • Listening to survivors’ stories as they sit in actual lifeboats

  • Feeling the chill of that fateful “Starry Night”

  • Standing on the mighty ship’s bridge and hear the Captain’s commands

  • Viewing life aboard the ship – see a First Class Stateroom and a Third Class cabin

  • Exploring world-class gallery rooms with rare historical artifacts

  • Controlling a simulated underwater Titanic exploration of your own

Guests will be given a passenger boarding ticket upon entry. These tickets tell the story of an actual Titanic passenger and allow you to follow their story throughout the exhibit. Each artifact has a unique story that relates directly to a crew member or passenger. At the end of your two-hour self-guided tour, you will discover the fate of your ticketed passenger in the memorial room.

Titanic in the Smokies is a permanent three-story, $25 million museum attraction shaped like the Titanic herself. Built half-scale to the original Titanic, the museum towers 100 feet above the parkway and is anchored in water to create the illusion of the Titanic at sea.

A free Titanic Museum preview center is currently open daily at 2134 Parkway in Pigeon Forge.

Pigeon Forge 2010 Calendar of Events

There is no shortage of events and things to do in Pigeon Forge for 2010. From the Wilderness Wildlife week in January to the New Year’s Eve Extravaganza in December, there’s something for everyone in 2010.

2011 Pigeon Forge Calendar of Events

There is no shortage of events and things to do in Pigeon Forge for 2010. From the Wilderness Wildlife week in January to the New Year’s Eve Extravaganza in December, there’s something for everyone in 2010.

*PLEASE NOTE* These dates are subject to change. Please contact the numbers listed for each event to receive official information. If you discover something is different than what we have listed, please post it in the comment section at the bottom of this page.

January 2010

January 1 to 15 – Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights – Fun Time Trolley Station @ Patriot Park; (Mondays and Fridays only) 6:30 p.m.; $5.00; Call Trolley Office @ (865) 453-6444 for reservations and departure times.

January 9 to 16 – 20th Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week – Music Road Convention Center; for more information call (865) 453-8574 or visit www.mypigeonforge.com

January 16 to 18 – The Edge Student & Leader Conference – Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

January 26 to 28 – Ministers Conference Blue Springs Church of God – Smoky Shadows Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

February 2010

February 4 & 5 – Smoky Mountain Gospel Jubilee – Country Tonite Theatre; Free, limited seating, 1st come basis; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.countrytonitepf.com

February 12 & 13 – Belz Sidewalk Sale – Belz Outlets; for more information call (865) 453-7316.

February 19 & 20 – Black Oaks Heights Baptist Church Convention – Smoky Shadows Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

February 25 to 28 – 10th Annual Saddle Up! – TBD; for more information call (865) 453-8574 or visit www.mypigeonforge.com/saddleup

February 26 & 27 – 5th Annual Western Jamboree Starring Riders in the Sky along with Tennessee Shindig entertainers For more information, call 1-88-908-3327.

February 26 to 28 – Belmont Heights Couples Retreat – Smoky Shadows Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

March 2010

March 4 to 6 – Couples Retreat 2010 – Smoky Shadows Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

March 4 to 7 – Simone’s Epic Conference 2010 – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

March 5 & 6 – Winter Carnival of Magic – Country Tonite Theatre; 8 p.m. show, for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.countrytonitepf.com

March 6 – East TN Children’s Hospital “Cutest Little Baby Face” Contest Photo Session – Belz Outlets; for more information call (865) 453-7316.

March 8 to 14 – North American Country Music Association International (NACMAI) – Country Tonite Theatre; Monday – Saturday competition free to the public. Saturday evening show and Sunday afternoon awards show admission charged. For more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.countrytonitepf.com

March 10 to 14 – 16th Annual “A Mountain Quiltfest” – Music Road Convention Center; for more information call (865) 453-8574 or visit www.mountainquiltfest.com

March 12 to 14 – Church of God Winterfest – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call (865) 428-5787.

March 18 to 21 – Tennessee Moose Association – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

March 20 – East TN Children’s Hospital “Cutest Little Baby Face” Contest Grand Finale – Belz Outlets; for more information call (865) 453-7316.

March 26 & 27 – Youth Outreach for Christ – Smoky Shadows Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

March 26 to April 2 – 14th Annual Great Smoky Mountains GRACE Bible Conference – Holiday Inn Resort; for more information call David at (423) 534-8486.

March 27 – Belz Annual Easter Egg Hunt – Belz Outlets, 10:00 am; for more information call (865) 453-7316.

March 27 to April 26 – Festival of Nations – Dollywood; for more information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit www.dollywood.com (Closed Tuesdays and Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010)

April 2010

April 3 – Easter Egg Hunt & Breakfast with the Easter Bunny – Pigeon Forge Community Center; Breakfast 8 am Egg Hunt 10 am; for more information call 865-429-7373.

April 3 & 4 – Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament – For more information call Greg Ward at (865) 661-3474 or visit www.smokymountaintrouttournament.com

April 8 & 9 – Conservative Christian Ministries 5th Annual Ladies Retreat in the Smokies – Holiday Inn Resort Hotel; for more information call Connie Harman at (276) 964-5663.

April 9 – Fiesta-Val Band and Chorus Competition – Music Road Hotel & Convention Center Spectators Welcome – Free; for more information call (804) 264-8663.

April 9 & 10 – Retreat for Christ – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

April 13 – Community Night – Pigeon Forge High School; for more information call 865-453-8574.

April 15 to 18 – Community Night – Pigeon Forge High School; for more information call 865-453-8574.

April 15 to 18 – GRAND SPRING ROD RUN – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

April 16 – Fiesta-Val Band and Chorus Competition – Music Road Hotel & Convention Center Spectators Welcome – Free; for more information call (804) 264-8663.

April 23 – Fiesta-Val Band and Chorus Competition – Music Road Hotel & Convention Center Spectators Welcome – Free; for more information call (804) 264-8663.

April 30 to May 2 – RUMBLE IN THE HILLS Motorcycle Rally – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

May 2010

May 3 to 8 – 6th Annual Southern Gospel Music FanFair – Smoky Mountain Convention Center; for more information call (205) 662-4826 or visit www.sgmfanfair.com

May 7 – 25th Annual Dolly Parade – 6 p.m.; for more information call (865) 453-8574 or visit www.mypigeonforge.com

May 8 – Shrine FunFest Parade – 9:00 am On the Parkway – Public Welcome.

May 13 to 15 – 32nd Annual F-100 Supernationals and All Ford Show – Pigeon Forge Municipal Parking Facility; for more information call (423) 623-4644, (423) 623-1871, (423) 465-5855 or visit www.f100supernationals.com or the host hotel, Grand Resort Hotel at 1-800-251-4444.

May 21 & 22 – Relay for Life – Patriot Park; for more information call Robin Kurtz at (865) 908-5789 or visit www.relayforlife.org/seviertn

May 28 – The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra in Concert – Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit firstclassconcerts.com

May 28 to 30 – AdventureCon, Pop Culture & Collectable Expo – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

May 28 to 31 – Belz Sidewalk Sale – Belz Outlets; for more information call (865) 453-7316.

June 2010

June 4 & 5 – Ponitacs in Pigeon Forge – Classic Car Show – Music Road Hotel & Convention Center; for more information contact (865) 379-9595.

June 10 to 12 – 19th Annual Smoky Mountains Storytelling Festival – TBD; for more information call (865) 453-8574.

June 10 to 13 – Belz Truckload Sale – Belz Outlets; for more information call (865) 453-7316.

June 11 to 13 – All Chevy Supernationals – Pigeon Forge Municipal Parking Facility; for more information call (423) 623-4644, (423) 623-1871, (423) 465-5855 or visit www.autoshows.cc or the host hotel, Grand Resort Hotel at 1-800-251-4444.

June 11 to August 1 – KidsFest – Dollywood; for more information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit www.dollywood.com

June 15-20 – Music City Gospel Showcase – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

June 18 – Roy Clark in Concert – Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit firstclassconcerts.com

June 24 to 27 – Great Smoky F-100 Run – Smoky Shadows Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

July 2010

July 2 – Music on the Square – Old Mill Square; for more information call (865) 428-0771 or visit www.oldmillsquare.com

July 2 – Tanya Tucker in Concert – Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit firstclassconcerts.com

July 3 – 20th Annual Patriot Festival – Patriot Park; for more information call (865) 453-8574.

July 8 to 11 – SEAA Girl’s Slow Pitch World Series – Pigeon Forge City Park; for more information call (865) 717-4932 or visit www.seaayouth.com

July 20 to 25 – SEAA Girl’s Fast Pitch World Series – Pigeon Forge City Park; for more information call (865) 717-4932 or visit www.seaayouth.com

July 22 to 25 – Belz Truckload Sale – Belz Outlets; for more information call (865) 453-7316.

July 23 & 24 – George Jones In Concert – Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit firstclassconcerts.com

July 30 to Aug 1 – Volunteer Cat Club Show – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

August 2010

August 1 to 31 – Celebrate Freedom! – Join us in honoring America’s heroes during the entire month of August. Participating businesses offer exclusive discounts to veterans, all branches of active duty, Reserves, National Guard, retired military, law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS personnel (ID required). For information call (865) 453-8574; 1-800-251-9100.

August 11 to 14 – KIDABRA! – The Association of Family & Kidshow Performers – Music Road Hotel & Convention Center; Registration Required. Grand Finale Public Show 8/14 @ 8:00 p.m.; for more information call (336) 492-7870.

August 13 & 14 – Stringtime in the Smokies, presented by The Old Mill – Old Mill Square; for more information call (865) 428-0771 or visit www.oldmillsquare.com

August 13 to 15 – Smoky Mountain Bull Dog Club – Smoky Shadows Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

August 20 – Chubby Checker in Concert – Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit firstclassconcerts.com

August 23 to 25 – 14th Annual World Premiere Gospel Concert – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

September 2010

September 2 to 6 – Belz Sidewalk Sale – Belz Outlets; for more information call (865) 453-7316.

September 10 & 11 – Shades of the Past Rod Run XXVIII – National Parks Resort Lodge & Smoky River Ranch; for more information call Dan Draper at (865) 995-2009 or visit www.shadesofthepast.com

September 16 to 19 – Belz Truckload Sale – Belz Outlets; for more information call (865) 453-7316.

September 16 to 19 – Grand Fall Rod Run – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

September 23 to 26 – Tennessee Moose Association – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

September 24 – Country Gold Tour – Featuring Leroy Van Dyke, Rex Allen, Jr. and Moe Bandy in Concert – Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit firstclassconcerts.com

September 25 – 7th Annual Old Mill Heritage Day – Old Mill Square; for more information call (865) 428-0771 or visit www.oldmillsquare.com

September 25 & 26 – Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament – For more information call Greg Ward at (865) 661-3474 or visit www.smokymountaintrouttournament.com

October 2010

October 1 to 30 – National Gospel and Harvest Celebration – Dollywood; for more information call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit www.dollywood.com (Closed Tuesdays and Thursdays)

October 1 to 31 – 14th Annual Pigeon Forge HarvestFest – For more information call (865) 453-8574;
1-800-251-9100.

October 2 to 30 – Pigeon Forge Rotary Club Craft Fair – Patriot Park; for more information call (865) 909-3446.

October 8 to 11 – Belz Sidewalk Sale – Belz Outlets; for more information call (865) 453-7316.

October 15 to 17 – Rocky Top Cat Club – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

October 21 to 24 – Belz Truckload Sale – Belz Outlets; for more information call (865) 453-7316.

October 22 – The Nashville Legends Show – Featuring Bill Anderson, Jim Ed Brown and Helen Cornelius in Concert – Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit firstclassconcerts.com

October 25 to 30 – Samoyed Club of America, Inc. National Specialty Dog Show – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

October 28 – Belz Annual Halloween Egg Hunt – Belz Outlets, 6:00 p.m.; for more information (865) 453-7316.

October 28 – 10th Annual Safe Halloween Celebration (Trick or Treat) – Pigeon Forge Community Center; hosted by the City of Pigeon Department of Parks and Recreation. For more information call (865) 429-7373.

November 2010

November 1 to 3 – Gloryfest Senior Adult Conference – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-866-739-2123.

November 4 & 5 – MLC Ladies Conference & Retreat – Music Road Hotel & Convention Center; Advance Registration Required; for more information call (706) 226-3312.

November 4 to 6 – Chosen Ladies Conference Hosted by Watts Bar Church of God – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

November 6 to January 1 – Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival – Dollywood; for more information call1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit www.dollywood.com (Operating days vary. Closed 11/25, 12/24 & 25, 12/31)

November 9 – 21st Annual Winterfest Kickoff – Patriot Park; for more information call (865) 453-8574.

November 10 to 30 – Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights – Fun Time Trolley Station @ Patriot Park; (Mon. through Fri. only) 6:30 p.m.; $5.00; Call Trolley Office @ (865) 453-6444 for reservations and departure times.

November 11 to 14 – Belz Sidewalk Sale – Belz Outlets; for more information call (865) 453-7316.

November 12 – Ronnie McDowell & Billy Joe Royal in Concert – Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit firstclassconcerts.com

November 13 – ATVA National Banquet & Awards – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

November 19-21 – Turkey Strut Square Dancers Weekend – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

November 20 – Tellebration – TBD; for more information call (865) 453-8574.

November 21 – Pigeon Forge Community Chorus Holiday Concert – TBD, for more information call (865) 453-8574.

December 2010

December 1 to 31 – Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights – Fun Time Trolley Station @ Patriot Park; (Mon. through Fri. only) 6:30 p.m.; $5.00; Call Trolley Office @ (865) 453-6444 for reservations and departure times.

December 7 – Tree Lighting Ceremony – Pigeon Forge Community Center; for more information call (865) 429-7373.

December 29 to 31 – Exit Winter Conference – Smoky Shadows Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

December 29 to 31 – Xtreme Youth Conferences – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

December 31 – 29th New Years Eve Extravaganza – Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more information call 1-800-251-4444.

December 31 – New Year’s Eve Celebrations – Various Venues; for more information call (865) 453-8574; 1-800-251-9100.

Parker’s Greatest Knife Show

This show has kept its popularity due to the work of the late Jim Parker, part of the original Parker Knife family.

Parker’s Greatest Knife Show is the greatest antique pocket knife show in the country. On June 11th through 13th the knife show will be at The Sevierville Events Center at Bridgemont. This is the brand-new, state-of-the-art events center located right off Highway 66 in Sevierville TN. You can see it from the road, look for the Music Outlet and then pull across the bridge to the events center. This astounding facility only makes the knife show that much better. Countless vendors and knives as far as the eye can see. Plus, you get the chance to meet and talk to other knife collectors from around the region and across the country.

The knife community is one of the greatest set of collectors on the planet. They are informed about their collectibles and look forward to talking with others about their passion. Whether they are collecting pocket knives or fixed blades, WR Case or Boker you will find some amazing collectibles and learn a lot about the history of the knife industry. Some of the vendors you will meet have been collecting knives since they were children getting their first knife from a parent or grandparent. These vendors will have one-of-kind pieces or knives that were limited production runs. The history of the knives that you will see will amaze you.

This show has kept its popularity due to the work of the late Jim Parker, part of the original Parker Knife family. This show has been around for 18 years and has grown considerably. The Parker name is known in the knife world and they are part of the history of America for that reason. From owning their own knife company to selling and trading the biggest brands in the knife world, this is the show to experience. Even if you are not a knife collector you will enjoy the greatest knife show on earth! If you are in the Pigeon Forge area in June, set aside some time for this special event.