If you're planning a trip to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg in 2023, there are plenty of events to look forward to! Here's a breakdown of some of the most exciting events happening in the area, organized by month.
March
- (3/2-3/5) Celebrate the Smokies Bluegrass Festival - Ramada Inn North, Pigeon Forge
- (3/4-3/5) Corvette Expo - LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge
- (3/11-3/12) Shamrock Festival - Ole Smoky Moonshine, Gatlinburg
- (3/17) Gatlinburg St. Patrick's Day Parade - Downtown Gatlinburg
- (3/17-3/19) A Mountain Quiltfest - LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge
April
- (4/1-4/2) Spring Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament - Downtown Gatlinburg
- (4/1-4/30) Smoky Mountain Wine Fest - Various locations in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg
- (4/7-4/9) Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage - Various locations in the Great Smoky Mountains
- (4/12-4/16) Pigeon Forge Spring Rod Run - LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge
- (4/21-4/23) A Mountain Quiltfest - LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge
- (4/29) Mountain Man Memorial March - Gatlinburg
May
- (5/1-5/31) Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales - Downtown Gatlinburg
- (5/5-5/7) Yellow Mustang Car Show - LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge
- (5/6) Bloomin' Barbeque & Bluegrass - Downtown Sevierville (about a 20 minute drive from Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg)
- (5/10-5/14) Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge - LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge
- (5/13) Gatlinburg Beans & Cornbread Festival - Downtown Gatlinburg
- (5/20) Gatlinburg Wine Fest - Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg
June
- (6/2-6/3) Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival - Kodak (about a 20 minute drive from Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg)
- (6/4-6/10) Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales - Downtown Gatlinburg
- (6/8-6/10) Jeep Invasion - LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge
- (6/14-6/17) Shades of the Past Rod Run - Dollywood's Splash Country
- (6/22-6/24) Great Smoky Mountain Food Truck Festival - Downtown Townsend (about a 30 minute drive from Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg)
July
- (7/1-7/31) Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair - Gatlinburg Convention Center
- (7/1-7/31) Summer Tunes & Tales - Downtown Gatlinburg
- (7/4) Gatlinburg Fourth of July Midnight Parade - Downtown Gatlinburg
- (7/4) Patriot Festival - Patriot Park, Pigeon Forge
- (7/22) Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Festival - Townsend Visitors Center, Townsend (about a 30 minute drive from Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg)
- (7/28-7/30) Music in the Mountains Summer Festival - Great Smoky Mountains National Park
August
- (8/4-8/13) Smoky Mountain Songwriters Festival - Various locations in Gatlinburg
- (8/18-8/19) Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival - Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
- (8/18-8/19) Celebrate Freedom! - Gatlinburg Convention Center, Gatlinburg
- (8/25-8/27) Shades of the Past Hot Rod Roundup - Dollywood's Splash Country
September
- (9/1-9/4) Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament - Downtown Gatlinburg
- (9/8-9/9) Pigeon Forge Fall Rod Run - LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge
- (9/15-9/16) Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival - Kodak (about a 20 minute drive from Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg)
- (9/16-9/17) The Old Mill Heritage Day - The Old Mill, Pigeon Forge
- (9/22-9/23) Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair - Gatlinburg Convention Center
- (9/30) Dollywood's Great Pumpkin LumiNights - Dollywood, Pigeon Forge
October
- (10/1-10/31) Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival - Various locations in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg
- (10/6-10/8) Fall Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament - Downtown Gatlinburg
- (10/6-10/7) Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair - Gatlinburg Convention Center
- (10/13-10/22) Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair - Gatlinburg Convention Center
- (10/19-10/22) Pigeon Forge Fall Grand Rod Run - LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge
- (10/31) Trick or Treat Kickoff Karnival - Pigeon Forge Community Center, Pigeon Forge
November
- (11/1-11/30) Winter Magic Kickoff & Chili Cookoff - Downtown Gatlinburg
- (11/1-11/30) Winterfest - Various locations in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg
- (11/10-11/12) Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival - Dollywood, Pigeon Forge
- (11/10-11/11) Gatlinburg Christmas Craft Show - Gatlinburg Convention Center
- (11/22) Gatlinburg's Festival of Trees - W.L. Mills Conference Center, Gatlinburg
- (11/23) Gatlinburg's Annual Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show - Gatlinburg Convention Center
December
- (12/1-12/31) Winterfest - Various locations in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg
- (12/1-12/31) Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood - Dollywood
- (12/1-12/31) Gatlinburg Winter Magic - Downtown Gatlinburg
- (12/2) Gatlinburg Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade - Downtown Gatlinburg
- (12/1-12/31) Great Smoky Mountains Railroad's Polar Express - Bryson City, NC (about an hour drive from Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg)
- (12/2) Gatlinburg Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade - Downtown Gatlinburg
- (12/3) Pigeon Forge Christmas Parade - Pigeon Forge Parkway
- (12/3) Winter Magic Kickoff & Chili Cookoff - Downtown Gatlinburg
- (12/10-12/11) Christmas Arts & Crafts Show - Gatlinburg Convention Center
- (12/31) New Year's Eve Ball Drop & Fireworks Show - Downtown Gatlinburg
If you're planning a visit to the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area in 2023, there is certainly no shortage of events and activities to keep you busy throughout the year. From music festivals and craft fairs to seasonal celebrations and holiday events, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
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Whether you're traveling with family or friends, the Sugar Shack is the perfect home base for exploring all that the area has to offer. With so many exciting events and attractions to choose from, you're sure to have a trip that you'll never forget.
