Music of the Mountains is a springtime weekend when music drifts through the mist of Great Smoky Mountains National Park at three locations: Friday at Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center in Townsend, TN. Saturday at Sugarlands Visitor Center in Gatlinburg, TN. Sunday afternoon at the Smoky Mountain Visitor Center in Cosby, TN. Visitors are delighted by the sounds of everything from authentic instruments to modern bands on stage who celebrate the musical spirit of the mountains.
The Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage is an annual five-day event in Great Smoky Mountains National Park consisting of a variety of wildflower, fauna, and natural history walks, motorcades, photographic tours, art classes, and indoor seminars. Most programs are located outdoors in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park areas, while indoor classes and seminars are also held in various venues throughout Gatlinburg. Join us by registering for the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage in the Smokies on April 23-27, 2013.
May 17 - 18, 2013 is Sevierville's Bloomin' BBQ and Bluegrass! Last year, this event drew approx. 26,000 people. Many local residents as well as tourists rush to Sevierville, Tennessee for BBQ-related fun and frolicking. View Scenes from Bloomin' BBQ and Bluegrass. This is the largest event in Sevierville! Bloomin' BBQ & Bluegrass includes: The Tennessee State Championship Barbeque Cook-Off, FREE bluegrass concerts, kids games, great food and authentic mountain crafts. Make plans now, and mark your calendar for 2013, Bloomin' BBQ and Bluegrass occurs May 17 and 18, 2013.
Mountain Music fills the air from performers on stage to breakout jam sessions where everyone gets into the act. A variety of old-fashioned games can be enjoyed by all ages, and antique farm equipment brings another taste of nostalgia to the event. Don’t forget the stick-to-your-ribs great food that can be enjoyed at outdoor picnic tables making Pigeon Forge the perfect place to spend a couple of days in the Smoky Mountains. Pigeon Forge is the best vacation destination for families with children. View Scenes from a Springfest Family Trip.
Savor the area's best ribs and wings as well as live entertainment during Gatlinburg's annual event entitled "Ribfest & Wings." One admission price allows sampling until the ribs and wings run out. The Gatlinburg Parkway transforms into a Street Fair.
Increasingly, Smoky Mountain travelers are building a few extra days into their schedule to venture out to destinations such as Townsend, TN, Knoxville, TN or Cosby, TN....and points beyond. Wind your way along the back roads of this postcard-beautiful region. More and more visitors are booking in centrally-located Pigeon Forge as their "home base" location, then daytripping the 90-mile scenic drive on I-40 EAST toward Asheville, NC to visit the spectacular spring flower gardens of Biltmore® or fully appreciate the Appalachian splendor of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Smoky Mountain region is rich in local customs, perspectives, and stories. With so many things to do, use PigeonForge.com as your top travel guide for finding the best Smoky Mountain information. Check out our PigeonForge.com coupons to find special discounts at area spas. A scenic drive can be the perfect activity for enjoying Springfest in the Smoky Mountains.
Spring is the perfect season for getting married in the mountains. The Smoky Mountain area transforms into one big never-ending wedding bouquet. Flowering trees are blooming, azaleas are bright, tulips are sprouting everywhere, and the air is scented with the sweet fragrance from honeysuckle vines. This is why so many brides choose an outdoor venue for their Smoky Mountain wedding. For ideas and inspiration, View Scenes from the Wedding Photo Gallery. PigeonForge.com is your best resource for finding wedding services, proposing marriage, or celebrating an anniversary. Love is in the air, and Pigeon Forge is the perfect destination to celebrate. Whether you are getting married or just enjoy the romance of spring, plan a couple of days in Pigeon Forge. Start with this helpful Pigeon Forge Romantic Getaway Itinerary suggested by PigeonForge.com
Fireflies that blink in unison are one of the great mysteries of the Smoky Mountains. Synchronous Fireflies are a natural phenomenon that only occurs in a couple of places in the world. Visitors flock to a specific region of Great Smoky Mountains National Park known as Elkmont. Experience the nightly display, which occurs every year during the first days of June. Plan ahead, because the national park service has implemented some very specific viewing hours and rules. Pre-registration is required via a new online ticketing system at recreation.gov. You will be glad you made the effort to visit the mountains during this captivating firefly season. What an inspirational week to bring Springfest to a close and kick off your summer. Depend on PigeonForge.com to discover this and many other secrets of the smokies that are, as they say, "off the beaten path."