Dates |
Location |
The Details |
April
1-2
|
Pigeon Forge |
Retreat for Christ - Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center;
for more information call 1-800-251-4444 |
April 1 |
Pigeon Forge |
Lee Greenwood in Concert – Smith Family Dinner Theater; for more information
call 1-866-399-8100 or visit smithfamilytheater.com |
April
1-30 |
Gatlinburg |
Smoky Mountain Springfest – Join in a countywide celebration of the
season, featuring special events, local craft shows and much more. (800)
568-4748 |
April
1-30 |
Pigeon Forge |
Dollywood’s Festival of Nations - Dollywood; for more Information call
1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com |
April
2-30 |
Gatlinburg |
Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament – The 12th Annual Spring Smoky Mountain
Trout Tournament is open to adults or children – and equally challenging
for both visitors and locals, with multiple categories to be contested
in this largest trout tournament in the Smokies. All Gatlinburg and state
fishing regulations will be observed. For information, call 865-661-3474,
visit www.rockytopoutfitter.com, or email rockytopoutfit@aol.com. |
April 9 |
Gatlinburg |
Gatlinburg Gateway Triathlon – The third annual triathlon, which is
headquartered at the Community Center and starts at 8:15 a.m., is open
to anyone 15 years and older capable of swimming one-half mile, biking
twenty kilometers, and running five kilometers consecutively. Awards
will be given in multiple age categories (men’s and women’s division),
plus a mixed team relay event. Pre-register is required. (865) 436-4990 |
April
14-16 |
Pigeon Forge |
10th Anniversary Yellow Mustang Show – Inn at Christmas Place; for
more information call 1-888-465-9644 |
April
14-17 |
Pigeon Forge |
Grand Spring Rod Run - Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center; for more
information call 1-800-251-4444 |
April
15-16 |
Gatlinburg |
Mountain Man Memorial March – This third annual 26.2-mile march starts
in downtown Gatlinburg at 7 a.m. as a challenging tribute to our men
and women in uniform. The course includes highway and rural road stretches
in addition to rugged terrain and mountain slopes. The event honors 1LT
Frank Walkup, a University of Tennessee-Knoxville alumnus who in 2007
was killed in the line of duty in Iraq. Pre-registration is required,
with Military Heavy, Military Light and Civilian entry categories. Call
865-974-8858 or visit www.mountainmanmarch.com for more information. |
April 16 |
Gatlinburg |
Music of the Mountains – In association with the City of Gatlinburg
and Great Smoky Mountains Association, Great Smoky Mountains National
Park presents its sixth annual event. This year’s activities begin at
Sugarlands Visitors Center with free, limited-seating performances by
a series of acts. For more information, visit www.eventsgatlinburg.com. |
April
20-23 |
Gatlinburg |
Great Smoky Easter Arts & Crafts Show – Unique handcrafted gifts
and products produced by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community
are placed on display and offered for sale as they host their annual
show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Demonstrations are part of
the show. For information, visit www.gatlinburgcrafts.com or call (800)
568-4748 |
April 24 |
Gatlinburg |
Easter Sunrise Service at Ober Gatlinburg – Early morning Easter Service
at Ober Gatlinburg includes complimentary tram service to the top of
the resort begins at 6 a.m. Service begins at 6:30 a.m. Breakfast buffet
available. (800) 251-9202 |
April
26-30 |
Gatlinburg |
61st Annual Wildflower Pilgrimage – Celebrate and enjoy the beauty
of Great Smoky Mountains National Park with over 150 different programs,
including hiking tours, motorcades, demonstrations and classroom lectures
centered on the flowers, plants and wildlife in the great outdoors. For
more information, call (865) 436-7318 ext. 222 or visit www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org. |
April 28 |
Gatlinburg |
Ribfest & Wings – Enjoy a sampling of the area’s best ribs and
wings as well as free live entertainment during this popular ninth annual
event. One admission price allows sampling until the ribs and wings run
out as the Parkway transforms into a Street Fair. (GSE) (800) 568-4748 |
