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Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival

Best Fall Break Destination for Your Family

From colorful mountaintops to crafts and live entertainment, Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival is a county-wide event throughout the towns of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Townsend. These towns represent a special autumn zone of the Smoky Mountains that transforms itself through fun times, vibrancy of the leaves and hospitality of the locals. Come and stay during this magical time in Tennessee. Fall is the peak time to explore this Smoky Mountain region, which is famous for its fall leaf colors. Take in all of the special attractions and shows during Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival. Start dreaming now of crisp cool air. Discover a great vacation package, and plan your autumn vacation itinerary.

For a complete list of activities, visit the calendar of events and plan your vacation now.

Fall is time of celebration in the Smoky Mountains when special harvest-themed activities and displays can be found throughout the communities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and Townsend. Visitors see an array of craft shows, decorations and other "artistic" scenes that are sure to keep everyone's energy level lively. If you're into knick knacks and friendly faces, then the Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival is sure to keep you entertained throughout your entire stay in this region of the United States. Vacationers make a special point to shop and dine their way through Pigeon Forge, and they don't stop until they reach Gatlinburg and a mysterious region known by locals as "The Glades." Don't miss out! Start making your plans to be part of the celebration today! Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival continues from September 15 through October 31 with many events, displays, and activities to enjoy.

TIP | Fall Color Hotline is 1-800-697-4200

IMPORTANT | FALL 2012 marks the official beginning of the 17^th Annual Pigeon Forge Harvest Festival. The main number for Pigeon Forge Harvest Festival activities is (865) 453-8574. PigeonForge.com provides comprehensive info and up-to-date blogs about fall leaf colors in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

	Pigeon Forge Harvest Festival Events:

September
1 - 30	Behind the Scenes of James Cameron's Titanic - Get some behind the scenes action of what really happened on the ship. For more information call 1-800-381-7670
7 - 8	Shades of the Past - Thousands of classic car, truck and motorcycle enthusiasts make the pilgrimage to Pigeon Forge each year.
15 - 17	Grand Fall Rod Run - The changing colors and bright leaves falling are the perfect natural backdrop for viewing the colorful selection of cars during this huge event. Car enthusiasts enjoy cruising and meeting on the main parkway amid the fall displays in every restaurant, hotel, and attraction.
21 - 22	Don Williams in Concert - at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information please call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com
29 30	13th Annual Fall Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament - Come out for great prizes and fun as we stock over 5,000 trout prior to this two day event! (865) 661-3474

October
1 - 30	Behind the Scenes of James Cameron's Titanic - Get some behind the scenes action of what really happened on the ship. For more information call 1-800-381-7670
15 - 20	Mountainfest at The Inn at Christmas Place - Mountainfest event located at The Inn at Christmas Place includes bluegrass music, singers, storytellers and demonstrations of mountain crafts.
26	Ray Stevens in Concert (two performances 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.) - at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information please call 1-800-792-4308 or visit www.firstclassconcerts.com

Visit the Pigeon Forge area to see colorful leaves in the fall. Depending on the weather, leaves will begin to change some time in October. For more information call the Fall Color Hotline at 1-800-697-4200 to receive updated color information pertaining to the following areas: Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville, TN.

Families appreciate the fact that Pigeon Forge can be such an affordable family vacation. There are many ways to save and coupons. Plus, fall is the perfect season for visitors to appreciate the simpler things....like fall displays, historic sites, and nature information.

Don't be surprised if you see a wedding ceremony in progress as you're taking a scenic drive or riding the trolley. Couples from all over the world choose to get married in the Smoky Mountains. This is a top destination in the United States for getting married. Pigeon Forge offers an abundance of wedding services. Brides and grooms appreciate the beautiful fall scenery that adds a pop of color to their ceremony.


	Sevierville Harvest Festival Events:

September
4 - 9	Sevier County Fair - Enjoy the last moments of summer with an evening at a country fair. Enjoy carnival rides, games, contest, food and concerts at our hometown fair.
13	Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival - This three day festival is jam packed full of Bluegrass performers that will start playing at 9 a.m. and keep playing well on into the night.
October
6 - 7	Robert Tino's Smoky Mountain Homecoming - Come out to the pumpkin patch for old fashioned games, bluegrass music and the unveiling of Robert Tino's latest print.

Brides are everywhere! Consider this—Many family members are off work during the week of Labor Day or Fall Break or Thanksgiving. Booking your wedding near a holiday often turns out to be the perfect solution for families and large groups to gather for your special ceremony. Anytime is the perfect seasonal time for getting married in the mountains. Pigeon Forge offers four complete seasons of beauty. The transition to autumn becomes an explosion of red, gold, and green.

	Gatlinburg Harvest Festival Events:


September
1 - 2	8th Annual Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival - Free outdoor family event located at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. This festival features skilled artist from all over the country, great cuisine and fun music for all!
13	15th Annual Taste of Autumn - Sample popular dishes from the area's finest restaurants. Have a fabulous evening as you enjoy live entertainment and a live auction all for a good cause as proceeds benefit United Way of Sevier County.
October
11 - 28	Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair - One of the Southeast's favorite events featuring over 200 booths of artisans finest work. Live entertainment daily!

Pigeon Forge has plenty of shopping and great deals all year long. This town has everything from little souvenir and gift shops to huge name brand outlet stores. So whatever is on your Christmas list, you'll be able to find it here in Pigeon Forge! Plan a fall girls shopping getaway weekend getaway to relax in the evenings and get a little bit of your shopping list completed before the holiday rush. View scenes of Pigeon Forge shopping!


	Townsend Events:

September
8 - 9	Teacher Escape Weekend - Escape to the Smokies and join Tremont's teacher/naturalists for an exciting look at what Tremont has to offer. This weekend is an opportunity to meet other teachers, share ideas, learn about new Tremont programs and answer questions you may have before your school's visit. It is also a time to relax, enjoy the mountain scenery and make new friends.
28 - 29	Fall Heritage Festival and Old Timers Day - Come out to the Townsend Visitor Center in Townsend, TN for bluegrass music, clogging, beautiful antique tractors, crafts, food, quilting, apple-butter making, beekeeping and blacksmithing.
29	Railroad Days at the Little River Railroad Museum in Townsend, TN

October
6 - 7	Teacher Escape Weekend - Escape to the Smokies and join Tremont's teacher/naturalists for an exciting look at what Tremont has to offer. This weekend is an opportunity to meet other teachers, share ideas, learn about new Tremont programs and answer questions you may have before your school's visit. It is also a time to relax, enjoy the mountain scenery and make new friends.
6 - 7	Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers Festival - held at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, located in the peaceful gateway community of Townsend, TN. Through an assortment of artifacts dating from 3000 B.C. to the 1930’s, visitors catch a glimpse of Native American life and its pottery.
19 - 21	Women's Backpack - What better way is there to enjoy early fall than with a group of adventurous women on the trail and around the campfire. It’s “Girl Power” all the way as we climb mountains, ford streams and leave our hectic lives behind.
19 - 20	Autumn Brilliance Photography Workshop - Willard Clay, widely recognized as one of our nation’s preeminent landscape photographers, leads this annual workshop. Unlike many photography workshops, our price includes meals, lodging and instruction by one of the finest teams of photography instructors anywhere in the country.

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Come and relax in the beautiful colors of fall and breathe in the fresh autumn air. There are many opportunities for participation in the arts and crafts festivals of Pigeon Forge. Visitors enjoy the activities available in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. For a complete list of activities, view the PigeonForge.com calendar of events. Find a great vacation package, and plan your fall trip now.