4 More days until Christmas! Before you know it, New Year Celebrations will be over with too and what will happen then? You might be bored. Fear not the boredom, for the Smokies will keep you entertained well into 2011 and beyond!
You’ve driven through all the lights in town? No problem. For the second year, Christmas Wonderland will be happening at the Smokies Stadium on January 1st to the 3rd. This synchronized LED light show will be guaranteed to entertain kids both young and old. The attraction itself is nearly one mile! Call the smokies stadium for more info on this spectacle. Keep in mind that fees will apply per vehicle.
Also, not to be outdone by their own event, the Titanic Museum will be doing a FREE ice carving competition on January the 22. From 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. You can view the sculptures, talk with carvers/artists, see the works in progress and maybe do all three at once! Call the number 800-381-7670 for more information on this intriguing event!
Want some more? Well, we’re finding them! Keep your eyes peeled right here for now, 2011 and beyond!
Tags: 2011, Ice Carving, LED Light Show, Smokies, titanic
The lights are on, but the party starts now! Winterfest will begin with celebrations this afternoon! Expect big crowds for the ceremony, but this year there should be plenty of parking. If you can’t park at Patriot Park, there will be overflow parking at the “Belle Island” parking lot up the street, which Pigeon Forge now uses for overflow. A trolley service will be running all night to take people to and fro there cars. So if you seem daunted by crowds, then you shouldn’t have to worry that much about finding a parking space.
Happy winter, everyone!
Tags: Celebration, Lights, Parking, Patriot Park, Pigeon Forge, Smokies, Winter, Winterfest
A little bit of an early reminder for you, but Winterfest in Pigeon Forge kicks off on November 9th! From then until February 28th next year, you’ll have a chance to see all the lights, spectacles and events that come with it! Five millions lights will turn on and celebrations will kick in full at Patriot Park on November 9th as the switch is pulled. Events and celebrations begin then and go on for the entire winter season and refuse to let up! The next day is Gatlinburg’s own Winter Magic kickoff, complete with a Chili Cookoff to keep you warm well into the night! Don’t forget that the trolley will have a special tour of all the lights in the city for most of Wintefest for the low cost of $5 every night from November 10th to January 29th too! Pigeon Forge’s starts at 6:30 PM every night from then on.
There’s always a lot going on during this time and there won’t be any stopping the tide of Christmas spirit! As more details come about, stay tuned to the Smokies Blog to plan your vacation into the area. We’ll help make sure you holidays are truly happy!
Tags: Celebration, Gatlinburg, Lights, Pigeon Forge, Smokies, Winter, Winterfest
Since we’re getting into the full swing of Summer now, everyone seems to be wanting to go to Smokies. Whether to take in the sites, relax, or go through the many attractions the area has to offer, everyone has there own reasons. If you’re in town this weekend, I hope you’re beating off the heat and having a blast! For me, it’s a great time to hit the trials and do a little hiking. Ace Gap, while a litle out of the way is a good simple trail to hike on and great for a small groups, like the one I went with. Be careful on the drive and enjoy the sites!
If nature is not your thing, The Belz Outlets in Pigeon Forge will be having a massive sidewalk sale from Thursday, July 22 to Sunday, July 25. No idea what the sale will contain, but if you’re in the shopping mood, it would be wise of you to check it out!
Tags: Ace Gap, Outlets, Shopping, Smokies
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