c6dcb3a0-219f-45a2-8533-ffcd6226b889 Cherokee, N.C., and Gatlinburg that started in April 2006 is doing so well it is expected to expand its services to include a stop in Pigeon Forge starting in spring 2008.]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2007 13:09:56 GMT 5493c557-ea6d-4e8f-b2cf-ec95df766296 Smoky Mountain Winterfest with the annual "Music, Lights, and Magic" event on November 6, at the Municipal Complex. This event is free to the public and will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. featuring local dance troupes and choirs, free food, children's games, fireworks and more.]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:13:14 GMT 22f8b2c7-0bdd-4a95-87cf-b181dd7c4792 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 12:16:32 GMT a32c957f-b091-4fd2-ad7c-0e8738a0db75 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:03:02 GMT 0e0b9792-ac66-4286-890f-691d050db0af United Way of Sevier County.]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:35:05 GMT 299dbe6f-be27-42fb-aafc-4a22c052c011 Gatlinburg this year.]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:52:34 GMT ac1662e5-3656-47d6-a090-7cb464c8935f Dollywood, hosting the Annual Golden Ticket Awards that spotlight the best in the theme park industry or winning the Publisher's Pick Award for Park of the Year.]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2007 18:52:21 GMT 69f0fb3c-4d6e-4a5b-8aae-6abef04e3b12 Dollywood, the No. 2 tourist attraction in Tennessee, will be adding a 500-foot water ride complete with "powerful soaker guns." The $5 million "River Battle" will open in 2008, giving the park more than 40 rides and attractions.]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:36:53 GMT 51f46522-30a0-4e1e-80e6-a19180f020bd Thu, 09 Aug 2007 15:53:34 GMT 80773e2e-c947-4a3a-95f6-a18eda0a3e4e Pigeon Forge's newest attraction, WonderWorks, is hosting Teacher Preview Days August 6-10. Teachers and staff from schools statewide and beyond are invited to preview this educational, interactive and fun "amusement park for the mind." Teachers and staff need only show their school ID at the box office on the day they arrive and they will receive up to two complimentary passes to WonderWorks.
]]> Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:59:06 GMT d4a8d189-f23c-43fc-8350-d6a98aa4d2c6 Inn at Christmas Place. The newest entry to Pigeon Forge's hotel market, the hotel has opened for business and has been at or near capacity every night.]]> Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:57:24 GMT 8e9d29b9-8b16-444d-9c82-18ce20a730d6 Gatlinburg Craftmen's Fair, featuring more than 180 crafts people, will be held July 20 through 29 at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.
]]> Mon, 09 Jul 2007 18:08:49 GMT 85369a76-f023-4243-834c-5f44c457b3aa Three Rivers Rambler excursion train will be transformed into the Circus Express. Departures are at 2pm & 5pm with tickets costing $22 for adults and $12 for children.]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2007 15:28:24 GMT aecff06e-0f5f-4111-9979-a93dcd03335d The Christmas Place in Pigeon Forge will hold a garden "garden party" June 16 and 17. There will be face painting for children, entertainment provided by local character performers "Team Kirkwood"and demonstrations. All activities are free.]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:56:46 GMT 24e3cd44-24eb-4301-9763-f3cbd7d1c8fc Gatlinburg will be filled with unique characters sharing stories about the Great Smoky Mountains, its inhabitants, and the music of Appalachia. Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales now begins nine weeks of free entertainment for residents and visitors alike.]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2007 18:09:46 GMT f1a4ef7d-dfcb-41cd-88f4-cf98bb2d1407 Gatlinburg's Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales, featuring costumed musical performers, storytellers and artisans portraying time periods as far back as 1800, will begin in downtown Gatlinburg on June 8. It will run through Sept. 3.]]> Thu, 07 Jun 2007 17:45:15 GMT b43bfcbd-ccd0-41fa-a73a-ca389bf3d286 Pigeon Forge may be about to change. Now that Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theater has been officially confirmed for the former Boyds Bear Country site, some top performers are scheduled to be part of a summer concert series, according to a marketing consultant working with the company.]]> Tue, 05 Jun 2007 16:50:50 GMT 146b1f62-5fe5-4f9e-ad10-b29ac65bc629 Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have announced the transportation schedule for visitor use during the mating period of the synchronous firefly beetles at Elkmont. The plan, coinciding with the expected peak flashing period, will be in operation from June 8-16, 2007.]]> Thu, 31 May 2007 19:07:40 GMT 04b3cecd-1852-4c51-adb9-21eb7b22fc4c Dixie Stampede. After raising approximately $500,000 during her benefit concert Sunday night, Parton made her presence felt Monday evening as she helped her other Pigeon Forge business venture celebrate it's 20th anniversary during a special VIP show at the popular dinner theater.]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 16:05:13 GMT 00d5c350-8ae3-4b7d-9813-05bf67aaf6a9 Southeastern Tourism Society has selected Gatlinburg's 4th of July Midnight Parade as a top 20 event for July.]]> Fri, 18 May 2007 15:07:09 GMT 549fdb26-3aae-442d-b314-901ffbd4659d Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation and Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center announce that tickets are available for Dolly Parton's benefit concert at 7:30 p.m. May 20, at Smokies Stadium. Proceeds will support the construction of a new Fort Sanders Sevier campus.]]> Tue, 08 May 2007 17:52:47 GMT 9173c054-cc06-4f7b-ba85-ddd677823f58 Pigeon Forge has joined Gatlinburg and Sevierville in recognizing what a valuable asset the river is to its community. In Gatlinburg you can stroll along the river in places on the two main streets through downtown. In Sevierville you can walk up and down the river on a scenic river walk built by the city.]]> Mon, 07 May 2007 18:45:15 GMT 6520d8f0-4124-4833-a4bb-d04e531740da Honoring our traditional All-American commitments to God, Family, this great nation, your car, and All-American food.]]> Sat, 05 May 2007 00:41:18 GMT 616621e4-9b5c-4171-8854-a99885710eb6 human/bear encounters likely this year, according to wildlife biologist with the state and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.]]> Tue, 01 May 2007 17:06:39 GMT 716e817e-d261-43b4-be1a-2e1c15ed6dbe Bloomin' Barbeque and Bluegrass on May 18 and 19 will offer new elements and old favorites.]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:33:17 GMT 43b16b5a-bcb5-4170-82c9-1122ab06fe9f Smoky Mountain Jubilee has seen a lot of theaters in the area come and go. But they're not going anywhere.]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2007 20:49:56 GMT 3838c8d7-a236-4a22-82b5-b3081262d44a ]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2007 17:57:47 GMT 168e75cf-ad32-41cc-8930-6d916a27cdbc Mystery Mine roller coaster are up for grabs in an eBay auction starting March 20, 2007 at 11 a.m.]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2007 19:58:34 GMT 0a8d7f70-0f49-4545-9280-2f68eab7d67e Fri, 16 Mar 2007 17:42:41 GMT 84fbf0cf-c0df-4fa2-9f65-4f0578528178 ]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2007 18:13:21 GMT 91fdc50a-f132-4ebc-bd92-dd1c881d3326 Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:11:27 GMT aa7a7e19-26fe-4927-9cce-c94cdb8b596e 13th Annual A Mountain Quiltfest in Pigeon Forge , Tennessee ! Drawing more than 20,000 quilting enthusiasts each year to the Great Smoky Mountains, A Mountain Quiltfest welcomes the best quilters and crafters to Eastern Tennessee to compete in the multi-category quilt show. Learn from the world's top quilters teaching more than 60 instructional sessions and master classes for quilters of all levels, beginning March 14-18, 2007.]]> Wed, 07 Mar 2007 17:35:28 GMT 71eada31-7bb6-4d4f-acae-7873e33434da North American Country Music Associations International celebrate its 10th anniversary during Hall of Fame Week in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee March 5th - 11th.]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2007 20:58:14 GMT 592f4424-1c1f-4d19-a72d-857297df2c66 Pigeon Forge! Prepare to witness amazing feats of illusion and dazzling stage and cabaret performances from the most elite magicians of the day.]]> Fri, 02 Mar 2007 16:35:32 GMT c5a7366e-732b-43e1-a379-6c066d0b6877 Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:00:01 GMT 0a10ba0d-f698-450a-92ef-e85b3a2aff74 Fri, 23 Feb 2007 19:51:33 GMT 5d7bbb29-e176-4758-9051-6c731ead114f Pigeon Forge visitors are beginning to wonder what kind of spring activities we have in store! Check out our Springfest webpage for a calendar of events and descriptions of activities about to begin or read on for a bit more of a tease on exciting things to come.]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:22:48 GMT 11ed2acf-7b08-4271-abcc-ab096a0059b1 Great Smoky Mountains National Park! With snow remaining on the ground in the upper elevations, and beautiful ice framing the streams and waterfalls, the magic of the mountains cannot be beaten.]]> Wed, 14 Feb 2007 23:14:09 GMT 6a3eb7ce-0db9-47dd-8a23-61e55384719b Pigeon Forge, TN is definitely proud to host such an event that attracts thousands of people each year. This year marks the 7th Annual Saddle Up! and it will be held February 22-25. It is almost impossible to find a greater collection of western musicians and entertainers performing in the same place. Not only that, but this is an event that every member of the family, young and old, can really enjoy and become a part of.]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2007 20:36:27 GMT 35e4d6fb-df52-4ef0-b7f4-053020da84d0 Dollywood in Pigeon Forge is adding a ride to be launched (just as its riders will feel like they are) in late spring, and it will definitely amaze not only all who choose to ride it, but also every single person who even gets the chance to look at it. This $17.3 million coaster is called the Mystery Mine, and they have been working on it for long enough to say that when it is finished you won’t want to miss it. It’s by no means a cheap project, but when you see it, you will understand why.]]> Tue, 30 Jan 2007 23:50:35 GMT ca78776d-3dec-43f1-b08c-07874f8a4c8f Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg took first place! In addition to that, Pigeon Forge was second only to Atlanta in the category of favorite place to shop.]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2007 20:30:34 GMT 862735e5-697c-4a59-aa44-9c3fef67d412 Pigeon Forge and its surrounding region have been known for their great tales and yarns for decades. That’s why, to honor that reputation, Pigeon Forge is celebrating with the 16 th Annual 2007 Storytelling Festival. It will be held in the Country Tonite Theater and the new WonderWorks Theater during the weekend of February 1st-3rd. So, for the entire weekend, all you have to do is come and hear your fill of tales, including classic folklore, haunting ghost stories and wild western adventures!]]> Tue, 23 Jan 2007 20:55:24 GMT 83674601-0e8c-48ca-af75-1870a60977c0 Comedy Barn in Pigeon Forge. During an act by Eric Lambert, a regular to the Comedy Barn, a gentleman by the name of Doug Collins is called up on stage along with two other audience members. As Lambert starts his routine and asks the first man a few simple questions, the man’s responses stir up the audience enough to draw out some hearty laughter, and the act is rolling. It’s going smooth, but the real entertainment doesn’t begin until Collins’ laughter is heard. For the rest of the act, Collins provided pretty much all the entertainment. Read on for the rest of the story and a link to the video.]]> Thu, 18 Jan 2007 20:03:56 GMT 79bb12d7-8ab7-4c5f-8ab9-760f2fef455b Winterfest orchestrators have added a new event to Wilderness Wildlife Week, to highlight the region's rustic mountain music. David Holt, a Grammy award-winner, will host AppalachiaFest with Doc Watson making a special appearance! AppalachiaFest is the place to enjoy the traditional mountain music of the Smokies.]]> Mon, 15 Jan 2007 21:01:25 GMT 84692ac8-2fd2-49b4-8714-2a8631660414 Great Smoky Mountains near Pigeon Forge with gleaming white caps, but also forced closure of the Newfound Gap Road, halting travel across the mountains from Tennessee to North Carolina. Park officials closed the road when snow and ice became too hazardous to allow even four-wheel drive vehicles attempt the pass. The Little River Road was also closed to motorists.]]> Thu, 11 Jan 2007 23:05:48 GMT caeae289-61cd-44b9-b175-64e210b10915 Pigeon Forge Winterfest event celebrating the cultural heritage and natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains, the 17th annual Wilderness Wildlife Week, begins this weekend on Saturday, January 13 at the Music Road Hotel and Convention Center in Pigeon Forge. The week-long event features a tremendous line-up of speakers, artists, demonstrations and hikes that provide an opportunity to better understand and appreciate the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the nation’s most visited national park.]]> Mon, 08 Jan 2007 18:30:51 GMT 162efa28-0309-4fad-884c-584a5989d2ec Pigeon Forge restaurant was lost to a fire on Sunday morning. Firefighters arrived at the All-American Pancake House at the corner of the Parkway and Wears Valley Road around 6:30 in the morning to find that the building was 60% engulfed by flames. An emergency call alerted authorities of the blaze at 6:20; at 6:45, the building “blew up in flames,” in the words of one witness. The pancake house was over 20 years old and constructed primarily of wood, according to fire investigators, who said the blaze originated in the kitchen area. These factors made the fire more intense, but no one was injured in the blaze.]]> Thu, 04 Jan 2007 20:46:45 GMT 39c0dd0e-73aa-46d8-860d-a23395e45f00 www.PigeonForge.com would like to wish all of you a healthy, happy and prosperous 2007. Cheers!]]> Tue, 02 Jan 2007 17:48:59 GMT