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Pigeon Forge 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 2013 marks the official beginning of the 18^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	Discover the 133 Children Stories of Titanic - A year long tribute with galleries and events honoring Titanic's littlest heroes and an educational experience your children will never forget. Winner of the 2012 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence."The most lavish monument to the sea's most famous disaster." - USA Today
6 - 7	Shades of the Past - For more information call Dan Draper at (865) 995-2009 or visit shadesofthepast.com
12 - 15	Fall Pigeon Forge Rod Run - in Pigeon Forge, TN. Although the hotel itself will be closed at the time of the spring rod run, the event will be based at the former Grand Resort Convention Center and hotel grounds. Call MCS Promotions (865) 687-3976 for more information.
20	Jim Ed Brown, Helen Cornelius and Lynn Anderson - 8:00 pm at Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge, TN. Jim Ed then had a string of solo hits, then he teamed up with Helen Cornelius to form one of the most successful recording duos of all time. Jim Ed and Helen had an amazing string of hits including "I Don't Wanna Have To Marry You." Lynn Anderson's signature tune, "(I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden", remained the biggest selling recordings by a female country artist for over 27 years. Tickets on sale now.
21	Mountain Life Festival at the Mountain Farm Museum – A fall harvest celebration that brings the Mountain Farm Museum to life. There will be many different demonstrations including soap, apple cider, sorghum molasses, and hominy making, music and more.

October
1 - 30	Discover the 133 Children Stories of Titanic - A year long tribute with galleries and events honoring Titanic's littlest heroes and an educational experience your children will never forget. Winner of the 2012 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence."The most lavish monument to the sea's most famous disaster." - USA Today
1 - 7	MountainFest – daily activities and entertainment for hotel guests only – October 1 thru 7– exclusively at The Inn at Christmas Place in Pigeon Forge.
5 - 6	Circle Yer Wagens - Volkswagen Show and Swap Meet at Sevier County Fairgrounds. For more information, call (865) 453-0770.

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:

October
5 - 6	Home & Garden/Senior Expo - at Sevierville Convention Center


18 - 19	Fall Corvette Expo - at Sevierville Convention Center

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

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 school and winter shopping list completed before the holiday rush. View scenes of Pigeon Forge shopping!


	Townsend Events:

September




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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.

Thousands of classic car, truck and motorcycle enthusiasts make the pilgrimage to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville, Tennesse