It is time to make your way to the Great Smoky Mountains. Of course, we are talking about heading over to Gatlinburg, where a new vacation getaway is here waiting for you. Now is the time to start planning ahead for your next vacation to the area. The fall season is almost here, and with it comes cooler temps and changing color of the leaves in the area. One of the best ways to spend your fall vacation in Gatlinburg is by checking out the local fall events in Gatlinburg. Here are the top events that are waiting for you in Gatlinburg:
Smoky Mountain Fall Festival at Ober
The fall season is always a popular time for festivals, as the cooler weather makes it easier to enjoy your time outdoors. The same can be said here in Gatlinburg, where you will find the Smoky Mountain Fall Festival at Ober taking place. The fun and excitement kicks on Friday September 27th and lasts for a whole month up until Sunday October 20th. During this time, you will find Ober Mountain to be hosting all kinds of festivities such as live music, delicious food, and a whole lot of fun. Climb up to the top of a hay mountain before you slide on down. Ride a bike through the hay track or out of the hay maze. Check out giant pumpkins that weigh up to 1,000 pounds being carved into huge jack-o’-lanterns. The festival food lineup consists of classic fall fare such as schnitzel, brats, pretzels with beer cheese, pumpkin spice fudge, and much more. Of course that kind of food is always paired best with German beer with Hofbrau and Spaten on tap. While you’re up at Ober Mountain check out their regular attractions such as the zip line and mountain biking too. The Smoky Mountain Fall Festival at Ober is waiting for you!
Dollywood’s Harvest Festival
Head on down the street to our neighbors over in Pigeon Forge for another great fall festival with Dollywood’s Harvest Festival. This has been named as one of America’s best fall event and continues to be a tradition here in Pigeon Forge. The Harvest Festival is here to celebrate the changing of the seasons and the beautify of the Great Smoky Mountains. Dollywood is a thrilling amusement park with popular rides such as Big Bear Mountain. After the sun sets, the Great Pumpkin LumiNights illuminates the sky with over 12,000 light up pumpkins. Live music including bluegrass and America will play throughout the festival just as Dolly herself would want. Enjoy seasonal flavors for beverages and desserts that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Come make memories together at the Harvest Festival taking place from September 9th through October 28th.
Bear-Varian Beer Festival
Another local Gatlinburg attraction that is putting their hand in the ring for fall festivals is Anakeesta. They are a popular destination for all kinds of outdoor activities and thrilling fun. During the fall season Anakeesta will put on their Bear-Varian Beer Festival, a two month extravaganza that celebrates German beer with all kinds of goodies. Bear-Varian Beer Festival will offer up all the German food you can muster including pork schnitzel, smashed potatoes, turkey legs, soft pretzels, bratwurst, kraut, and German chocolate funnel fries. Of course, the adults in your group will want to get their hands on a pint of their favorite beer or cider which will be on draft here at Anakeesta. The Bear-Varian Beer Festival is taking place September 15th through October 31st.
Boo Bash at Gatlinburg SkyPark
As the month of October comes in you will notice the colors of the leaves will start to change into vibrant colors of red, orange, and yellow. Gatlinburg SkyPark is another great attraction in the area with one of the largest pedestrian rope bridges in the world. During the month of October SkyPark will get a little spooky with their Boo Bash all month long. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite Halloween costumes and take pictures all across the park. The fun turns up a notch on October 27th and 28th for the Fall Fest. These two days will offer additional activities such as face painting, balloon art, live music, games on the SkyDeck including giant Jenga and corn hole, and prize pack giveaways. All of the activities found at both Boo Bash and Fall Fest are included with regular ticketed entry into Anakeesta. You can never have too many fall festivals here in Gatlinburg!
Come Visit the Great Smoky Mountains
Now is the perfect time to come check out just how cool the fall season is here in Gatlinburg. Our vacation cabins will welcome you every step of the way and keep you close to these exciting fall events in Gatlinburg. Book today just in time for fall!
The early part of the year can be a bit slow compared to the end of the previous year. The holidays are over, the weather is gray and cold, and most people have nothing to look forward to until it’s time for their annual summer vacation. But you are not like most people. You recognize the opportunity that comes with the earliest part of the new year, and you’ve come up with a plan to combat the blues. You, treasured guest, have chosen this early part of the new decade to visit Gatlinburg, knowing that you can count on us at The Cabin Rental Store to offer up some fun events to keep you entertained. And you were right! Following this guide to early 2020 events in Gatlinburg guarantees that you will be starting off the new year in the very best of ways!
Gatlinburg Winter Magic Trolley Ride of Lights, January 18th
Even if Christmas is over, it doesn’t mean that all the magic has left the mountains. The colorful lights look so pretty against the snow and mountain backdrop; we leave them up a little longer than you would expect, and you can see them all when you climb aboard our specially designed trolleys! Say one last hurrah for Christmas and enjoy the beauty without having to fight the crowds.
Winter Heritage Festival, January 24th and 25th
Winter in Gatlinburg is a special time for us, and we love to celebrate it with this special festival held at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center. For two days every year, you can learn all about the history of our unique hometown with presentations given by local historians. Discover the stories behind the scenes of Myer’s Cemetery, learn about the Cherokee presence in the area and how misguided settlers chased them away, and enjoy the sounds of two of our own singing the songs of the area. A cast iron lunch costing only $10 is offered on Saturday, allowing guests to enjoy a taste of the town; beans, greens, cornbread, cobbler, and a drink is what’s being served.
Rose Glen Festival, February 22nd
The Sevierville Convention Center, located at 202 Gist Creeks Road in Sevierville, plays host to an event we in Gatlinburg anxiously await each year. The pinch of Christmas shopping beyond our budgets has been forgotten and the joy of finding treasures both old and new gets our hearts beating faster! Antique stores, flea markets and local galleries come together to feature their best products in this exciting festival; guests who have visited before know to pack light and take advantage of the laundry rooms in our beautiful cabins, leaving plenty of room in their suitcases for the treasures found at the Rose Glen Festival!
Winter Wonderland and Events in Gatlinburg
The charming beauty of our luxurious cabins shines even brighter against the snowy landscape that is Gatlinburg in the winter. Reserve your stay with us today and enjoy these events in Gatlinburg!
Memorial Day has always been the jumping off point for summer fun, even as we take some time to pay homage to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. As we at The Cabin Rental Store travel, picnic, or watch fireworks explode in the night sky, their heroism is never far from our minds, and if you are planning your own Gatlinburg Memorial Day escape, this guide to the different events taking place over the long weekend will allow you to celebrate the holiday to its fullest.
The National Anthem, Ripley’s Believe it or Not, Gatlinburg
Just hearing our National Anthem being played gives us goosebumps, but before recently we would rarely sing along because we often forget the words, a problem that happens no more! Ripley’s Believe it or Not has created an exhibit of license plates from all over the United States with the words of the anthem imprinted on the plates! Spending a few minutes reading through the words (you won’t be judged for singing aloud!) will have the patriotic spirit take over your soul. And when you’re done, there’s an entire building of fun things to see!
Family Fest in the Smokies 2019, Gatlinburg Convention Center
This three-day event offers a musical extravaganza of some of your favorite family friendly performers. From the Gaither Vocal Band to the Hoppers and Gregg Ritchie, the music keeps playing and the excitement keeps growing! These all-American performers remind us (in very talented ways!) of the important things in life. This is one of the best things you can do for Gatlinburg Memorial Day!
Smoky Mountain Opry, 2046 Parkway, Pigeon Forge
Billed as the Ultimate Variety Show, this show is one of our favorites, offering a mixture of everything that makes America great. From magicians and jugglers to singers and dancers, every minute of the extravaganza is filled with magic, excitement, and fun!
Backyard Barbecues
You don’t have to put on an extravagant party to pay homage to the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifices on our behalf; they did it so we can have barbecues in the backyard, eat ice cream on a hot summer day, and laugh and play with our families under velvety blue skies dotted with twinkling stars. Take a moment to remember how lucky you are and send a silent thanks to the great beyond. This Gatlinburg Memorial Day is guaranteed to be a memorable one!
The Cabin Rental Store’s Gatlinburg Memorial Day Escapes
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