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September 2010 Gatlinburg Events Calendar
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17-October 31
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Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival – A countywide celebration of harvest season in Gatlinburg features festivals, special events and autumn-themed displays
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16
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Library Luau – Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies hosts its fifth annual fall fundraiser benefiting the Anna Porter Public Library at 5:30 p.m. Entertainment and refreshments included. (865) 436-5588
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23
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13th Annual Taste of Autumn – Sample signature dishes from the area's finest restaurants. Enjoy live entertainment, live auction with a cash bar. Proceeds benefit United Way of Sevier County. Doors of the Gatlinburg Convention Center open at 5 p.m. (800) 568-4748
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25
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Great Gatlinburg Shark Race – Annual United Way of Sevier County fundraiser. Festivities start at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza with live entertainment, food & fun and opportunity to win fantastic grand prizes. Rubber sharks are released into the Little Pigeon River at the Christ in the Smokies Museum and Gardens bridge to race downstream, first one to cross the finish line wins! (865) 453-4261
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25-26
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Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament – The 11th Annual Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament is open to adults or children – and equally challenging for both visitors and locals, with multiple categories to be contested in this largest trout tournament in the Smokies. All Gatlinburg and state fishing regulations will be observed. For information, call 865-661-3474, visit www.rockytopoutfitter.com.
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October 2010 Events in Gatlinburg
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1-31
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Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival – A countywide celebration of harvest season featuring special events, festivals, craft shows, autumn-themed displays and more.
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7-10
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Mountain Madness Film Festival - The best in independent features, shorts, documentaries and trailers from veteran masters, up-and-coming directors, and first-time filmmakers from around the globe. The Festival will be screening films on Friday, October 8th & Saturday, October 9th at the W.L. Mills Conference Center, located at 234 Historic Nature Trail. Mountain Madness Film Festival will also be hosting Opening & Closing ceremonies in Gatlinburg, Tennessee on Thursday, October 7th & Sunday, October 10th respectively.
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7-23
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Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair – Art, crafts and music lovers will find over 200 booths featuring some of the nation's finest work. Artisans and craftspeople are on hand to demonstrate their skill, answer questions and offer their unique art for sale. Live Country & Bluegrass entertainment. Open 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily, Sunday until 5 p.m. at Gatlinburg Convention Center. Call (865) 436-7479 or visit www.craftsmenfair.com
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9-10
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The Hazzard Run - The General Lees are comin' to Gatlinburg! The 2nd Annual Hazzard Run is begins at 3 p.m. on October 9 and lasts through 5 p.m. on October 10, with cars displayed in the area of Cooter's Place across the Parkway from Twin Islands. Ben Jones (Cooter Davenport) and Rick Hurst (Deputy Cletus Hogg) will make appearances and sign autographs throughout the event. More than 30 General Lees and Hazzard County cars are expected to participate. FREE!
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November 2010 Gatlinburg Special Events
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10
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Gatlinburg Winter Magictm Kickoff and Chili Cookoff – The City of Gatlinburg kicks off Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm from 5 to 8 p.m. on the downtown Parkway by turning on over 3 million lights. Enjoy live entertainment, sample chili recipes from local restaurants and businesses and vote for your favorite.
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10-December 30
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Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm Trolley Ride of Lights – Enjoy a guided trolley tour of spectacular Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm lighting displays. Departure is from the Ripley's Aquarium Trolley Station. Group reservations are available. Trolley leaves at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30. (GSE) Tickets on sale October 15.
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10-February 28
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Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm – The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with dozens of spectacular light displays, featuring all LED bulbs.
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11
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8th Annual Veterans Day Celebration – Saluting the men and women of America who have served in our Armed Forces in a special ceremony on Ripley's Aquarium Plaza. The program begins at 11 a.m. and includes stirring musical tributes, ceremonial words and recognition of Veterans in attendance. Named a Top 20 Event by the Southeastern Tourism Society.
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23-27
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Gatlinburg's Festival of Trees – Dozens upon dozens of ornately decorated Christmas trees await visitors in this winter wonderland at Gatlinburg Convention Center's W.L. Mills Conference Center. Event benefits Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries.
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23-December 5
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Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Holiday Show – Unique handcrafted gifts made by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are offered as they host their annual show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Visit www.gatlinburgcrafts.com
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25-27
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38th Annual Gatlinburg Thanksgiving Bowl - Also known at the "Turkey Bowl." Dozens of youth football teams will celebrate the holiday by converging on Mills Park for the 38th Annual Gatlinburg Thanksgiving Bowl. Teams compete in nine age divisions (6-12 and (2) 13 classes) during the three-day tournament. The tournament can boast that throughout the years Turkey Bowl alumni have gone on to play in a bigger arena, the NFL. Including, Mike Alstott, Ron Ninkovich, and Eric Steinbach who played for the New Lenox Mustangs, and Jason Taylor, Ryan Munday and Steve Breaston of the Woodland Hills Wolverines. Mills Park.
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26-27
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Winter Magic Tunes & Tales tm – Through the holiday season, visitors can meet characters and storytellers and enjoy caroling along the Parkway Friday and Saturday evenings during this fourth annual event!
The Nutcracker "Sweet" – Presented by the Smoky Mountain Dance Theater Company, enjoy this holiday classic presented in Gatlinburg, with performances at 7 p.m. in the W.L. Mills Auditorium. (GSE) Call (865) 680-7369 for information and reservations.
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December 2010 Gatlinburg Events Calendar
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1-5
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Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Holiday Show – Unique handcrafted gifts made by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are offered as they host their annual holiday show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Visit www.gatlinburgcrafts.com
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1-19
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Winter Magic Tunes & Tales tm – Through the holiday season, visitors can meet characters and storytellers and enjoy caroling and entertainment along the Parkway Friday and Saturday evenings during this fourth annual event!
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1-30
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Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm Trolley Ride of Lights – Enjoy a guided trolley tour of Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting displays. Departure is from the Ripley's Aquarium Trolley Station. Group reservations are available. Trolley leaves at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30. (GSE) Tickets on sale October 15. (865) 436-0535
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1-31
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Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm – The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with dozens of spectacular light displays, featuring all LED bulbs.
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Gatlinburg's 35th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade – This popular Christmas parade in downtown Gatlinburg is recognized as one of the very best by the International Festival and Events Association. Parade features lighted floats, marching bands, equestrian units and helium balloons. Parade begins at 7:30 p.m. at Traffic Light #1A and continues through downtown to Light #10. Designated a Top 20 event by Southeast Tourism Society.
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31
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23th New Year's Eve Fireworks Show & Ball Drop on Historic Nature Trail at the Parkway. The Space Needle area at traffic light #8 comes alive at the stroke of midnight with a fabulous fireworks show. Features free party favors and live entertainment. "Best New Year's Eve Show in the South."
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