Pigeon Forge, TN - Smoky Mountain Fall Planning Guide

Fall Planning Guide

During this eye-popping time of year known as Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival, you will not believe the spectacular autumn displays! Enjoy the crisp outdoors by attending Grand Fall Rod Run, hiking through the orange and red fall foliage of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. If you’re feeling a little more adventurous, check out one of the new ziplines! We also suggest taking a scenic drive or treating yourself to a show at one of the Pigeon Forge area theaters.
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		PigeonForge.com Blog:This week the fall colors are at their peak and the reds, oranges and yellows are in full swing. Some leaves have already fallen but we still do have a lot of color in the trees. Last week we suggested you visit within the next ten days so be sure you’re getting the full colors of the season... November, 2011 \| [ >>read blog ] The Smoky Mountains put on a spectacular multicolored show of leaves. Warm days transition into cool evenings. This is the perfect time of year to treat yourself to a show at one of Pigeon Forge's many theaters.

There are attractions tailored for all ages, all different personalities. Use PigeonForge.com as your planning guide for Things To Do in the Smoky Mountains. Of all the beautiful seasons in the Smokies, Fall is number one. The fall foliage and colors and displays become part of the autumn celebration throughout the Smoky Mountain region as Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival. In Pigeon Forge, we like to call it "Pigeon Forge Harvest Festival."

Mark Your Calendar, and Make Plans to Attend These Special 2012 Autumn Events:

August 31 - September 2 | 8th Annual Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival--Free outdoor family event located at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. This festival features skilled artists from all over the country, great cuisine and fun music for all!

September 4 - 9 | Sevier County Fair--Enjoy the last moments of summer with an evening at a country fair. Enjoy carnival rides, games, contest, food and concerts at our hometown fair.

September 7 - 8 | Shades of the Past Rod Run XXX--Thousands of classic car, truck and motorcycle enthusiasts make the pilgrimage to Pigeon Forge each year to take a step back in time and admire the classic vehicles.

September 13 - 15 | 15th Annual Taste of Autumn - Sample popular dishes from the area's finest restaurants. Have a fabulous evening as you enjoy live entertainment and a live auction all for a good cause as proceeds benefit United Way of Sevier County.

September 13- 15 | Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival - This three day festival is jam packed full of Bluegrass performers that will start playing at 9 a.m. and keep playing well on into the night.

September 15- 17 | Grand Fall Rod Run - The changing colors and bright leaves falling are the perfect natural backdrop for viewing the colorful selection of cars during this huge event. Car enthusiasts enjoy cruising and meeting on the main parkway amid the fall displays in every restaurant, hotel, and attraction.

September 28- 29 | Fall Heritage Festival and Old Timers Day - in Townsend, TN - Come out to the Townsend Visitor Center for bluegrass music, clogging, beautiful antique tractors, crafts, food, quilting, apple-butter making, beekeeping and blacksmithing.

September 29- 30 | 13th Annual Fall Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament - Come out for great prizes and fun as we stock over 5,000 trout prior to this two day event!

October 6 - 7 | Robert Tino's Smoky Mountain Homecoming - Come out to the pumpkin patch for old fashioned games, bluegrass music and the unveiling of Robert Tino's latest print.
October 6 - 7 | Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers Festival - held at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, located in the peaceful gateway community of Townsend. Through an assortment of artifacts dating from 3000 B.C. to the 1930’s, visitors catch a glimpse of Native American life and its pottery.
October 15 - 20 | Mountainfest at the Inn at Christmas Place - The Inn's Mountainfest event includes bluegrass music, singers, storytellers and demonstrations of mountain crafts.
October 11 - 28 | Gatlinburg Craftsmens' Fair - One of the Southeast's favorite events featuring over 200 booths of artisans finest work. Live entertainment daily!

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Pancakes! | What’s in the pancake batter that causes Pigeon Forge visitors to return again and again?

Pigeon Forge is loaded with REAL pancake house dining. Visitors enjoy exquisite pancakes with fruit compotes, nuts or chocolate chips. Mouth-watering country ham, biscuits, gravy and a variety of waffles and omelets. Most local pancake houses offer breakfast all day. In addition to traditional pancake house specialties, Log Cabin Pancake House also offers all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner buffets with fried chicken, country ham, homemade soups, and fresh salad bar.

Be the star of your own show! Make a grand entrance! Book your wedding in the Pigeon Forge area. It is the perfect solution for families to gather for your beautiful autumn wedding.