Must Do Summer Events in the Smoky Mountains

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Is it just us or does summer always seem to go by to fast? Before we know it, kids will be headed back to school and temperatures will be changing. Let’s take advantage of the season and make some memories! In our blog this week, Cades Cove Heritage Tours will cover some must do’s in the Smoky Mountains this summer!

Photo Credit: www.gatlinburg.com

Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales

For 14 years this summer-long street performance festival has made Gatlinburg the place to be in the summer evenings. Come and see storytellers, musical performers, and cloggers as they take over Gatlinburg streets. Tunes & Tales is a six-week event and has gained so much popularity it has expanded to seasonal special appearances. For the first time ever, the cast will perform on weekends in October.

Date: June 21st – August 3rd

Location: Downtown Gatlinburg

Photo Credit: www.gatlinburg.com

Gatlinburg’s 4th of July Midnight Parade

Gatlinburg celebrates the 4th of July like no other. For 44 years, Gatlinburg kicks off Independence Day with the Midnight Parade. Over a mile long, the parade route will run the length of downtown to traffic light number 10. This year Lady Volunteers head coach, Kellie Jolly Harper will be the Grand Marshal. When the sun goes down, stick around for a fantastic fireworks display!

Date: July 3rd – 4th

Location: Downtown Gatlinburg, TN

Photo Credit: www.pigeonforgechamber.com

Dollywood’s Summer Celebration

Summer is a great time to check out Dollywood! Come and take advantage of the extended hours. Park will be open from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM daily. New for this year is a nightly firework show!

Date: June 24th thru August 4th

Photo Credit: www.cockecountyfair.com

Cocke County Fair

One of the best fairs in the state! Cocke county fair has everything you would expect, including carnival food, rides, livestock, agriculture and arts, and crafts.

Date: July 22nd – 27th

Location: Newport, TN

Photo Credit: www.gatlinburg.com

Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival

Do you love music? This is an event you don’t want to miss. Come and celebrate our Appalachian musical roots. This public free public event will have song competitions, workshops, co-writing with hit writers, mentoring sessions and stage spots. Visit www.smswf.com for the full entertainment schedule.

Date: August 11th – 18th

Location: Gatlinburg, TN

Photo Credit: www.pigeonforgechamber.com

Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion

It is that time of year again! The Annual Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion! Held at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge. Check out the Jeep Show that will be held in the parking lot outside of the main show. This event will have something for everyone!

Date: August 23rd – 24th

Location: The LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge, TN

These are just a few of the awesome summertime events happening in the Smoky Mountains area. If you are looking to truly experience the Smoky Mountains this summer, let Cades Cove Heritage Tours be your expert guide. We offer fully guided bus tours for individuals and groups of all ages. Specializing in Cades Cove, Elkmont, and Newfound Gap. Make your reservations now!


CADES COVE HERITAGE TOURS
865-448-8838
P.O. Box 268
Townsend, TN 37882-0268
info@cadescoveheritagetours.org


Location: Townsend, TN 37882, USA

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