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The Gatlinburg Spring Calendar of Events
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Arts & Crafts Community Easter Arts & Crafts Show
Date(s): March 19 - 22
Season: Spring
Category: Arts, Entertainment, History
Description: Unique handcrafted gifts made by members of the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community as they host their annual show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
Website/Link: http://www.artsandcraftscommunity.com
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Ribfest & Wings
Date(s): April 17
Season: Spring
Category: Entertainment, Fundraiser, Food
Description: One of Gatlinburg's rites of spring is this street party with live entertainment and finger-lickin' ribs & wings!
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
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58th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
Date(s): April 21 - 27
Season: Spring
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Description: Enjoy the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with over 170 different programs, including hiking tours, motorcades, demonstrations & classroom lectures 865/436-7318 x22
Location: W.L. Mills Conference Center & various venues
Website/Link: http://springwildflowerpilgrimage.org/
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Gatlinburg Scottish Festival & Games
Date(s): May 16 - 18
Season: Spring
Category: Entertainment, Food, History, Parades
Description: 27th Annual Scottish clans meeting featuring Highland athletics, bagpipe competitions, Highland dancing, border collie demonstrations, haggis hurling, entertainment, whiskey tasting, food & merchandise vendors.($)
Location: Mills Park
Website/Link: http://www.gsfg.org
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4th Annual Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival
Date(s): May 17 - 18
Season: Spring
Category: Arts, Entertainment, Food
Description: A family oriented fine arts festival featuring juried artists from around the country, delicious cuisine and music.
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
Website/Link: http://www.gfaf.net
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Gatlinburg SpringFest
Date(s): March 14 - June 14
Season: Spring
Category: Arts, Entertainment, Food, History
Description: Ahhh...Springtime in the Smokies! There's no better time to enjoy nature and festivals of all types.
Location: Throughout Gatlinburg
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Family Fest In The Smokies
Date(s): May 23 - 25
Season: Spring
Category: Entertainment
Description: Family Fest in the Smokies returns for its traditional Memorial Day Weekend concert series featuring Southern Gospel Music!
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
Website/Link: http://www.gaither.com
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Gatlinburg MountainFest
Date(s): May 23 - 24
Season: Spring
Category: Arts, Entertainment, Food, History
Description: Life in the Mountains was hard work in olden days, which made festivities all the more special. Join in two days of mountain-style entertainment, food and crafts!
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
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"Stand Here" Fireworks Finale
Date(s): July 4
Season: Summer
Category: Entertainment
Description: Finish off the 4th in style with a magnificent fireworks show visible from the downtown streets of Gatlinburg!
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
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Midnight Independence Day Parade presented by Red Baron Pizza
Date(s): July 3 - 4
Season: Summer
Category: Entertainment, Parades
Description: The first 4th of July Parade in the good ol' U.S.A. happens in Gatlinburg. Join us for a fun-packed Holiday when the celebration of our nation's birthday begins at 12:01 a.m. in Downtown.
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
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Gatlinburg's River Raft Regatta
Date(s): July 4
Season: Summer
Category: Entertainment
Description: Gatlinburg’s popular River Raft Regatta takes place at noon on Friday, July 4th, on the Little Pigeon River in Downtown Gatlinburg.
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
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Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair
Date(s): July 18 - 27
Season: Summer
Category: Arts, Entertainment
Description: Art, crafts and music lovers can find almost 200 booths featuring some of the nation's finest work. Artisans and craftspeople are on hand to demonstrate their skills, answer questions and offer their unique art for sale. Live Country & Bluegrass entertainment. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
Website/Link: http://www.craftsmenfair.com
Contact Info: 865/436-7479
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Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales
Date(s): June 13 - August 31
Season: Summer
Category: Arts, Entertainment, History
Description: All summer long hear tales, mountain music, and learn the lore of the Smoky Mountains on the sidewalks of downtown Gatlinburg. Fourteen acts nightly. 6 - 11 p.m.
Contact Info: (800) 56-VISIT
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