Things to Do in Gatlinburg in the Summer
Looking for things to do in Gatlinburg? The Gatlinburg summer calendar of events is jam-packed with seasonal special events, such as the Gatlinburg Craftsmen Festival and other attractions in Gatlinburg Tennessee.
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"Stand Here" Fireworks Finale |
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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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| Admission: |
Free |
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Midnight Independence Day Parade |
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July 3 - 4 |
| Season: |
Summer |
| Category: |
Entertainment, Parades |
| Description: |
For the 35th consecutive year, Gatlinburg kicks off America’s Independence Day celebration with the nation’s first parade, which leads off at 12 a.m. on Saturday.
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| Location: |
Downtown Gatlinburg |
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| Admission: |
Free |
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Gatlinburg's River Raft Regatta |
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| 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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| Admission: |
Free |
| Event Name: |
Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair |
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| Date(s): |
July 16 - 24 |
| 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 |
| Admission: |
Yes |
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Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales |
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| Date(s): |
June 11 - August 7 |
| 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. 5 - 10 p.m. |
| Location: |
Downtown Gatlinburg |
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| Admission: |
Free |
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