May 6 – Sep 30

Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Wednesdays

Cades Cove Loop Road, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Every Wednesday from sunrise to sunset the 11-mile Cades Cove Loop Road closes to cars so visitors can walk or bike the historic cove traffic-free.

Jun 15 – Aug 2

Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration

Dollywood, Pigeon Forge

Dollywood's summer festival with the Gazillion Bubble Show, extended nights in Wildwood Grove, and a nightly drone-and-fireworks finale.

Jul 10–19

Gatlinburg Summer Craftsmen's Fair

Gatlinburg Convention Center, Gatlinburg

Nearly 200 juried craftspeople fill 150,000 sq ft of the Gatlinburg Convention Center with handmade goods, live bluegrass and country music.

Jul 20–23

ARISE Youth Conference

Pigeon Forge, TN

Multi-day youth ministry conference drawing thousands of teens to Pigeon Forge for worship, teaching and events across the city.

Jul 30 – Aug 2

Semi Casual Smoky Mountain Big Rig Showdown

LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge

Award-winning custom big rigs on display indoors and out at the LeConte Center, with a nightly Upper Lot light show, live music and food vendors.

Jul 31 – Aug 1

Smoky Mountain Big Rig Showdown

LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge, TN

Two-day showcase of custom big rigs featuring a truck parade, evening light show, food vendors, live music and family entertainment.

Aug 1–31

Celebrate Freedom Month

Citywide, Pigeon Forge, TN

City-wide monthlong salute to veterans, active military and first responders with discounts and specials at Pigeon Forge attractions, shops and restaurants.

Aug 7–8

The Rogers Family in Concert

Ramsey Hotel & Convention Center, Pigeon Forge, TN

Southern gospel concert with the Rogers Family performing two nights at the Ramsey Hotel & Convention Center in Pigeon Forge.

Aug 14–15

Great Smoky Mountain Bronco Stampede

LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge, TN

Fourth annual Ford Bronco expo and show with vendors, off-road demos and community events for Bronco enthusiasts.

Aug 15

Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival

Townsend Visitors Center, Townsend

Tethered rides, an evening balloon glow, laser show, live music and craft vendors at the Townsend Visitors Center on the quiet side of the Smokies.

Aug 20–22

Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion

LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge

The 14th annual Jeep and off-road expo takes over the LeConte Center with vendors, an award show, and Jeep enthusiasts from across the country.

Aug 23

Rock the Smokies

Dollywood's Celebrity Theater, Pigeon Forge, TN

Contemporary Christian concert headlined by Zach Williams and Christian rock band Skillet at Dollywood's Celebrity Theater.

Sep 1–7

Sevier County Fair

Sevier County Fairgrounds, Sevierville

The traditional county fair returns with a carnival midway, livestock shows, arts and crafts exhibits, nightly live music and daily contests through Labor Day.