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Visit Gatlinburg Wintertime Magic Information
Tunes & Tales All New Gatlinburg City Event!
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Gatlinburg Tennessee Annual Event
4th Annual Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales™
For an Authentic Gatlinburg Vacation!
June 12 - August 8, 2009
Picture an early evening in the Smokies as you stroll along the Great Smoky Mountains Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg TN, and find people gathering along the way. You'll hear the distinctive sounds of a dulcimer, graceful strumming an upbeat mountain melody and find a group of people performing old fashioned clogging. You'll recognize the scent of genuine Southern fare and feel transcended in time. It'll be a trip through the past and presence of Appalachian history and culture! Click to view event schedule.
These are a few of the entertainment mini-performances you will experience every evening from June 12 through August 8, during your romantic Smoky Mountain getaway or Gatlinburg family vacation. It's Gatlinburg's Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales™ - a continuing event for 2009, featuring costumed musical performers, storytellers and artisans portraying various time periods from the 1800s to today. Nearly a dozen acts involve the audience as they each perform in simultaneous ten-minute performances throughout
the night.
"The goal of Gatlinburg's Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales™ is to bring evenings of entertainment surprises to the traditional summertime Parkway stroll experience in Gatlinburg," says George Hawkins, Manager of Gatlinburg's Office of Special Events. "At 5:30 p.m. each night, a horse-drawn wagon will carry the performers to their designated locations for the evening. The rotating cast of acts including storytellers, musicians and crafters will share their stories and skills during the 2-day MountainFest™ event."
Thanks to the City of Gatlinburg, Tennessee for providing all Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales™ info. Visit www.gatlinburg.com for more information on special events in the city of Gatlinburg Tennessee.
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Welcome to Gatlinburg, Tennessee! Where Great Adventures are waiting to be discovered! There's no place in the world quite like it. Offering exciting adventures around every turn, our mountain village has a special attraction for everyone, and all within easy walking distance! During your Gatlinburg vacation visit these attractions!
A Walk in the Woods, Amazing Mirror Maze, Circus Golf-in Black Light 3D, Earthquake the Ride, Fannie Farkle's, Fort Fun, Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Community, Gatlinburg Craftsmen Fair, Gatlinburg Golf Course, Gatlinburg Sky Lift, Guiness World of Records Museum, Hillbilly Golf, Hollywood Star Cars Muesum, Hollywood Wax Museum, Motion Ride Theater, Mysterious Mansion, Ober Gatlinburg, Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway, Old Gatlinburg Golf & Games, Rafting in the Smokies, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Ripley's Believe It or Not, Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini Golf, Ripley's Haunted Adventure, Ripley's Marvelous Mirror Maze & Candy Factory, Ripley's Moving Theater, Ripley's Super Fun Zone, Smoky Mountain Outdoors, Space Needle, Sweet Fanny Adams Theater, Treasure Quest Golf or World of Illusions.
Visit the Gatlinburg Attractions Association!
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June 2009
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1-7
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Smoky Mountain Springfest – Join in a countywide celebration of the season featuring special events, local craft shows and much more.
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4-6
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18th Annual Smoky Mountains Storytelling Festival™ - Belle Island Village, Pigeon Forge.
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12-August 2
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Dollywood's Kidfest Celebration
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12-August 8
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Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales tm – All summer long visitors can meet characters, hear mountain music and learn about life in the Smokies on the streets of Gatlinburg. Storytellers, musicians and cloggers perform at different locations along the Parkway every evening during this fourth annual event!
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19-21
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Living History Civil War Reenactment at Mills Park – Visitors can witness artillery and cavalry demonstrations as Civil War period performers gather in authentic encampment. Historical portrayals, a cannon drill and music along with the recreation of the "Battle of Burg Hill" are among the festivities at this second annual event. (800) 568-4748.
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July 2009
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1-August 2
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Dollywood's Kidfest Celebration
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1-August 8
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Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales tm – All summer long visitors can meet characters, hear mountain music and learn about life in the Smoky Mountains on the streets of Gatlinburg. Storytellers, musicians and cloggers perform at different locations along the Parkway every evening during this fourth annual event!
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4th of July Midnight Parade – Saluting our valiant military services, this 34th annual showcase is the "First July Fourth Parade in the Nation!" Parade starts at the stroke of midnight to begin July 4th. Floats, balloons, and marching bands pay tribute to our country.
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River Raft Regatta – Visitors can enjoy a fun, unmanned, floatable object race for the whole family. Free registration begins at 10 a.m. at Christus Gardens bridge. Race begins at noon and ends at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies bridge where prizes will be awarded in several different categories.
4th of July Fireworks Show – Join the celebration in downtown Gatlinburg to mark our nation's "Independence Day" with a magnificent fireworks show. The City of Gatlinburg lights up the mountain skyline downtown at 10:00 p.m. with this grand display.
19th Annual Patriot Festival - Patriot Park, Pigeon Forge.
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17-26
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Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair at Gatlinburg Convention Center – Art, crafts and music lovers can find over 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.
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August 2009
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1-2
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Dollywood's Kidfest Celebration
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1-8
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Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales tm – Through early August, visitors can meet characters, hear mountain music and learn about life in the Smokies on the streets of Gatlinburg. Storytellers, musicians and cloggers perform at different locations along the Parkway every evening during this fourth annual event!
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