Come to the Smokies for Holiday Magic

The holidays and the Smoky Mountains come together for a season of fun and excitement! Starting in November and going all the way through February, Winterfest lights up the Smokies with a dazzling display of lights and decorations that are a wonder to behold. With special events, spectacular shows, and the wonderland of Dollywood all decked out for the holidays, there's no place like the Smokies for a great winter getaway. The Winterfest kick-off celebration begins on November 7th in Sevierville, followed by Pigeon Forge on November 8th, and Gatlinburg on the 9^th of November.

Other exciting upcoming events for the holidays in the Great Smokey Mountains include:

Gatlinburg Trolley Ride of Lights - Gatlinburg, Nov 09 - Jan 30
Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights - Pigeon Forge, Nov 10 - Jan 14
Festival of Trees - Gatlinburg, Nov 22-26
Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Holiday Show - Gatlinburg, Nov 22 - Dec 04
Mountain Top Conference - Pigeon Forge, Nov 28 - Dec 01
Fantasy of Lights Parade - Gatlinburg, Dec 02
Christmas Parade - Sevierville, Dec 03
Larkins Christmas in the Smokies - Pigeon Forge, Dec 08-10
New Years Eve Ball Drop - Gatlinburg, Dec 31
Wilderness Wildlife Week - Pigeon Forge, Jan 07-14, 2012

There are special events going on in the Great Smokey Mountains National Park during the holiday season, too. Here is a listing of upcoming events:

Sorghum Molasses Making Demonstrations at Cades Cove
November 4-6
November 10-13

Festival of Christmas Past at Sugarlands Visitor Center
December 10

Oconaluftee Visitor Center Old-Time Music Jam
November 19, 1-3 pm

Take time to enjoy all the wonders of this magical holiday season in the Great Smokey Mountains.