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

Four-day youth conference hosted by CT Townsend Evangelistic Ministries with worship, preaching, and gatherings for teens and young adults.

Jul 24

An Evening with Neal McCoy

Country Tonite Theatre, Pigeon Forge, TN

Country music star Neal McCoy performs a special celebrity concert with hits, humor, and high-energy showmanship.

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 celebration of custom big rigs featuring polished trucks, a truck parade, food vendors, evening light show, and live music.

Aug 14–15

Great Smoky Mountain Bronco Stampede

LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge, TN

4th annual Ford Bronco owners' expo and show with vendor booths, modified builds, and enthusiast meetups.

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 21–22

Great Smokies Praisefest

First Baptist Church, Sevierville, TN

Two-day Southern Gospel music festival with quartets and gospel artists gathering in the Smokies for a weekend of praise and worship.

Aug 23

Rock the Smokies

Dollywood's Celebrity Theater, Pigeon Forge, TN

Contemporary Christian music event with headline performances by Zach Williams and 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.